English in the News–Throw under the Bus 把別人推下水
Throw under the bus: 1) to exploit someone’s trust for one’s own purpose or gain; to harm someone through deceit or treachery 為了己利犧牲他人 2) to avoid blame, trouble or criticism by allowing others to take the responsibility 讓別人擔責以逃避指責或麻煩 Examples: 1) Tommy was caught with drugs in his backpack, but he threw me under the bus...Continue reading
English in the News—Cut from the Same Cloth 如出一轍
Cut from the same cloth—very similar in characteristics or behaviors 如出一轍,本質上很相似 Examples: 1) Julia and her mother are cut from the same cloth as they are both kind and sweet. 2) The country’s new president is cut from the same cloth as his predecessor. (New York Times, 2/26, 2018) President Donald Trump’s critics say that while he may...Continue reading
ICRT DJ Joey Chats Up JOHN LEGEND
He’s one of a handful of people to have an Oscar, a Tony award, and multiple Grammy awards. His gold and platinum-certified albums consistently top the charts around the world. And singer-songwriter-actor John Legend recently sat down with ICRT’s DJ Joey to chat about his latest album, and upcoming Asia tour. Full interview here TOUR Legend is...Continue reading
Yangmingshan Flower Festival Has Begun 陽明山花季開始
The 2018 Yangmingshan Flower Festival has opened with a traditional dragon and lion dance. The theme of this year’s festival is “Cherry Lion.” Taipei’s Department of Information and Tourism says visitors will be able to see various types of cherry blossoms, including Taiwan Cherry and classic cherry trees. Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-zhe braved the cold...Continue reading
Oscar Awards Ceremony 2018 奧斯卡頒獎典禮
One year after the biggest mistake in Oscars history where La La Land was wrongly named the Best Picture winner, viewers are expecting to see some biting political satire during the Academy Awards ceremony this time around. Slated for Monday morning Taipei time, the ceremony will be hosted by American TV talk show host Jimmy...Continue reading
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