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People are fascinated by places that were once lively but later became abandoned. These places, often called ghost towns, possess a strange beauty that invites people to piece together the scattered clues of past stories. One of the most intriguing♦ can be found in Kolmanskop, Namibia. Sand has invaded every corner of the abandoned buildings of Kolmanskop and is gradually swallowing them whole.
Located in the Namib Desert in southern Africa, Kolmanskop used to be a fancy town in the middle of a dry, endless desert. This place sprung up rapidly after the discovery of diamonds in 1908. As news of the amazing find spread, people flocked to the area to seek their fortunes. Soon, it became a dynamic town that contributed a significant share of the world’s diamond production. Kolmanskop boasted the first X-ray station in the southern hemisphere. It even had the first tram, a type of train that traveled on tracks along public streets, in Africa.
However, the boom in diamond production around Kolmanskop was short-lived. A series of events led to the town’s fall and eventual collapse. In the late 1920s, a much larger diamond field was found south of Kolmanskop. In addition, fewer and fewer diamonds were being found in the area. As a result, by 1956, the town was completely abandoned.
Kolmanskop wasn’t ready to fade into the sands, though. The De Beers mining company opened a museum there in 1980 to preserve the town’s history. Moreover, a private company has been offering tours to Kolmanskop since 2002. Tourists can see old buildings in various states of ruin as the sand creeps in and invades the structures. Though the diamonds are gone, Kolmanskop’s magic lives on, with its history drawing curious souls to its dusty streets.
The man was arrested for possessing drugs when he arrived in the country.
這名男子抵達該國時,因持有毒品而被捕。
Peter’s father is possessed of a good sense of humor.
彼得的父親很有幽默感。
Peter’s father possesses a good sense of humor.
彼得的父親很有幽默感。
The boy seemed to be possessed by evil spirits.
這男孩似乎被邪靈附身了。
Stacey is so dynamic that she is able to work during the day and moonlight at night.
史黛西精力充沛,因此能白天工作晚上兼差。
The dynamic between temperature and humidity determines how clouds form. 溫度與溼度之間的動態關係影響雲的形成。
The market is dynamic and constantly changing.
市場是動態的,且不斷在變化。
That little girl likes to boast about her brother’s abilities.
那個小女孩喜歡吹噓她哥哥的能力。
The small town boasts the best hotel in the world.
這小鎮以擁有世上最棒的飯店自豪。
When Justin told me how far he could run, I knew it was just an empty boast.
賈斯汀告訴我他可以跑多遠時,我知道他只是在瞎吹牛。
It is Sophie’s proud boast that she has been to every country in Europe.
蘇菲去過歐洲每一個國家這件事讓她引以為傲。
Over 50 houses collapsed in the earthquake.
超過 50 棟房子在地震中倒塌。
The collapse of the world's tallest building was a shock to everyone.
世界最高的建築物倒塌,讓大家很震驚。
The tiny soap bubbles collapsed quickly when the wind started to blow. 風開始吹動時,這些肥皂小泡泡很快就破掉了。
General MacArthur once said, “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.”
麥克阿瑟將軍曾說:『老兵不死,只是凋零。』
When the music faded out, the show host walked onto the stage.
音樂漸弱時,節目主持人走上舞臺。
The memory of the sad event began to fade after a few years.
這件傷心事的記憶在幾年過後開始漸漸消逝。
The local residents want the ancient temple to be preserved for future generations.
當地居民希望能為後代子孫維護這座歷史悠久的寺廟。
The police must preserve public order.
警方必須維持公共秩序
What is the best method of preserving plums?
醃製梅子最好的方法是什麼?
I like peach preserves on toast.
我喜歡吐司抹上桃子果醬吃。
This museum helps preserve indigenous culture and traditions.
這座博物館有助於保存原住民文化與傳統。
The once prosperous city is now lying in ruins.
這座曾經繁華一時的城市現在成了廢墟。
The owner had no money and let the house fall into ruin.
屋主沒有錢,讓房子陷入毀壞的狀態。
An accident ruined Don’s dream to be a sports star.
一場車禍毀了唐想當運動明星的美夢。
Melinda's careless words ruined the friendly atmosphere in the meeting.
梅琳達不經意的話語破壞了會議中的友好氣氛。
Coffee shops spring up on nearly every corner in the city.
這座城市的咖啡店如雨後春筍般出現,幾乎處處可見。
Thousands of people flocked to the rock concert.
數千人齊聚參加這場搖滾演唱會。
There have been a series of burglaries on the east side of the town.
城鎮的東區發生了一連串的竊盜案件。
abandoned a. 廢棄的(通常用以強調某地疏於照顧維護)
• Machines in the abandoned factory have rusted away.
那間廢棄工廠裡頭的機器已經鏽壞了。
以下介紹與「廢棄的,無人的」相關的近義字:
a. deserted a. 棄置的,荒涼的(通常用以強調空無一人)
• This deserted amusement park used to be lively years ago.
這間廢棄遊樂園幾年前曾經很熱鬧。
b. uninhabited a. 杳無人煙的(尤指某地長時間無人居住)
• That remote island is uninhabited, with only wildlife roaming freely.
該偏僻小島杳無人煙,上頭只有野生動物自由漫步。
c. unoccupied a. 閒置的
(用以形容某個空間無人居住或是目前無人使用)
• That house for rent has been unoccupied for over a month.
那間待出租的房子已經閒置了一個多月。
人們著迷於曾經熱鬧但後來被棄置的地方。這些地方 ── 通常被稱為鬼城 ── 擁有一種怪異的美麗,吸引人們將過往故事的零散線索拼湊起來。最有趣的廢墟之一可以在納米比亞的卡曼斯科見到。沙子已經侵入卡曼斯科廢棄建築的每個角落,逐漸將它們整個吞噬。
卡曼斯科位於非洲南部的納米布沙漠,曾經是乾燥且寬廣無際沙漠中的繁華城鎮。1908 年發現鑽石後,這個地方迅速崛起。隨著這一驚人發現的消息傳開,人們紛紛湧入該地區尋求財富。卡曼斯科很快便成為一個生機勃勃的城鎮,在全世界鑽石產量中貢獻了一大部分。卡曼斯科擁有南半球第一個 X 光站。它甚至擁有非洲第一輛有軌電車 ── 一種在公共街道的軌道上行駛的電車。
然而,卡曼斯科周遭鑽石生產的熱潮很短暫。一連串事件導致該城鎮沒落,並在最終瓦解。1920 年代末期,在卡曼斯科以南的地方發現了一座更大的鑽石礦場。此外,在該地區發現的鑽石愈來愈少。結果,到了 1956 年,該城鎮徹底地被棄置了。不過,卡曼斯科還沒準備好要消失在沙漠中。戴比爾斯礦業公司於 1980 年在那裡開設了一間博物館,以保存該鎮的歷史。此外,自 2002 年以來,一間私人企業一直在提供前往卡曼斯科的觀光服務。隨著沙子滲入、侵入建築物,遊客可以看到處於各種不同毀壞狀態的老舊建築。儘管鑽石消失了,但卡曼斯科的魅力依然存在,它的歷史吸引著好奇的人們來到其塵土飛揚的街道。
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