輕鬆學英語
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Weekly Major Events 03/08~03/14
一週大事 03/08~03/14 ●70% of Kinmen's Wheat Develops Leaf Spot Disease Because of higher temperatures and high humidity after Chinese Lunar New Year, a severe outbreak of Leaf Spot Disease(1) has appeared on over 70 percent of Kinmen's wheat. The wheat in the Jinsha area was the most affected. ●小麥七成出現葉斑症 農曆年後天氣高溫潮濕,小麥出現嚴重的葉斑病症,有超過七成麥穗罹病,金沙地區首當其衝。 ●County Council "None-Party Caucus" Established The fifth Kinmen County Council "None-Party Caucus"(2) was established on March 11. Councilor Ou Yang, Yi-Xiong was elected as the Caucus Convener,(3) and Li, Cheng-Yi as the Caucus Whip.(4) They will negotiate and communicate with other caucuses from different parties to efficiently promote the issues of their council. ●縣議會無黨聯盟成軍 金門縣議會第五屆無黨聯盟11日正式成立,由議員歐陽儀雄當選黨團書記長,幹事長則由李成義議員出任,將透過政黨政治的平台,進行協商與溝通,以有效推展議事運作。 ●Guidelines of Star-rating for Hotel Pronounced The star classification for international tourist hotels has been a prevalent(5) trend around the world. In response to this trend, Kinmen County Government especially drafted the "Guidelines of Star-rating for International Tourist Hotels in Kinmen" so as to assist local hotel owners. The highest reward for the hotels (receiving the highest rating) is two million NT dollars. ●縣府訂頒星級旅館評鑑作業要點 因應國際星級旅館認證趨勢,金門縣政府特訂頒輔導旅館業者「星級旅館評鑑作業要點」乙種,最高可獲獎勵金新台幣200萬元。 ●Yao, Song-Ling Takes Over As General Manager of KKL Yao, Song-Ling (姚松齡) was inaugurated as the new general manager of Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Ltd. (KKL) on March 10. County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi encouraged him to employ his professional managerial skills to broaden the export market and diversify, so as to continue creating outstanding financial performance. ●金酒總經理姚松齡接掌 金門縣營金門酒廠實業股份有限公司新任總經理姚松齡10日就職,縣長李沃士期許發揮專業經理人專長,拓展外銷市場,並致力多元化經營,持續創造金酒業績成長。 ●Free Ferry Service For Scooters Between Leiyu & Kinmen The people who are registered in Leiyu Township, or who work for public organizations and schools in Leiyu, can apply for the "Free Scooter Ferry Transportation Certificate." Leiyu Township Office has opened a one-stop window(6) to speed up the application process. Hence, applicants would be able to receive their certificates and enjoy this new traffic welfare policy. ●機車往返烈嶼免費 戶籍所在地為烈嶼鄉者,和於烈嶼鄉各機關、學校服務者,即日起,可申請「機車免費載運證」。烈嶼鄉公所開闢單一窗口,讓申請者能快速取證,馬上可享受這項最新的交通福利措施。 ●Civilians & Soldiers Planted 2800 "Trees of Hope" on Arbor Day The 2010 Arbor Day activity was held on the afternoon of March 11 at Mashan (Jin-Sha Township). County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi, Council Speaker Wang, Zai-Shen, lieutenant general and the Commander of Kinmen Defense, Zhang, Qing-Xiang cooperated with 2500 civilians and soldiers in planting these 2800 primitive(7) trees over a total area of two hectares. ●植樹節軍民種下2800株希望之樹 九十九年植樹節活動11日下午假馬山舉行,縣長李沃士、議長王再生、金防部指揮官張慶翔中將,與二千五百位軍民合力種植完成兩千八百株原生林木,面積兩公頃。 ●Medical Cooperation Intended With NCKU-Magistrate Li's Alma Mater Kinmen medical services and facilities will experience a major breakthrough. Kinmen County Magistrate Li, Wo-shi returned to his alma mater,(8) Nation Cheng Kung University (NCKU) on March 8, and visited Lai, Ming-Zhao, president of the university, to seek for medical cooperation between Kinmen and National Cheng Kung University Hospital (NCKUH). Both sides decided to sign the "Letter of Cooperation Intent"(9) on April 7. The Kinmen Hospital, Department of Health, might become Kinmen Branch for NCKUH in the future. ●李沃士爭取成大醫療合作 獲母校支持 金門醫療將有大突破!金門縣長李沃士8日返回母校拜會成大校長賴明詔,尋求與成功大學醫學院附設醫院進行醫療合作,雙方決定四月七日簽定合作意向書。未來署立金門醫院可望發展成為「成大醫學院附設醫院金門分院」。 ■1. Leaf Spot Disease-葉斑症。 ■2. caucus-(n)政黨的地方委員會,用於議會或國會,即指「黨團」。none-party則是「無黨」。 ■3. convener-(n)召集人。此處指黨團「書記長」。 ■4. whip-(n)俗稱「黨鞭」,或「幹事長」。係政黨組織中負責督促該黨議員在投票時出席的幹部。 ■5. prevalent-(adj.)普遍的、流行的。 ■6. one-stop window-單一窗口。 ■7. primitive-(adj.)原生的。純樸的。 ■8. alma mater-(n)指母校或校歌。 ■9. Letter of Cooperation Intent-合作意向書。
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60th Anniversary of Dadan, Erdan Battle On The Way
大二膽戰役60週年將辦紀念活動 This year is the year of the 60th anniversary of the Dadan and Erdan Battle. The Ministry of National Defense will hold an extensive memorial to honor all soldiers sacrificed in the battle. The ministry also issued a "Fellow Soldier Call-up"(1) to welcome all veterans who participated in the battle so as to commemorate their high morale of defending the country and the land. 今年適逢「大二膽戰役」六十週年,為紀念當年不畏犧牲、奮勇抗敵的國軍英勇將士,國防部將擴大辦理紀念活動。國防部並發布「戰友召集令」,歡迎當年參戰官兵報名參加,以緬懷官兵們英勇保家衛國的精神。 According to the Ministry of National Defense, the Chinese communist soldiers had been firing at Dadan unexpectedly for 45 minutes, starting from 6:10 p.m. on July 26, 1950. They attempted to take the Dadan Island with fierce military force, to twist their failure in the Guningtou Battle into triumph, and, further more, to accomplish the idea to consecutively(2) occupy Kinmen, Matsu, Penghu and Taiwan. Under the leadership of Battalion Commander, Major Shi, Heng-Feng, (史恆豐) our soldiers, equipped with high morale, were able to fight night and day with the enemy, facing death without fear. As a result, all invading communist soldiers were (either killed or) captured. This battle of Dadan and Erdan is not only a brilliant victory in history but also the foundation for the triumph of August 23rd Artillery. 根據國防部表示,民國三十九年七月二十六日十八時十分,中共突向大膽島猛烈砲擊,長達四十五分鐘之久,企圖以強大火力,扭轉其在古寧頭大敗的怨氣,堅決打下大膽島,以完成其逐次佔領金馬台澎的構想,但在營長史恆豐少校率領我守軍官兵晝夜激戰下,個個士氣高昂、視死如歸,使得來犯的共軍全部束手就擒,不僅寫下歷史上著名的「大二膽戰役」捷報,更奠定日後「八二三」砲戰勝利的基礎。 ■1. call-up-(n)召集令。 ■2. consecutively-(adv.)連續地;一個接著一個地。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年3月13日報導
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Xue Encouraged Islanders To Congregate and Defense the Bridge Construction Budget
薛:盼鄉親發揮力量共促建橋預算順利過關 Fujian Provincial Governor Xue, Cheng-Tai, together with officers from the provincial government, visited the County Council to congratulate newly elected Speaker Wang, Zai-Sheng, Vice-Speaker Xu, Jian-Zhong and all the other councilors. Xue urged the county government, county council and all islanders to congregate together and voice their strong support for construction of the Kinmen Bridge to begin before the end of this year, thus boosting the integral development in Kinmen. 福建省政府主席薛承泰8日率同省府團隊拜會縣議會,向議長王再生、副議長許建中及議員同仁祝賀高票當選,並希望結合縣府與議會與鄉親力量共同發聲,爭取金門建橋如期在年底動工,帶動金門整體發展。 Speaker Wang, Zai-Sheng pointed out that the idea of constructing Kinmen Bridge was filed for the first time during the first County Council. This bridge combines the functions of tourism, medical, emergencies etc. Basically, human life is priceless. He emphasized that if the economic effectiveness is the only consideration, then the construction of Penghu Bridge would no longer be necessary from its beginning. Wang promised to cooperate with all his fellow Councilors to support all processes needed for building the bridge and defend the budget so as to accomplish construction of this bridge as soon as possible. He also exclaimed that although Kinmen Bridge is a major public construction with one third of the budget held by Kinmen County Government, there are still some grievances (about the distribution of government budget). This is surely unfair for Kinmen. 議長王再生指出,金(烈)門大橋從第一屆金門縣議會就已提出,其功能不止觀光,還兼具醫療、救護等功能,尤其生命無價,如果只考慮經濟價值,那澎湖大橋也不必建了。王再生也強調議會將結合老幹新枝,全力支持建橋各項作業,在預算上嚴加把關,讓大橋能早日完成。不過,他也感慨地說,建橋是中央重大工程,地方政府自付三分一預算,別人還有聲音,對金門相當的不公平。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年3月9日報導
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Cormorant Project: To Recruit Business for Prosperity
「鸕鶿計畫」招商引資從單點突破到百花齊放 Executive Master of Business Administration Foundation of National Taiwan University (NTU EMBA Foundation) presented a briefing yesterday for a Kinmen development project named the "Cormorant Project". They advised that the Kinmen County Government should make efforts toward economic liberalization.(2) In this way, while recruiting(3) business and attracting investors, the government would be able to start to make a breakthrough from one signal point and then spread out the effect and achieve the goal for prosperity. 台大高階管理碩士教育基金會昨提出「鸕鶿計畫」簡報,建議金門縣政府要朝經濟解嚴方向努力,以期在開發和招商引資上,達到單點突破、迎接百花齊放目標。 NTU EMBA Foundation pointed out that the so called "Economic Liberalization in Kinmen" includes activating the lands, attracting business travelers, establishing successful business models, and alluring(4) significant private investments. These are directions that the Kinmen County Government should follow to liberalize the economy in Kinmen. 基金會指出,所謂金門經濟解嚴,包括活化金門土地;吸引外來客商;建立成功、可行性的商業模式;形成百花齊放的民間投資。這些就是金門經濟解嚴該努力的方向。 Citing Hu, Shih's famous saying: "As you sow, so should you reap,"(5) the NTU EMBA Foundation suggested the following constructions or measures should be the top priority, which includes high class hotels so as to attract elegant travelers; tax-free incentives(6) so as to draw shopping tourists; activation of coastline so as to activate business at the beach; and transportation construction. 而經濟解嚴的第一波建設,基金會引用胡適名言「要怎麼收穫,就怎麼栽」,認為:沒有高檔飯店,就沒有高檔客人;沒有免稅誘因,就沒有血拚旅客;沒有海岸解嚴,就沒有沙灘商機;沒有交通建設,就沒有大量人潮。 The Foundation also advised Kinmen (county government) to learn a lesson from local governments in Mainland China, strive for(7) further authority from central government, and rectify(8) those improper practices of BOT in Taiwan. In this way, Kinmen will be able to attract, with ease,(9) local, Taiwan, China and foreign investments. 基金會建議,金門應爭取中央授予地方更大權限,以效法中國大陸地方政府招商引資的權限;並調整台灣BOT案造成的各項弊端;期借力使力,吸引來自本地資金、台資、陸資和外資進來。 ■註解: ■1. 原文的標題是招商引資從單點突破到百花齊放,囿於標題的篇幅有限,因此在翻譯時僅能選擇性進行意譯,即招商以求富裕。 ■2. economic liberalization-經濟自由化。這是個意義多元而複雜的用語。由於金門早已解嚴,只是在經濟活力似乎並未被「解放」出來,因此此處改以「自由化」來傳達「解嚴」的意義。 ■3. recruit-(vt.)招募、吸收。 ■4. allure-(vt.)引誘、誘惑;強烈的吸引。 ■5. As you sow, so should you reap-胡適的名言:「要怎麼收穫,先怎麼栽」,英文的格言、諺語則反過來,譯為:怎麼種就怎麼收。 ■6. incentive-(n)刺激、鼓勵、動機。即誘因。 ■7. strive for-爭取。 ■8. rectify-(vt.)改正、糾正。 ■9. with ease-輕易地、輕鬆地。此處以「輕鬆、輕易」來帶換「借力使力」。 本文摘譯自《金門日報》2010年3月8日報導
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Provincial Govt. Justified(1) Building of Kinmen Bridge
建金門大橋省府說明白以正視聽 To counter(2) the headline "Pave the way for Kinmen to Xiamen? Government cost 5.7 billion to build 5.34km Kinmen Bridge" in the Liberty Times on Feb. 26, Executive Yuan convened(3) a press conference for clarification. The Fujian Provincial Government also expressed their opinion about building the Kinmen Bridge. 針對二月二十六日自由時報頭版報導「為金廈大橋鋪路?政府砸五十七億建五點三四公里金門大橋」,行政院召開記者會加以澄清。而福建省政府也對興建金門大橋,提出看法。 Executive Yuan emphasized that, for the past 60 years, this is the first time that the government intended to build a bridge in Kinmen. The purpose is to implement the policy of taking care of the off-shore islanders and also to fulfill transportation, medical, emergency needs, and provide water and electric supply. Executive Yuan also emphasized its tourism value and the economic effectiveness examined by the Council of Economy Planning and Developing (CEPD). The entire budget for building the bridge is 5.7 billion, with one-third held by Kinmen county government. Executive Yuan stressed that: It is impossible that the bridge will edge out(4) the transportation budget in the special bill on post-typhoon rebuilding. 行政院強調,政府六十年來第一次在金門蓋橋,乃履行照顧離島偏遠地區的政策,且兼具交通、水電、緊急醫療救援、消防救災需求,並強調觀光價值,其經濟效益已經過經建會審查。建橋總經費五十七億,其中金門縣政府負擔三分之一,對莫拉克颱風災後重建特別預算之交通建設經費,並無任何排擠。 Fujian Provincial Government also pointed out that economic effectiveness is not the only factor to be considered while planning to build the Kinmen Bridge. The integration of all related functions correlated with(5) this bridge should have already surpassed(6) the so called economic effectiveness of any kind. Besides, this is also the first time for the local government to bear part of the cost for building a bridge. 而福建省政府也指出,金門大橋不能單以經濟效益為興建與否的唯一因素。僅論大橋所能整合之各項功能,即超越任何經濟評估效益。而此次亦首開地方政府負擔造橋費用之先例。 Some scholars questioned that the Kinmen Bridge might pave the way for "Kinmen-Xiamen Bridge". Provincial Government declared that "Kinmen-Xiamen Bridge" is an expectation of Kinmenese based on a long history across straits and should be respected. Provincial Government emphasized that there are no consensus(7) yet, not to mention no policy! 部分學者質疑金門大橋預留「金廈大橋」闢建空間。省府表示,所謂「金廈大橋」,是鄉親基於長久歷史情誼的憧憬,此類想法省府必須尊重,但尚未具有共識,遑論形成政策! ■註解: ■1. justify-(vt.)捍衛、辯護或證明~為真。此處以「捍衛」之意來代換原文的「說明白、正視聽」。 ■2. counter-(vt.)反對、反擊 ■3. convene-(vt.)召開、召集。 ■4. edge out-排擠。 ■5. correlate with-(vt.)與~相關。 ■6. surpass-(vt.)超越、勝過。 ■7. consensus-(n)一致、合意。指輿論或政策上的「共識」。 本文摘譯自《金門日報》2010年3月6日報導
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Weekly Major Events 03/01~03/07
一週大事03/01~03/07 ●Awards Presented To Recognize Model Women The Kinmen County Government held the Kinmen Model Women Recognition(1) Celebration on March 7, 2010. Approximately 1300 women from each township united together. County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi, Council Speaker Wang, Zai-Shen and related dignitaries(2) came to congratulate these women as well as to present them with an award to recognize them as model women. ●府會首長頒獎表揚模範婦女 縣府7日舉行「九十九年度金門縣模範婦女表揚暨慶祝活動」,一千三百多位來自各鄉鎮婦女歡聚一堂,包括縣長李沃士、議長王再生等貴賓都到場向婦女朋友賀節,並頒獎表揚模範婦女。 ●Chinese Artists Painting KKL Bottles For Global Exposition On The Way A conference with the Chinese artists who will be painting Kinmen Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor (KKL) bottles for the Global Exposition is going to be held on March 9. The conference will be hosted by County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi. A total of nineteen Chinese artists from across-strait and other overseas countries will come to Kinmen to paint porcelian liquor bottles that will be filled with Kinmen Kaoliang liquor. The premiere(3) of the worldwide exhibition tour will be at the Shanghai Expo 2010. ●藝術家彩繪金酒全球巡展記者會九日登場 「華人藝術家金門彩繪金酒全球巡展」記者會訂3月9日在金門舉行,安排縣長李沃士主持,屆時將有兩岸及海外19名華人藝術家彩繪陶瓷酒瓶,再灌入金門高粱酒,作品並將於五月一日在上海世博會上做全球巡迴展的首展。 ●Kinmen Immigration Office Upgraded The Kinmen Border Affairs Office, National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior, held establishment ceremony on March 4. Minister of the Interior, Jiang, Yi-Huah encouraged all subordinates(4) to implement good security control and provide better services. Accroding to statistics of the Agency, the number of passengers traveling across straits via the Mini-Three-Links was over 1.28 million last year and has grown more than 60 fold within ten years. ●金門國境事務隊正式掛牌成立 內政部入出國及移民署國境事務大隊金門國境事務隊4日舉行成立及掛牌典禮,內政部長江宜樺期勉做好國境大門安全管理和服務工作。根據移民署統計,兩岸小三通出入境旅客數去年超過128萬人,十年內成長超過六十倍。 ●Suggestions Presented To Minister of the Interior Kinmen County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi presented seven important suggestions to Minister of the Interior, Jiang, Yi-Huah on March 3, 2010. One suggestion is shrinking the range of the Kinmen National Park. Regarding all the suggestions, Jiang emphasized that he will do his best to help. ●內政部長抵金視察 縣府提七項重大建言 金門縣長李沃士3日向內政部長江宜樺提出包括縮小金門國家公園範圍等七項重大建言,江宜樺表示,將儘全力配合解決。 ●County Govt. Urged Celebration of ROC's 100th Anniversary in Kinmen Concerning the celebration of ROC's 100th Anniversary, Kinmen County Government would like to propose Kinmen as the foundation of the establishment of the state, and invite President Ma to host the celebration activities in Kinmen. Meanwhile, the KKL Inc. will present its Century Memorial liquor. ●建國百年 縣府爭取在金舉辦主題活動 針對中華民國建國百年活動,金門縣政府將爭取為建國孕育基地,並邀請總統馬英九來金主持慶祝活動;金酒公司也將推出建國百年紀念酒。 ●Wang, Xu Elected As Council Speaker & Vice Speaker A total of nineteen councilors were sworn(5) at the fifth Kinmen county council on the morning of March 1. Wang, Zai-Sheng, and Xu, Jian-Zhong were elected as the council speaker and vice speaker. ●王再生、許建中當選正副議長 第五屆金門縣議會十九位縣議員1日上午宣誓就職,並選舉正副議長,由王再生與許建中分別當選。 ●Six Township Mayors Inaugurated The discharging(6) and inauguration(7) for the tenth township mayors (and the eighth in Wu Qiu Village) in Kinmen County took place on March 1. County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi emphasized at the ceremony that if central, county and township governments united together, Kinmen's future development will be prosperous. Li expects to work with mayors hand in hand to create a new and thriving Kinmen. ●六鄉鎮長就職李縣長期許攜手打拚 金門縣第十屆(烏坵鄉第八屆)鄉鎮長聯合宣誓就職及交接典禮1日舉行,縣長李沃士強調「中央、縣府,鄉鎮一條心,金門建設一定興」,期許與鄉鎮長攜手合作打拚,共同打造美好的新金門。 ■註解: ■1. recognition-(n)常見的解釋是承認、認可。此處指「表彰」。 ■2. dignitary-(n)顯貴、要人。 ■3. premiere-(n)通常指電影的「首映」,此處指彩繪瓷瓶的首次展出。 ■4. subordinate-(n)部屬、所屬。此處文中並未明確點出江宜樺所「期勉」的對象是誰,但從文理可以推知應該是移民署所屬官員,因此譯為subordinate。 ■5.swear-(vt.)使宣誓就職。動詞三態為swear、swore、sworn。 ■6.discharge-(vt.)使卸除職務、免除責任。 ■7.inauguration-(n)就職;就職典禮。動詞形式為inaugurate。
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Magistrate Encouraged Aggressiveness During New Year Gathering
新春團拜李縣長勉團隊積極任 The Kinmen County Government held a Chinese New Year gathering yesterday. Magistrate Li Wo Shi expressed his gratefulness to members of each unit for demonstrating a firm commitment to their jobs during the New Year vacation. He requested that at the beginning of the year, all supervisors should reflect upon the past and look into the future with the goal of pushing the county government forward to keep up with the townspeople's expectations. 金門縣政府昨日舉行新春聯合團拜,縣長李沃士感謝相關單位人員春節假期堅守工作崗位辛勞。他要求,新的一年開始,各主管同仁應反省過去,集思未來,讓縣政不斷往前推進,更貼近、符合鄉親期待。 The gathering, hosted by Magistrate Li, began from 9 a.m. in the auditorium(1) yesterday. Chief Secretary Lu Zhi Hui , Li Qing Zheng, the chairman of Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc., supervisory officials from Subordinate Agencies,(2) township mayors, chairpersons of all township councils, as well as presidents of each region's junior high and elementary schools attended this event. The atmosphere at the gathering was so fervent.(3) 縣府昨日上午九時起於大禮堂隆重舉行新春團拜,由縣長李沃士主持,主任秘書盧志輝、縣府各局室主管、金酒公司董事長李清正及府外各機關主官、鄉鎮長、鄉鎮民代表會主席,地區各中、小學校長等出席參加,會場氣氛熱絡。 Li Wo Shi clearly showed that as times change, the townspeople's expectations will always exceed the government's ability of implementation. He therefore strongly encouraged all supervisory officials to look ahead, administrate outside the box,(4) and keep the Government moving forward and executing good achievements during the "year of the tiger." 李沃士指出,隨著時代變化,鄉親的期盼往往超越縣府施政的速度,他要求每位主管要有往前思維,超越舊有框架,發揮老虎的活力讓縣政不斷往前推進,讓縣政做出好成績來。 ■1.auditorium-(n)禮堂。 ■2.Subordinate Agencies-(n)其他附屬單位。subordinate指下級的、隸屬的。 ■3.fervent-(adj.)熱烈的、熱情的。 ■4.outside the box-beyond conventional thought or practice,即所謂的「跳脫舊有思維或框架」。 事本文摘譯自《金門日報》2010年2月23日報導
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Weekly Major Events 02/21~02/28
一週大事02/21~02/28 ●Farewell Party Held For Stepping-down Councilors and Township Mayors The County Government held a farewell party for councilors and township mayors who are stepping down this term. It was a warm atmosphere, filled with blessings and appreciation. Chief Secretary, Lu Zhi-hui, representing County Magistrate Li Wo-shi, was very appreciative about the support of the former councilors and township mayors for Kinmen County Government in the past. He expects everyone to offer more advice and encouragement in the future in order to make Kinmen a better place. ●感謝卸任議員與鄉鎮長 縣府辦惜別餐會 縣府2月26日為即將卸任的縣議員與鄉鎮長舉辦惜別餐會,現場有祝福、有感謝,氣氛相當溫馨;主任秘書盧志輝特別代表縣長李沃士,感謝議員與鄉鎮長過去對縣府的支持,他也期許往後大家能多給縣政建言與鞭策,讓金門更進步。 ●KHS Achieved A Better Score For CEE The grade of 2010 College Entrance Examination(CEE) was announced on February 24. Students in Kinmen High School (KHS), Yang Hong-Yu(楊閎宇) and Cai Xiao-Ya,(蔡小雅) achieved a grade of 71 points. In other words, out of the 311 students who took the exam; Yang and Cai were the only two students with a score higher than 70 points. Cai, Jin-Shan, principal of KHS, said "The entire score of this year is better than the score last year." ●大學學測金中成績比去年好 九十九學年度大學學科能力測驗成績24日公布,國立金門高級中學考生楊閎宇、蔡小雅,各拿到七十一級分,也是全校三百一十一名考生中,「唯二」達到七十級分以上的學生。校長蔡錦杉說,今年考生的整體成績比去年還要好。 ●H1N1 Virus Activity Arrested(1) The second wave of H1N1 virus activity has come to an end and Kinmen County Government has responsively(2) relieved(3) the mission of the local command center. Kinmen Public Health Bureau claimed that the situation of H1N1 in Kinmen has been mild and steady. Although there were thousands of people infected with H1N1, and 30 classes at different schools had been suspended, there were no reported serious cases. Only two patients with a mild case were hospitalized. ●H1N1疫情降溫 國內第二波疫情已告一段落,金門縣政府已解除地方指揮中心任務。衛生局表示,金門縣的疫情溫和而穩定。雖然有上千人感染A型流感,有三十個班級停課,但並沒有出現重症病患,只有兩名輕症病患住院治療。 ●Precious Emerald Dove Appearance Surprised Bird Watchers Xu Jin-Xi, a bird watcher, found traces of the very precious Emerald(4) Dove in Gu-Gang area of Kinmen National Park. After asking for advice of the Kinmen National Park authority, Zhuang Xi-Jin, a teacher of Kinmen High School, and Liang Jie-de, a bird photographer, Xu had confirmation that it was the precious Emerald Dove. ●保育翠翼鳩現蹤影鳥友驚喜 鳥友許進西在金管處古崗園區內發現相當罕見的保育翠翼鳩蹤影,經向金管處詢問及確認,並向金門高中教師莊西進、鳥類攝影專家梁皆得徵詢,已確定是稀有鳥種翠翼鳩。 ●Quality of Water Approved Kinmen County Waterworks announced the result of the water quality test for every water supply source taken in January, 2010. The results all fit within the criterion. In order to clearly present the information of this test, Waterworks mentioned that they will post the results on their website and also on the "Kinmen Daily News." People who are interested can visit the Kinmen County Waterworks' website for further information. ●自來水質檢測一切OK 金門縣自來水廠日前公布九十九年一月份地區供水站自來水水質的受測情形,皆符合飲用水水質標準;為使檢測資訊更透明化,水廠表示,每月皆將檢測結果公布於該廠網站上,即日起並將每月檢測結果刊登於金門日報,同時也歡迎民眾自行上網查詢。 ■1.arrest-(vt.)阻止、減緩。常見的用法為「逮捕」,但此處用於標題,為求簡潔,方以此動詞描述疫情獲得控制。 ■2.responsively-(adv.)響應地。 ■3.relieve-(vt.)解除職務;解除、換~的班、替換。 ■4.emerald-(adj.)翠綠色、祖母綠。
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Construction of Jin-Lie Bridge A waits
金門大橋建橋在望 Li, Wo-Shi visited Executive Yuan on the 25th to report on the "Construction Plan of Jin-Lie Bridge" and received the preliminary(1) approval of Executive Yuan. According to the plan, the building of Jin-Lie Bridge will start at the end of this year. The budget for the construction is $6 billion based on the precursory(2) estimate, and the period of construction will be 53 months. Li greatly appreciates the support of the central authorities in the planning, and stated that "If central and local are united, the developing of Kinmen will be prosperous." 金門縣長李沃士25日親赴行政院會提報「金門大橋建設計畫」,終獲行政院會初步同意,預定今年底動工興建,經費初估60億元,施工期為53個月。李沃士感謝中央與各相關部會全力支持推動,印證「中央地方一條心,金門建設一定興」。 Li mentioned in an interview with journalists that the construction of the bridge ties in with(3) the policy for the care of the off-shore island resident. This bridge will offer steady communication between Kinmen and Leihyu, combine with tourism resources, and improve provision for the basic demands of daily life, such as medical treatment, emergency, water and electricity supply. 李沃士接受媒體訪問時表示,建橋符合照顧離島居民政策,可提供大小金門間穩定的陸運交通,與整體觀光資源結合,實質改善大小金門醫療照護、緊急救災、民生水電等基本需求。 The minister of Ministry of Transportation and Communication (MOTC) stated that the design of Jin-Lie Bridge is specifically to meet the demands mainly for tourism, and secondly for transportation. The construction contract is held by Taiwan Area National Expressway Engineering Bureau which received commission(4) from Kinmen County Government. 交通部長毛治國指出,金門大橋設計興建以觀光為主、交通為輔。工程將由國工局接受縣政府委託辦理。 Wu Den-yih, The Premier, mentioned that the building of Jin-Lie Bridge is necessary and should be quickened to promote progress. He requested that after the take over by MOTC and commission granted by Kinmen County Government, the construction of this bridge must be controlled with special effort and be finished on time. 行政院長吳敦義表示,興建大橋確有其必要性,宜加速辦理。交通部接手、金門縣政府委辦後,要專案控管計畫,務必如期完成。 According to the initial plan, Jin-Lie Bridge will link between Kinmen at Jincheng and Liehyu at the Jiang-Jun (the General) Bunker. The full length of the bridge will be 5.34 km, in which only 4.78 km will cross over the sea. Because the route of the bridge will pass Shuitou and Juigong Pier, the bridge will use a cable-stayed(5) bridge with a distance of 250m across so the shape of the bridge is designed like the Chinese character "金". 「金門大橋建設計畫」初步擇定以北路廊為主,銜接大金門的金城與小金門的烈嶼將軍堡,橋樑全長為5.34公里,跨海部份則為4.78公里。由於規劃路線會經過水頭和九宮碼頭的航線,大橋將採取250公尺長跨距的斜張橋式設計,會設計成類似「金」字的造型。 ■1. preliminary-(adj.)初步的、預備的。 ■2. precursory-(adj.)先驅的;做準備的。 ■3. tie in (with)-(與)~相配合、相符合。 ■4. commission-(n)委託、委任。 ■5. cable-stayed-以纜繩固定的橋型,即所謂的「斜張橋」。 本文摘譯自《金門日報》2010年2月26日報導
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Editorials Seeking For Aura Of Kinmen
尋找金門的味道 Over the years, one begins to wonder if the mood reversed or the feeling of the New Year really became insipid.(1) Regarding the New Year Festival in Kinmen, there appears to be no profound memories in mind. Some say it is not that the aura(2) of the New Year became insipid, but rather the impression of Kinmen has become blurred. Then, what is the real aura of Kinmen? What is the real unique landscape of Kinmen? To think thoroughly, the battlefield relics scattered around Kinmen Island possibly might be the key that makes the difference among Kinmen, Taiwan and China. Actually, they truly are the main reason for many tourists to come here. When we strive to develop tourism and regard it as the main lifeline(2) of Kinmen, ignoring the lost and damage of battlefield and historic relics is just like digging up our own roots of tourism. Do we need outside help to develop tourism in Kinmen? No, not at all! In fact, the best strategy for tourism development begins with seeking for Kinmen's real aura, and with preserving Kinmen battlefield relics. Doing so helps to preserve not only the blood of this mother island, but also a unique life memory for all islanders. ■1. insipid-(adj.)平淡無味的;無趣的。 ■2. aura-(n)氛圍;氣氛。 ■3. lifeline-(n)生命線;救生索。 本文摘譯自《金門日報》2010年2月23日社論
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Planes Fully Loaded After CNY
年假結束台金空中交通班班滿載 The New Year vacation ended yesterday and the transport of the Mini-three link and flights between Kinmen to Taiwan reached their highest peak. There were many people who wanted to travel to Taiwan, but the flights between Kinmen and Taiwan were all booked out. Kinmen county magistrate, Li Wo-Shi, quickly went to the airport to express his concerns and observe the transportation situation. Kinmen Airport director Hong Nian-Ci explained the details of the situation and the proposed arrangements to Li. Knowing that the airline companies were working hard to transport passengers, providing passengers with flights so they could return to work smoothly, Magister Li felt comforted. 春節假期昨結束,小三通春運以及台金空中的交通進入高峰,金門尚義機場湧現搭機人潮,從金門飛台灣班機班班客滿,縣長李沃士趕往機場了解疏運情形,聽取金門航空站主任洪念慈說明規劃及疏運情形,對航空公司加勁疏運旅客,讓旅客能順利搭機返回工作崗位表安心。 Yesterday was the last day of the New Year vacation. At the Kinmen Airport, some passengers rushed to stand in lines at dawn in order to be first on the waiting list. Eva Air flight 681, Taichung to Kinmen, was the first to arrive at 7:50. Li Wo-Shi was very concerned about whether the villagers were able to return to work smoothly, so he went to the Kinmen Airport yesterday specifically to better understand the transportation situation. He mentioned that, among Kinmen County Government, Kinmen Airport, and the Civil Aeronautics(2) Administration, there has had a system, according to the weather and the demand, to start every type of emergency transportation. He emphasized that the goal and responsibility of the Kinmen County Government would be to enable villagers to return home to celebrate New Year happily and safely return to Taiwan for work. Li stated that he would supervise the government members in implementing the promises he personally made to the villagers. 昨天是春節連續假日最後一天,尚義機場天剛亮即有旅客搶先排隊候補機位,立榮航空台中飛金門681班次客機於七時五十分進場揭開疏運序幕。李沃士非常關心鄉親能否順利返抵工作崗位,昨日專程到尚義機場了解疏運情形。他表示,金門縣政府、金門航空站、交通部民航局之間已有一套機制,可依據天候及需求啟動各項緊急疏運作業。他也強調,讓鄉親快樂返鄉過年省親、平安順利返台工作,是金門縣政府全體同仁的任務與目標,他會親自督率相關同仁做好為鄉親服務的承諾。 ■1. assure-(vt.)向~保證、擔保。 ■2. aeronautics-(n)航空學、飛行術。 本文摘譯自《金門日報》2010年2月22日報導
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Weekly Major Events 02/14~02/20
一週大事 02/14~02/20 ●Cold War Seminar Planned This Year Kinmen County Magistrate, Li Wo-Shi, had granted an interview with Professor Chen Guang-Sing(陳光興) of the Graduate Institute for Social Research and Cultural Studies, National Chiao Tung University, and scholars from Korea and Japan on February 19, 2010. Chen and these scholars are planning to present an academic seminar about the Cold War by the end of this year in Kinmen, expecting this event to elevate Kinmen's international visibility. 2010年2月19日,縣長李沃士接見交通大學社文所教授陳光興、以及韓、日學者。陳光興等人預定今年年底在金門辦理「冷戰時期」學術研討會,盼提升金門國際能見度。 ●Mountain Climbing Attracted the Crowds Kinmen County Government held a Spring Festival mountain climbing activity on February 18, 2010, an event which attracted an influx of people to Mountain Taiwu. The activity included a raffle ticket drawing and various musical and dance performances. Ms. Liou , who lives in Jincheng, won first prize, a washing machine. 2010年2月18日,縣府舉辦春節登山活動,吸引一波波人潮湧上太武山,活動安排摸彩及系列精采的歌舞節目表演,其中金城劉女士抽中頭獎洗衣機一台。 ●College Student Won Holy Cup Throwing Competition The Bao Sheng Da Di Temple holy cup throwing competition took place during the Spring Festival on February 16, 2010, at Leiyu Village. A total of 3,721 people participated in the contest. After three days of extreme competition, a student, whose surname is Shih,(石) won a sedan by successfully throwing nine holy cups consecutively. 2010年2月16日,烈嶼鄉保生大帝廟舉辦的「春節擲聖筊競賽」,總計3721人參加,經三天鏖戰,烈嶼石姓大學生連擲9聖筊,幸運獲得轎車1輛。 ●Opening Day for Visiting Qing Tian Hall Attracted 1679 Kinmenese February 15, marked the first day that Qing Tian Hall of Tai Wu Mountain and Ming De Park were re-opened for visitors again in 2010. The event attracted 1,679 Kinmenese to eye-witness the history of war together. 2010年2月15日,太武山擎天廳、明德公園,開放鄉親參訪首日,吸引一千六百七十八位金門鄉親前往參訪,共同見證烽火歲月的痕跡與歷史。
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International Master of Public Art Created Masterpieces for Kinmen
國際級大師為金門打造公共藝術作品 There are also public art(1) works created by a well-known artist, Idea Chu(朱魯青) in Kinmen! If you have ever visited Kinmen Cultural Park, you must have been impressed by public display of art works. These three masterpieces in the Park which are named "Kinmen Fly Up," "There are Fishes in Kinmen"(May Kinmen has more than it wishes for.) and "Kinmen Fly Across (to the future)" were created by Idea Chu, an international master of public art. If you want to take a walk during Chinese New Year, maybe you can visit Kinmen Cultural Park and have an extraordinary art experience. 金門也有國際級大師朱魯青的公共藝術作品!走一遭金門縣文化園區,一定會對園區內的公共藝術作品印象深刻,這三件名為「金門飛揚」、「金門有魚」、「金門飛越」的作品,原來竟是景觀設計大師朱魯青的力作,最近想要「走春」的民眾,不妨前往文化園區,來趟新春藝術饗宴之旅。 Cultural Affairs Bureau of Kinmen County mentioned that Idea Chu attempts to combine five episodes(2) which included "Historic Kinmen," "War in Kinmen," "Peace in Kinmen," and "Culture in Kinmen", with his ambitions-"Traditional Kinmen," "Kinmen, The Cultural and Creative Development Base," "Developing the County Based on the Culture," and "Innovative(3) Tourism." With the combination of the above elements, Idea Chu integrates the traditional image of Kinmen Cultural Park with the allegory(4) of culture and originality,(5) to create a cultural symbol of the fusion of modern and traditional. Idea Chu has designed almost every famous amusement park in Taiwan, including Ya-ge Garden, Dragon Valley Paradise, Da-le Park, Lamay Island Park; Maolin National Park, and Kaohsiung 228 Peace Memorial Park, etc. All these parks carry the same theme, that is, "Men are great for the dreams they have." 文化局表示,朱魯青企圖將「歷史金門」、「戰火金門」、「和平金門」、「文化金門」、「創意金門」的五部曲,及「傳統金門」與「創意金門發展城」、「文化立縣」與「創意觀光」的抱負,結合金門文化園區的傳統意象以及文化與創意的交會形象,創造出具有傳統與現代融合的文化觀光表徵、創意休閒大島的視覺傳達!文化局提到,朱魯青是台灣目前設計遊樂園最多的人,包括亞哥花園、龍谷樂園、達樂雕塑公園、小琉球海洋公園、茂林國家自然公園、高雄二二八公園……這些膾炙人口的人間樂土,都是出自他的創意,而這些都有一個共同的主題,那就是-人類因夢想而偉大。 ■1. public art-(n)公共藝術。即陳列、置放在公共空間的藝術作品。 ■2. episode-(n)整部作品中的某個插曲。 ■3. innovative-(adj.)創新的。 ■4. allegory-(n)象徵;寓意。 ■5. originality-(n)創意;新穎、奇特;創新。 本文摘譯自《金門日報》2010年2月22日報導
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Governor Xue: Jin-Lie Bridge & Upgrade of KMIT Can Be Expected
薛主席:大橋年底前動工 金技院升格將有好消息 At a lunch with local media workers yesterday, Xue Zheng-Tai, the Minister without Portfolio,(1) Executive Yuan and Governor of Fujian provincial government, mentioned that the construction of the Jin-Lie Bridge and the upgrade of KMIT to a university are the two important powers for Kinmen development. He stated that he will use all his strength to promote these two endeavors(2) and give relief to the local people. He also expects the media to be a power of supervision and change. 行政院政務委員兼福建省政府主席薛承泰昨日在與地區新聞媒體朋友餐敘時指出,金烈大橋與金技院升格大學,是金門發展的二個重要動力,他會全力促成,讓大家安下這份心。他也期盼媒體扮演監督、改變的力量。 Fujian provincial government held a warm luncheon(3) yesterday to greet the Chinese New Year and hold discussions with local media workers. This lunch was hosted by Xue, the sectary-general in Fujian provincial government Zeng Hua-de, and the directors, senior executive officers(4) and secretaries in each division attended the luncheon. Huang Ya-Fen, the publisher of the Kinmen Daily News, and local news workers also joined in the warm atmosphere of this luncheon. 福建省政府昨日中午舉辦了溫馨的聯誼餐會,與地區的新聞媒體人員餐敘並賀節,由薛承泰主席主持,省府秘書長曾華德及各組室主管參議、專員、秘書熱情參與,本報社長黃雅芬與地區新聞媒體工作同仁等到場參加,餐會洋溢著歡愉氣氛。 Xue mentioned that, in regards to the policy of the bridge, he will constantly encourage the central authorities to start the construction. Next year is the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the R.O.C., and he specifically reminded the members of ministries in Executive Yuan that Kinmen and Matzu are the most qualified counties to celebrate this anniversary because they have been territories of the R.O.C since its establishment. Xue insisted that the 100th year celebration of the R.O.C must coordinate with the governments of Kinmen and Matzu. Wu Dun-Yi, the premier, agreed with this suggestion. Following Xue's words, Premier Wu said the building of Jin-Lie Bridge must be started before the 100th year so it will have a true meaning of celebration. 薛承泰指出,關於大橋的政策部分,他在中央不斷重申今年年底前一定要動工。明年是中華民國建國一百年,他也在行政院院會特別提醒內閣成員,真正最有資格慶祝建國一百年的是金門與馬祖,因為金馬是全世界「唯二」奉中華民國正朔到民國一百年的地方,慶祝建國百年慶的時候務必與金馬二政府協調。而行政院長吳敦義也順著他的口說,金門大橋一定要在建國一百年前動工,才真正有慶祝的意味。 Xue also mentioned that he hopes the good news of the upgrade(5) of KMIT will soon be released. He again emphasized that with the two powers for Kinmen development: the bridge linking Kinmen and Lie Yu (little Kinmen), and the upgrade of KMIT, should be accomplished during his short term of service, thus relieving the concerns of the local people during this time. In this way, everyone will feel they can depend on him, and they will know in what direction Kinmen will be moving. 薛承泰也提到,金門技術學院升格大學,再等幾天,希望馬上就有好消息出來。他也強調,金門發展的兩個動力,一個大小金門的橋,一個是金門技術學院升格大學,希望在短短的兼任省主席任內,希望讓大家安下這份心,大家會比較踏實,知道往哪個方向走。 【解說與譯註】 ■1. Portfolio-(n)部長或大臣的職位。所謂政務委員是指得出席內閣會議、參與決策,但卻不具備部會首長職銜(即「不管部會」)者。此處Minister without Portfolio是行政院的正式翻譯。 ■2. endeavor-(n)努力;盡力。 ■3. luncheon-(n)午餐,尤指正式之餐宴。 ■4. senior executive officer-(n)參議。字面上是「資深的執行官」。executive officer則是指專員。 ■5. upgrade-(vi.)升級,提高品質。此處指金門技術學院改為大學。事實上國立金門技術學院已屬高等教育體系,只是現階段被歸類在「技職司」。未來若「改名大學」之後,將改隸「高教司」。從教育部的角度看來,並無所謂「升格」。但從一般社會大眾的角度看來,仍舊認為是「升格」。因此,在翻譯上仍沿用"upgrade"。 本文摘譯自《金門日報》2010年2月6日報導
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Developing Water Resources Singapore Shares Experience
開發水資源 星代表分享寶貴經驗 Kinmen is in lack of water. After President Ma mentioned that Kinmen could develop a way to create its own NEWater(1) following the example in Singapore, Stanley Loh, the Representative of Singapore Trade Office in Taipei, came to Kinmen to introduce their present situation and experiences of water development in Singapore. 金門水資源不足,在總統馬英九提出可參考新加坡發展新生水模式的構想下,新加坡駐台北商務辦事處代表羅家良來金向縣長李沃士介紹星國開發水資源的現況,分享星國從過去水源不足到接近自給自足的過程和經驗。 Stanley Loh was accompanied by Xue, Zheng-Tai, the Minister without Portfolio, Executive Yuan and Governor of Fujian provincial government, as well as Zhan Huo-Ren, the national policy advisor. They visited Kinmen for two days, arriving at 9:30 a.m. yesterday. 羅家良是由行政院政務委員兼福建省政府主席薛承泰陪同,於昨日上午九時三十分許到金門進行二天訪問,同行的有國策顧問詹火生。 Arranged by Kinmen County Waterworks, Loh and his party visited the Seawater Desalination(2) Plant of Kinmen County Waterworks, Tai-lake Water and Sewage Treatment Plants. A discussion was then held with the staff of Kinmen County Government and the Kinmen County Waterworks, in order to exchange experiences of water development. 在金門自來水廠的安排下,羅家良一行人先參觀自來水廠的海水淡化廠、太湖淨水場、污水處理場等設施,並到縣政府與縣府、水廠團隊座談,交換水源開發經驗。 Stanley mentioned that since 1965, when Singapore proclaimed(3) independence, they faced the problem of insufficient water supply. Water resource management has been a very important issue for Singapore and they had depended heavily on imported water from Malaysia. Singapore started a nation-wide plan in 1975 and produced an ambitious scheme. Consequently, in recent years, Singapore has become close to being autarkic(4) in water supply. Stanley said, the whole process has been challenging. Thus, they are glad to share their experience with Kinmen to help avoid the same mistakes and similar problems. 羅家良說,新加坡從一九六五年獨立建國就面臨水源不足的問題,水源管理是很重要的議題,一九七五年就進行全國的大規劃,從過去水源不足,要靠鄰國馬來西亞進口水,到今日接近自給自足,一路走來不易,願把過程和經驗提供金門分享,讓金門不必辛苦再走錯路。 Stanley also demonstrated the "four tap"(5) strategy which includes: rainfall collecting, water imported from Malaysia, desalination, and waste water recycling (NEWater). In the process of water development in Singapore, there are more and more demands for water resources. Therefore, they have made every effort to increase the water supply, such as extending rainfall catchment(6) and adopting new technology, in order to solve the problem of water shortage. 羅家良說明星國的四大國家水喉,包括,雨水集收、自馬來西亞進口、海水淡化、新生水。他說,在星國發展的過程中,水資源的需求量愈來愈多,除了增加雨水的集收量,也研究發展新科技,以科技來解決水資源不足的問題。 Stanley stated that since 2002, when Singapore developed the technology of recycling waste water and established its first NEWater plant, they have already completed five water reclamation(7) plants. Stanley also said that now the NEWater is able to meet 30% of the water requirement and Singapore has become truly autarkic in water supply. He emphasized that the NEWater is not only used for industry, but also for drinking water. In addition, considering that some people might not be used to drinking recycled water, they mix the NEWater with rainfall in the common reservoirs(8) for further treatment. He also mentioned that the whole world is paying close attention to environmental protection and the NEWater is an environment-friendly product. Singapore has slashed(9) their dependence upon imported water and this unique experience is worth sharing with Kinmen since both of them are islands. 羅家良表示,星國發展新生水的技術,從二○○二年設立首座新生水廠到今年將完成第5座,屆時足可供應全國30%用水需求,達成自給自足。他說,新生水除了提供工業用水,也作為飲用水,也考量到國民還不習慣飲用新生水,目前先將新生水和一般蓄水池的雨水相混合,重新作處理。他說,全世界都很關注環保,新生水是環保的產品,新加坡大幅縮減對進口水的依賴,可以和同樣是島嶼的金門分享經驗。 【解說與譯註】 ■1. NEWater-(n)新生水。專指新加坡透過污水淨化再處理而產製的水。 ■2. desalination-(n)去鹽作用。即所謂的「海水淡化」。動詞為desalt。 ■3. proclaim-(vt.)宣告、公布、聲明。 ■4. autarkic-(adj.)自給自足的。 ■5. four tap-(n)就字面上的意思就是「四個水龍頭」。此處指新加坡開發水資源的四大策略,包括雨水收集、海水淡化、進口水源與新生水。 ■6. catchment-(n)集水量。 ■7. reclamation-(n)廢物回收再利用;再生、再製。 ■8. reservoir-(n)蓄水庫、水槽。 ■9. slash-(vt.)大幅削減、減少。 本文摘譯自《金門日報》2010年2月6日報導
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Taiwanese Man Nabbed(1) for Burglary
台客強闖民宅劫財 警方循線逮捕歸案 In the wee(2) hours of Jun. 17 an armed burglary(3) on Wufu Street of Jinsha Township was reported. A man, surnamed Yu, broke into a private home with a sickle(4) and robbed the owner. At one point, the thief even attempted to rape the owner. Luckily, she remained calm, negotiated with the man to buy time, and eventually called the police. Around 5:00 a.m the police arrested the burglar near Jinsha Bus Station and retrieved(5) the NT$42,200 taken from the owner. They also located the sickle. Mr. Yu was charged with armed burglary and transferred to the Prosecutors Office of Fujian Kinmen District Court. 金沙鎮五福街六月十七日凌晨發生一起持械私闖民宅強盜案件,游姓歹徒持鐮刀強索財物,一度還意圖劫色,所幸,被害人處變不驚,與歹徒周旋拖延時間,並報警求援。警方則循線於清晨五時許在金沙車站附近將歹徒逮捕到案,突破心防起出犯案工具及四萬二千二百元贓款,全案依刑法加重強盜罪,移送福建金門地方法院檢察署偵辦。 According to Deputy Director Wang Minghong of Jinhu Precinct,(6) Mr. Yu, born in 1973, had come from Taiwan to work in Kinmen. Around 2:30 a.m on June 17, Mr. Yu carried a large sickle and broke into the home on Wufu Street through the second floor window, intending to rob the home and rape the owner. At 5:00 a.m Jinsha Police Station Duty Officer Chen received a phone call from the victim and, being familiar with the neighborhood, officers from Jinsha Police Station began pursuit at once. Because the victim recognized the voice of the burglar,(7) the police were able to find the suspect near Jinsha Bus Station within an hour. The man denied everything at first. But after forensic(8) specialists from the Criminal Investigation Division collected hard evidence obtained from a thorough search, the man realized it was pointless to deny his actions any further and admitted to the crime. He was taken back to the crime scene to describe to the police the process of the burglary. 金湖分局副分局長王明宏指出,六十二年次台籍來金工作的游姓男子,因缺錢花用,一時興起於十七日凌晨二時三十分左右,持大型鐮刀,越過二樓窗戶侵入五福街一民宅意圖劫財與劫色,金沙分駐所值班陳姓員警於清晨五時,接獲被害女子報案求助,警方掌握地緣優勢隨即展開追緝,並依被害人聽聲辨人提供線索,警方鎖定可疑對象,於清晨五時許在金沙車站附近查獲可疑嫌犯。歹徒原先矢口否認,經警方分工展開地毯式搜尋,刑大鑑識專家採集有利犯罪跡證後,歹徒見警方即將突破案情才坦承犯案,並帶領辦案人員重回現場,道出犯案過程。 Captain Huang Weijian of Jinhu Precinct's Detective Team said that the victim told the police the burglar had put the sickle against her neck in the middle of the night, blindfolded(9) her with a towel, tied her hands with a rope, and demanded NT$ 600,000 from her. She thought the voice sounded somewhat familiar. At one point the burglar even attempted to rape her. Fortunately, she negotiated and talked him into(10) taking only about NT$40,000 in cash and a Kinmen Kaoliang Inc. "Commemorative Vouchers". At 5:00 a.m she reported the robbery to Jinsha Police Station and the police solved the case within a short time. They found the mask and the sickle the burglar used during the crime and retrieved the money from the gutter(11) near the home the man rented. 金湖分局偵查隊隊長黃維堅指出,據被害人表示,半夜突然被歹徒持鐮刀架住脖子,並以毛巾矇住眼睛,聲音似曾相識,向她強索新台幣六十萬元,並以細繩將其雙手綑綁,歹徒一度興起性侵意圖,所幸千鈞一髮之際被害人和歹徒週旋拖延,最後僅被歹徒拿走新台幣四萬餘元現金以及一張金酒回饋券。被害人於清晨五時向金沙分駐所報案,警方則迅即破案,起出犯案用之頭套、鐮刀等犯案工具,並查獲歹徒藏於租屋處附近水溝蓋內之贓款。 According to Director Liu Quanyuan of Jinhu Police Precinct, the suspect was charged with forcible sexual harassment(12) and armed burglary of a private home during the night which prescribed(13) in the Criminal Law as a serious robbery. He was transferred to the Prosecutors Office of Fujian Kinmen District Court. The minimum prison term would be seven years. 金湖分局分局長劉全原指出,歹徒涉嫌強制猥褻及夜間持械侵入住宅,強盜被害人財物,行為已明顯違反刑法加重強盜罪,依法移送福建金門地方法院檢察署偵辦,其刑責最少七年以上。 News about the private home burglary quickly spread through the Wufu Street neighborhood at daybreak. In response to the anxiety and concern of the residents, Deputy Director Wang Minghong of Jinhu Precinct said that patrol in this neighborhood had already been increased since it was a chief rental apartment area in Jinsha. In the future, the police would reinforce screening and vigilance,(14) but also asked the citizens to be more careful by locking their doors and windows, and to look out for one another. They should immediately report to the police when seeing someone suspicious. The police need everybody's cooperation to build and maintain security for the neighborhood. 金沙五福街民宅被搶,一大早相關傳言即在大街小巷流傳,家住五福街的居民人心惶惶。為此,金湖分局副分局長王明宏指出,該處為金沙地區主要租賃地區已是警方加強巡邏點,未來亦將加強查訪和巡邏,也請民眾做好門戶管理,發揮守望功能,若見可疑人士可主動向警方連繫,共同打造良好居家安全環境。 ■1. nab-(vt.)逮捕(現行犯)。 ■2. wee-(adj.)很早的;微小的。此處wee hours指凌晨。 ■3. burglary-(n)夜盜;破門竊盜;搶劫。(指「犯罪行為」) ■4. sickle-(n)(短柄)鐮刀。另有一種帶柄的長鐮刀叫scythe,是西方「魔鬼」的刻板形象之一,通常西方魔鬼出現時,都會穿著罩頭袍子,手持scythe。 ■5. retrieve-(vt.)重新得到、收回。此處指警方透過搜尋,「找回、起出」作案工具。 ■6. precinct-(n)警察的轄區。或指某個場地、範圍。此處指警方的「分局」,其主管稱為Director(分局長),副主管則加上Deputy。(某分局)副分局長就是Deputy Director (of ~ Precinct)。警方的「警察局」則是Police Bureau,其主管為局長(Commissioner),副主管為副局長(Deputy Commissioner)。至於分局底下的「分駐所」通常譯為Police Station。 ■7. burglar-(n)夜賊;破門盜竊者。(指「行為人」) ■8. forensic-(adj.)法庭的、辯論的。此處專指刑事鑑定。 ■9. blindfold-(vt.)蒙住~的眼睛。 ■10. talk ~ into-說服~。通常後面接V-ing,指說服某人去做某事。 ■11. gutter-(n)路旁的排水溝;街溝。 ■12. forcible harassment-(n)強制猥褻。其中forcible指強制的、強迫的。猥褻在警政署的專業領域中翻譯成sexual harassment。 ■13. prescribe-(vi.)規定、指定。 ■14. vigilance-(n)警覺、警戒。 資料來源:金門縣政府 本文原載於98年6月18日《金門日報》
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The Startup of Digital Archives of Cultural Affairs Bureau of Kinmen county
文化局數位典藏資料庫啟用 The "digital archives(1) of publication" of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Kinmen county officially started up on June 29th. There are 33 kinds of publications, such as the "Kinmen County Record", and also audio disks that introduce Kinmen and can be checked out online. This makes the cultural service of Kinmen even more far-reaching. It enables local residents, overseas Kinmenese, and others interested in studying Kinmen to go online, and by simply using the mouse or key board, get to know Kinmen better. 金門縣文化局「出版品數位典藏資料庫」六月二十九日正式啟動,包括金門縣志等三十三種出版品,以及介紹金門影音光碟,上網即能檢索查閱,讓金門的文化服務更加無遠弗屆,讓本縣或遠及國際的鄉親及有興趣了解研究金門之人士,得以利用滑鼠或鍵盤上網檢索資訊,深入認識金門。 The Cultural Affairs Bureau of Kinmen county held an introductory(2) party for the "digital archives of publication" at eleven o'clock the morning of June 29th. Kinmen County Magistrate Li Zhu Feng attended the party with director of Cultural Affairs Bureau, Li Xi Long, director of Education Bureau, Li Zai Hang, and the designer, Sun Yan Cheng. Together, they touched a crystal ball to initiate(3) the archives, and the start of a new page of cultural services. 金門縣文化局二十九日上午十一時舉行「出版品數位典藏資料庫」啟動儀式,縣長李炷烽偕同文化局長李錫隆、教育局長李再杭、設計人孫炎城等人共同觸摸水晶球,宣布資料庫啟用,文化服務邁向新頁。 Although Kinmen is a small island, it is big culturally. Li Zhu Feng emphasized that without culture, it is hard for a place to have a strong foundation. Li said, it was worthy of its approval that the Cultural Affairs Bureau could initiate this archive right before its fifth anniversary and fulfill the goal for developing the foundation of the county on its culture. 李炷烽指出,金門幅員雖小,卻是文化大縣,他強調,建設使一個地方強大,但沒文化很難成就偉大,文化局在成立五週年前夕,啟動出版品數位典藏資料庫,落實文化立縣的目標,相當值得肯定。 Li Xi Long pointed out that under the trend of information technology and globalization, the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Kinmen county sets up the "digital archives of publication" to eliminate the information gap and also to cross the information flood. The establishment of the digital platform is aimed at sharing resources, informing the society better, and promoting the culture of Kinmen. 李錫隆指出,在資訊化與全球化的浪潮下,為了跨越資訊洪流,消弭資訊落差,金門縣文化局積極設置「出版品數位典藏資料庫」,建構數位化平台,希望達成資源共享的目的,並讓社會大眾了解、認識金門文化。 The Kinmen county Cultural Affairs Bureau set up "digital archives of publication" to celebrate its 5th anniversary. The web site is: http://ebook.kmccc.edu.tw. It digitalized publications and used the Internet as the tool to provide services such as reading, studying, researching, and even cutting and pasting information. 金門縣文化局慶祝成立五週年慶,規劃設置「出版品數位典藏資料庫」,網址為http://ebook.kmccc.edu.tw,將出版品數位化,並以網路為工具,提供閱覽、研究、搜尋,甚至剪貼資料的服務。 The "digital archives of publication" of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Kinmen county include the "Kinmen County Record," 33 types of publications published by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, 28 DVDs introducing Kinmen and 18 songs of Kinmen. 金門縣文化局「出版品數位典藏資料庫」,首先典藏的有金門縣志,及文化局出版品三十三種、介紹金門的光碟節目二十八片DVD及十八首金門之歌。 The Kinmen county Cultural Affairs Bureau indicated that the goal of setting up the digital archive is to turn publications into modern internet tools for reading, studying, researching, and even cutting and pasting, with no limitations in time or space. In addition, the original paper publication can be preserved for generations to come. If necessary, the digital archive can be printed out, even if it is out of print, or a single copy of the original publication. 金門縣文化局表示,數位典藏資料庫的建置目的在轉化出版品成為現代網路工具,可不受時空限制的閱覽、研究、搜尋甚至剪貼資料,並且因數位化後達到原有紙本出版品的永久保存價值,必要時可以由數位化之電子檔重製紙本印刷,不致因出版品絕版或孤本而有重製困難的現象。 ■1. archive-(n)資料庫;檔案館。 ■2. introductory-(adj.)介紹的。 ■3. initiate-(vt.)啟動。 資料來源:金門縣政府 【本系列新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院邱佩蒂老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】 本文原載於98年6月30日《金門日報》
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Bullets Found in Temple
發現大批子彈莫名其「廟」 While remodeling(1) the Houlong Temple in Xiashu Village of Jincheng Township, the restorers(2) found 45 bullets for .30 caliber(3) machine gun in the shrine.(4) They halted the project immediately and reported to the military command. A bomb disposal(5) squad(6) from the Combined Logistics(7) Command's Regional Support Command in Kinmen went over and took the bullets back to the barracks(8) to destroy them. 金城鎮夏墅「后龍宮」整修,修廟匠師在神龕內發現45顆國軍三○機槍子彈,立即停工,並向軍方通報,由聯勤金門地區支援指揮部未爆彈處理小組帶回銷毀。 Two craftsmen, respectively surnamed Chen and Cai, inadvertently(9) discovered those bullets in a double-layered plastic bag when they were renovating(10) Houlong Temple, situated behind Wujiang Hotel, in the morning. Upon receiving the report, Captain Tian Yingxin, Chief of the Combined Logistics Command's Bomb Disposal Squad in Kinmen, led his team to the site right away. They counted 45 of .30-caliber machine gun rounds used by ROC armed forces. The bullets were intact(11) and could still be used. The squad took them back to their base for disposal. 位於浯江大飯店後側的「后龍宮」,上午進行整修工程時,修廟的陳姓、蔡姓匠師進行神龕整建,不意發現雙層的塑膠袋內裝有子彈,聯勤金門未爆彈處理小組接獲報案,由組長田英欣上尉率領組員到現場處理,清點子彈共45顆,為國軍使用的三○機槍子彈,屬於未擊發彈,仍有威力,帶回部隊處理。 According to the locals, Houlong Temple was built over two decades ago. The bullets found might have been discarded(12) in the shrine then by troops under redeployment.(13) 民眾表示,「后龍宮」有20多年歷史,發現的子彈可能是部隊調走時正逢建廟,隨手丟棄在神龕內。 ■1. remodel-(vt.)改建;重新塑造。 ■2. restorer-(n)修補者;修復者。指從事古厝的匠師。 ■3. caliber-(n)口徑。 ■4. shrine-(n)神龕;聖殿。 ■5. disposal-(n)處置;處理。 ■6. squad-(n)班;小組。 ■7. Logistics-(n)後勤。 ■8. barrack-(n)營房、營區。 ■9. inadvertently-(adv.)不慎地;非故意地。 ■10. renovate-(vt.)修理;改善;修繕。 ■11. intact-(adj.)完整無缺、未受損傷的。 ■12. discard-(vi.)丟棄、拋棄。 ■13. redeployment-(n)調遣;調防;重新部署。 資料來源:金門縣政府 本文原載於98年6月17日《金門日報》
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No More War is Biggest Expectation of People across the Strait
不再戰爭是兩岸人民最大願望 In a special interview by Youth Daily News Reporter Liang-Guo Shixian on Jun. 17, Magistrate Li specifically pointed out that this year happened to be the 60th anniversary of the Guningtou Battle and, looking back on the past six decades, he thought commemoration of this historical occasion should no longer be focused on who won and who lost the battle. The most important thing was to define the status of those who lost their lives in the battle and arrangements that they deserved. 6月17日接受青年日報記者梁郭士賢專訪時,金門縣長李炷烽強調古寧頭戰役今年屆滿六十週年,回顧漫長的一甲子歲月,紀念此節日應不能再淪為誰勝誰敗的凸顯,最重要的是要給予昔日戰死沙場的忠靈應有的定位和安置。 Li Zhufeng said that the great numbers of troops moved into Kinmen just before the Guningtou Battle brought deprivation.(1) Amidst the turmoil,(2) troops occupied private houses and left many repercussions.(3) Implementation of the Act of Compensation for Damages to the Public from Military Activities in the past decade showed the Ministry of National Defense had not made considerate decisions. Certain incidents should never be attributed as the behavior of individual soldiers. The government ought to take responsibility to bring certain old cases to complete and justifiable(4) conclusions. 李炷烽指出,對於古寧頭戰役的發生前,大軍的突如其來,當時兵荒馬亂,卻帶來機會和剝奪,軍隊借用、搶用民房,產生很多後遺症。而軍事勤務補償條例這十年來,國防部當時決定的不是很週延,不能將一些發生的事情,歸咎於是國軍個人的行為,政府應負起責任,讓當年陳年老案能獲得完整、美好的結局。 He said that there ought to be continuity from an administration to another. Government had the duty to provide consolation(5) and compensation for private lives and possessions lost as a result of military actions back then. For the same reason, land disputes derived from(6) the same cause should also be resolved with similar measures. A responsible government would run a thorough inventory(7) to determine the land should belong to the state or the Kinmen County Government, or it should be given back to its rightful private owners. 他指出,政府是延續性的,對於國軍當年因軍事勤務造成人民生命、財產的損失補償,能給予精神撫慰和彌補的空間。相對的,土地問題也是如此。而做為負責任的政府應透過有效的清理,將該是國有的土地還給國家,縣有的土地還給金門縣政府,屬於私人的土地還給所有權人。 Li Zhufeng pointed out that the Guningtou Battle in Kinmen allowed Taiwan to stay unscathed(8) and make progress in stability. Yet from aspect of the nation and the race, it was a tragedy of the Chinese people. China became a split country, just like the Period of Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms in Chinese history. The civilians were the ones to suffer. Six decades later, both sides of the Strait had their own interpretations for the fortune and mishaps(9) during that small part of history. With the progress in Cross-Strait relations today, there were opportunities to compare, modify and fuse(10) between the two systems. 李炷烽指出,古寧頭戰役一役,金門對台灣的影響,就是穩定了後方台灣的安定。但從國家、民族的觀點來看,卻是民族的悲哀,中國形成是一個分裂國家,就像五代十國一樣,悲慘的是民眾。而六十年的歲月過去了,歷史的短暫,幸與不幸由兩岸各自解讀。但隨兩岸關係的進展,兩個制度有了比較、修正和融合的機會。 Li Zhufeng added that, breakup and makeup, history always repeated itself. The Guningtou Battle had led to broken families but family members were also able to extend outward and set up homes at other places. In the future, whether the Nationalists or the Communists won, there should be no more war. This was the biggest expectation of the people on the two shores of the Strait. 李炷烽也表示,歷史總是分分合合、合合分分,當年古寧村也因此戰役,造成流離四徙和向外延伸。但國共戰爭不論誰勝誰敗,未來不要再有戰爭發生,則是兩岸人民最大的期待和願望。 He also talked about his father as an example. After returning to Kinmen from Indochina at the time, he was drafted with his mule to perform military errands.(11) But luckily, the mule ran home and he soon followed. For some unlucky ones, such as General Li Kuang-chien, the locals established shrines to remember their sacrifice. The Ministry of National Defense should do the same as the US and try to recover the remains of those who had died in the battle. Similar arrangements should be made for PLA soldiers who had been killed in the battle. 他也以其父親當年從南洋回到金門,被強制牽著一隻騾馬參與軍事勤務,後來騾馬自己跑回家,父親也隨著回來,算是幸運。但也對於當年戰死軍魂、國魂,在民間都有為李光前將軍建廟,國防部應像美國一樣,為這塊土地戰死沙場者找回骸骨,同樣的,戰死的人民解放軍,也一樣給予好的安排。 Li Zhufeng said that, from psychological angles, painful memories would be forgotten in due time.(12) Wars were the same. Over time people would become oblivious.(13) But governments should never forget such things. Expressing recognition of the sacrifice of those who fought and died on battlefields was absolutely necessary. Governments should make sure they did a good job, especially in showing their concerns for humanity. 李炷烽指出,從心理學來看,痛苦記憶很快遺忘。戰爭也一樣,隨歲月侵蝕被逐漸淡忘,但作為政府則不能遺忘,尤其對戰死沙場者在精神肯定有其必要。政府應更積極做好,尤其是人道關懷表達最重要。 He also indicated that the Ministry of National Defense should do everything in its power to reestablish the military records of the soldiers who were part of the Guningtou Battle. Kinmen County Government would inscribe(14) the names of those who lost their lives for the country at the Guningtou Peace Square for people to pay their respects to, reminisce(15) and express their gratitude. 他並指出,國防部應對古寧頭戰役參戰官兵,竭盡所能建置兵籍資料等。金門縣政府也將為這些為國捐軀者,將姓名等鐫刻在古寧頭和平廣場,供後人憑弔、追思、感念。 Li Zhufeng also suggested the Ministry of National Defense to look at Kinmen from the angle of national development. The arms race with China should be thoroughly reviewed. He pointed out frankly that the type of warfare had changed and so should the warfare logic of the ROC military forces. War would not solve problems. The ROC armed forces should start by improving their barracks and living facilities, adjust their mentality,(16) and allow both sides of the Strait to fulfill their responsibilities and make their progress. That would be blessings for people on the two shores. 李炷烽也中肯建議國防部,要從國家發展定位看待金門,軍備競賽則要做澈底檢討。他也不諱言指出,目前戰爭型態已改變,國軍對於戰爭思維也要改變,在戰爭不會解決問題,能從國軍營房和生活設施改善做起,心態隨時代調整,讓兩岸各安其位、各自發展,才是兩岸人民之福。 ■1. deprivation-(n)剝奪;損失。 ■2. turmoil-(n)騷亂;混亂。 ■3. repercussion-(n)後果、影響;反彈。與consequence為同義詞。 ■4. justifiable-(adj.)合理的;可證明為正當的。 ■5. consolation-(n)安慰。 ■6. derive from-源自於~;由~而來。 ■7. inventory-(n)存貨清單;財產紀錄。此處指編製詳細之目錄或清單。 ■8. unscathed-(adj.)未受損傷的。 ■9. mishap-(n)不幸事故;災難。 ■10. fuse-(vt.)熔合、混合。當名詞用,指的是「保險絲」。 ■11. errand-(n)差事;任務。 ■12. in due time-在適當的時機。也等於at the appropriate time。 ■13. oblivious-(adj.)健忘的;忘卻的;不注意的;不以為意的。 ■14. inscribe-(vt.)雕、刻;題寫。 ■15. reminisce-(vi.)追憶、回想。 ■16. mentality-(n)心理、精神狀態;心性。 資料來源:金門縣政府 【本系列新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院邱佩蒂老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】 本文原載於98年6月18日《金門日報》
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20 Kgs Weight Limit Imposed for Mini-Three-Links
小三通出境行李直掛限重20公斤 Starting from Jun.1, people leaving for China via Mini-Three-Links could check their luggage all the way through. However, for maximum boatload(1) and safety reasons, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications(MOTC) decided to impose(2) a 20 kgs weight limit on luggage checked all the way through, beginning on Jun. 15. Passengers with overweight luggage will be charged for the exceeded weight, same as in air transport. The new measure will be tried for three months. 金門小三通出境行李直掛自六月一日起試辦。但考量船舶載重安全,交通部將自本月十五日起對小三通的行李實施20公斤為限,超重比照飛機付費的措施。新措施將先行試辦三個月。 Previously, travelers going to China via Mini-Three-Links normally checked their luggage at an airport in Taiwan first. Then, upon their arrival in Kinmen, they claimed(3) their luggage at the Shang-I Airport, dragged it to catch a ride to Shueitou Pier, went through immigration with it, and hauled(4) it aboard the boat. It could be rather exhausting.(5) As a consequence, MOTC started the trial measure on Jun. 1 to allow people to check their luggage all the way through. People with reservations for both flights and connecting ferries are now able to check their luggage all the way through, travel light,(6) and will not need to pick up their luggage again until arriving at Xiamen or Shijing Port in China. 利用小三通到大陸,旅客在台灣機場辦理登機手續及寄掛行李後,到達金門尚義機場後還需自行提領行李,搭車到水頭碼頭辦理通關檢驗手續,再提著行李上船,十分累人,因此,交通部自6月1日起試辦小三通行李直掛,旅客購買套票出境,在台灣各機場辦理行李托運,可直接到大陸廈門、石井港提領,輕鬆上「陸」。 Until now, there has never been a luggage weight limit in transportation by sea via Mini-Three-Links. However, as more and more people are traveling across straits via Mini-Three-Links, MOTC has taken the maximum boat capacity into account(7) and imposed the 20 kgs luggage restriction for safety reasons. MOTC would like to remind people that, same as in air transport, passengers with overweight luggage will be charged for each kilogram exceeded, currently set at 16 NT/kg. In the event that the total boatload surpasses(8) the stipulated(9) standard, the overweight luggage shall be handled separately. In other words, the passengers and their luggage may end up on different vessels. 交通部也提醒民眾注意,目前,小三通船舶並未對旅客行李限重,因有愈來愈多民眾利用小三通往返兩岸,考量船舶載重安全,交通部也要求小三通的行李要有限制,先以20公斤為上限,超過的部分仿照飛機也要付費,暫時規劃超重部分每公斤加收16元,如果船舶總載重量超過標準,超重的行李將個別處理,也就是可能人和行李無法同一班船。 Whether they are Taiwanese visitors, Mainland Chinese tourist groups or Taiwanese entrepreneurs(10) operating in China, people with reservations for both flights and connecting ferries can check their luggage all the way through to China during the trial period. 行李直掛試辦期間,不論是台灣、大陸觀光團或是台商等,只要是購買套票出境,即享有行李直掛大陸的服務。 As for inbound luggages, according to Director Ting-piao Yang of Kinmen Harbor Bureau, the check-through service will have to wait until the space of Shueitou Pier is improved and corresponding facilities are installed, probably in December. By then, it will be a lot more convenient for people traveling through Mini-Three-Links across straits. 至於入境旅客行李直掛,金門港務處處長楊廷標表示,必須等水頭碼頭空間改善,以及相關配套設備到位,預計今年12月實施,讓旅客小三通往返兩岸更輕鬆自如。 ■1. boatload—(n)船舶的載重量。 ■2. impose—(vt.)將~強加於;徵(稅)。 ■3. claim—(vt.)索取、領取。亦指「提出要求」,或「主張所有權」等。指涉「提領行李」時通常搭配此動詞。 ■4. haul—(vt.)拖、拉;搬運。 ■5. exhausting—(adj)使人精疲力竭的。 ■6. light—(adv.)輕便地。輕裝地。light可以是名詞(指光線、燈光),動詞(點火、點燃),也可以是形容詞(輕快、明亮的),此處則是當作副詞,指旅途中不必再提著行李,可以輕便地上路。 ■7. take ~ into account—將~列入考慮。 ■8. surpass—(vt.)超過、大於。 ■9. stipulate—(vi)規定、約定。 ■10. entrepreneur—(n)企業家。此處是以「在中國經營事業的台灣企業家」來形容「台商」,這也是一般對「台商」一詞常見的英文翻譯。 資料來源:金門縣政府 本文原載於98年06月22日《金門日報》
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Taiyen Chairman Visit Kinmen Hope to Redevelop Salt Field
台鹽董座來訪盼能協助重建鹽田風光 Kinmen had a salt industry for over 700 years but it no longer exists. When receiving Taiyen Corp. Chairman Hong Xiyao, Kinmen County Government sought for assistance from Taiyen to redevelop the saltern(1) to create a new tourist attraction. 金門製鹽工業有七百餘年歷史,現在已經荒廢,台鹽公司董事長洪璽曜造訪金門時,金門縣政府向台鹽求助,盼重新開發鹽田風光,打造觀光新景點。 On Jun. 8 Taiyen Corp. Chairman Hong Xiyao visited Kinmen County Government, the Magistrate suggested if Taiyen Corp. could help restore or expand the facilities at Siyuan Salt Field and the cultural center, Kinmen could use the cultural asset for educational and tourism purposes and build it into a new tourist attraction. 台鹽公司董事長洪璽曜,是於6月8日上午前往金門縣政府拜會。縣長建議金門「西園鹽場」和文化館,如能由台鹽公司協助復原或充實設備,做為文化資產的提供教育解說或觀光體驗,一定能成為金門觀光新景點。 If Taiyen could help with the facility restoration or expansion in the old saltern and put one or two salt ponds back in operation to demonstrate salt drying procedures as well as provide educative explanation, Siyuan Salt Field would definitely be able to become a new attraction in Kinmen and attract tourists. Once the County Council gave its approval, the management could be delegated(2) to Taiyen. 金門昔日鹽場已關閉,台鹽如能協助復原或充實設備,做為文化資產的提供教育解說或觀光體驗,先恢復一、兩池,讓觀光客體驗曬鹽流程,並提供教育解說,只要議會同意,並可委託台鹽經營,西園鹽場一定能成為金門觀光新景點。 Accompanied by Cultural Affairs Bureau Director Li Xilong, Hong Xiyao made a trip to Siyuan Salt Field to have a look himself. He recommended putting a railroad track there first. He would then negotiate with Budai Saltworks either to purchase, rent or borrow a salt-field sightseeing train and ship it over. Kinmen could start operating train tours for visitors to browse salt-field scenery in the future. However, laying the track and bringing in the train would involve many issues that would call for further discussion. 洪璽曜隨後也在文化局長李錫隆等人陪同,親自走訪西園鹽場一趟。他建議,鹽區可以弄一個軌道,將協調布袋鹽田看是以購買或何種方式,弄一部鹽田觀光火車頭,未來可以供觀光客乘坐,逛一圈欣賞鹽田風光。只是,舖設軌道技術和鹽田觀光火車頭引進,許多問題還待克服解決。 Hong Xiyao was very interested in cooperating with Kinmen County Government to develop tourism in Siyuan Salt Field. He also proposed to make plans to restore the old salt field and lay the railroad track. He assured the county government would hear from him again to work out the details. 洪璽曜並對於與金門縣政府合作開發西園鹽場觀光產業很有意願,他並提出規劃重新恢復老鹽田、鋪設鹽田軌道等構想,並且表示,將繼續與縣府進一步洽談合作細節。 According to Cultural Affairs Bureau Director Li Xilong, salt mining was Kinmen’s most important industry in early days. It is recorded in history that “in the first year of the Dade Reign of Yuan Dynasty (1297AD) saltworks were established in Kinmen to produce salt …” Ten salt fields were in operation for over seven centuries but today Siyuan is the only remaining site. 根據文化局長李錫隆表示,鹽業是金門早期最重要的產業文化,史載:「金門之建場徵鹽,始自元朝大德元年(1297年)……」,場轄十埕至今已有七百餘年歷史。歷經歲月的變遷,而現今唯一存在的鹽埕舊址,就是「西園鹽場」。 The ten salt fields started in 1297AD were divided into upper pans(3) and lower pans. The former included Yongan, Guanzhen, Tiandun, Shawei, Putou, while the latter included Doumen, Nanan, Baolin, Dongsha, and Lieyu. Besides Baolin, Dongsha and Lieyu, all the other seven fields were in the northeastern corner of Kinmen Island. 而元成宗大德元年(西元一二九七年),金門開始建場徵鹽。場轄十埕,埕分上下,上埕為:永安、官鎮、田墩、沙尾、浦頭;下埕為:斗門、南垵、保林、東沙、烈嶼。除了保林埕、東沙埕、烈嶼埕外,其餘七埕都在金門島的東北角。 The Yongan Salt Pan is today’s Siyuan Salt Field, the only remaining salt field in Kinmen. 永安埕,就是今天的西園鹽場,金門目前僅存的鹽場遺址。 Originally there were three salt fields left in Kinmen. In 1933, Fujian Salt Administration Bureau ordered their demolition.(4) The salt fields became deserted until 1938 when the Japanese occupied Kinmen, rebuilt Siyuan, and began to make salt again. After War World II, under the war zone government, salt production at Siyuan Salt Field continued. However, the production eventually became too costly and management was difficult. On Jul. 1, 1995, Siyuan Salt Field was officially shut down and the salt industry that had lasted over seven hundred years came to an end. 在民國初年,金門尚餘三處鹽場,民國二十二年春,福建鹽務管理局令剷除僅存之三處鹽場,鹽場一度荒廢。至民國二十七年日軍佔領金門,改建西園鹽場,才再度曬鹽。抗戰勝利後不久,金門在戰地政務的治理下,恢復了西園鹽場的鹽業生產。但因鹽業產製不敷成本,經營困難,於民國八十四年七月一日宣佈關閉西園鹽場,劃下了七百餘年金門鹽產業的休止符。 ■ 1. saltern—(n)鹽田;鹽場。 ■ 2. delegate—(vt.)委託給~做。 ■ 3. pan—(n)盆地、窪地。 ■ 4. demolition—(n)破壞;毀壞。 資料來源:金門縣政府 【本系列新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院邱佩蒂老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】 本文原載於98年06月10日《金門日報》
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Police Make Identification Stickers to Prevent Bicycle Thefts
自行車防竊警局貼心展開標碼服務 To prevent thefts and protect the residents' interests, the County Police Bureau, after branding(1) codes on motorcycles, as well as farming and fishing equipments and putting theft-preventing stamps on kaoliang liquor bottles, began in June a test run of bicycle sticker offering service. The sticker is a picture of Spirit Lion Statue with two invisible anti-theft barcode.(2) The data of each bicycle are also established as part of the effort to cut down(3) the rate of bicycle thefts. Bicycle owners interested in having the sticker can go to any police station to receive the service. 為防範轄區民生竊盜危害民眾權益,縣警局繼機車烙碼、酒商防竊戳章,及農漁牧機具烙碼等便民服務外,從6月起試辦自行車貼碼服務,搭配風獅爺雕像圖樣及二種隱形防竊標碼貼紙,及資料建檔等措施,讓自行車增加一份保障,減少失竊率,警局歡迎擁有自行車並有貼碼意願之車主逕往各警察分駐(派出)所接受這項標碼服務。 In response to government's urges for energy saving and CO2 emission(4) reduction, bicycle riding has become a popular leisure sport and many people even use bicycles as a daily means of transportation. On top of this, bicycles are becoming more and more refined, each producer releasing one after another new model. Buying and riding bicycles has turned into a fashion. The cost of a bicycle can range between a few thousands to several hundreds of thousands of NT dollars. The market is thriving(5) but it has also jacked up(6) theft rates that brought property losses to people. 近來為響應政府節能減碳措施,騎乘自行車成為大眾普遍的健康休閒運動,許多民眾更將其作為代步之交通工具,加上自行車走向精品化,各品牌不斷推陳出新,買車、騎車已蔚為一股風潮,一輛車之賣價從新台幣數千元至數十萬元皆有,不但造成市場搶購,更引起歹徒覬覦,失竊率也因而升高,造成民眾財產損失。 In light of this, the Criminal Investigation Division of the County Police Bureau initiated researches for measures to fight bicycle thefts. The sticker was decided because it would not hurt the appearance of a bicycle. The service is offered to bicycle owners willing to use the stickers. The sticker is so special that it cannot be recognized without the help of a special apparatus.(7) Since the owner's data are established, the anti-theft codes will provide the information of the owner even if a bicycle gets stolen. 有鑑於此,縣警局刑警大隊積極研擬自行車防竊作為,基於美觀、不破壞車身之原則,方才挑選貼紙為防竊手段。針對擁有自行車並有貼碼願意之車主執行防竊標碼服務,而最特別的是這個防竊編碼貼紙可以隱形,非使用特殊儀器無法看出。由於車主資料已建檔,就算車子被偷,也能輕鬆對照防竊編碼找出被害人,歸還愛車! According to the County Police Criminal Investigation Division, starting in June, people can take their bicycles, along with their ID and proof of purchase, to any police station between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM on weekends and national holidays to receive the service for free. Whether the bicycle has a manufacturer's number or not, owners are welcome to register their personal information to safeguard their bicycles. 縣警局刑警大隊指出,從6月起在各分局之分駐(派出)所試辦這項自行車貼碼服務,時間為每週六、日及國定假日之早上八時至下午六時,民眾只要騎著愛車、攜帶身分證件及自行車購買證明,即可享有免費之防竊標碼施作服務,自行車不論本身有無車身號碼,都歡迎車友前往登錄個人資料,以確保愛車安全! ■1.brand-(vt.)烙印於~。常見當名詞使用,指「商標」或「品牌」。 ■2.barcode-(n)電腦條碼。 ■3.cut down-縮短、削減、減少。 ■4.emission-(n)散發、放射。此處指二氧化碳的「排放」。 ■5.thrive-(vi.)茁壯成長、興旺、繁榮。此處形容單車市場方興未艾。 ■6.jack up-提高。jack是千斤頂或起重機,當動詞用指「舉起」或「抬起」。 ■7.apparatus-(n)儀器、設備。 資料來源:金門縣政府 本文原載於98年06月08日《金門日報》
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Student Transportation Vouchers and Tuition Subsidies 14,141 People Complete the Application
學生交通券與就學津貼 14141人完成申請 To look after(1) students, Kinmen County Government has extended the "Transportation Voucher" and "Tuition Subsidy" welfare measures to cover as many students as possible. Statistics show that the county government has received a total of 14,141 applications. Director of Education Bureau Li Zaihang reminds those qualified to submit required documents before the application deadline on Jun. 20. Those who fail to apply before the said date shall be regarded as waiving their rights. 金門縣政府為落實照顧學生政策,擴大學生學習領域所推出的「學生交通券」、「學生就學津貼」兩項教育福利措施,據統計,已提出申請件數合計1萬4千141件,縣府教育局長李再杭籲請符合申請資格者在申請期限6月20日前儘速檢附相關證件提出申請,逾期視同棄權,別讓自己的權益睡著了。 According to the Education Bureau, transportation vouchers have been issued to 10,941 students in Kinmen (including students of Kinmen Institute of Technology, Kinmen Senior High School, Kinmen Agricultural and Industrial Vocational Senior High School, and the junior high and elementary schools), as well as over 500 students studying in Taiwan. As for tuition subsidies, more than 2,700 applications have been approved and the money has been transferred into the accounts of the applicants. 據縣府教育局統計,有關「學生交通券」申領,地區學校學生(含金門技術學院、金門高中、金門農工職校、各國中、小及幼稚園)已發出1萬941份、縣籍旅台學生申領中並核發者已500餘人;至於,「學生就學津貼」部分,已完成申領並核發匯入申請人金融帳戶內共計2,700餘人。 Director Li of the Education Bureau points out that these two measures are to be implemented(2) on a semester basis. The said applications have been for the second semester of the 2008 school year. If there is any imperfection,(3) the Bureau shall solicit(4) opinions, study them carefully, and make necessary modifications to the measures in order to improve the county government's educational welfare policy. Every member of the Education Bureau has been busy for days to make sure everything was properly done. 縣府教育局長李再杭指出,這2項措施係分上、下學期實施,這次申請者為97學年度下學期部分,首次實施若有未盡完善之處,將彙整意見再行檢討修訂實施辦法,以真正落實縣府教育福利政策。在李再杭動員之下,連日來,教育局上上下下人員都忙翻天,全心全力投入其中。 ■1. look after-照顧、照料。 ■2. implement-(vi.)實行、實施。 ■3. imperfection-(n)不完美;瑕疵、缺點。 ■4. solicit-(vt.)徵求、徵集。 資料來源:金門縣政府 本文原載於98年06月03日《金門日報》
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Free Transportation Vouchers for the Underprivileged in Kinmen Delivered to Every Township
縣民福利弱勢族群交通券送抵各鄉鎮 Up till Jun. 1, Kinmen County Government received and approved 2,187 applications for free Kinmen-Taiwan air transportation vouchers for low-income families (NT$6,000 each) and handicapped people (NT$4,000 each). The vouchers were delivered to township office to be distributed on Jun. 1. The applicants were to pick up the vouchers at the township office where they are registered and use the vouchers before Dec. 31 this year. 金門縣政府補助低收入戶及身心障礙者台金航空交通券,截至6月1日完成申請發放總計2,187人,並於六月一日發送至各鄉鎮代為轉發申請人,可領取一年份交通券(低收入戶6,000元、身心障礙者4,000元),申請人即起可洽戶籍所在地鄉鎮公所領取,並限於今年12月31日前使用完畢。 County Social Affairs Bureau pointed out that people would be able to buy tickets at the airline counter at the airport with the vouchers instead of cash. To pick up the vouchers, applicants should remember to bring their signets.(1) People picking up the vouchers on behalf of the applicants should bring their own as well as the applicants' signets. At Jinsha Township Administration the Township Officers are assigned to issue the vouchers. The applicants can call in advance for needed information. 縣府社會局指出,申請人可洽戶籍所在地鄉鎮公所領取,使用人只要持交通券向飛航台金之航空公司臨櫃購票,可取代現金使用,各鄉鎮申請人領取交通券時請記得攜帶個人私章,如申請人未能親自領取,委由親屬代領時,代領人應攜帶個人及申請人私章。金沙鎮公所預定由里幹事辦理發放,申請人可先行以電話洽詢。 According to statistics from the Social Affairs Bureau, the first batch of vouchers would be distributed to 2,187 people, including 78 low-income families and 2,109 handicapped persons. Vouchers for Jincheng Township residents who completed their application before May 25, 2009 and residents of other townships who completed their application before May 15 are available as of today.(2) 據縣府社會局統計,首日核發之交通券計2,187人份,其中低收入戶78人、身心障礙者2,109人;金城鎮係於98年5月25日以前完成申請者,其餘各鄉鎮係於98年5月15日以前完成申請者,申請人如係於上開時間向戶籍所在地之鄉鎮公所完成申請,自即日起可逕洽鄉鎮公所領取使用。 County Social Affairs Bureau added that people who complete their application before Jun. 30 will be issued transportation vouchers for the year (NT$6,000 for each low-income family and NT$4,000 for each handicapped person.) Those who apply after Jul. 1 will only be given transportation vouchers half the amount (NT$3,000 for each low-income family and NT$2,000 for each handicapped person.) 縣府社會局表示,交通券於6月30日以前完成申請者發給一年份交通券(低收入戶6,000元、身心障礙者4,000元)。7月1日以後完成申請者僅能發給半年份交通券(低收入戶3,000元、身心障礙者2,000元)。 ■1. signet-(n)私章、圖章。 ■2. as of ~-從~開始。as of today就是「即日起」。 資料來源:金門縣政府 【本系列新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院邱佩蒂老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】 本文原載於98年6月2日《金門日報》
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Kinmen County Donated 1 Million To Commemorate MSWF
感念瑪利亞基金會 李縣長代表捐贈百萬 Despite the long term deficit,(1) Maria Social Welfare Foundation(MSWF) still assists the propagation(2) and providing of early intervention(3) service in Kinmen county. Recently, seven children are referred to and settled in Maria. This foundation has contributed a lot to the community. Kinmen County Magistrate Li Zhu Feng donated a million NTD of welfare fund to the MSWF on behalf of county government to reciprocate(4) the good deed of the MSWF and meanwhile express a deep gratitude to the foundation. 財團法人瑪利亞社會福利基金會在長期虧損之下,仍致力協助本縣推動早期療育工作,目前有七位小朋友刻轉介安置該基金會,其愛心與貢獻良多。金門縣長李炷烽昨特別代表縣府捐贈社會福利基金新台幣一百萬元,用以回饋該基金會之善舉,同時致予萬分謝意與感激。 Kinmen County Magistrate Li Zhu Feng met with the Executive from MSWF, Chen Mei Ling, the Director Zheng Mei Fen, and the head of the Kinmen Early Intervention Service Center Wu Yu Yun. There were also the Director of social affairs bureau of Kinmen County, Xu Nai Quan, the section chief, Xu Mei Feng on the scene. To commemorate the hard work of MSWF dedicated to the early intervention work, Kinmen County Magistrate Li Zhu Feng donated a million NTD to the foundation as a gratitude to them. Executive, Chen Mei Ling, accepted it on behalf of the foundation. 李縣長接見瑪利亞社會福利基金會執行長陳美玲、主任鄭美芬、金門縣早療中心組長吳玉雲一行三人;在場陪同有縣府社會局長許乃權、課長許美鳳等人。李縣長為感念該基金會對本縣早療工作努力,也代表縣府捐贈新台幣一百萬元,聊表一份心意,由執行長陳美玲代表接收。 Kinmen County Magistrate Li Zhu Feng is very thankful to MSWF for its long term concern about the welfare service of the mentally and physically challenged in Kinmen County. Since November 2003, the foundation has taken over full charge of the professional work from Early Intervention Service Center. With the passion to public welfare and the ambition to propagate the caring service of physically and mentally challenged, the chairman of MSWF, Zhuang Hong Da, persists(5) in contributing to the Early Intervention Service in Kinmen, despite the deficit of the foundation. This enables the proceeding of the early intervention service in Kinmen, and it has built up a tight partnership between Kinmen county government and the foundation. 李縣長十分感念瑪利亞基金會長期關注本縣身心障礙福利服務,尤自92年11月起迄今持續承攬本縣早期療育聯合服務中心業務,在該會董事長莊宏達熱心公益,推動身心障礙照顧服務理念下,不計盈虧,為金門早期療育服務默默貢獻心力,使本縣早期療育工作得以順利推動,並與縣府建立綿密夥伴關係。 Kinmen County Magistrate Li Zhu Feng also expresses the thankfulness to the chairman of MSWF, Zhuang Hong Da because he sent a total of five thousand and four hundred happiness handmade cakes to Kinmen on the eve of Dragon Boat Festival. Those cakes were prepared for children from each kindergarten all over Kinmen county. Kinmen County Magistrate Li Zhu Feng expresses gratitude to Zhuang on behalf of all the children, who enjoyed the cakes. Li said that even though we are living in a different era, in which there is not much deficit in food now, this cake still has a deep meaning of life education. 李縣長同時對瑪利亞社會福利基金會董事長莊宏達於端午節前夕,特地由台空運合計有5千4百個幸福手工蛋糕到金門,贈予全縣各國小及幼稚園每位小朋友,也代表所有小朋友們表達感謝心意。他說,儘管現在生活不同於早年物資匱乏年代,但這份愛心蛋糕,卻深富生命教育意涵。 It's mentioned that the foundation has started up the activity "send your love to remote elementary schools" since last year. Ten thousand boxes of handmade cakes are planned to be given out each year. They expect children to make their unique "Happiness Magic Cakes" and at the meanwhile cherish what they already have. 據了解,該基金會是自去年起在台發起『送愛到偏遠小學』活動,預定每年送出手工蛋糕10,000盒到偏遠小學,期望透過活動的舉辦,鼓勵小學生能夠自己動手創作一顆獨一無二的『幸福魔法蛋糕』,讓小朋友能珍惜所擁有的幸福。 ■1. deficit-(n)赤字。 ■2. propagation-(n)宣傳。 ■3. intervention-(n)涉入;介入。此處指「早期療育」,即早期介入治療之意。 ■4. reciprocate-(vt.)報答;互換。 ■5. persist-(vi)堅持;固執。通常與介係詞in連用。 資料來源:金門縣政府 本文原載於98年5月26日《金門日報》
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27 Teams Compete in Kinmen's First Dragon Boat Competition
金門首屆龍舟賽 27隊競技人氣十足 The first dragon boat competition in Kinmen County took place on May 29, 2009 on Shuangli Lake at Guningtou. There were also duck catching, water treasure hunting, and an outdoor sketching competition. The events drew close to a thousand people. 2009金門縣第一屆龍舟賽,5月29日在古寧頭雙鯉湖舉行,還有抓鴨子、水中尋寶以及寫生比賽活動,吸引成千民眾參與,熱鬧滾滾。 Kinmen County Government Chief Secretary Lu Zhihui explained that the Shuangli Lake was chosen for first dragon boat races because 2009 happened to be the 60th anniversary of the Guningtou Battle. It added some meaning to the event. At the same time, the county government hoped, by organizing Kinmen's own dragon boat races, the county could train more athletes(1) to compete in and out of the country in the future and win honors for Kinmen. 主持活動的金門縣政府主任秘書盧志輝表示,今年是古寧頭戰役60周年,金門首屆龍舟賽特別選擇在古寧頭雙鯉湖舉辦,讓活動更有意義性,也期望在金門有屬於自己的龍舟後,未來培訓更多優秀的選手,參與國內外各項龍舟比賽,為金門爭取更多的榮譽。 Lu Zhihui and Kinmen National Park Administration Director Zeng Weihong fired the starting guns for the race. 720 contestants(2) made up the 27 teams-nine male adult teams, three female adult teams, nine senior high school boy teams, and six senior high school girl teams-and compete on Shuangli Lake. Close to a thousand people crowded around the lake to watch the races. Police were out there to maintain traffic. 盧志輝和金門國家公園管理處長曾偉宏共同鳴槍開賽,共有社男組9隊、社女組3隊,高中職男生組9隊、高中職女生組6隊,總共27隊,七百二十位選手在雙鯉湖參加競技,整個雙鯉湖四周湧入成千民眾觀賞各隊競技的現況,人氣十足。警方也出動員警在場維持交通秩序。 Also held was an outdoor sketching competition. Many parents accompanied their children to participate. The children were immersed in(3) their artistic creation. Most of them painted dragon boats and the landscape around the lake. The parents all looked proud and happy with the masterpieces of their children. 現場也有寫生比賽,吸引許多家長帶著小朋友來參與活動,在雙鯉湖畔,小朋友盡情的創作,構圖主題大都以畫龍舟搭配湖畔風光,展現小朋友的繪畫創意,在旁的家長十分滿意子女的作品。 In the preliminary(4) races that ended just before noon, every team worked hard to be qualified for the final. Then the entertaining water treasure hunting and duck catching followed. Led by the Director General of Political Warfare Huang Guanghui of the Amphibian(5) Battalion,(6) 28 frogmen dove into the water to look for treasures. It did not take them long to find the plastic bottles the organizer had thrown in the lake. In each bottle was a slip of paper with the corresponding prize written on it. The duck catching was the highlight that drew the crowds closer. Ten ducks were released onto the lake. The Army 101st Amphibian Reconnaissance(7) Battalion soldiers captured every one of them without much effort and take them back to the base to add to the Duanwu Festival menu. Chen Shuicheng, a 60-year-old swimming coach from Houyuan, also put on full gear and joined the frogmen in duck catching. Being a good swimmer, he caught one duck too and showed his prize to the spectators(8) with a big grin.(9) 上午的龍舟賽預賽,各組拚鬥十足,卯足全力來爭取晉入決賽的資格。在接近中午,預賽賽程告一段落,主辦單位也推出水中尋寶以及抓鴨的趣味活動,由兩棲營政戰主任黃光輝率領二十八位的「蛙兵」演出,身手矯健的海龍蛙兵躍入水中尋寶,很快將主辦單位丟入湖中的寶特瓶找出,瓶內有置放兌放獎品的紙條,可以兌換獎品。壓軸的抓鴨活動,更是吸引眾人的圍觀,主辦單位準備10隻鴨子放入雙鯉湖,海龍部隊官兵憑著高超的泳技,將鴨子全部手到擒來,蛙兵們開心不已,為部隊端節聯歡晚宴加菜。后園六十歲的陳水成,是游泳教練,他也全副武裝隨同蛙兵到湖中抓鴨,好身手的陳水成也有斬獲,擒拿一隻鴨子,高興的展現戰利品。 The Guningtou Community Development Association was commissioned(10) to prepare thin noodles and zongzi for lunch for the contestants. Association Chairman Li Zhengteng directed community volunteers to hand out the meal at the village office. After the break, the final race of the competition was on. It was an even match between the Fire Department and the Tadpoles(11)-the Amphibian Battalion Frogmen Team. Under the spectators' hurrahs, the frogmen beat the Firemen by a tiny margin and took the Male Adult Team trophy of the first Kinmen Dragon Boat Competition. They were overjoyed. 午間,主辦單位也委託古寧頭社區發展協會提供麵線和粽子予選手裹腹,古寧頭社區發展協會理事長李正騰帶領社區志工在村辦公處發放午餐,讓參與活動的人員享用有端午味道的午餐。龍舟賽下午決賽的賽事,最精采的一役,由消防局對上小蝌蚪隊「海龍蛙兵」,在眾人的注目眼光,實力相當的兩隊,僅以些微的差距,「海龍蛙兵」力克對手消防局,奪得首屆金門龍舟賽的社會組冠軍,蛙兵們樂透了。 The event came to an end around 4:00pm. A few accidents in the student team races happened, including an overturned dragon boat before the race and another one going off course and ending up in the bushes by the shore with a fallen dragon head. But under the protective measures taken by the fire department, no students were hurt. Most of the adult races went smoothly. 整個比賽於下午四時許順利落幕,雖然學生組的選手,有 發生「凸槌」的狀況,包括還未比賽,龍舟翻覆、以及比賽進行中,龍舟偏離水道,衝入湖畔旁叢草,導致龍頭掉落等小意外狀況,在消防局人員在水域高度「戒護」下,並沒有發生學生受傷的狀況;社會組的情況大都順利進行。 Kinmen Agricultural and Industrial Vocational Senior High School mobilized just about every member of the school for the event. Cross-department teams were organized to take part in the competition. Students from Kinmen Senior High School and Kinmen Institute of Technology also formed teams and entered the adult team competition. 金門高職配合首屆金門龍舟賽,可說是全校總動員,也以各科組隊相互競賽的方式,讓學生有參與比賽的機會;金門高中和金門技術學院學生也「共襄盛舉」,參與社會組的比賽。 Hosting the award ceremony, County Education Bureau Director Li Zaihang pointed out that, since it was the first dragon boat competition held in Kinmen, there were certain imperfections.(12) The boats used this year were too small. In the future, the county government would consider purchasing larger ones. He hoped more government agencies and private organizations would put together teams and participate to make next year's races more colorful and fun. 主持頒獎活動的縣府教育局長李再杭表示,地區首次舉辦龍舟賽,部份缺失會做改進,今年比賽用的龍舟船身較小,未來,縣府也會考慮購買較大型的龍舟,同時也鼓勵更多機關團體組隊參賽,希望明年的龍舟賽,有更多軍民一同來「共襄盛舉」,藉由龍舟賽活動,來達到寓教於樂。 ■1. athlete-(n)運動員。 ■2. contestant-(n)競逐者、參賽者。 ■3. be immersed in-埋首於、專注於~。 ■4. preliminary-(adj.)初步的、預備的。此處指「預賽」。 ■5. amphibian-(adj.)兩棲的;水陸兩用的。 ■6. battalion-(n)營;大隊;隊伍。 ■7. reconnaissance-(n)偵察。 ■8. spectator-(n)觀眾。 ■9. grin-(n)露齒的笑。 ■10. commission-(vi.)委託、委任。 ■11. tadpole-(n)蝌蚪。 ■12. imperfection-(n)缺點、瑕疵;不完美。 資料來源:金門縣政府 【本系列新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院邱佩蒂老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】 本文原載於98年5月30日《金門日報》
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Alcohol Ads Should Mark Warning Labels Conforming to Related Regulations
酒品廣告應依規定標示警語 Several specialty(1) shop owners in Kinmen were accused of(2) not marking health warning labels in their alcohol advertisements on the internet, who were suspected for violating(3) the relevant regulations in "The Tobacco and Alcohol Administration Act". The Finance Bureau of Kinmen County Government reminded the industries to mark conspicuous(4) health warning labels on alcohol advertisements or promotion lest they should be punished for violation; in accordance with "The Tobacco and Alcohol Administration Act" and "Directions for the Handling of Seizures(5) and Accusation(6) for Tobacco and Alcohol-Related Products", they can be fined $200,000 NT dollars. 金門地區多家特產行遭人檢舉於網路刊登酒品廣告,未標示健康警語,涉嫌違反「菸酒管理法」相關規定。金門縣政府財政局提醒業者酒之廣告或促銷,應明顯標示健康警語,以免違規受罰;依「菸酒管理法」及「菸酒查緝及檢舉案件處理作業要點」,可處以新臺幣20萬元罰鍰。 The Finance Bureau of the County Government pointed out, although the industries did mark health warning labels on their alcohol advertisements on the internet, the warning labels did not follow Article 14 of the 'Enforcement Rules of the Tobacco and Alcohol Administration Act'. The violations included 'the space of the warning label was less than one tenth of the layout of the alcohol advertisement', 'the font size of the warning was smaller than half of the label's background space', 'they did not superimpose(7) it throughout the whole time', etc. 縣府財政局指出,業者於網路刊登酒品廣告,經查證雖有明顯標示健康警語,惟所標示健康警語核與「菸酒管理法施行細則」第14條規定不一致,違規情形諸如:「健康警語版面未達酒類廣告版面十分之一」、「健康警語字體面積小於警語背景面積二分之一」或「未全程疊印」等等違規情事。 'The Tobacco and Alcohol Administration Act' has relevant regulations on the alcohol advertisements. The industries should follow Article 37 of the Act and its enforcement rules Article 13, 14 and 15. On advertisements or promotion, in addition to marking conspicuously or verbalizing(8) clearly the warnings, the warning labels should be superimposed continuously and independently in 10% of the full layout size and the font size should not be smaller than half of the label's background. 縣府財政局表示,按「菸酒管理法」對於酒類廣告訂有相關規範,應遵行該法第37條及其施行細則第13條、第14條、第15條規定,於廣告或促銷時應明顯標示或以聲音清晰揭示警語外,所標示健康警語,應以版面百分之十連續獨立之面積刊登,且字體面積不得小於警語背景面積二分之一。 The TV advertisements or promotion should superimpose the warning throughout the whole time. They are not allowed to encourage or promote drinking, to blemish(9) adolescents' physical and mental health, to give false advertisements, etc. In accordance with the Article 55, 'The Tobacco and Alcohol Administration Act,' those who violate the above regulations will be fined more than $100,000 and less than $500,000 NT dollars, and are demanded to amend within a time limit. If not amending before the time limit, they will be fined again per time. 縣府財政局說,為電視其他影像廣告或促銷者,並應全程疊印,以及不得有鼓勵或提倡飲酒、妨害青少年身心健康、虛偽不實等相關情事。違反上開規定者,則依「菸酒管理法」第55條規定處新臺幣10萬元以上50萬元以下罰鍰,並通知限期改正,屆期未改正者,得按次連續處罰。 Among the violations, the most common case was that the industries who advertised alcohol on the internet did not mark health warning labels according to the regulations. In addition to the powerful searching engine of the internet that was easy to provide evidence, the most fundamental cause was that most of the website designers were ill-informed of the relevant regulations of 'The Tobacco and Alcohol Administration Act' although they were very good at designing the web-pages." 縣府財政局也表示,違規酒品廣告裁罰案例中,以業者於網站刊登酒品廣告,未依規定標示健康警語為最大宗,除因網路搜尋引擎功能強大舉證容易外,究其根本原因多為網站製作者雖擅於網頁製作,然對「菸酒管理法」中酒類廣告相關規範往往是一知半解甚至一無所知。 The industries who advertised alcoholic products on the internet but did not mark health warning labels were either accused or seized and fined due to violating "The Tobacco and Alcohol Administration Act" Article 37 and related regulations. Thus, when the local alcohol sellers or residents commission others to design or self-design alcohol advertisements or promotion, do check carefully if health warning labels are marked on every webpage lest you should be punished. 業者將酒類商品視同一般商品刊載於網站,而未依規定標示健康警語,致遭人檢舉或查獲,並以違反菸酒管理法第37條規定及其相關規定遭致裁罰。故本縣酒品販售業者或縣民如有自行或委託他人製作酒品廣告或促銷者,需詳加檢查各個頁面有無依規定標示健康警語,以免違規受罰。 The Finance Bureau of the County Government emphasize that if the industries get accused for the first time, they are demanded to amend within a time limit. However, if they are seized again for violating the same regulation, they will be fined $200,000 NT dollars in accordance with "The Tobacco and Alcohol Administration Act" and "Directions for the Handling of Seizures and Accusation for Tobacco and Alcohol-Related Products". Should the industries have any questions on advertising alcoholic products, please dial the toll-free number 0800-555590 or consult with the Tobacco and Alcohol Section of the Finance Bureau of Kinmen County Government. 縣府財政局強調,業者首次遭檢舉經從輕裁處「限期改正」,倘若第二次再被查獲違反相同法令規定,將依「菸酒管理法」及「菸酒查緝及檢舉案件處理作業要點」處以新臺幣20萬元罰鍰。業者如對刊登酒品廣告有任何疑義,可撥打免付費電話0800-555590,或至金門縣政府財政局菸酒管理課洽詢。 1.specialty-(n)特產、名產。specialty shop就是「特產店」。 2. be accused of-被指控~,通常後面接V-ing(被指控的罪行)。 3.violate-(vt.)違反。 4.conspicuous-(adj.)明顯的、顯著的。 5.seizure-(n)查扣、沒收。 6.accusation-(n)控告、指控。 7.superimpose-(vt.)把~放置在上面重疊;疊印。 8.verbalize-(vt.)以言語表述。 9.blemish-(vt.)有損於~。亦為名詞,指瑕疵、污點或缺點。 資料來源:金門縣政府 本文原刊載於《金門日報》98年5月19日
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Exploring Group from Singapore & Malaysia Did an Expedition on the Mini-Three-Links
星馬踩線團小三通考察旅遊 On May 16th morning, 7 of the Singaporean and Malaysian Overseas Chinese Travel Agencies (exploring group) visited the Kinmen County Magistrate, Li Zhu Feng, in the Kinmen County Government. Li Zhu Feng welcomed them to travel along the Mini-Three-Link route, and he expressed his hope that in the future more generations of overseas Chinese who reside(1) abroad in the Southeast Asia can return and visit their hometowns. 來自新加坡、馬來西亞華僑組團旅行社(踩線團)一行七人,5月16上午前往金門縣政府拜會縣長李炷烽。李炷烽歡迎新加坡、馬來西亞華僑組團旅行社走金門小三通這條新旅遊路線,希望未來有更多旅居東南亞的華僑從第一代、第二代、第三代、第四代…,都能回家鄉走走、看看。 In the Magistrate Office, Li Zhu Feng received the 7 bosses of the Singaporean and Malaysian Overseas Chinese Travel Agencies (exploring group) who came from Xiamen by ship along the Mini-Three-Links to explore the traveling routes in Kinmen. In addition to showing warm welcome, he presented them with booklets such as Classic Kinmen for their reference. 李炷烽在縣長室接見循小三通從廈門搭船班來金考察旅遊路線的新加坡、馬來西亞華僑組團旅行社(踩線團)七位老闆,除了表示竭誠歡迎外,並贈送經典金門等輯冊供參考。 These travel agency bosses looked up on(2) the potential for further development of the market operations on this golden Mini-Three-Links. They hoped to have a deeper insight into this route by experiencing on their own. To spend more time understanding the tourism market in Kinmen, they will formally travel through it again in the future. 這些旅行社老闆對於小三通這條黃金廊道,市場操作很有條件,希望透過親自走一趟了解,未來會正式再走一趟,以停留更多時間了解金門旅遊市場。 Li Zhu Feng said, "There are more than 38 countries under visa waiver(3) program and Taiwanese passport holders are allowed to travel across-strait through the Mini-Three-Links. They only need a valid identity document to travel between cross-strait. The transportation between cross-strait is very convenient now and the environment in Kinmen is really nice, so the overseas Chinese are very welcome for homecoming, investments and traveling. Besides, the Singaporean and Malaysian Overseas Chinese Travel Agencies (exploring group) may cooperate or contact more frequently with the tourism in Kinmen. As long as their service wins public praise, they will find them hundreds and thousands of customers. 李炷烽表示,政府已開放三十八個國家可以免簽證,只要持有效證件即可經小三通進出兩岸,現在往返兩岸很方便,且金門環境很不錯,歡迎旅居海外華僑回鄉探親、投資、旅遊。而新加坡、馬來西亞華僑組團旅行社(踩線團)也可以和金門旅行業多接觸或合作,只要服務做出口碑,就有源源不絕的客源上門。 Li Zhu Feng pointed out, "The number of people coming in and out of the Mini-Three-Links has reached a certain amount. The facilities in Shueitou Tourist Center and Harbor still need to be improved, and to increase night service sailings will be a trend in the future." 李炷烽指出,小三通進出人數已達到一定的量,水頭旅客通關服務中心和碼頭設施需再做改善,未來增開夜航船班是趨勢。 1. reside-(vi.)居住、住在。 2. look up on-看好。 3. waiver-(n)免除、棄權。此處指不需要簽證(visa),即visa waiver(免簽證)。 資料來源:金門縣政府 【本系列新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院邱佩蒂老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】 本文原刊載於《金門日報》98年5月17日
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First Taiwan-Bound Mini-Three-Links Tour Group that Takes Maritime Course
小三通遊台團首度走海上之旅 On April 19, 260 tourists arrived at Kinmen from Xiamen through the Mini-Three-Links arrangement and then boarded Kinmen Ferry around eight at Liaoluo Harbor in the evening that sailed for Taiwan. Since the government permitted Mainland China tourists to journey directly to Taiwan through Kinmen, this is the first Mainland China tourist group that following the Mini-Three-Links pattern took the sea course and night liner. 廈門260位遊客4月19日循小三通由廈門抵達金門後,再改搭乘晚間8時許的金門快輪由料羅港出發赴台,這是政府開放大陸觀光客由金門中轉台灣本島以來,首批全程搭船、經金門循小三通赴台的第一支搭船、夜航的大陸觀光團體。 The 260 Xiamen tourists, who arrived in Taiwan through the Mini-Three-Links arrangement on boat, were scheduled for an eight-day excursion(1) in Taiwan. As members of "Formosa Eight-Day Deluxe Tour" presented by Xiamen Air International Travel Agency, they boarded the Mini-Three-Links ship in the morning of the 19th at Xiamen's Dongdu Pier and set sail(2) for Kinmen's Shuitou Pier. Following a one-day trip, they boarded Kinmen Ferry at eight thirty in the evening at Liaoluo Harbor and headed straight for Taichung Harbor. Kinmen Ferry is scheduled to transport the Mainland group to Taichung Harbor at seven in the morning of the 20th and will return the passengers to Kinmen in the morning of the 26th, who through the Mini-Three-Links will then embark(3) another ship for Xiamen. 首批全程搭船、經金門循小三通赴台的260位廈門遊客,將赴台灣展開八日旅遊,他們係參加大陸廈航國際旅行社推出「寶島台灣八日精緻旅遊」,19日上午從廈門東渡碼頭搭乘小三通客船抵金門水頭碼頭,進行一日遊之後,晚上8時30分改從料羅碼頭搭「金門快輪」直航台中港,「金門快輪」預定20日上午7時左右將大陸團送抵台中港,26日上午原船再將旅客送回金門,再經小三通換船回廈門。 Being less costly, the all-surface(4) trip to Taiwan can be expected to attract more Mainland travelers. Future development of the all-maritime course via the Mini-Three-Links is very promising. 據了解,陸客全程搭船赴台旅遊費用較低廉,預估可吸引更多陸客;全程搭船、經金門循小三通赴台,未來發展空間大。 ■1. excursion-(n)短程旅行;或指旅行團。 ■2. set sail-發航,出發。 ■3. embark-(vi.)上船、登船。 ■4. surface-(adj.)水路的;或指陸路的。 資料來源:金門縣政府 本文原載於98年4月20日金門日報,英文版係中文版刪減後進行翻譯
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Magistrate Li Urges Kinmen and Mazu Development Plan To Be Approved
金馬發展規劃李縣長盼中央速核定 On April 16, Kinmen County Magistrate Li Zhu Feng crossed Taiwan Strait with his county government team and visited Executive Yuan Secretary General Shue Sian-Chuan (who also serves as Fujian Province Governor). Besides communicating the opinions and needs of people of Kinmen County, Magistrate Li urged the central government to finalize(1) the Kinmen and Mazu Mid-to-Long-Term Economic Development Plan proposed by President Ma last year as soon as possible. Magistrate Li also asked Secretary General Shue Sian-Chuan to intervene(2) in ensuing implementations. 金門縣長李炷烽4月16率縣府團隊專程跨海赴行政院拜會祕書長薛香川(兼福建省政府主席),李縣長除向中央表達金門地區心聲、發展需求,同時希望馬總統去年提出「金馬中長期經濟發展規劃」能儘速拍板定案,至於有關後續推動措施,也爭取薛秘書長居間協助大力促成。 Kinmen County Magistrate Li Zhu Feng and his county government team had an audience with(3) Executive Yuan Secretary General Shue Sian-Chuan and met with officials from concerned government agencies. In the meeting, Magistrate Li first expressed his gratitude for the fact that the various reform policies introduced by the government since President Ma swore a year ago have begun to benefit Kinmen. For issues like second phase and third phase of airport construction projects, he implored(4) the central government to go along.(5) He especially urged the government to sanction(6) the Kinmen and Mazu Mid-to-Long-Term Economic Development Plan presented by President Ma last year as soon as possible and take necessary measures to ensure its effective execution. 李縣長及縣府團隊赴行政院拜會秘書長薛香川,並與相關部會官員座談,李縣長在會中首先感謝馬政府上台1年來各項改革措施,已對金門漸產生實質效益,有關相應措施如機場二、三期工程等議題,則爭取中央配合辦理,尤其,針對馬總統去年提出「金馬中長期經濟發展規劃」,希儘速核定,以及配合必需措施爭取加速推動執行。 Magistrate Li shared with those present in the meeting issues challenging development of Kinmen County and introduced six proposals, including Kinmen (Lieh) Bridge Construction Project, Jinxia (Deng) Bridge Construction Project, Mainland Water Supply Project, Project for Upgrading National Kinmen Institute of Technology to University, Project for Development of "Kinmen University Island" and Extending Admission to Mainland China Students, and Project for Simplifying the Procedures for Processing Travel Documents of Mainland China Residents Visiting Kinmen. Breakthroughs for these pressing issues necessitate(7) the assistance of the central government. 會中,李縣長提出金門縣發展面臨的問題,並提出6大提案,主要有金門(烈)大橋興建規劃案、金廈(嶝)大橋興建規劃案、大陸引水、金門技術學院申請改名為大學、推動「金門大學島」試辦招收大陸學生來金就讀、簡化大陸人士來金旅遊辦證手續等等議題,均待突破,請中央協助解決。 Magistrate Li also proposed two suggestions. Firstly, responsible agencies of the central government are encouraged to abridge(8) the procedures for handling travel applications of Mainland China residents visiting Kinmen; namely, allowing Mainland China residents to file for(9) entry with legal identification documents issued by their government. In this manner, the number of Mainland China visitors to Kinmen may be increased to boost Kinmen's tourism industry. Secondly, the Strait Exchange Foundation should be urged to negotiate with corresponding Mainland agency for adopting a Kinmen travel regulation by Mainland China that is not as strict as the requirements for visiting Taiwan, so making it easier for more Mainland China residents to visit Kinmen. 李縣長另也提出兩項建議:請中央主管部門同意簡化大陸居民來金門旅遊手續,即大陸居民得採合法身分證件申請入境,增加大陸旅客來金門旅遊以帶動金門觀光產業。請協調海基會與大陸主管單位協調開放大陸來金旅遊得採取相較於「赴台旅遊」較寬鬆的作法,俾利更多大陸居民來金旅遊。 ■1. finalize-(vt.)確定、決定。 ■2. intervene-(vi.)介入、居中干預、調停。通常與介係詞in連用。 ■3. have an audience with-拜會、拜謁。若「接見」則是give an audience to。 ■4. implore-(vt.)懇求;乞求。 ■5. go along-繼續進行。 ■6. sanction-(vt.)認可、批准,讚許。 ■7. necessitate-(vt.)使成為必需,意指迫切需求。 ■8. abridge-(vt.)縮短、刪減、節略。 ■9. file for-提出申請,提出訴訟。 資料來源:金門縣政府 【本系列新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院邱佩蒂老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】 本文原載於98年4月17日金門日報
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Cautious of Enterovirus
腸病毒現警訊 Six enterovirus(1) cases have been reported at two schools in Kinmen recently. Two classes in one of the schools have been forced to start a seven-day class suspension.(2) Among the six cases reported, they were all slight infections, instead of critical ones. 金門縣最近有兩所學校出現六例腸病毒,其中一所學校有兩班停課一週;這六個通報病例,都是輕症,並非重症。 No critical infectious cases have been reported in Kinmen so far, but the Health Bureau has already received six slight infectious(3) cases. Two classes in one of the kindergartens have reached the standard for suspending classes. There is also one case reported by an elementary school. Once the school discovers a student being infected by the enterovirus, according to regulation, the school has to report to the Education Bureau and the Health Bureau of Kinmen County Government, and meanwhile start up(4) campus epidemic(5) control, with intensified(6) cleaning, sterilization(7) of classrooms, and educating students about the importance of washing their hands. 金門縣目前並無重症通報病例,但衛生局近日亦已接獲轄區校園通報了六個腸病毒的輕症個案,並且已有一所幼稚園的兩個班級達到停課標準,另有一所國小目前已有一個通報個案。發現學童感染腸病毒後,校方除依規定通報縣府教育局、衛生局外,同時啟動校園防疫機制,加強教室清潔、消毒,及學童洗手衛生教育。 The Health Bureau has started touring(8) each elementary school, kindergarten and daycare center since April fifteenth to propagate(9) an important anti-enterovirus activity—joyous hand-washing which teaches children wisdom. 衛生局已於四月十五日起,巡迴各國小、幼稚園及托兒所,辦理「快樂洗手智慧小列車」-腸病毒防治衛教宣導活動。 Director-general of Health Bureau, Chen Tien- Shuan, pointed out that enterovirus hits its high between April and October each year. Among all types of enteroviruses, infantile(10) paralysis(11) virus is the only type that can be prevented through vaccination.(12) There is no effectual(13) way to elevate(14) the immunity(15) of other types of enterovirus, let alone(16) the complete immunity to the enterovirus. Plus, there are various types of viruses and each has its own specification, so it is hard to prevent its path of infection.All we can do is follow a good nutritious(17) diet and exercise more to keep our immune system in the best condition and avoid going to crowded public places.By washing hands more thoroughly and frequently, maintaining personal hygiene(18) and putting the preventive practices in our daily lives, we can efficiently eliminate contracting the enterovirus. 衛生局局長陳天順指出,每年四月至十月係腸病毒流行高峰期,目前腸病毒中,除了小兒麻痺病毒有疫苗可以預防外,其餘都沒有一種很有效的方法來提昇免疫力,進而絕對預防腸病毒感染,加上病毒型別的多樣性與特殊性,故其傳染途徑難以預防。唯有平時多注意營養與運動,讓免疫系統處於最佳狀況,應避免出入人多擁擠的公共場所以減少接觸腸病毒的機會、避免亂摸鼻子與嘴巴的不良習慣,勤於正確洗手、保持良好個人衛生習慣,將預防工作落實於日常生活中,以有效預防腸病毒。 Chen Tien- Shuan also pointed out that enterovirus often infects children under five. Once a child in the family is sick, we should take them to the doctor to make sure he is oris not infected by enterovirus, and accept mandatory(19) treatment if needed. The child should be kept at home for at least one week and also take in more water and nutrients. Mr. Chen is calling for both adults and children to wash their hands more frequently to prevent the infection. If four omens(20) of severe infection is discovered in a child, including “hypersomnia”,(21) ”myoclonic jerk”,(22) ”tachypnoea(23) or racing heartbeat”, and ”rising brain pressure and constant vomiting”, please take the child immediately to the hospital to avoid the possible lethal(24) tragedy caused by critical enterovirus infection. 陳天順也指出,腸病毒常侵襲五歲以下幼童,家中幼兒一旦生病了,必須帶去看醫師,確定是否為腸病毒感染,接受必要的治療,且必須在家休息至少一星期,此外,必須注意補充水份與營養。呼籲平常家長幼兒都應該勤洗手多加防範,如果發現孩子出現四大重症前兆警訊,包括「嗜睡」、「肌躍型抽搐」、「呼吸急促或心跳加快」以及「腦壓升高持續嘔吐」等四大警訊,務必儘速就醫,避免腸病毒重症導致死亡的悲劇發生。 解說 1. enterovirus—(n)腸病毒。 2. suspension—(n)暫停、中止。此處指停課。 3. infectious—(adj.)傳染性的,有感染力的。名詞是 infection,指傳染病,或傳染。 4. start up—展開~。 5. epidemic—(adj.)傳染的,流行性的。 6. intensified—此處為intensify的分詞,當形容詞使用, 指加強的、增強的。 7. sterilization—(n)殺菌、消毒。 8. tour—(vt.)巡迴、巡視。 9. propagate—(vt.)傳播、使普及。亦指繁殖或遺傳。 10. infantile—(adj.)幼稚的,嬰兒的。 11. paralysis—(n)麻痺。infantile paralysis就是「小兒 麻痺」。 12. vaccination—(n)(疫苗)接種,牛痘。 13. effectual—(adj.)有效果的,奏效的;有法律效力的。 14. elevate—(vt.)提高,振奮、舉起。 15. immunity—(n)免疫力。形容詞是immune, 而immune system即免疫系統。 16. let alone—更別提~;遑論。 17. nutritious—(adj.)有營養的。名詞是nutrition,指營養, 從食物中攝取養分的過程。另一個名詞nutrient則是指 促進動、植物成長的營養物。 18. hygiene—(n)衛生;衛生學,保健法。 19. mandatory—(adj.)命令的、指令的、強制的、義務的。 20. omen—(n)預兆、兆頭。 21. hypersomnia—(n)極度嗜睡。 22. myoclonic jerk—(n)入睡之後肌肉出現抽搐的症狀指, 醫學上稱之為「肌躍型抽搐」,是腸病毒重症的徵兆之 一。其中jerk即抽搐。 23. tachypnoea—(n)呼吸急促。 24. lethal—(adj.)致命的,毀滅性的。 資料來源:金門縣政府 【本系列新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院邱佩蒂老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】
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Passenger Shipping for Mini-Three Links Has Added New Force: The Inaugural Flight of Xiamen's "Ba-Fang Passenger Ship"
小三通客運添生力軍 廈門八方輪首航 The new "Ba-Fang Passenger Ship", built by Fujian Xiamen Shipping Corporation, made its inaugural(1) voyage(2) from Xiamen to Kinmen on 16th May. The passenger ship joined the line of conveying passengers of Mini-Three-Links between Kinmen and Xiamen, providing passengers who transport cross-strait with more choices. 中國廈門輪船總公司新建的「八方輪」客船,5月16日自廈門首航金門,投入金廈小三通輸運旅客行列,提供往來兩岸旅客搭乘的選擇。 "Ba-Fang Passenger Ship" carried 165 passengers in Xiamen's Dongdu Ferry Terminal and made its maiden voyage to sail east to Kinmen at 3:20 p.m. of 16th . It safely berthed(3) at Shueitou Pier at 4:10 p.m. Then, it was loaded fully with 238 passengers again, and sailed back at 4:40 p.m. to Dongdu Ferry Terminal, accomplished its inaugural voyage. 「八方輪」是於16日下午三時二十分從廈門東渡客運碼頭,承載一百六十五名旅客首航金門,於四時十分許安全靠泊水頭碼頭,並且滿載二百三十八名旅客於四時四十分許返回東渡客運碼頭,順利完成金廈航線首航。 In the afternoon, when "Ba-Fang Passenger Ship" berthed at Shueitou Pier slowly, Kinmen Shipping Agency ignited(4) a long string of firecrackers, and used a red banner to welcome them. Kinmen Shipping Agency also arranged Beimen Traditional Lion Dance Team to perform "Lucky lion brings prosperity and good fortune" in order to welcome the new ship reaching the port. Moreover, Kinmen Shipping Agency presented bouquets(5) to passengers and sailors. It was very mirthful(6) and cheerful on the spot. 當日下午「八方輪」緩緩靠泊水頭碼頭時,金門船務代理公司也在水頭碼頭燃放長串鞭炮、拉起歡迎紅布條,並安排北門醒獅隊的「祥獅獻瑞」表演活動,迎接新船入港,同時也為首航旅客、船員獻花,現場熱鬧非常。 "Ba-Fang Passenger Ship" is a new high-speed passenger ship with alloyed(7) Aluminum twin hull.(8) It weighs 322 tons in total, and weighs 161 net tons. It can be loaded with 238 passengers. Fujian Xiamen Shipping Corporation invested a considerable sum about 30 million RMB to buy the ship. The total length of the ship is 35.6 meter, its width is 8.81 meter, and its depth is 2.8 meter. When loading light, its draft(9) will be 0.952 meter; and the draft will be 1.15 meter, when loading heavy. Total power output of horsepower is 2,100 kilowatts. The ship has two MTU16V2000M70 main engines, 30 speed, and 27 economical speed. This is the fastest passenger ship in the ship route between Kinmen and Xiamen. The ship will provide comfortable service to passengers both from Kinmen and Xiamen. 「八方輪」是新造的鋁合金雙體高速客船,總噸位三百二十二噸、淨噸一百六十一噸,載客量為二百三十八人,由廈門輪船總公司斥資人民幣三千多萬元購置,船體總長三十五點六公尺(米),寬八點八一公尺,深二點八公尺,輕載吃水零點九五二公尺、重載吃水一點一五公尺,馬力總功率為二千一百KW,有二部MTU16V2000M70主機,航速三十節、經濟航速二十七節,為金廈航線最快速的客船,將以舒適的服務來爭取金廈的客源。 Captain ZHU, Yu-Lin said that "Ba-Fang Passenger Ship" has an internal planning of VIP room, private rooms, and normal rooms. The seats are spacious(10) and the service can meet the demands of different passengers. The main engine of the ship from Germany is the most advanced and fastest one. Especially, the Night Vision Goggle, automatic collision(11) avoidance(12) radar, and other new navigational equipments have the ability in sailing at night, or sailing safely when visibility is bad. The ship can be said as safe and comfortable. 船長朱毓林表示,「八方輪」內部規劃有貴賓艙、包間、普通艙,座位寬敞,服務上可以滿足不同旅客的需求,而且主機是最先進的德國進口機器、速度快,尤其是裝備夜視儀、自動避碰雷達等新式航海儀器,並具有夜間航行能力,能見度不良時,都能安全航行,可說是安全舒適。 The number of passenger sailing route of Kinmen Mini-Three-Links is expected to break through 1.2 million people. This is because there are cross-strait open-up policies being carrying out. As a result, the number of passengers who transport between Xiamen's Dongdu Ferry Terminal and Wutong Ferry Terminal, and Quan Zhou's Shijing port have been increased year by year. Businessmen consider the golden route of Mini-Three-Links very promising. They keep buying new passenger ships to join the line of operating Mini-Three-Links. So far, the passenger ship route of Kinmen Mini-Three-Links has 6 Kinmen passenger ships and 3 Xiamen passenger ships in operation. Added "Ba-Fang Passenger Ship", the sum of passenger ships operating across-strait will be 10. The passengers have more options now. 金門小三通客運航線,由於兩岸不斷實施開放政策,往返廈門的東渡、五通碼頭和泉州的石井港的旅客運量年年上升,今年預計可突破120萬人次。業者也看好小三通黃金航線,不斷添購新客輪來加入小三通的營運行列,目前金門小三通的客運航線,已有金門籍客船6艘、廈門籍3艘客船營運,加上「八方輪」的加入金廈航線後,兩岸營運客船也達十艘,讓旅客有更多搭乘的選擇。 ■1.inaugural-(adj.)開始的;就任的。 ■2.voyage-(n)航海、航行。 ■3.berthed-(vi)停泊。亦可作名詞,指「泊位」。 ■4.ignite-(vt)點燃;使燃燒。 ■5.bouquet-(n)花束。 ■6.mirthful-(adj)充滿歡樂的。 ■7.alloy-(vt.)使成為合金。此處以分詞型態形容以鋁為主的合金。 ■8.hull-(n)船體。常見的語意通常指果皮、殼或莢。 ■9.draft-(n)指船隻吃水的深度。 ■10.spacious-(adj.)寬敞的。 ■11.collision-(n)碰撞;相碰。 ■12.avoidance-(n)迴避;逃避。 資料來源:金門縣政府
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FEA Allowed to Re-organize, Declaration of Prepaied Tickets About to Begin
獲准重整預購遠航機票可辦債權申報 Far Eastern Air Transport Corp.(FEA) has been fully grounded(1) since the middle of May of last year. Recently, FEA has been permitted to reorganize the company. Kinmen County government will investigate whether residents possess unused tickets, and the government will send the survey data to FEA, so as to be included in re-declaration(2) claims.(3) One of the travel agencies in Kinmen reminds people who have unused tickets to advance(4) re-declaration claims before 5 p.m. on 28th, May so that consumers' rights can be maintained. 遠東航空自去年五月中旬起全面停飛,最近才獲准重整,金門縣政府業將調查本縣縣民持有未使用票證情形,並將調查資料函請遠東納入重整之債權;金門地區一家旅行社也提醒鄉親應於五月二十八日下午五時前,辦理債權申報(已購機票未搭乘者),以維護消費者自身權益。 Kinmen County Transportation and Tourism Bureau said that FEA suspended the operation since 13th May, 2008 because of financial problem. Owing to that there were a large number of pre-booked tickets, and the Kinmen County government estimated that there were approximately six thousand people who possessed unused tickets. The sum of unused tickets was about 17 thousand, and the cost was estimated to be more than 20 million dollars. The right of consumers was severely damaged. 縣府交通旅遊局表示,遠東航空公司因財務問題自去(97)年五月十三日起暫停營運,由於先前有預售大量機票,經縣府調查本縣縣民持有未使用票證者,約六千餘人,總共約有一萬七千餘張票證未使用,預估金額達新台幣二千多萬元,損害消費者權益甚大。 In order to safeguard residents' right, Kinmen County government has sent the information of owners who had unused tickets to Consumer Protection Commission, Executive Yuan in 20th May, 2008, seeking help to ask FEA fulfill obligation. Now, the court ruled that the reorganization of FEA is permitted. Kinmen County Transportation and Tourism Bureau said that for the sake of maintaining residents' consumer right, it is advised that FEA include residents who had unused tickets in re-declaration claim so that creditors' right can be maintained. 為保障本縣縣民之權益,縣府在去年五月二十日也函送本縣縣民持有遠東未使用票證者調查資料建請行政院消費者保護委員會協助請求遠東履行應行之義務。如今,法院裁定准予遠東航空公司重整,縣府交旅局表示,為維護本縣消費者權益,建請遠東將本縣縣民持有未使用票證納入重整之債權,以維債權人權益。 One of the travel agencies in Kinmen reminds people who have unused tickets of FEA can go to the original travel agency or log in the information on the internet, in order to print the tickets of prove. The travel agency said that the content ruled that the regulations of creditor's re-declaration claims are as follows: 金門地區一家旅行社提醒持有遠東未使用票證的鄉親可找原來購票的旅行社,或是上網登入自己的資料,即可列印購票證明,該旅行社表示,根據裁定內容有關重整債權人債權申報規定如下: 1.Declaration time: from 1st May to 5 p.m. on 28th May. 2.Declaration place: No.5, Alley 123, Lane 405, Dunhua N. Rd., Songshan Dist., Taipei City 10548, Taiwan (FEA business branch) 3.Creditors who were not declared cannot make a claim or exercise their rights according to the process of reorganization. 4.No matter the refund is done or not, each travel agency should open tickets of prove to tickets owners in accordance with booking details. Tickets owners should mail booking details and copies of ID card with double registered to FEA branch or take the documents to the location in person. (一)申報期間自五月一日起至五月二十八日下午五時止。(二)申報地點:台北市敦化北路405巷123弄5號(遠東航空公司營業處所)。(三)債權人未經申報者,不得依重整程序受償及行使權利。(四)不論是否已經辦理退票,請各旅行社依附件之購票明細,開立貴公司之購票證明予購票人,請購票人連同購票證明及影印身分證明文件後,雙掛號郵寄至遠東航空公司營業處所或親自前往辦理。 ■1.ground-(vt.)使停飛;使擱淺。 ■2.declaration-(n)申訴;申報。 ■3.claim-(n)對事物的權利、要求權,此處指債權。 ■4.advance-(vt)提出。此處指提出債權的要求。 資料來源:金門縣政府 【本系列新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院邱佩蒂老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】
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Dreams come true: The President Educational Award Goes to Chen Xue-Guan
總統教育獎得主陳學冠夢想成真 Ministry of Education announced the winner of the President Educational Award of 2009. There were 46 people being awarded. Chen Xue-Guan from Zheng-Yi Elementary School in Kinmen County placed first in the elementary group. 教育部公布「2009年總統教育獎」得主,全國共有四十六人獲獎,金門縣正義國小的陳學冠,也在國小組脫穎而出。 Chen Xue-Guan was the only student being awarded in Kinmen County. As the news was released to the newspaper, all the teachers and students of the Zheng-Yi Elementary School shared his excitement. Chen Xue-Guan hopes that he can do better, and become more capable of helping and caring for others. 陳學冠是金門縣唯一一位獲獎的學生,消息見報後,師長同學都為他感到高興。陳學冠期許自己做得更好,累積可以幫助別人,照顧別人的實力。 Chen Xue-Guan, a sixth grader(1) at Zheng-Yi Elementary School, is especially outstanding in language, literature and art. Born into a single and new immigrant family, he faced many adversities(2) with courage and diligently pursued painting and writing. 陳學冠是正義國小六年級的學生,在語文類與藝術類的表現特別優異,雖然生長於單親家庭及新移民家庭,卻勇於面對逆境,並在彩繪和寫作上,構築自己的夢想。 The reward of the President Educational Award is 100 thousand NT dollars. Chen Xue-Guan has decided to use the money to help with(3) family expenses so that his mother, HE BAO-PING, would feel less pressure. In his eyes, his mother is an angel. He hopes to work harder in the future so that his mother will see his great achievements. 總統教育獎的獎金是十萬元,陳學冠決定用這筆錢來補貼家用,讓媽媽可以輕鬆一點。陳學冠的母親是何寶萍,陳學冠覺得媽媽就是天使,他希望未來繼續加油,讓媽媽看到他很有成就。 In the process of selection, Principal Chen Shun-De and Instructor Huang Xiang-Mei gave him a lot of help so that his strong points could be noticed by the judges. Chen Xue-Guan appreciated their attentiveness,(4) concern, and guidance. Chen Shun-De thought that the President Educational Award was the best graduation gift for Chen Xue-Guan. He hopes that Chen Xue-Guan will work even harder after entering junior high school. In addition, Huang Xiang-Mei thought that although Chen Xue-Guan is good at many things, he still needs to be confident and determined so that he can perform even better. 在評選過程,校長陳順德、導師黃香梅,給他非常多的協助,讓他的優點可以被評審看到,他非常感謝他們的關懷、照顧與指導。陳順德認為總統教育獎就是陳學冠最好的畢業禮物,希望他上國中後,能再接再厲;黃香梅認為陳學冠樣樣都好,但必須再把膽子練大一點,好好表現。 Chen Xue-Guan also thanked the visiting members, who, although made him extremely nervous, taught him one important lesson-one should always be well-prepared when facing opportunities. 就連讓他緊張萬分的訪視委員也讓陳學冠覺得感激,他們讓他學會了一在面對機會時,要能事先做好充份的準備。 With regard to(5) Chen Xue-Guan's performance, his classmates Chen Xiao-Rong, Chen Jin, Chen Sheng-Ye, Chen Yu-Jun, Chen Ming-De considered him as a person who is very diligent in(6) learning, and active and willing to help others. Chen Xue-Guan appreciated his classmates standing by(7) him, and encouraging him to continue doing his homework during his loneliest times. He hopes that after entering junior high school, they will still be classmates and good friends, and that each one of them will achieve success in the future. 對於陳學冠的表現,同學陳孝蓉、陳瑾、陳聖燁、陳俞君、陳明德認為他很用功、很積極,能熱心助人;陳學冠則感謝同學們在他最孤獨的時候陪伴他,指導他寫功課;他希望上國中之後,大家還是好同學,將來個個都能「馬到成功」! Chen Xue-Guan will be presented the Award by President Ma Ying-jeou in the middle of July. If he could speak out, he would thank the President for giving him an opportunity to help his own family. He also hopes that the President can take care of those who are in need. 陳學冠將在七月中旬接受馬英九總統的頒獎,如果有機會,如果說得出口,他要謝謝總統給他幫助自己家庭的機會,並希望總統能照顧更多需要幫助的人。 The President Educational Award is used by the Ministry of Education to reward those who face adversities, yet still work hard to make progress, to be positive in learning, to have the spirit of helping others, and to be dedicated,(8) pious(9) and friendly. This also rewards those who have good influence on the society and who are outstanding in language, art, traditional crafts and skills, science, and sports. 總統教育獎是教育部為獎勵在逆境中仍能奮發向上、樂觀學習,能發揮服務奉獻、孝行、友愛等情懷,對社會有良善影響,及在語言、藝術、薪傳技藝、技能、科學、資訊、體育等領域出類拔萃者,特設的獎項。 According to Ministry of Education's proclamation,(10) there were 12 winners from the general and vocation high school group, 17 winners from the junior high school group, and 17 winners from the elementary school group. The President Educational Award of 2009 rewarded a total of 46 people. Winners will be Awarded a certificate of merit and a trophy.(11) In addition, winners from the general and vocation high school group will be rewarded 200 thousand NT dollars, winners from the junior high school group will be rewarded 150 thousand NT dollars, and winners from the elementary school group will be rewarded 100 thousand NT dollars. All winners will be directly awarded by President MA in the middle of July as an encouragement. 根據教育部表示,2009總統教育獎共頒發高中職組十二名、國中組十七名、國小組十七名共四十六名,其中高中職組得主每人可獲頒新台幣二十萬元、國中組得主十五萬元、國小組得主十萬元及獎狀、獎座,所有得主將在七月中旬由總統親自頒獎,予以獎勵。 ■1. grader-(n)學校第~年級學生。使用時前方必需加上定冠詞the及序數。 ■2. adversity-(n)厄運、逆境,災難、災禍。 ■3. help (out) with-幫忙支付~。 ■4. attentiveness-(n)關注;注意。 ■5. with regard to-關於。 ■6. be diligent in-勤奮、勤勉於~。 ■7. stand by-支持;幫助。 ■8. dedicated-(adj.)專注的,獻身的。 ■9. pious-(adj.)虔誠的,好心的。 ■10. proclamation-(n)宣布,公布,聲明書。 ■11. trophy-(n)獎品,勝利紀念品,戰利品。 資料來源:金門縣政府 【本系列新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】
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Hong Kong Company Visited Kinmen to Investigate Business Potential after Legalization of Offshore Island Gambling
考察離島博弈發展 港商登門探路 Hong Kong's Melco International Development Ltd. Executive Director Tsui Che Yin and five other people made a special trip to Kinmen and called on Magistrate Li. Their purpose was to acquire first-hand understanding as well as to inspect the tourism industry conditions and land investment potential in relation to development of legal gambling in Kinmen. Magistrate Li expressed that, since the concrete content of legalization of offshore island gambling operations was still in the air,(1) it was not a proper time to hold the public referendum.(2) He said, the government would abide by(3) the decision of the public. 香港新濠國際發展有限公司執行董事徐志賢一行六人,專程抵金拜會金門縣長李炷烽,就金門發展博奕觀光產業條件及土地投資等等進行實地了解與考察,為前進金門投資探路;李縣長表明,離島開放博弈業要等有具體內容再訴諸民意公投,一切以民意為依歸。 Mr. Tsui and the others had a deep conversation with Magistrate Li on issues related to the investment environment and development potential in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China, as well as kinmen's conditions for developing legal gambling and land investment. Melco is a public company in Hong Kong. Its principal operations include leisure resort development and entertainment. They also provide investment, banking and financing services. Tsui commented that, they made the trip to Kinmen particularly for the purpose of understanding the situation and the standpoint of the county government, because they had learned that opening of legal casinos on offshore islands was on the way. 徐志賢一行曾就兩岸三地投資環境與發展空間、金門發展博奕條件及土地投資等等議題,與李縣長進行一場「務實交談」;新濠為香港上市公司,主要從事休閒、娛樂業務,並提供投資銀行與金融服務,徐志賢表示是得知離島可望開放博弈業,專程到金門了解狀況及縣府立場。 Magistrate Li expressed that the public vote required for developing legal gambling on offshore islands could not be conducted yet because the related details were still vague.(4) Also, the public referendum should be initiated by private organizations, not the government. As for whether the people in Kinmen were for or against opening of legal casinos in Kinmen, he added, past surveys had shown strong opposition. The government would abide by the decision of the people. 針對離島博奕發展,須先行辦理全民投票程序,李縣長表示,因後續具體內容並不清楚,因此,目前舉辦公投有困難。公投由民間團體發起,而非由政府主導,至於,金門設立賭場,民間是贊同抑或反對,李縣長說,依過去民調顯示,民間反對聲浪大,政府則以民意為依歸,取決民意。 Li emphasized that although the Legislative Yuan had passed the Gambling Law, the related complementary measures were still being established. It was too early to discuss the issues of potential investors, distribution of profits or limits on investors etc. These concrete contents should be in place before the public referendum could be conducted. In case that the gambling industry is not what the people expected, then holding a referendum would be pointless and irresponsible. 李縣長強調,博奕條款經中央立法通過後,目前連配套措施尚未出爐,現在談由誰來投資、利潤分配、以及投資對象限制等等,可以說言之過早;要等有具體內容再訴諸民意公投較妥,否則不是民眾期盼的博弈業,現在舉辦公投僅是白忙一場,反而不負責任。 As for the investment environment and market in Kinmen, Magistrate Li also expressed his frustrations as he suffered one after another setbacks(5) recruiting investors due to the limited authority of the local government. In spite of the many interested investors, as the Kinmen Magistrate, he had been unable to give any promises or clear answers. However, as long as it was within the bounds of legal regulations and his authority, he would be happy to give assistance to investors who could really help with Kinmen's progress. 其次,有關金門投資環境與巿場,李縣長也以地方政府權責有限,對外招商屢屢受阻,倍感乏力,儘管許多擬投資者有期待,但身為金門縣長卻無法給任何承諾及明確答案;不過,對有決心投資金門者,只要法律及權責範圍內,他站在地方發展立場仍樂於協助。 Mr. Tsui expressed that he could understand the attitude of Kinmen County Government. He said it was still too early to talk about investment and his company would perform thorough research to make further assessment. Members from the Melco had visited Penghu for the same purpose. According to Tsui, the ambiance(6) was different but Kinmen appeared to be better than Penghu in leisure resort environment. They would do more evaluation to determine whether Melco would make investments. 對於金門縣政府態度,徐志賢表示,可以理解;他說,現在談投資還為時尚早,將好好研究,再進一步評估。新濠公司先前曾到澎湖離島考察,徐志賢表示,金門和澎湖有不同風格,但金門度假休閒環境感覺比澎湖略勝一籌,但是否投資還要進一步評估。 ■1. in the air-尚未確定。 ■2. referendum-(n)公民投票。 ■3. abide by-遵守、信守;承擔~的後果。 ■4. vague-(adj.)模糊不清的,朦朧的。 ■5. setback-(n)挫折、失敗。 ■6. ambiance-(n)氣氛,格調,周圍環境。 資料來源:金門縣政府
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Model Mothers To Travel in China
模範母親前往大陸旅遊 Kinmen's model mothers set out for(1) China via the Mini-Three-Links on May 11 to start a 3-day trip to Xiamen and Quanzhou at the expense of(2) the County government. Director of Social Affairs Bureau Hsu Nai-chuan saw them off(3) at the pier on behalf of Magistrate Li and wished them a happy journey. He repeatedly reminded the workers to take good care of those model mothers and make sure everyone could leave home happily and return safely. 金門縣政府招待模範母親小三通知性之旅,5月11日啟程前往大陸廈門、泉州展開3天的旅遊行程。縣政府社會局長許乃權也代表李縣長到碼頭送行,祝福大家旅途愉快,他並一再叮嚀工作人員照顧好模範母親們,大家快快樂樂出門、平平安安回家。 In order to thank the model mothers for their hard work and dedication,(4) Magistrate Li publicly cited(5) and awarded them yesterday and arrangements were made for them to go on a 3-day trip to Xiamen and Quanzhou. 金門縣政府為感念模範母親們的辛勞,日昨由縣長李炷烽頒獎表揚後,並安排她們前往廈門、泉州進行3日遊。 The 30-member group going on the journey, including the model mothers, their accompanying children and government workers, was led by the Chairwoman Ni-Zhen Pei-Hui and the Secretary General Tang Li-Hui of Kinmen County Women's Rights Promotion Association. Most of the members were already grandmothers. The 85-year-old Mrs. Zhang Shui was the oldest in the group. She was excited about going to Xiamen and Quanzhou to visit temples. Being seen off by her son-in-law Lin De Gong, the Director of Kinmen Land Administration Bureau, made her even happier. 參加這趟模範母親知性之旅的人員,包括模範母親及陪同子女、工作人員共30人,由金門縣婦女權益促進會理事長鄭倪佩輝、總幹事唐麗輝帶隊出發。參加知性之旅的模範母親,大多數是祖母級,其中,年紀最大為85歲的張誰老太太,老人家對於要到廈門、泉州禮佛,十分開心,尤其是女婿縣府地政局局長林德恭到碼頭送行,老人家更是樂不可支。 The itinerary(6) of the model mothers' 3-day travel includes visits to Quanzhou's Kaiyuan Temple, Tongan's Fantian Temple, Xiaman's Putuo Temple and Guanyin Temple, as well as other attractions and historical monuments like Quanzhou Maritime Museum, Laojun Rock, Luoyang Bridge, and China Museum for Fujian-Taiwan Kinship, etc. They were expected to return to Kinmen on the 13th. 縣政府招待模範母親小三通知性之旅,行程包括到泉州開元寺、同安梵天寺、廈門南普陀寺、觀音寺等寺廟禮佛,以及參觀泉州海外交通博物館、老君岩、洛陽橋、閩台緣博物館等名勝和古蹟,預定13日下午返回金門。 ■1. set out for-出發前往~。 ■2. at the expense of-由~支付費用;以~為代價。 ■3. see off-為~送行。 ■4. dedication-(n)奉獻;專心致力,獻身。 ■5. cite-(vt.)表揚;表彰。引用。 ■6. itinerary-(n)旅程,行程、路線規劃。 資料來源:金門縣政府
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Lions Clubs International District 300A1 and Taipei City Government Donate Books to Kinmen County Government
獅子會300A1區與北市府捐書予縣府 Magistrate Li Zhu Feng accepted on behalf of Kinmen County Government a joint presentation of five sets of "A Collection of the Visual History of Taiwan" from Lions Clubs International District 300A1 and Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government. The NT$180,000 collection is a set of ten volumes that contain detailed records of the history and culture of the struggle and endeavors(1) of the Taiwanese forebears(2) over the past centuries. 國際獅子會300A1區與台北市政府文化局共同捐贈五套精美優良典藏套書「台灣影像歷史」給金門縣政府,由縣長李炷烽代表接受。「台灣影像歷史」每套十冊,總價值新台幣十八萬元,書中詳實記載台灣數百年來先民奮鬥的歷史及文化。 The presentation ceremony took place at 4:30pm on May 10 at the Multimedia Briefing Room in Kinmen County Hall. Magistrate's Secretary Xu Jia Fa, Education Bureau Director Li Zai Hang and more than twenty members of Lions Clubs International were present at the ceremony. Magistrate Li, representing the county government, accepted the five sets of books from the Governor Jiang Bao Zhu, Lions Clubs International District 300A1 and presented porcelain and Kaoliang liquor in return as gifts to show his gratitude as well as to welcome the guests. 贈書儀式於5月10日下午四時三十分,在金門縣政府多媒體簡報室舉行,由國際獅子會300A1區總監姜寶珠代表將五套「台灣影像歷史」贈給金門縣政府,李縣長代表接受,縣府機要秘書許加發、教育局長李再杭和來金的二十餘位國際獅子會會員在場觀禮,李縣長也回贈金門瓷器和金酒,表示歡迎與感謝。 In his speech, Magistrate Li said that Kinmen focused on the development of culture and tourism. The more the visitors to Kinmen, the better the opportunities for the development of Kinmen's tourism and economy. Therefore, to encourage more people to visit, he wondered if it was a good idea to grant "Honorary(3) County Citizenship" to people after a certain number of visits. The suggestion was well received by the Lions Clubs members. 李縣長致詞時表示,金門以文化和觀光發展為主軸,來到金門的訪客,帶來金門觀光經濟的發展機會;為鼓勵更多的人來金門,他說是否可以研究一個辦法,來金門幾次以上的人,就頒發「榮譽縣民證」,受到在場獅子會會員的歡迎。 Li added that people were now more willing to travel to China through Kinmen after expansion of the Mini-Three-Links. Compared to going through Hong Kong, Macao or elsewhere, it saved time and money. Apparently, a policy could have great influence on local development. 目前,在擴大小三通之後,來金門的意願提高,不僅可經由金門到廈門,李縣長說,以前要到大陸,要經由港澳,或從其他地方,費時又費錢;如今經由小三通即省時又省錢。所以,可見一個政策對地方的發展影響是很大的。 Governor Jiang Bao Zhu said, the Lions Clubs International cared about offshore islands and the book donation was an expression of their concern about Kinmen. She hoped the students in Kinmen could learn through these books and understand more of Taiwan's history and culture. At the same time, she also congratulated the people of Kinmen on the progress they made in recent years under the leadership of Magistrate Li. 國際獅子會300A1區總監姜寶珠表示,該會關懷離島發起捐書活動,表達對金門的關心,也希望讓金門地區的學子們,能有機會更深入了解台灣的歷史和文化。同時,她推崇在李縣長主政之下,近年來金門的建設、進步非常的多,真是老百姓的福氣! Kinmen had turned from a war zone into a celebrated(4) tourist destination. The Lions Clubs members expressed that the change of Kinmen had been amazing and there appeared to be plenty of opportunities here. They would be interested in making investments in Kinmen in the future to help with Kinmen's progress and prosperity. They added that cultural assets were always precious and priceless, and Kinmen had many valuable assets. They would visit again to make cultural exchanges. 過去,金門是戰地,如今已是觀光勝地,國際獅子會會員也表示,金門的變化真的很大,充滿發展的機會,未來也有意願來金投資,共同促進金門地方的繁榮發展。另外,文化資產是無價、珍貴的;金門也有很多寶貴的資產,未來願意來進行交流合作。 The delegation from Lions Clubs International District 300A1 planned to spend three days in Kinmen. They would be visiting various places to witness the charms of Kinmen. 國際獅子會300A1區總監姜寶珠一行人,預定在金停留三天,前往各地參訪,暢遊浯島風情。 解說 ■1. endeavor-(n)努力。 ■2. forebear-(n)祖先。通常為複數形式。 ■3. honorary-(adj.)名譽上的;名譽職的。 ■4. celebrated-(adj.)著名的。
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Kinmen Snacks金門小吃
Baked Flat Bread 燒餅 Baked flat bread is made from flour of high quality. There are two kinds of flat bread, sweet and salty. The sweet flat bread is oval-shaped, with a special honey center, while the salty flat bread is round, with a special center of green onions, pork, and some seasoning. Flat bread is prepared by baking. Baked flat bread is crunchy(1) and delicious. If the bread cools after you take it home, just remember to bake it again in an oven. It will taste fresh and delicious. 使用高級麵粉製作而成的燒餅,有甜的和鹹的兩種口味。橢圓形外觀的燒餅是甜的,內餡是特調的蜜糖;而鹹燒餅是圓的,內餡有蔥、豬肉再加上特製的調味料。燒餅是經烘烤而成,香脆可口;買回家的燒餅若涼了,再放入烤箱烤過,一樣是新鮮、美味無比。 Fried Salty Cake 鹹粿炸 As the fried salty cake is a specialty of Kinmen, you can find it only at one of the local food stands near the Chastity Arch in downtown Jincheng. The preparation of a fried salty cake is done first by grinding(2) rice into a fluid,(3) then steaming it and letting it cool. Before frying it, you have to cut it into square pieces. Take a bite while it is still hot, and it will smell and taste delicious. Spicy sauce will make it even better, though this depends on personal preference. 鹹粿炸是金門特有的小吃美食之一,只有在位於金城鎮貞節牌坊旁的一家小店可以買得到。鹹粿炸是將米磨成米漿,蒸熟後放涼成糕;要炸的時候,先切成小塊、小塊的長方形,放入熱油鍋中炸透即可。趁熱品嚐時,咬一口,滿嘴的香味,口感甚佳;並可依各人喜好沾上特製的辣椒醬。 Stir-fried Sand Worm 炒沙蟲 Sand worms live in the mud flats of the intertidal(4) zone stretching from Shuitou to Siyuan. They comprise one of the Kinmen local delicacies,(5) and they taste marvelous. Proverbially, there are three steps in enjoying this delicious dish-catch the sand worms swiftly, stir-fry them rapidly, and eat them fast. 沙蟲是一種棲息於潮間帶沙中的星蟲動物,分佈在水頭至西園的海域沙灘。其味道鮮美,是金門的特色小吃。相傳這道食物有三快之說:「一是捕捉要快,二是炒食要快,三是動口要快」。 Ox Beef 牛肉 The pure local oxen of Kinmen make beef dishes indispensable(6) for tourists whenever they arrive in Kinmen. The meat is very tender and delicate. Besides using beef in the famous meals, people also make the beef into popular beef jerky(7) with a variety of flavors. 金門純正「黃牛」所製成的牛肉佳餚是到金門來不可不吃的美食。肉質非常柔嫩、細膩,除了可製作成聞名的大餐外,還可以製成各種口味的牛肉乾。 解說: ■1. crunchy-(adj.)脆的、易碎的。 ■2. grind-(vt)磨,碾。 ■3. fluid-(n)液體。 ■4. intertidal-(adj.)潮間帶的。 ■5. delicacy-(n)佳餚、美食。 ■6. indispensable-(adj.)必不可少的,必需的。 ■7. jerky-(n)此處指肉乾。(系列刊完) 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩 【本系列及新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】
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Environmental Protection Administration Affirms Forestry Bureau's Outstanding Performance in Green and Aesthetic Engineering
綠美化成果表現傑出 林務所獲環保署肯定 Kinmen Forestry Bureau won the second place in the First EPA Civil Servant Creativity Competition with "Revitalization(1) and Reuse Projects in Kinmen Botanical(2) Garden". Director Ye Mei-mei received the trophy(3) from Environmental Protection Administration Minister Shen Shu-hung on Earth Day, Apr. 22. 金門縣林務所於第一屆環保公僕創意王競賽中,以「金門植物園活化再利用」榮獲現有措施類第二名殊榮,所長葉媚媚並於世界地球日(四月二十二日)當天,自環保署長沈世宏手中接獲獎座。 The "EPA Civil Servant Creativity Competition" is designed to encourage government agencies and environmental protection units to generate creative concepts and measures that are feasible(4) on the national, regional or local level to help environmental protection offices come up with diversified and multi-direction thinking as well as absorb new ideas. 「環保公僕創意王」目的在鼓勵政府機關及環保單位,針對全國性、區域性、及地方性環保業務,提供實際可行的創意理念與做法,協助環保機關能夠多元、多方向思考,吸取創新的理念。 Ye Mei-mei pointed out that in the early days Kinmen Botanical Garden was surrounded by bunkers, ammunition(5) depots and obsolete(6) barracks(7) due to its location in the Taiwu Mountain Military Control Zone. To bring back the charm of the area in line with(8) the Taiwu Nursery Reconstruction Plan, the Forestry Bureau has resorted to use of surrounding natural resources and created the forestry leisure space with Kinmen characteristics in spite of the limited budgets from the central and local governments. 葉媚媚指出,金門植物園早期因位於太武山軍事管制區,園區周邊滿佈碉堡、彈藥庫、廢棄營舍;為使營區再現當年風華,配合太武苗圃改建計畫,在中央及地方有限之經費下,取之於自然也用之於自然理念,營造出深具金門特色的森林戶外遊憩空間。 The botanical garden has retained the original war zone features by remodeling the abandoned barracks and concrete buildings. Water started to flow smoothly in the river like before and the swales(9) were turned into ecological ponds. The biological varieties have increased notably. The environment not only provides good breeding grounds for aquatic(10) insects but also has become good habitats for carnivorous(11) plants. It is now an excellent outdoor classroom for education on ecological sustainability. 金門縣植物園區不僅保有原來的戰地特色,廢棄營舍、水泥建築經整理後,河道恢復往日的通暢及美觀,原有漥地更經重新整頓規劃為生態池,環境獲得良好改善生物的多樣性亦獲顯著提昇,適合的自然環境,不只為水生昆蟲提供良好的復育場地,也成為食蟲植物的良好棲息地,現在亦是生態永續教育的自然教室。 According to the forestry Bureau, since the opening after the revitalization and reuse measures were implemented in the botanical garden, over ten thousand people and 56 groups have visited the botanical garden up till the end of January 2009. To record the change in ecological resources since the revitalization, work was carried out in the botanical garden, surveys on insect resources were outsourced and recorded, between May and December 2008, 10 orders, 33 families and 57 species of insects, 2 species of arachnidan,(12) one species of snails, one species of mammals,(13) 3 species of amphibians,(14) 3 species of reptiles,(15) as well as 26 species of birds, indicating rich biological resources. 金門縣林務所也表示,金門縣植物園區活化再利用後,自開放後統計至九十八年一月底止,參觀人次破萬,參訪團體達五十六團;為記錄植物園區活化後生態系的資源變化,委外進行昆蟲資源調查作業,從九十七年五月至十二月,調查結果發現,昆蟲資源共記錄有10目33科57種,無脊椎動物中的蛛形綱2種,蝸牛1種;脊椎動物中的哺乳類1種,兩棲類3種,爬蟲類3種,鳥類26種,充分顯現出生物資源的豐富性。 ■1. revitalization-(n)新生,復興。此處指活化。 ■2. botanical-(adj.)植物的,植物學的。 ■3. trophy-(n)獎品,戰利品,紀念品。 ■4. feasible-(adj.)可行的,合理的,適合的。 ■5. ammunition-(n)彈藥、軍火。ammunition depot就是彈藥庫。 ■6. obsolete-(adj.)廢棄的。 ■7. barrack-(n)營房,兵營。 ■8. in line with-與~一致。 ■9. swale-(n)沼澤地。 ■10. aquatic-(adj.)水生的,水棲的。 ■11. carnivorous-(adj.)肉食性的。 ■12. arachnidan-(n)節肢動物。亦可當形容詞。 ■13. mammal-(n)哺乳動物。 ■14. amphibian-(n)兩棲動物。亦可當形容詞。 ■15. reptile-(n)爬蟲類動物。亦可當形容詞。 資料來源:金門縣政府
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Kinmen Specialities金門特產
Porcelain and Ceramics 陶瓷 Kinmen has an abundance of fine porcelain(1) clay, feldspar,(2) and quartz,(3) all providing good resources for making porcelain and ceramics.(4) In 1963, the Kinmen Ceramic Factory established to maintain the only official kilns(5) of our country. In the early days, it produced dinnerware,(6) thus the factory was called the "bowl factory" by the residents. It now manufactures blue and white porcelain, colorful pottery, crystal glaze(7) porcelain, and makes porcelain wine vessels for the Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Factory. All the products combine philosophy, science, and aesthetics,(8) into a mixture of modern and classical designs. The main products can be divided into two categories, namely, ceramic liquor bottles and artifacts.(9) 金門島上蘊藏大量的優良瓷土﹑長石與石英等陶瓷礦物原料。民國五十二年(西元1963年)創立的金門陶瓷廠﹐是全國唯一的官窯。早期以生產碗為主﹐所以居民又稱為「碗廠」。現在則生產仿古青花﹑彩繪陶瓷藝品及結晶釉等﹐並且為金門酒廠製造酒瓶。所有的產品都兼具古典與現代﹐融合哲學﹑科學﹑美學的觀念﹐主要產品分為瓷酒瓶及陶瓷藝品兩大類。
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Kinmen Snacks 金門小吃
Oysters 海蚵 Surrounded by the unpolluted sea, Kinmen has an abundance of fresh and succulent(10) oysters along the seashore. They are not only edible(11) without being cooked, but also can be made into flavorful(12) and delicious local cuisine, such as thin noodles with oysters, oyster omelets, oyster soup, crisp fried oysters, and so on. Locally handmade thin noodles plus the oysters grown on stone stakes make an unparalleled combination. This combination requires nothing more than green onion oil and pepper to make it extremely palatable.(13) 金門四面環海且水源無污染﹐所生產的石蚵鮮美多汁﹐不僅可以生吃﹐也可以作成具有風味的地方料理﹐例如﹕蚵仔麵線﹑蚵仔煎﹑蚵仔湯﹑蚵仔酥等美食。用金門手工製成的手工麵線配合石頭生的海蚵煮出來的蚵仔麵線無以倫比。麵線拌著鮮味的石蚵﹐只需灑上油蔥頭﹑胡椒粉等佐料﹐就非常美味可口。 Canton Porridge 廣東粥 To cook Canton porridge, first, mix rice and bone juices and stew them in a pot until a sticky soup is produced. Then, add to the soup some meat balls, pig livers and kidneys, fried fish balls, shrimps, and eggs. Finally, a bowl of delicious Canton porridge is ready to be served. When eating, people usually prefer their porridge with "oily sticks" (deep-fried twisted dough) or baked flat bread. 廣東粥的作法是先將米和大骨放入鍋中細火慢燉﹐煮成米湯﹔然後將米湯加入肉丸﹑豬肝﹑腰仔片﹑炸魚片﹑蝦仁﹑和蛋等﹐就大功告成。一般人吃廣東粥都會配上香酥的油條或燒餅。(三十五) ■1. porcelain-(n)瓷﹔瓷器(總稱)。 ■2. feldspar-(n)長石。 ■3. quartz-(n)石英。 ■4. ceramics-(n)陶製品(總稱)。 ■5. kiln-(n)窯﹐爐﹐用以燒製陶瓷等器具。 ■6. dinnerware-(n)整套的餐具。 ■7. glaze-(n)釉﹐釉料。亦可當動詞﹐給~上釉﹑上光。 ■8. aesthetics-(n)美學。 ■9. artifact-(n)手工藝品。 ■10. succulent-(adj.)多水分的。 ■11. edible-(adj.)可食用的。 ■12. flavorful-(adj.)有風味的﹐充滿~味道的。 ■13. palatable-(adj.)美味的﹐令人愉快的。 資料來源﹕金門縣政府 原書作者﹕陳建民﹑漢貴恩 【本系列及新聞英文解說﹐由金門技術學院Patti老師指導﹐本報編輯部提供﹐歡迎各界指正或提供建議】
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Kite-Flying to Bid Farewell to Landmines
告別地雷大家攜手放風箏 Explomo Technical Services PTE Ltd. of Singapore and Zheng Da Auto Parts and Accessories will sponsor the "Farewell to Landmines; Kinmen Rises" kite-flying event set to take place on the beach around Jinning Township's Cih Causeway Sanjiao(Triangle) bunker. Chief Executive Chen Wei Qing of Explomo's Special Technical Service Office and others visited Kinmen County Magistrate Li Zhu Feng on May 8. Magistrate Li thought the activity had its particular meaning and said he would instruct related departments to look into the matter and give their support. 新加坡埃斯波摩公司與正大汽車材料行,預定於今年7月5日在金寧鄉慈堤三角堡週邊沙灘,舉辦「告別地雷、金門向上」攜手放風箏活動。埃斯波摩特殊技術服務所執行長陳偉青等人,5月8日下午聯袂拜會金門縣長李炷烽,李炷烽對於這項活動別具意義,也表示會請相關部門研究,來共襄盛舉。 Explomo Techinical is a company specialized in demining. Over the past years it has bid for contracts for demining and handling of duds(1) around Shueitou Pier and Wuhu Mountain areas in Kinmen. 屬於排雷專業的新加坡埃斯波摩公司,近幾年投標處理金門水頭商港、五虎山等排雷和未爆彈處理。 Li pointed out that the people in Kinmen were especially thankful that the central government had passed the law and set the deadline for removal of the landmines left from the early days when Kinmen was a war zone. However, the Ministry of National Defense should abide by(2) its commitment to the people and act with efficiency on demining work. 李炷烽指出,因早期戰爭或戰備任務留下的雷區,政府能通過法令限期排除,金門民眾對於能排雷是謝天謝地,但國防部基於對老百姓的負責,在排雷工作上應更講求效率。 Li Zhu Feng also suggested that the landmine-removing agent, after seeking the consent of the Ministry of National Defense, to donate some neutralized(3) mines and bombs to the county government to be placed on display in the military museum that Kinmen planned to build in the future. They would attest to(4) the past and tell visitors that particular period of Kinmen's history. 李炷烽也建議排雷公司,在尋求國防部同意,也將排除的廢雷、彈,將引信等排除、失去作用功能後,可保留一點數目,未來捐贈給金門縣政府,以作為未來成立軍事博物館可供陳展,見證歷史,讓觀光客能了解金門過往的一段歷史場景。 According to the schedule set by Zheng Da Auto Parts and Accessories, the "Farewell to Landmines; Kinmen Rises" kite-flying event would take place between 10:00am and 5:30pm on the afternoon of Jul. 5 on the beach by Jinning Township's Cih Causeway, Sanjiao(Triangle) Bunker. Besides the kite painting activity, a team of kite specialists would also fly traditional kites, modern kites and technical kites to entertain the spectators. 根據正大汽車材料行活動企劃,舉辦「 告別地雷、金門向上」攜手放風箏活動,時間預定於2009年7月5日上午十時至下午5時30分,在金寧鄉慈堤三角堡週邊沙灘舉行,除了有風箏彩繪外,也將邀請風箏隊進行各式傳統風箏、現代風箏及技術風箏表演。 ■1. dud-(n)未爆彈。 ■2. abide by-遵守,信守。 ■3. neutralize-(vt.)使無效。此處指已被拆除、失去效用之炸彈、地雷。 ■4. attest to-證實,證明。 資料來源:金門縣政府
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Root of Moghania (Moghania philippinensis)一條根
Moghania(1) root is an endemic(2) medical herb of Kinmen. It has a typical root shape, and its root is the only part of the plant with medicinal(3) qualities. According to ancient Chinese medical records, the root can be used to alleviate(4) arthritis(5) pain and bodily soreness. The root is mature and ready for medical use only after three years of age. So it is expensive due to its scarcity.(6) Recently, the government of Kinmen has made plans to assist local farmers in cultivating the plant. Also, local businesses have studied scientific ways to make foods and medicines from Moghania root in the forms of tea bags, adhesive cloth, medical pastes, tonic(7) bags, and so on. 『一條根』是金門特有的原生藥用植物,其外形為根狀,且只有主根可以入藥。根據中國藥書記載,一條根可去除風濕、治療酸痛等功效。一條根種後三年才可採收,所以產量不多,屬於珍貴的藥材。近年在政府的輔導下,農民計畫性的培育,再經由廠商利用科學的方法研發出一條根的相關產品,像是:茶包、藥布、藥膏、食補包等。
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Kinmen Steel Knives菜 刀
The August 23rd Artillery Battle of 1958 brought to Kinmen as many as 470,000 artillery shells. The ensuing(8) smaller bombardments and "propaganda" shellings on odd-numbered days of the month continuously supplied Kinmen with a huge number of artillery shells. These shells provided the best material resource for making steel knives. Aside from any artistic carving, a famous Kinmen steel knife requires the processes of slicing, melting, striking, and sharpening. About sixty steel knives can be made out of a single spent(9) artillery shell. 民國四十七年(西元1958年)的八二三砲戰,整個金門島落彈量約 47萬發;之後的幾個小型砲戰和二十年『單打雙不打』的砲擊,所累積下來龐大的砲彈,正是製作菜刀最好的材料。一把聞名的金門菜刀,除了雕工以外,仍須經過切割、加熱、打造及研磨等步驟。一顆廢棄的砲彈外殼約可作出六十把菜刀。
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Thin Noodles麵線
Kinmen thin noodles are handmade, using crystal-clear and unpolluted local water, and dried by natural sunlight and wind. In addition, they are free of chemicals. The biggest difference between Kinmen thin noodles and those of Taiwan is in the preparation process. Kinmen thin noodles have no salt added. So they have a special taste and aroma. They are tender and don't have a salty taste. Local cuisine(10)with thin noodles includes dishes with oysters, stewed pork legs, yellow fish, and so on. Now Kinmen manufacturers have developed thin noodles with flavors of local specialties such as taro, seaweed, sorghum, and so on. 金門的手工麵線是利用純淨無污染的水,藉由天然的陽光和風來乾燥麵線,不加任何的防腐劑。金門麵線與台灣麵線最大的不同是在製作的過程中,不加鹽巴。金門麵線吃起來不鹹、口感特別香Q。麵線煮成的地方小吃有:蚵仔麵線、紅燒豬腳麵線、黃魚麵線等。目前業者更利用金門當地的特產研究出多種口種的麵線,有芋頭、海菜、高粱等口味。 (三十四) ■1. Moghania-(n)豆科植物,大葉千斤拔。而一條根就是大葉千斤拔的根部。 ■2. endemic-(adj.)具有地方特色的,(疾病)地方性、地域性的。 ■3. medicinal-(adj.)有藥效的,藥用的。 ■4. alleviate-(vt.)舒緩、減輕。 ■5. arthritis-(n)關節炎。 ■6. scarcity-(n)稀有、罕見;匱乏、不足。 ■7. tonic-(adj.)滋補的,令人精神振奮的。 ■8. ensuing-(adj.)接著發生的,接踵而至的。 ■9. spent-(adj.)用過的,失去效能的。 ■10. cuisine-(n)烹調法,菜餚。此處加上local為形容詞,指地方特色小吃。 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩 【本系列及新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】
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Kinmen Military & Residential Cooperation to Eliminate Poisonous Weeds
金門軍民總動員撲滅毒草 The notorious(1) "international poisonous(2) weeds" that blossom like Gypsophila paniculata,(3) Parthenium hysterophorus Linn(4) and Ambrosia artemisiifolia,(5) have been invading Kinmen in recent years, causing a huge impact on local plants and the eco system. They also trigger allergic(6) reactions in humans. Magistrate Li Zhu Feng called on military and civilian cooperation in the elimination of the poisonous weeds in the "Conference on the Propagation(7) of the Eliminating (8)Works of Parthenium hysterophorus Linn and Ambrosia artemisiifolia", to eradicate(9) future disturbances(10) from the weed and to protect public health and national security. 開花類似滿天星、有「國際大毒草」之稱的銀膠菊及豬草近年來入侵金門,嚴重衝擊本土植物生態,也易引發人類的過敏症。金門縣長李炷烽在召開「推動豬草、銀膠菊剷除工作協調會」中,呼籲軍民全體總動員,大家共同撲滅毒草,永除後患,捍衛全民健康與家園的安全。 Economic Affairs Bureau of Kinmen County pointed out that Parthenium hysterophorus Linn is a type of alien(11) plant. Professor Lu Xue Cheng from National Chung Hsing University inferred(12) that the invasion(13) of this plant could be traced back to the garrison(14) in Kinmen in early years when large amounts of grains imported from the Americas. Currently, this plant has seriously endangered the living space of local plants. Its stems and pollen(15) are jeopardizing(16) human health. It is on the list of serious invading(17) plants. 縣府建設局指出,銀膠菊為外來植物,至於何時入侵金門,據中興大學呂學誠教授推測可能跟早期金門駐軍,自美洲大量進口雜精穀物夾帶入金門有關,目前已嚴重危害到本地原生植物生存空間,其植株和花粉威脅人體健康,已被列入最嚴重侵佔性植物。 Director of Environmental Protection Bureau, Zhang Guo Tu, implied that the flower of Parthenium hysterophorus Linn is white and poisonous, and it resembles(18) Gypsophila paniculata when it blossoms. The flowers may look very beautiful but they are dangerous. They can cause serious consequences if kids pluck(19) them out of curiosity. It should be totally eliminated to avoid problems in the future. Before eliminating the weed, it is best to wear a mask, gloves, and other safety gear or equipment. 環保局長張國土表示,銀膠菊開白色花,具有毒性,開花時有點類似滿天星,一整片花海看起來是很漂亮,但卻十分恐怖,小朋友若好奇摘來把玩,後果不堪設想,應該全面性展開去除,以免後患無窮。剷除前最好戴上口罩與手套等裝備,以策安全。 Director of Public Health Bureau, Chen Tian Shun, pointed out that among all the allergy cases of Kinmen residents, around 80% of the cases were triggered(20) by Ambrosia artemisiifolia. Ambrosia artemisiifolia blossoms in July and August each year with the average of a million pollen on each stem every day, having the highest pollen count among all the plants causing poll enosis.(21) Symptoms of poll enosis include the itchiness of eyes, sneezing, running nose, etc. It not only triggers allergic rhinitis,(22) but also onset asthma.(23) 衛生局長陳天順說,金門地區過敏病人中,有近8成是豬草過敏引起,豬草之花期是每年7至8月,平均一棵每天有一百萬粒花粉,是引起花粉熱植物中的花粉數量最多之一,會產生眼睛癢、打噴嚏、流鼻水等症狀,不僅會引發過敏性鼻炎、也會造成氣喘發作。 Head of Livestock Research Institute, Chen Shih Pao, implied that after the cessation(24) of plucking out poisonous weeds, the invasion speeds up. First, we have to know its eco system. He implied that "Even the goats dare not eat the poisonous weeds. Besides, we cannot just pluck it once and then leave it that way. The more important thing is the duration and comprehensiveness in eradicating those weeds." He also suggested that the weeds be buried on the spot. Based on what he knows, some people are wanting to turn those weeds into composts.(25) But he suggested that the weeds should be burned immediately once they start to blossom. 畜試所長陳世保表示,廢農田毒草拔除後,其入侵更快,首要了解其生態;他說;毒草連羊都不吃,而且不是今天拔明天就沒事,最重持續性、全面性,他並建議就地掩埋處理,據他了解有人將開花帶回處理作成堆肥,他建議其開花時應立即集中一地點燒掉處理。 Magistrate Li declared in the conference that the work of eliminating poisonous weeds can be divided into two parts: normal elimination according to the proposal, conducted by Environmental Protection Bureau and Economic Affairs Bureau of Kinmen county; or, five towns, each takeing a turn, choose a Saturday or a Sunday to activate the administrations, schools, communities in the area and work with Environmental Protection Bureau, Kinmen Forestry Bureau, and around five to six hundred sustainable employment human resources in Kinmen County Maintenance and Repair Office to eliminate the poisonous weeds. 李縣長在會中裁示,剷除毒草之工作可分兩部份:常態性剷除,由環保局及建設局依所提簡報計畫去執行;另配合5鄉鎮,每一鄉鎮各擇一週六或週日發動轄區機關、學校、社區,加上環保局、林務所、養護工程所永續就業人力約5、6百人,全面展開除毒草運動。 Magistrate Li suggested that other than the cooperation with the five towns, they will also call on the participation of Kinmen National Park Headquarters、Kinmen Defense Command. He also suggested that the two administrations should respectively hold several large scale activities to eliminate poisonous weeds, with the county government support. At the time of activation, the Public Health Bureau will invite all the authorities concerned to a meeting to discuss the plan and agenda. 李縣長建議除行政系統配合5鄉鎮全力動員外,也籲請金管處、金防部共襄盛舉,也各自舉辦大規模除毒草運動,縣府將全力配合。至於,各鄉鎮的動員時間,環保局將邀集相關單位召開會議,共同研商規劃執行,敲定動員剷除實施日程,並統一處理。 ■1. notorious-(adj.)惡名昭彰、聲名狼籍的。 ■2. poisonous-(adj.)有毒、有害的。名詞是poison。 ■3. Gypsophila paniculata-滿天星。 ■4. Parthenium hysterophorus Linn-銀膠菊。 ■5. Ambrosia artemisiifolia-豬草。 ■6. allergic-(adj.)過敏的。名詞是allergy,過敏症。 ■7. propagation-(n)宣傳、散播。 ■8. eliminate-(vt.)排除、消除,消滅。名詞是elimination。 ■9. eradicate-(vt.)滅絕,連根拔除,根除。 ■10. disturbance-(n)騷亂,混亂。 ■11. alien-(adj.)外國的,外來的,性質不相容的。 ■12. infer-(vt.)推論、推測。 ■13. invasion-(n)入侵、侵略,侵犯。形容詞是invasive。 ■14. garrison-(n)駐軍,或指要塞、駐地。 ■15. pollen-(n)花粉。 ■16. jeopardize-(vt.)危及,使~瀕於危險境地。 ■17. invade-(vt.)侵入、侵略,大批進入。此處用動名詞形式當形容詞。 ■18. resemble-(vt.)類似,相像。 ■19. pluck-(vt.)摘、拔。 ■20. trigger-(vt.)觸發、引起。另常當名詞使用指「扳機」,或當動詞使用指「扣扳機」,「開槍」,「發射」。 ■21. poll enosis-(n)花粉熱。 ■22. rhinitis-(n)鼻炎。allergic rhinitis是過敏性鼻炎。 ■23. asthma-(n)哮喘。 ■24. cessation-(n)中斷,停止。 ■25. compost-(n)堆肥。 資料來源:金門縣政府
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Kinmen Kaoliang (Sorghum) Liquor金門高粱酒
Kinmen kaoliang liquor is made from(1) locally grown sorghum(2) and fine-quality underground water, following a traditional process. All of these contribute to its worldwide reputation as well as its fine quality, unique aroma,(3) and mellow(4) taste. The current products of Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Factory are mostly distilled(5) liquors of various kinds, among which the top grade is called "Chengao" (a V.S.O. sorghum liquor).(5) It has been placed in cellars for over five years before being bottled. Recently, Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Factory has also produced a kind of liquor containing less alcohol in it. Its alcohol content is only 38%, unlike the usual 58%, and it is considered appropriate and popular by the public. 金門高粱酒是利用金門當地的高粱和良好的水質再加上古法的釀造,而釀造出來的馳名中外的好酒,聞起來香味獨特,入喉時甜美甘醇。目前金門酒廠所生產的高粱酒種類繁多,大都屬於蒸餾酒類,其中的極品是「陳高」。「陳高」是將特級酒存放於地窖中,經過五年以上的時間才灌裝。金門酒廠近年來也研發出酒精濃度較低的高粱酒,其酒精濃度不同於一般的58度,只有38度,適合大眾口味,也很受歡迎。
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Gong Candy (Peanut Candy)金門貢糖
The main ingredients of Gong Candy are peanuts. The soil of Kinmen is dry and hard, yielding peanuts that are small and tough that produce delicious and crisp(6) candies. There are two legends about the naming of Gong Candy. One is that the candies were imperial "tributes"(phonetically, "Gong" in Chinese) in the Ming dynasty; the other is that during the making of the candies, "pounding" (phonetically, "Gong" in Taiwanese) the peanuts into pieces is necessary. Thus the name of peanut candy became "Gong Candy". Currently, the most popular Kinmen Gong Candies are Candy in Bamboo Leaves, Candy with Garlic Flavor, Jhujiao Candy, and so on. 花生是製作貢糖的主要原料之一;由於金門的土壤乾旱,導致所種植出來的花生粒小結實,所生產出來的貢糖具有香酥可口的口感。相傳貢糖由來有二種說法:其一是,明朝時進貢當朝皇帝的御膳貢品;其二是,貢糖在製作過程中需要將大量花生「摃」碎,因此取其「摃」的台語發音,而稱為『貢糖』。目前金門貢糖比較有名的有竹葉貢糖、蒜味貢糖、豬腳貢糖等。(三十三) ■1. be made from-由~而製成。be made of與be made from 都是「由~製成」之意,但from 與 of的用法,簡化其差異,可說from 指原料與產品之間產生了化學變化;of則是原料與產品之間性質仍同,只是發生了物理變化。 ■2. sorghum-(n)高粱。 ■3. aroma-(n)指植物、菜餚或酒的芳香、香味。 ■4. mellow-(adj.)甘醇的,成熟的。 ■5. V.S.O.-是Very Superior Old的字首縮寫。原指特級白蘭地,這裡是用來描述陳年金門高粱酒。 ■6. crisp-(adj.)鬆脆的,鮮嫩的。 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩 【本系列及新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】
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(Kinmen Folklore)金門的民俗
The Wind Lion God風獅爺 The "Wind Lion God" has other names such as "Wind Lion," "Stone Lion God," or "Stone Lion Lord," and so on. During the end of the Ming dynasty and the beginning of the Ching dynasty, the people of Kinmen suffered much wind damage. In order to protect themselves from the wind and get rid of(1) the evil spirits, people erected(2) Wind Lion Gods in front of temples or at their village entrances as their angel guards. Hence the Wind Lion God was believed to be a protector of Kinmen. 『風獅爺』也稱為「風獅」、「石獅爺」或「石獅公」。金門在明朝末年清朝初年時,居民常為風患所苦惱,為了鎮風驅邪,各村居民開始在廟口、村口豎立風獅爺,用以守護家園。因此,至今風獅爺也成為金門的守護神。 The Wind Lion God was given its shape to represent a ferocious(3) lion hopefully to suppress(4) strong winds and ward off(5) demons. In Kinmen, Wind Lion Gods can be classified into two varieties. One is those standing at the village entrances, called "Village Wind Lion Gods;" the other is those standing on the rooftop, called "Roof Wind Lion Gods". Both have the same function of preventing strong winds and disasters, but they just vary in shape and material, generally from clay to stone sculptures. Their postures(6) and facial expressions vary, too. Some are lying or sitting, and others standing. Some are laughing, while others have a terrifying appearance. Accordingly they can be put into three groups, namely, "Literary(7) Wind Lions," "Military Wind Lions," "Fortune Wind Lions." 風獅爺是以威猛的獅子的外形來鎮風並且嚇阻四面八方的邪魔妖怪。金門的風獅爺可分為二種,一種是樹立於村口的「村落風獅爺」;另一種是放置在屋頂上的「屋頂風獅爺」。二者皆具有鎮風止煞的功用,但其形狀、材質皆不太相同,有水泥的、石頭的,或臥、或坐、或站、或笑、或威嚴等。目前,市面的商家依其外型的不同也可將風獅爺區分為:『文風獅』、『武風獅』和『財風獅』三類。 The 12th Day of the Fourth Lunar Month-Celebrating Chenghuang Lord's Birthday 農曆四月十二日─迎城隍 In celebration of the 12th day of the fourth lunar month when the Garrison Command of ancient Kinmen was transferred to downtown "Houpu" (nowadays called "Jincheng"), the people of Kinmen designated this day as Chenghuang Lord's birthday. Thus, this day of greetings is always accompanied by the "Lord's patrols," and has become the biggest religious feast in Kinmen. The Lord's patrols are divided into a "Grand Patrol" and a "Minor Patrol". The Grand Patrol is a parade that takes place once in every leap year,(8) while the Minor Patrol is held once a year. The former involves taking the idol on a tour of 13 suburban villages around Jincheng and all of downtown Jincheng, but the latter is a parade just around downtown Jincheng. Normally the Lord's patrols are accompanied by a parade of lion dance teams, gong and drum teams, and martial arts performances, etc., all highlighting the happiness of the celebration. Worshippers and pilgrims with burning incense sticks just follow the parade and crowd the streets. Along the streets sacrifices are offered to the idol by every household. At night, they also invite friends and relatives to join their festival parties. 金門居民為了紀念總兵署搬至『後浦』(也就是現在的『金城』)的日子,便將當日農曆四月十二日作為後浦城隍爺的生日,迎城隍生日這天也就成了金門最盛大的民俗慶典活動。城隍的出巡可分為『大巡』和『小巡』兩種;大巡即要繞境十三個村莊和後浦四境(即金城鎮區的東門、西門、南門和北門),每三年逢閏年舉行一次;小巡繞後浦四境即可,每年都有。巡境遊行時,會有獅陣、鑼鼓隊、藝陣等表演將廟會活動帶入高潮;而善男信女則拿香緊跟在遊行隊伍之後,眾多的人潮將街道擠的熱熱鬧鬧。在這一天,每家每戶都會擺出大魚大肉祭拜,同時,邀請親朋好友共享歡慶。 ■1. get rid of-擺脫。 ■2. erect-(vt.)豎立,設立,建立。亦可當形容詞,指「垂直的」、「直立的」。 ■3. ferocious-(adj.)凶猛的,殘忍的。 ■4. suppress-(vt.)鎮壓;壓制。 ■5. ward off-避開。ward通常當名詞用,指病房、牢房,或保護、護衛。此處作為動詞,指「避開」。 ■6. posture-(n)姿態、姿勢;心境;態勢。 ■7. literary-(adj.)文學的、文藝的。 ■8. leap year-閏年。 資料來源:金門縣政府
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More than 3.3 billion will be invested to boost the development of Kinmen harbor within 3 years
金門港埠發展三年將投入逾33億 3 billion 350 million and 200 thousand NT dollars will be invested in the comprehensive plan and the future developmental plan of Kinmen Harbor from now(2009) till year 2011. Deputy Magistrate Yang Zhong Quan hopes that Harbor Bureau, Kinmen County can stick to(1) the agenda and accelerate the construction and usage of the harbor. 金門港埠整體規劃及未來發展計畫,自今(98)年起至民國一百年,將投注新台幣三十三億五千零二十萬元。副縣長楊忠全希望金門港務處依既定工作進度計畫執行,以加速建港及使用。 Government of Kinmen County set up(2) a conference to report the 2009 working plan of the "Comprehensive Plan & Future Development Plan for Kinmen Harbor." The conference was hosted by Deputy Magistrate Yang Zhong Quan. Some authorities concerned participated in the meeting, including Director-general of Kinmen County Transportation and Tourism Bureau, Lin Zheng-cha, Director of Harbor Bureau, Kinmen County, Yang Ting-piao, Specialist of the Transportation and Tourism Bureau, Lin Zhi-Guo, and relevant agencies from Kinmen County Government Accounting and Statistics Office. 縣府召開「金門港埠整體規劃及未來發展計畫」98年度工作計畫書簡報,由金門縣副縣長楊忠全主持,縣府交通旅遊局長林振查、港務處長楊廷標,以及交旅局專員林志國和主計室等相關人員與會。 The comprehensive plan and future plan for Kinmen harbor starts from this year to 2011. This project includes: 1. reconstruction of old piers(3) in Liaoluo Port; 2. as for Shueitou harbor, it includes digging the harbor, filling up and constructing the land, detail planning of the whole harbor, and the design of large costumer service center; 3. comprehensive plan and future development plan. 金門港埠整體規劃及未來發展計畫從今年起至民國一百年,計畫項目包括:一、料羅港區的老舊碼頭整建工程;二、水頭港區部份,包括港池浚挖、陸域填築、港區整體細部規劃、大型旅客服務中心設計案;三是整體規劃及未來發展計畫。 There are two subjects in the working plan of the comprehensive plan and future plan for Kinmen harbor this year: 而金門港埠整體規劃及未來發展計畫今年工作計畫工程項目有二項: First is the reconstruction of Liaoluo pier. It is planned that the public bidding will be hosted in May. Contract will be signed in June. It will go through 1095 days of reconstruction and it is decided to be finished in December, 2011. 一是料羅老舊碼頭整建工程,預定五月份公開招標,六月份工程發包,工期一千零九十五天,預定民國一百年十二月完工。 Second is the digging of Shueitou harbor, filling up and construction of the land, detail planning of the whole harbor. So far, it is still in the pre-operation of design which includes the measurement of depth of water, digging, seismic(4) testing. It is estimated to be finished in September this year, and then it will be open to public view and bidding. 二是水頭港區浚挖、陸域填築工程、港區整體細部規劃。目前辦理水深測量、鑽探、震測等規劃設計前置作業,預定今年九月完成設計,以及辦理公開閱覽及招標等事宜。 (三十二) ■1. stick to-忠於;信守。 ■2. set up-創立、建立。 ■3. pier-(n)碼頭。 ■4. seismic-(adj.)地震的;因地震引起的。 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩 【本系列及新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】