全球節慶
Challenging the culture of buying.
There are many days of the year that are centered around shopping. Singles’ Day, Black Friday, and Mother’s Day are just a few examples. However, a Canadian artist, Ted Dave, decided to challenge this idea by doing the opposite. In 1992, he started Buy Nothing Day as a way to point out the problems of overconsumption.
The first Buy Nothing Day was celebrated in September 1992. In 1997, it was changed to the Friday following Thanksgiving in November. Soon after, it gained the support of Adbusters, a Canadian media company questioning the importance that cultures give to advertising and shopping. When the group tried to place commercials on television, the only major TV network that accepted them was CNN. Despite these attempts to silence the movement, it spread to the US, Germany, Japan, and several other countries worldwide.
I live next to the bank opposite the train station.
我住在火車站對面的銀行旁邊。
Everyone says that Jane is a nice girl, but I hold the opposite view.
每個人都說珍是好女孩,不過我卻持相反的看法。
I didn't mean to hurt you ― quite the opposite. I was trying to help you.
我並非故意要傷害你 ── 事實正好相反。我一直想幫你。
Ted finally told the woman sitting opposite to put out her cigarette.
泰德最後要坐在對面的女子把菸熄掉。
Emily's calm personality is the complete opposite of Jack's energy.
艾蜜莉冷靜的個性正好與傑克的活力完全相反。
The politician is facing the biggest challenge of her career.
這位政治人物正面臨她職涯中最大的挑戰。
To our surprise, the little boy met the challenge of taking care of his younger sister.
令我們驚訝的是,那小男孩成功地完成了照顧妹妹的挑戰。
The young chess player challenged the world champion to a game of chess.
這年輕的西洋棋手向世界冠軍挑戰比一回棋賽。
The scientist's discovery challenged what people had long believed about space.
這位科學家的發現挑戰了人們長久以來對太空的觀點。
Following the film, there will be an interview with the director.
電影結束之後,將會對導演進行訪談。
The following is a list of common errors found in student compositions.
以下是在學生作文中常發現的錯誤列表。
The following are the winners of this game: Mike, Sue, and Jeff.
以下是這場比賽的優勝者:麥克、蘇和傑夫。
Steve arrived on Thursday and left the following day.
史提夫星期四抵達,隔天就離開了。
I need to reflect on my choices before making a decision.
我需要仔細思考自己的選擇然後再做決定。
The teacher pointed out two grammar mistakes in my essay.
老師指出我文章中的 2 個文法錯誤。
Avoid cutting in while people are talking.
人家在講話時,要避免插嘴。
Unless you avoid the city center, it will take you hours to get there.
除非你避開市中心,否則得花上好幾個小時才能到那裡。
Don't bother Al. He is focused on his work.
別打擾艾爾。他正專心工作。