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原來是這樣!姓氏裡藏了什麼祕密~?What’s in a Name Anyway?

What’s in a Name Anyway?
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原來是這樣!姓氏裡藏了什麼祕密~?What’s in a Name Anyway?
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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Words in Use
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tragic
[ˋtrædʒɪk]
a. 悲劇的;令人悲痛的
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fascinating
[ˋfæsn͵etɪŋ]
a. 迷人的,吸引人的
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insight
[ˋɪn͵saɪt]
n. 洞察力(不可數);深入理解,深刻見解;領悟,頓悟
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identify
[aɪˋdɛntə͵faɪ]
vt. 指認,認定;視為同一;找出
vi. 對……感同身受(與介詞 with 並用)
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nickname
[ˋnɪk͵nem]
vt. 給⋯⋯取綽號
n. 綽號
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distinguish
[dɪˋstɪŋgwɪʃ]
vt. 分辨,區別;使揚名
vi. 辨別,區分
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invasion
[ɪnˋveʒən]
n. 入侵,侵略
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invader
[ɪnˋvedɚ]
n. 入侵者
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conquer
[͵kɑŋkɚ]
vt. 征服;克服
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trade
[tred]
vt. 交換
vt. & vi. 做買賣 / 生意
n. 貿易,買賣(不可數)
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fabric
[ˋfæbrɪk]
n. 織物,布料;結構
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descriptive
[dɪˋskrɪptɪv]
adj. 描寫的
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permanent
[ˋpɝmənənt]
a. 永恆的,永久的;常設的
Extra Words
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playwright
[ˋple͵raɪt]
n. . 劇作家
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conqueror
[ˋkɑŋkərɚ]
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。

●
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⋯⋯;具有(某種特徵)

I'm ready to take on this responsibility.
我準備好承擔這個責任了。

The leaves take on a yellow color in autumn.
葉子在秋天呈現黃色。

Professor Lee is ready to take on the challenge of leading the research team.
李教授已經準備好承擔帶領研究團隊的挑戰。

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