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Flying High with eVTOLs
Advanced aircraft roll out one after another, but recently, electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles, or eVTOLs, have been stealing the show. In March 2024, Airbus publicly revealed its CityAirbus NextGen prototype, an all-electric, four-seat aircraft with a 12-meter wingspan. It is being tested for commercial use within an 80-kilometer range.
With many leading companies working on developing eVTOLs, the Paris 2024 Olympics hopes to make the idea of air taxis hovering over Paris a reality. However, getting regulatory approval is a major challenge. Furthermore, many Paris residents and French leaders reject the idea out of concern for noise, disturbance, and safety. Although eVTOLs may not be able to carry people during the Olympics this year, it is likely that they will take to the sky by the end of the decade.
What Did You Learn ?
Why is it unlikely that eVTOLs will be operational during the Paris Olympics?
Phone calls in the middle of a movie can be a great disturbance.
電影看到一半電話響起會是一大干擾。
A few football fans were arrested for causing a disturbance during the game.
有幾個橄欖球迷在比賽途中因為妨礙秩序而被逮捕。
There was a disturbance between the protesters and the riot police, but fortunately no one was injured.
抗議者跟鎮暴警察間有衝突,所幸無人受傷。
The troops of the two countries were exhausted after eight years of fierce combat.
經過八年的激戰,兩國的部隊都已筋疲力竭。
The government took effective measures to combat crime in the city.
政府採取有效措施打擊該市的犯罪。
The city planted more trees to combat the effects of rising temperatures.
這座城市種植更多樹木來對抗氣溫上升的影響。
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 engineers developed a prototype first before working on a finished version of the new product.
工程師先開發一個雛型,然後再研究新產品的最終版本。
Dan Jacobson is the prototype of a salesperson: he is very outgoing, talkative, and extremely persuasive.
丹•雅各布松是典型的銷售人員:他非常外向、健談又極具說服力。
The new government has vowed to protect the indigenous culture of the island.
新政府誓言保護該島的本土文化。
There are some very interesting animals that are indigenous to Australia and not found in any other country.
澳洲當地有一些很有趣的動物,在任何其他國家都找不到。
Amanda stole the show at the party with her red gown and gorgeous jewels.
亞曼達身穿紅色禮服、配戴漂亮珠寶,在派對上搶盡了鋒頭。
As the festival began, dozens of colorful hot air balloons started to take to the sky.
隨著該節慶揭開序幕,數十個色彩繽紛的熱氣球開始飛上天空。
Audrey Hepburn was recognized as the most elegant actress ever.
奧黛麗赫本被公認為最有氣質的女演員。
The government has imposed a ban on smoking in public places.
政府已下達不准在公共場所吸菸的禁令。