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在英國劇作家威廉．莎士比亞的著名悲劇《羅密歐與茱麗葉》中，他寫道：「名字有什麼意義呢？」
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In his famous tragic play Romeo and Juliet, the English playwright William Shakespeare wrote, “What’s in a name?” As it turns out, there is quite a lot in a name, particularly a surname, which is commonly known as a person’s last name in Western societies. A surname is written after the first name, which is also referred to as a given name or, traditionally, a Christian name. A closer look at the history of surnames reveals some fascinating insights into their origins.
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conqueror
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n. 征服者
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hereditary
[həˋrɛdə͵tɛrɪ]
a. 世襲的
Practical Phrases
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As it turns out, S + V
結果／事實證明，⋯⋯
As it turns out, our new manager is Amy, not Luke.
結果我們新的經理是艾咪，不是路克。
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be referred to as...
被稱作⋯⋯
The president of the US is sometimes referred to as the chief executive.
美國總統有時被稱作最高行政首長。
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It comes as a surprise + that 子句
令人驚訝的是⋯⋯
It came as a surprise that Vic turned down a job offer with high pay.
令人驚訝的是維克拒絕了一個高薪的工作機會。
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pass down from A to B
從 A 傳給 B（多指 代代相傳，如傳統、知識或財產等）
These stories were passed down from generation to generation.
這些故事一代一代被傳了下來。
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be / get involved in..
涉入……
The evidence shows that Paul is involved in that murder.
證據顯示保羅涉入那起謀殺案。
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take on
承擔／呈現⋯⋯
I'm ready to take on this responsibility.
我準備好承擔這個責任了。
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