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English in the News–Get a Kick Out of 覺得好笑，有趣

by Jane Lee on Jun 6, 2019 • No Comments

Get a kick out of: 覺得好笑，有趣 To get a sense of enjoyment, amusement or excitement from something. (If you get a kick out of something, you enjoy it very much.) Examples: Even as an adult, I still get a kick out of building sand castles at the beach. She really...

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English in the News–Once in a Blue Moon 久久一次，罕見

by Jane Lee on Feb 1, 2018 • No Comments

Once in a blue moon–rarely, 久久才一次,罕見 The term “blue moon” is something of a misnomer, because an actual blue moon-that is, the appearance of a second full moon in the same calendar month-occurs every 32 months or so. Further, the moon can appear blue in color at any time, depending on weather conditions. Examples: 1) My sister...Continue reading

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Super Bowl–Where and When to Watch It in Taiwan 超級盃

by Jane Lee on Feb 1, 2018 • No Comments

Taiwan’s sports fans will be able to watch live broadcast of Super Bowl, the biggest sporting event in the U.S., on Chung-hwa Telecom’s M-O-D next Monday morning (Feb. 5). Elta TV says the exclusive coverage is scheduled to kick off at 7 AM on M-O-D’s channel 202 and runs until 11AM. The re-run starts at...Continue reading

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English in the News–Keep Something(or somebody) at Bay 阻擋某事發生

by Jane Lee on Jan 29, 2018 • No Comments

Keep (hold) something (somebody) at bay—to keep something (somebody) away, to keep them at a distance 阻止某事發生，使某物(某人)不能接近 Examples: 1) These butterfly caterpillars have a powerful poison that helps keep their predators at bay. 2) The antibody helped keep the man’s HIV at bay for years. (BBC, 2017/7/26) Maori haka and language may keep dementia at...Continue reading

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Celine Dion Announces Taiwan Concert Dates

by Nancy Sun on Jan 12, 2018 • 1 Comment

Canadian powerhouse singer Celine Dion has announced dates for two concerts in Taipei. Speaking from Las Vegas, where she stars in the most successful concert residency of all time, the 49-year-old star says she will perform at the Taipei Arena on July 11th and 13th. When questioned by reporters about whether she would sing her...Continue reading

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English in the News–Double Down on 加倍下注，更加堅定

by Jane Lee on Jan 11, 2018 • No Comments

Double down on (something)—加倍下注，更加堅定 to do something in an even more determined way than before Example: With the market booming, many companies are doubling down on their development in mobile apps and games. (CNN, 201/12/02) Alongside Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks is co-starring in the upcoming film “The Post,” which tells the story of The Washington Post’s controversial...Continue reading

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English in the News–Make a Beeline for 直奔過去

by Jane Lee on Jan 5, 2018 • No Comments

Make a beeline for–To head directly and quickly toward a person or a place; go straight to 直奔過去(毫不遲疑) Examples: 1) Billy came into the kitchen and made a beeline for the cookies. 2) Every day when I come home from work, my toddler makes a beeline for me—it’s just the cutest thing. (The Telegraph, 2017/12/01)...Continue reading

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“God of Songs” Jacky Cheung Announces Taipei Concerts

by Nancy Sun on Jan 4, 2018 • No Comments

Legendary crooner Jacky Cheung has announced a series of performances in Taipei in Spring. The Hong Kong singer-songwriter-actor will takeover Taipei Arena April 20th to 22nd, and 27th to 29th. The shows are part of Cheung’s “A Classic Tour” concerts, which began back in 2016. The series brings back some of the 56-year-old singer’s most...Continue reading

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Chou Tzuyu Takes 3rd on Most Beautiful Faces 2017

by Nancy Sun on Dec 28, 2017 • 1 Comment

Taiwanese Kpop star Chou Tzuyu is the 3rd most beautiful face of 2017 on an international rankings list TC Candler is back again with its annual “Most Beautiful Faces” list, and the 18 year old TWICE member has climbed to new heights this year. Chou’s made the list since debuting with the 9-member girl band...Continue reading

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Local Instant Noodles Beat Out Imports

by ICRT on Dec 15, 2017 • No Comments

Local instant noodles brands are beating out foreign imports in the contest to please Taiwan taste buds. Data from local hypermart chains show that Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor’s Hua-diao Wine Chicken Noodles, Sesame Oil Chicken Noodles and Beef Noodles with Pickles are three of the top five best-selling instant noodle brands at RT-Mart this year....Continue reading

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Taipei 101 2018 New Year Fireworks Revealed

by Nancy Sun on Dec 14, 2017 • No Comments

Taipei 101 is ringing in 2018 with a record long fireworks show. Building managers say the light extravaganza will begin one minute before midnight of December 31st. The 6-minute-long multi-media show will use 140-thousand LED bulbs and 16-thousand rounds of fireworks. The show will feature a twist on traditional Taiwanese architecture, to the theme of...Continue reading

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English in the news–Straight from the Horse’s Mouth 根據最可靠消息

by Jane Lee on Dec 14, 2017 • No Comments

Straight from the horse’s mouth—根據最可靠消息(直接從馬嘴裡聽來), from the original or most reliable source (If you get a piece of information from the horse’s mouth, you get it directly from someone who is involved in it and knows most about it.) Examples: 1) A: “Is next Monday really a holiday?” B: “Yep. Our teacher was ahead...Continue reading

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Kpop Star Jessica Set for Taoyuan New Year’s Eve Celebration

by Nancy Sun on Dec 8, 2017 • No Comments

Kpop star Jessica is set to appear at the New Year’s Eve celebration in Taoyuan. Rumors began swirling days ago that the former Girls Generation band member would attend the festivities, but could not be confirmed. Now the city government has unveiled the event’s star-studded lineup, and the singer-songwriter is on the list. Also attending...Continue reading

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