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In many action and adventure movies, we often see a scene where an airplane is in serious danger. The pilot or hero grabs the radio microphone and starts repeating the word “Mayday.” While most people understand this word signals dangerous situations, few people know where it comes from.
The word “Mayday” is a special distress signal that is used in radio communications when ships or planes are in danger. It is the most urgent call and indicates that a life-threatening emergency is occurring. Typical reasons for a Mayday call include engine failure, bad weather, and medical emergencies. Among these, bad weather is particularly common and can sometimes prevent planes from flying normally.
Due to the seriousness of such emergencies, a special radio frequency is reserved for Mayday calls. This allows emergency responders and nearby ships or airplanes to receive the message right away and quickly take action.
In the case of an emergency, the pilot or captain will first say the word Mayday three times, and then briefly explain the situation. Rescue organizations give special attention to ships or planes that send out Mayday calls so that they can rush to help those on board.
I grabbed a bite to eat this morning and then went to work.
早上我隨便抓了點東西吃,便去上班了。
The criminal made a grab for the old woman’s purse.
該名罪犯搶了那個老婦人的手提包。
Charlie grabbed some breakfast and went to school.
查理匆匆吃了點早餐就去上學了。
This room is reserved for VIPs only.
這間房間僅供貴賓使用。
It is reported that there are at least 100 people on board the ship.
報導指出船上至少有一百人。
where 作關係副詞 vs. 作疑問詞
本文第一段第一句的 where 作關係副詞引導形容詞子句,第三句的 where 則作疑問詞引導名詞子句。說明如下:
1. 關係副詞 where 引導形容詞子句時,用來修飾表「地方」或「某種情況、情境」的先行詞:
修飾地方
例 The house where Lily used to live is at the end of the street.
莉莉以前住的房子在這條街的盡頭。
修飾情況、情境
例 Jeff was in an accident where he was hit by a car.
傑夫在一場事故中被車撞了。
2. where 作疑問詞時,所引導的疑問句可轉換成名詞子句,原則如下:
| 情 況 | 轉 換 原 則 |
| 問句有 be 動詞 | 保留疑問詞,主詞與 be 動詞還原。 |
| Where is the cat? → where the cat is | |
| 問句有一般助動詞 | 保留疑問詞,主詞與助動詞還原。 |
| Where will you go? → where you will go | |
| 問句有助動詞 do、does 或 did | 保留疑問詞,再將 do、does 或 did 去掉, 其後的原形動詞則按主詞人稱及時態作變化 |
| Where does Tim work? → where Tim works | |
例 Amy forgot where she had parked her scooter.
艾咪忘了自己把機車停在哪裡。
請圈選出最適當的選項以完成句子
❶ The storm was strong, but the (bakery / dragon / captain) stayed calm.
❷ This table is (reserved / received / related) for a birthday party.
❸ David was given (chemical / medical / historical) treatment after the accident.
1. captain 2. reserved 3. medical
緊急求救,非關玩樂
在許多動作或冒險電影中,我們常會看到飛機陷入重大危險的場景。飛行員或主角拿起無線電麥克風,開始重複喊著 Mayday 這個字。雖然大多數人知道這個字的意思表示危急情況,但很少人知道它的由來。
Mayday 這個字是一種特殊的求救訊號,在船隻或飛機遇到危險時用於無線電通訊中。這是最緊急的求救呼叫,表示正在發生危及生命的緊急狀況。常見使用 Mayday 呼叫的情形包括引擎故障、惡劣天氣和醫療緊急狀況。其中,惡劣天氣尤其常見,有時會讓飛機無法正常飛行。
由於這類緊急事件的嚴重性,無線電波預留了一個特別頻率給 Mayday 訊號使用。這讓緊急應變單位和附近的船隻或飛機能即時接收到訊息並迅速行動。
遇到緊急狀況時,飛行員或船長會先說三次 Mayday,然後簡要說明情況。救援單位就會特別關注發出 Mayday 訊號的船隻或飛機,以便他們能趕去協助船上或機上的所有人員。
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