對話 Dialogue清清：我剛剛看到經理的桌上有一盒純白色的巧克力，好特別！Qīngqing: Wǒ gānggāng kàndào jīnglǐ de zhuōshàng yǒu yì hé chún báisè de qiǎokèlì, hǎo tèbié!華華：喔！那可能是經理有喜歡的人了！Huáhua: Ō! nà kěnéng shì jīnglǐ yǒu xǐhuān de rén le! 清清：你怎麼知道？這麼八卦！Qīngqing: Nǐ zěnme zhīdào? Zhème bāguà!華華：3月14號就是白色情人節了，如果在2月14號有女生送他巧克力，他也喜歡那個女生
1. 因為食物不夠，我還是很餓。ˇ There was not enough food. I still feel hungry.χ There was no enough food. I still feel hungry.註：可以說 no good food, no suitable clothes，因為這裏 no 修飾 food, clothes（＝ no food that is good, no clothes that are suitable）。本句應該用 not enough food，因這裏 not 修飾形容詞 enough。同樣，There is no much tim
Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langHere’s a breakdown of several common lens colors and their functions to help you choose the right one for your needs: ‧ Green: This tint enhances contrast by filtering some blue light, which also reduces glare and eye strain. It’s
When purchasing sunglasses, many people prioritize fashion or comfort. However, experts warn that eye safety should be the foremost concern. Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can lead to serious eye problems, including cataracts, macular degeneration, and even a painful condition called ph
A: As the Oscars are about to shine next weekend, several nominees are set to be released in Taiwan — such as “Hamnet,” with eight nominations.B: The movies that I most want to see this year are “Michael,” “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.”A: Other hit movies inclu
A: The Oscars are set to take place next weekend. It’s a pity that the Taiwanese film “Left-handed Girl” got snubbed.B: And this year, the horror film “Sinners” broke the all-time record with 16 nominations, followed by “One Battle After Another” with 13 nods. Both are nominated for Best Picture.A:
Every February, the US observes Black History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the contributions, experiences, and achievements of African Americans. The tradition began in 1926, when historian Carter G. Woodson proposed a national week to promote the teaching of Black history in schools. He d
★ Bilingual Story is a fictionalized account. 雙語故事部分內容純屬虛構。The fog came before the knock. It covered the street and pressed against the window. Chao Gung-dao lit a small oil lamp, but his makeshift hut stayed dim. Another knock. Chao opened the door. The inspector stepped inside and removed his ha
對話 Dialogue清清：今天是元宵節，你晚上有什麼節目？Qīngqing: Jīntiān shì Yuánxiāo jié, nǐ wǎnshàng yǒu shénme jiémù?華華：我家人要一起去參加臺北燈節，這次有兩個展區，週末我們去了西門的，今晚要去花博的。你呢？Huáhua: Wǒ jiārén yào yìqǐ qù cānjiā Táiběi Dēngjié, zhè cì yǒu liǎng ge zhǎnqū, zhōumò wǒmen qù le Xīmén de, jīnwǎn yào qù Huābó de. Nǐ ne?清清：我週末去看了今年在嘉義舉辦的臺灣
1. 我記得上個月見過他。ˇ I remember that I met him last month.χ I remember that I ever met him last month.註：ever 表示「曾經」，但不能用在肯定直述句中，只用在疑問句、否定句中，或與最高級連用，強調語氣。例如：Have you ever been to Green Island?Nothing ever happens in this sleepy town.This is the worst book I have ever read.2. 他母親去世已久。His mother has been dea
★ 本文由生成式 AI 協作，本刊編輯編修。Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langKaohsiung’s deep connection with the sea continues to thrive, with Kaohsiung Harbor remaining a crucial hub for global shipping. In addition to the port, the city has emerged as a major player in another world-
★ 本文由生成式 AI 協作，本刊編輯編修。For tourists looking for a scenic way to spend an afternoon in Kaohsiung, heading to the British Consular Residence of Takao is the perfect choice. Its elevated position allows one to take in the bustling Kaohsiung Harbor to the east and the dazzling sunset over Sizihwan Bay to
A: Harvard professor Robert Waldinger’s “7-day Happiness Challenge” includes: Day 1: Take stock of your relationships; Day 2: The secret power of an 8-minute phone call; Day 3: Small talk with strangers has big benefits.B: That’s not too hard. What’s next?A: Day 4: Why you should write a “living
A: Happy Lunar New Year. I wish you joy and health in the Year of the Horse.B: Thanks, you too. Actually, the Harvard Study of Adult Development claims that they’ve finally discovered the secret to living a happy life after 85 years of research.A: What is it? Money? Fame? Career?B: Nope, the key
Steam curls from a shallow iron pot as thin ribbons of beef turn from ruby to blush. Warishita — a mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin — goes in, and the room fills with a salty-sweet aroma. Tofu slips in beside mushrooms and greens, chopsticks hover and voices soften. More than a hot pot, “sukiya
The Lantern Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, is one of the most important traditional festivals in Chinese culture. The word yuan means “first,” and xiao means “night,” referring to “the first full moon night of the lunar year.” In 2026, the Lantern Festival falls on Ma
對話 Dialogue清清：過完年回來上班，我真的有點不太適應，早上起床變得特別困難。Qīngqing: Guò wán nián huílái shàngbān, wǒ zhēn de yǒudiǎn bú tài shìyìng, zǎoshang qǐchuáng biàn de tèbié kùnnán.華華：我懂你。年假每天睡到自然醒，現在一聽到鬧鐘，就很想再多睡一下。Huáhua: Wǒ dǒng nǐ. Niánjià měitiān shuì dào zìrán xǐng, xiànzài yì tīng dào nàozhōng, jiù hěn xiǎng zài duō
1. 他沒有看過那部電影，我也沒有看過。ˇ He hasn’t seen the movie. I haven’t seen it, either.χ He hasn’t seen the movie. I haven’t seen it, too.註：too 表示「也」，在肯定句中與 also 同義且更口語。too 一般放在句尾，或作為插入語放在句中；also 通常靠近動詞，不放在句尾。例如： He likes chocolate; I also like it. He likes chocolate; I like it, too.表示「也不」，不可以在否定語的後面用 too，應用 eit
Due to the Lunar New Year holiday, from Sunday, Feb. 15, through Sunday, Feb. 22, there will be no Bilingual Pages. The paper returns to its usual format on Monday, Feb. 23, when Bilingual Pages will also be resumed.
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