輕鬆學英語
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Central Authority To Assist Application Of World Heritage & Developing Green Energy in Kinmen
申報世遺、發展綠能 可望獲中央奧援 Kinmen County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi visited the Council for Cultural Affairs (CCA) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on August 4. Kinmen would like to file an application (1) for World Cultural Heritage based on its unique features: the southern Fujian culture, and the battlefield relics (2). During the meeting with Magistrate Li, Emile Chih-jen Sheng (盛治仁), minister of CCA stated that the CCA will list Kinmen as an example, and organize a special team to coordinate and negotiate between relevant central authorities and county government to assist Kinmen with the application. 金門縣長李沃士4日赴台拜會行政院文化建設委員會與經濟部。有關金門縣以閩南文化及戰地遺跡特色,欲申報登錄為世界文化遺產一案,文建會主委盛治仁表示,會將金門列為示範點,並特設一個「工作小組」,專門協調溝通各相關單位協辦金門申報世界遺產。 Developing Kinmen into a green energy island is one of Li, Wo-Shi's important policies. Magistrate Li visited Shih, Yen-Shiang (施顏祥), the minister of MOEA, on August 4. MOEA agreed to assist Kinmen in developing a Green Energy Industrial Area. Shih also agreed to do more research toward the importing of capital and labor from mainland China. 建設金門為綠能低碳島是李沃士重要施政目標之一。李沃士4日拜會經濟部長施顏祥時,獲得經濟部應允,協助金門開發綠能工業專區。有關李縣長請求的特別開放陸資及陸工員額問題,施顏祥也同意再行研究。 【註解】 ●1. file an application-提出申請。其中file當名詞是檔案、卷宗的意思;當動詞則是提出(申請)、提起(訴訟)之意。 ●2. relic-(n)遺跡;紀念物。同樣有遺跡之意的尚有ruin一字。relic通常指從歷經戰亂或時間摧殘所遺留下來的東西;ruin則通常指毀壞、崩潰的狀態,或指建築物的斷垣殘壁。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年8月5日報導
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Weekly Major Events 08/02~08/0
一週大事 08/02~08/08 ●Negotiation Held In Xiamen To Discuss Increase Of Direct Flights Across Straits ●兩岸直航增班爭議廈門協商 To resolve the controversy (1) caused by the increase in cross-strait flights, civil aviation officials held a coordinating meeting anticipating that the controversy between the two sides can be resolved through face-to-face communication. Representatives from Taiwan were led by Deputy Director-General of Civil Aeronautics Administration Wang, De-He (王德和), who arrived in Xiamen through mini-three-links. The Civil Aviation Administration of China was led by the Director-General of Transportation Department Wang, Rong-Hua (王榮華) who took flight from Beijing to Xiamen to attend the negotiation. 為了解決兩岸直航增班爭議,兩岸民航官員5日在廈門召開協調會議,希望藉由面對面的溝通,解決雙邊的爭議。我方談判代表係由民航局副局長王德和領軍,循「小三通」管道前往廈門。大陸民航局也由運輸司司長王榮華帶隊,從北京飛到廈門參與這次的談判。 ●Kinmen Public Transportation Cards To Be Upgraded Starting August 10th ●金門交通卡10日起開始換發新卡 Starting August 10th, the original format for a Kinmen public transportation card will be upgraded. After following necessary procedures and receiving the new card, county residents will be able to use it in Taiwan which will include riding on the Taiwan Railway from Keelung Ruifang to Hsinchu. The new card will also be used for bus and highway transportation in urban areas in northern Taiwan, including places such as Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli; places in central Taiwan, including Taichung, Changhua, and Nantou; and other areas such as Yunlin, Hualien, and Pingtung. 八月十日起,「金門交通卡」將全面換發新卡。縣民辦妥新卡後,在臺灣地區也同樣能使用,包括可搭乘臺鐵基隆瑞芳至新竹;市區公車與公路客運方面,則通用於北台灣的桃竹苗、中台灣的中彰投,另外還包括雲林、花東等地區。 ●KKL's Semi-annual Sales Revenue Reaches 5.4 Billion ●金酒今年上半年銷貨收入逾54億 Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc. held a mid-year review meeting on August 4th. During the meeting, the company announced its semi-annual operation report and indicated the expected operating revenue for 2010 to be 10,972,873,000 NT dollars, with actual sales revenue for the first half year of 5,460,000,000 NT dollars, thus reaching the expected operating revenue of 49.8%. 金酒公司4日召開年中工作檢討會,發佈年度營運狀況指出,九十九年度預計營業收入為一百零九億七千二百八十七萬三千元,九十九年上半年實際銷貨收入計五十四億六千餘萬元,達年度預算銷貨收入之百分之四十九點八。 ●Sorghum Tassel Becomes Winning Shape In Kinmen Bridge Design Ballot ●高粱穗心勝出金門大橋造型敲定 In regard to (2) the shape of the proposed Kinmen Bridge, the county government announced five prospective proposals and held a vote. The third proposal, "Messaging Tassel (3)", received the most votes. The county government will ask the National Expressway Engineering Bureau, MOTC, to quickly engage in the subsequent bridge design based upon the voting results. 有關「金門大橋」造型,縣府日前公告五種備選方案,經票選結果,方案三「穗心傳語」獲得最高票,縣府將請國工局儘速依據票選結果進行大橋後續設計作業。 ●Dong, Li-Rong Awarded the Title of "Queen of the Clamming Season" ●花蛤仙子 董力蓉獲選 During the selection of "Queen of the Clamming Season" in the "Beautiful Summer in Kinmen-2010 Clamming Season at Jinhu Beach", Dong, Li-Rong (董力蓉) received the honor of being elected queen. The 23 year old, currently a student in the National Taiwan University of Arts, has selected as her favorite personal quote: "one's own life path is decided by oneself." Li-Rong, who stands at 166 centimeters in height, hopes that she will become a successful individual. Another student, Zhou, Zhi-Rou (周志柔), won first place in the Fourth Singing Contest in the Clamming Season Series. 「夏豔金門-2010金湖海灘花蛤季」的「花蛤仙子」選拔,由董力蓉摘下后冠,成為今夏金湖花蛤季中,最美麗的嬌娃。董力蓉最喜歡的一句話是:人生是由自己決定!她希望二十年、三十年之後,自己會是一個成功的人。董力蓉身高一百六十六公分,目前是台灣藝術大學的學生。花蛤季系列活動中的第四屆歌唱大賽,由周志柔獲得第一名。 ●Shock Explosion Occurred In Nantang Ammunition Depot ●轟然巨響南塘彈藥庫驚爆 At six twenty on the evening of August 2nd, several successive (4) explosions were heard at the last ROC military ammunition depot (5) in Nantang, Lieyu Township. As black smoke filled the sky, many windows burst and ceilings collapsed. Residents quickly evacuated (6) from the buildings. After the accident, Army General Headquarters sent Major General (7) Shi, Shi-Jie (史世傑), Deputy Director of Political Warfare Department, to visit and assuage (8) the victims of the explosion. County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi also went to the scene to give out allowances. The residents of Lieyu hope that the military will remove the ammunition depot from their residence as soon as possible. It was presumed that the cause of the explosion was related to the heat from the recent high temperatures. 軍方位於烈嶼鄉南塘的最後一座彈藥庫,2日傍晚6時20許陸續傳出多次爆炸聲響,黑煙衝天,南塘村許多住宅窗戶應聲破裂,天花板也掉落,居民紛紛四出走避。事發後陸軍司令部派政戰副主任史世傑少將登島探視與慰問,縣長李沃士也前往勘災,並發放慰問金。烈嶼居民希望軍方儘速將彈藥庫移走。至於彈藥庫爆炸原因,研判可能與天氣炎熱、高溫有關。 【註解】 ●1. controversy-(n)爭論、爭議;糾紛。對某事的爭議,通常搭配controversy over something,或controversy regarding something。 ●2. in regard to-關於。 ●3. tassel-(n)植物的穗;流蘇或流蘇狀的物品。 ●4. successive-(adj.)連續的。 ●5. depot-(n)倉庫;補給站;維修工廠。此處指部隊的彈藥庫。 ●6. evacuate-(vt.)使撤退、撤離。 ●7. Major General-陸軍或空軍少將。海軍少將則稱為Rear Admiral。 ●8. assuage-(vt.)安撫;緩和、減輕。
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Benefits Released To Boost Enrollment Of NQU
縣府為金大招生釋利多 In order to increase the enrollment (1) of outstanding students at all universities in Kinmen, county magistrate Li, Wo-Shi released more benefits to KMIT, soon to be the National Quemoy University. According to Li, the county government will contribute some financial aid to the best 20 students in every class currently enrolled as well as to students that enroll in the future at the newly upgraded National Quemoy University. At the same time, he is also willing to provide scholarship funding to mainland Chinese students. With all the incentives (2) provided, the Kinmen county government is anticipating that the continuation of the development of higher education will also bring prosperity for Kinmen. 為了吸引優秀的學生來金門就讀大學,金門縣長李沃士釋出利多,將由縣府對新成立的金門大學入學新生及各年級全班前20名學生提供學雜費補助;同時也願提供獎助學金給陸生,期盼透過高等教育帶動金門發展。 Magistrate Li pointed out a former county government slogan: "In the absence of troops, the school is built; soldiers leave, and students come," which the government believes actually reveals their proactive (3) attitude in recruiting mainland Chinese students. 李縣長指出,縣府曾提出一個口號:「走了部隊,來了學校;走了軍人,來了學生」,充分顯示縣府對招收陸生的積極態度。 Each student currently enrolled in the National Kinmen Institute of Technology (the future National Quemoy University) can receive $10,000 of student financial aid, with an additional $4000 allowance for transportation, bringing the total possible aid to $14,000. Magistrate Li says that, according to the plan of the county government, future scholarship money is expected to increase to $20,000 once the school is renamed as National Quemoy University on August 1st. 目前就讀國立金門技術學院的學生每人每年可領取獎助就學金1萬元,交通津貼4000元,合計1萬4000元,李縣長說,依照縣府的規畫,預定8月1日改名為金門大學後,未來獎助就學金可望調高至2萬元。 【註解】 ●1. enrollment-(n)登記、入會、入伍。此處指新生註冊登記。動詞則是enroll。 ●2. incentive-(n)激勵;獎勵。 ●3. proactive-(adj.)積極參與、主動介入的。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年8月1日報導
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Magistrate Reported County Governance At Kinmen Summit
金門高峰論壇縣長縣政報告 On August 1st, the National Kinmen Institute of Technology will be upgraded to National Quemoy University (NQU). Subsequently, the NQU held the Third Kinmen Summit (1) on July 31st inviting numerous guests from different fields to strategically map out together the future of Kinmen. 國立金門技術學院即將在8月1日揭牌,升格為國立大學,該校7月31日特別舉辦「第三屆金門高峰論壇」邀集各界共同為金門擘劃未來。 County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi was invited to report his county governance at the summit. Magistrate Li emphasized that his core policy is to "further develop Kinmen and benefit its townspeople", which hopefully develop Kinmen into becoming a "highly profitable," "highly secure island," and "rich in environmental quality" to further promote a high-quality life for the townspeople with an environment adequate in "medical care, employment, education and healthy living". 縣長李沃士應邀在會中提出縣政報告,強調以「建設金門,福利鄉親」為施政主軸,冀望將金門建設成「收入高所得」、「環境高品質」與「生命高保障」的幸福島嶼,讓縣民得到優質「就醫、就業、就學、就養」的高品質生活環境。 【註解】 ●1. summit-(n)指首腦,或最高級會議,即所謂的「高峰會」。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年8月1日報導
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Weekly Major Events 07/26~08/01
一週大事 07/26~08/01 ●DPP's Service Center Made Its Debut(1) in Eastern Kinmen ●民進黨金東服務處揭牌 DPP's Kinmen headquarters officially opened its service center in eastern Kinmen on July 31st. The vice-executive for the party headquarters, Hong, Hai-Shui (洪海水) will act as the director of the service center. Weng, Ming-Zhi, (翁明志) chairman of Committee in DPP's Party Headquarters in Kinmen, hoped that with the establishment of the Eastern Kinmen Service Center, the scope of the DPP's service will expand, helping the party become more integrated and involved in the eastern Kinmen area. 民進黨金門縣黨部金東服務處於7月31日揭牌成立。由黨部副執行長洪海水出任服務處主任。民進黨金門縣黨部主委翁明志表示,希望藉著金東服務處的成立,擴大服務,紮根金東地區。 ●Clearance of Lieyu Xihu Mine Field Completed ●烈嶼西湖雷區排雷工程完工 The military conducted an advanced mine clearance in Lieyu Xihu Mine Field to cooperate with the 2010 Swim Across Kinmen-Xiamen Strait scheduled on August 8th. After an exerted (2) effort for one month, the mine clearance was completed with an inspection scheduled on July 30th. The total mine area cleared was 7,258 square meters. This was the first mine clearance conducted by the ROC military had done during the second stage. 為配合即將在8月8日舉行的2010金廈海域泳渡活動,軍方提前對烈嶼鄉西湖雷區進行。經過一個月的努力,排雷工程已告一段落,7月30日驗收,排雷總面積七千二百五十八平方公尺,也是國軍第二階段排雷第一個完成的自力排雷工程。 ●Sampling of Water at Houhu Beach by EPA Show Satisfactory Quality ●環保署採樣檢測 后湖海灘水質優良 According to the Environment Protection Administration (EPA), Executive Yuan, the sample detection taken from twenty three beaches during the second half of July showed that the water quality of sixteen beaches, including Mazu (Tanghou) and Kinmen (Houhu) was satisfactory. 根據環保署7月下旬對全國二十三處海灘水質進行採樣的檢測結果,包括馬祖(塘后)、金門(后湖)等十六處海灘,水質均為優良等級。 ●The Election of Two Councilors Adjudged Invalid ●兩議員一審判當選無效 County councilors Hong, Yun-Dian (洪允典) and Ou-Yang, Yi-Xiong (歐陽儀雄) were both accused of election bribery (3) during the campaigns. The Kinmen District Court reached its verdict (4) on July 30th in the first trial for these cases and adjudged (5) their election invalid. Nevertheless, the case could still be appealed to a higher court. 縣議員洪允典、歐陽儀雄競選期間涉及賄選案,金門地方法院7月30日做出一審當選無效判決。不過,全案仍可上訴。 ●SolarGate Increased Its Investment in Green Energy in Kinmen ●茂鑫加碼在金投資綠能產業 Taiwan's first offshore green energy technology firm, SolarGate Technology Corp., attracted the investors of United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC) in April. Subsequently, the firm integrated the corporation's resources and facilitated the low-carbon plan in Kinmen. The firm was prepared to turn Kinmen from a well-known historical battlefield into an international low-carbon resort island. 台灣首家離島綠色能源科技廠茂鑫能源科技,四月中獲聯電集團投資,隨即整合集團資源,著手推動金門低碳島計畫,欲將原先充滿戰地色彩的金門,打造為具有低碳特色的國際級觀光休閒島嶼。 ●Lottery Winner from Kinmen Wins 8 Million NT Dollars ●今彩頭彩落金門 獎金800萬 The Jincai Lottery announced the results of the July 26th lottery. The winner of the first prize purchased the lottery ticket at the betting station located at number 93, Juguang Road, Jincheng Township and will receive 8 million NT dollars. The manager of the betting station revealed that since many customers bought lottery tickets that day, it would be uncertain who will be the lucky winner. 第099000147期今彩539本月26日開獎,頭獎是由金門金城鎮莒光路93號新助發投注站開出,中頭彩的幸運者可以領到新台幣八百萬元的彩金。投注站的老闆說,當天買彩券的人很多,不知道幸運彩券落在那一位幸運者身上。 ●Terry Gou Donated One Million USD To NQU After Yeoh, Tiong-Lay's Introduction ●楊忠禮牽線 郭台銘將捐贈金門大學一百萬美元 National Kinmen Institute of Technology will be renamed National Quemoy University (NQU) on August 1st. After the introduction of the Malaysian Chinese leader Yeoh, Tiong-Lay (楊忠禮), Terry Gou(郭台銘), Chairman of Foxconn Technology Group announced that he will donate one million US dollars to NQU under the name of Yonglin Foundation to promote the affairs of the school. Future university graduates with outstanding academic performance may also be recruited to work with the Foxconn Technology Group . 金門技術學院將於8月1日改制為金門大學,經由馬來西亞金門僑領楊忠禮博士的牽線,鴻海集團董事長郭台銘將以旗下永齡基金會的名義,捐助金門大學一百萬美元(約台幣三千二百萬元)推展校務,而未來學生畢業後也可能將擇優進入鴻海集團工作。 ●Passenger Load Rate During High Season Reaches 80% ●旺季台金航班載客率逾八成 According to the statistics of Kinmen Airport, Civil Aeronautics Administration, the passenger load of all three airline companies was 70,0360 of an availability of 84,225 seats. The average passenger load rate of the route from Jiayi to Kinmen was 95.4%, the highest of all. The route from Kinmen to Taizhong had the lowest passenger load rate of 72.6%. 民航局金門航空站統計7月1日至20日旅客載運資料,三家航空公司各航線共提供8萬4225個座位數,實際載客人數7萬0360人。其中以嘉義往金門航線平均載客率95.4%最高,金門至台中航線72.6%最低。 ●60th Anniversary of Dadan, Erdan Battles Salutes (6) Veteran Heroes ●大二膽戰役六十週年紀念大會向老英雄表達敬意 The 60th anniversary of the Dadan and Erdan Battles was solemnly held in Lieyu Township on July 26th, and emceed (7) by Deputy Minister of Ministry of National Defense, Zhao, Shi-Zhang (趙世璋). Battalion (8) Commander Shi, Heng-Feng (史恆豐) and five hundred surviving veteran soldiers who had participated in the war attended the anniversary. After the assembly, the veterans were to land on Dadan Island once again to unveil (9) the Dadan, Erdan Battle Memorial. 紀念大二膽戰役六十週年大會活動7月26日假烈嶼鄉隆重舉行,由國防部副部長趙世璋上將主持,當年參戰的營長史恆豐和參戰官兵代表五百多人參加;大會結束後並安排老兵重登大二膽島,為島上豎立的「大二膽戰役紀念碑文」揭幕。 【註解】 ●1. debut-(n)初次露面;初次登台。初次進入社交圈。常配合片語make one's debut。 ●2. exert-(vt.)用力、盡力;運用、發揮、施加。此處形容軍方的努力。 ●3. election bribery-賄選。如專指「買票」,亦可用vote-buying。 ●4. verdict-(n)裁定、判決。通常搭配動詞reach。 ●5. adjudge-(vt.)判決;宣判。 ●6. salute-(vt.)向~致敬;向~行禮。 ●7. emcee-(vt.)主持;擔任司儀。亦可當名詞,指司儀或主持人。 ●8. battalion-(n)部隊編制裡的「營」。battalion commander就是營長。 ●9. unveil-(vt.)揭開~的幕;揭去~的面紗。
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County Government To Boost Nursing Home
縣府推動籌建護理之家 Kinmen is facing an aging society. According to statistics of 2009, the total population of Kinmen is 88,134 with over 10, 980 being at least 65 years old, 12.45% of its population. 金門縣的人口已逐漸走向高齡化。根據統計,2009年金門縣的總人口數為88,134人;六十五歲及六十五歲以上人口為10,980人,老年人口已占金門總人數的12.45%。 At present, the growth rate of the retirement population (over 65 years old) is ascending. (1) Besides, with the boost (2) of the lower birth rate and the outflowing (3) of the young people, the situation is getting worse. Therefore, the need to improve the system of long term care and to enrich the medical resources required is pressing (4) and of the highest priority. 目前,金門縣六十五歲以上的人口增加的速度趨快;出生率的降低以及青壯人口的外流,使人口老人化的現象更為明顯;因此,健全長期照護服務系統,充實長期照護醫療資源的工作已經刻不容緩。 There are 3 organizations that are capable of providing long term care for the elderly. Among them, the rate of occupancy (5) for both public facilities has reached 100%. 金門地區目前共有三家機構可提供長期照護;其中公營機構的佔床率都已達100%。 According to the "Medium- and Long-term Plans for the Economic Development of Kinmen & Matzu", the county government should put the "Program for Improving Long-term Care in Kinmen, and Construction Preparation for the Nursing Home" into action (6) with the Public Health Bureau being the responsible party. This program combining medical and industry will be implemented from 2011 to 2013. 在「金馬中長期經濟發展規劃」中,金門縣政府將推動「加強金門長期照護,籌建護理之家計畫」,由金門縣衛生局辦理。這項結合醫療與產業類型的計畫,將於民國一百年至一百零二年執行。 According to the above mentioned program, the accommodation capacity for the planned nursing home will be 100 beds, covering an area of 3 to 5 hectares. The proposed budget is 2 billion NT and will be in place (7) within three the years from 2011 to 2013 (adopting the Operation and Transfer model) of which the Kinmen county government has already budgeted 800,000 this year for the planning of this program. 根據計畫內容,護理之家規劃的床位是100床,佔地需三到五公頃;經費預估為二億,於民國100年到102年分三期編列(採OT模式辦理);99年由金門縣政府編列80萬先期規劃費。 【註解】 ●1. ascending-(adj.)上升的。 ●2. boost-(n)推動、促進;推、舉、抬。 ●3. outflowing-(n)流出;外流。 ●4. pressing-(adj.)緊迫的;迫切的。 ●5. occupancy-(n)佔有、居住。rate of occupancy是指「佔床率」。 ●6. put ~ into action-動詞片語,指將~付諸實施。 ●7. be in place-在適當的位置。此處指預算的編列與資金的到位。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年7月25日報導
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Water Purification Construction Begins To Improve Water Quality of Lake Rong
改善金沙水質榮湖淨水工程動土 The Lake Rong Water Plant would like to add some advanced water treatment equipments and the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction was held on July 18th with completion scheduled within one year. Until then, the water quality in JinSha Township will be improved and the plant can also support the water supply in JinHu Township. 金門縣自來水廠榮湖淨水場增設高級淨水處理設備工程18日動土,預計明年7月完工,屆時將可改善金沙飲用水質,還能支援金湖鎮用水。 Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi stated that reinforcing (1) the development of water resource, extending rainfall catchment, and reducing leakage rate are important for Kinmen. He also emphasized that, only in this way, it would be possible to utilize water resources sustainably and to create Kinmen as a low carbon city with high quality water supply. 縣長李沃士表示,金門必需加強水資源開發,增加雨水蓄水量,降低自來水漏損率,讓水資源永續利用,打造金門成為具優良水質環境的低碳城市。 The construction will increase some advanced water treatment equipments behind the existing process in Lake Rong Water Plant which included activated carbon (AC) (2) and reverse osmosis (RO) (3) systems. (According to officials,) It takes 13 months and 58.849 million NT dollars to finish the construction. The estimated water supply will be 3000 cubic meter per day (CMD) (4). 該項工程在榮湖淨水場現有淨水流程後端,增設高級淨水處理設備,包括活性碳過濾、逆滲透等。工期十三個月,工程經費五千八百八十四萬九仟元整,完工後每日出水量可達三千立方公尺。 【註解】 ●1. reinforce-(vt.)加強。 ●2. activated carbon-活性碳。簡稱AC。 ●3. reverse osmosis-逆滲透。其中osmosis是滲透,加上reverse就變成逆滲透,簡稱RO。 ●4. CMD-每日立方公尺,是計算水量的基本單位。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年7月19日報導
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Weekly Major Events 07/12~07/25
一週大事 07/12~07/25 ●Kinmen Hospital United Medical Building To Be Finished By 2011 ●金門綜合醫療大樓民國一百年底完工 The Kinmen county government held a meeting on July 23rd to track the progress of the construction project of the Kinmen Hospital United Medical Building. The project, which covers an area of 40,378 square meters and has a price tag of 964.783496 million NT dollars, (1) would include construction of the Medical Building and the Psychiatric (2) Building, renovation (3) of the old building, and landscape construction for pathways within the hospital area. The project will require another 200 million NT dollars to purchase the necessary medical equipment. Upon completion, the accommodation (4) capacity of the United Medical Building will be 473 beds. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled this September with construction being completed by November, 2011. 金門縣政府23日召開會議,追蹤「綜合醫療大樓」興建進度。該項工程由署立金門醫院主辦,基地面積為四萬零三百七十八平方公尺,工程總經費為九億六千五百七十八萬三千四百九十六元,包含醫療大樓、精神科大樓、舊大樓整修及院區道路景觀等工程。此外,醫療儀器設備尚須二億元經費。完工後大樓的總床數達四百七十三床。預計今年九月中舉行動土典禮,一百年十一月全部完工。 ●Grand Formosa To Cooperate With KKL ●晶華酒店擬與金酒合作 After purchasing the Regent, Grand Formosa Regent Hotel Taipei has cast their eyes over the island of Kinmen. The CEO of the Grand Formosa, Amy Xue (Xue, Ya-Ping) visited Kinmen on July 23rd, accompanied by their development group, to probe (5) the potential opportunity to cooperate with KKL to develop a star-rated hotel in Kinmen. 甫買下Regent國際品牌的晶華酒店集團,將目標放眼金門,23日由集團執行長薛雅萍帶領開發團隊專程抵金考察探勘,規劃與金酒公司合作共同開發星級酒店。 ●Two Works Published By KMNP Wins National Awards ●金管處兩作品獲國家出版獎 A documentary (6) video titled "Live of Great Cormorant in Kinmen," and a book titled "Military Life in Kinem", both published by Kinmen National Park Headquarters, joined the competition of the Second National Book Award held by the Research, Development and Evaluation Commission, Executive Yuan wining both the Best Award and the Merit Award. (7) 金門國家公園管理處以「黑色舞影-鸕鶿生態紀實」(the live of great cormorant in Kinmen)影片、「金門軍旅生活」圖書,參加行政院研考會舉辦獎勵機關優良出版品的「第二屆國家出版獎」,分獲優等獎、佳作獎。 ●Magistrate and Township Mayor Held Press Conference in Taiwan to Promote Clam Season ●行銷花蛤季 李沃士蔡西湖在台舉行記者會 "Beautiful Summer Vacation in Kinmen-2010 Beach Clam Season Series in Jinhu Township" will be under way from July 31st to August 8th. To promote these special beach events in Kinem, Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi, and JinHu Township Mayor Cai, Xi-Hu (蔡西湖), making up as heavy metal and rock singers, jointly held a special and unique press conference in Taipei on July 20th. They invited all visitors to Kinmen to enjoy the season. 「2010夏豔金門‧金湖海灘花蛤季」將於7月31日至8月8日登場。為推銷這項金門夏季特有的海邊活動,縣長李沃士與金湖鎮長蔡西湖20日特別跨海到台北市,以重金屬搖滾歌手的形象,登台舉行別開生面的記者會,邀請台灣遊客揪團結伴到金門。 【註解】 ●1. The project , which…句子中先行詞為The project(計畫)。"which"所引導的形容詞子句為補述用法,用來補充說明該計畫所涵蓋的面積及所費之金額。主要子句為The project …… would include construction of the Medical ……。 ●2. psychiatric-(adj.)精神病學的。 ●3. renovation-(n)更新、修繕。 ●4. accommodation-(n)住宿;膳宿。此處指醫院的病床容納量。 ●5. probe-(vt.)探索;徹底調查。 ●6. documentary-(adj.)紀錄的、紀實的。亦可當名詞,指「紀錄片」。 ●7. 本文以一句話交代全部內容,其中,得獎的兩部作品A documentary……、a book……以and連結成為本句的主詞,再以分詞構句both published by……,描述這兩部作品都是國家公園管理處出版。主要子句則是A documentary…… and a book…… joined the competition …… 。
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Weekly Major Events 07/12~07/18
一週大事 07/12~07/18 ●Kinmen's Taiwan Aboriginal Association Established ●台灣原民金門協進會成立 The Kinmen's Taiwan Aboriginal (1) Association, which was established on July 17th, celebrated its establishment with a performance of traditional indigenous (2) dancing and singing presented in Kinmen by the Na Lu Wan Opera Company led by Zhong, Xing Hua (鍾興華), the Director-General of Cultural Park Administration, Council of Indigenous Peoples, Executive Yuan. (3) Special guests such as Secretary-General of the Provincial Government Zeng, Hua De (曾華德), County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi, and Speaker of the County Council Wang, Zai Sheng met with over four hundred indigenous fellow Kinmenese at the gala (4) event that was filled with dancing and singing. Kinmen's Taiwan Aboriginal Association also elected Zhang, Chao-Zhi (章朝枝) as the first Director-General of the association. 金門縣台灣原住民協進會17日成立,行政院原民會文化園區管理局局長鍾興華,率「娜麓灣樂舞劇團」抵金表演原住民傳統歌舞。省府秘書長曾華德、縣長李沃士伉儷、議長王再生等貴賓,與在金生活的四百多位原住民朋友以歌舞相聚,現場「熱」到不行!協進會並選舉章朝枝擔任首屆理事長。 ●Association of Kinmen Fellows In Taiwan Established With Huang, Bing-Zhong in Charge ●中華金門旅台協進會成立 黃炳中掌舵 Association of Kinmen Fellows in Taiwan, ROC, the 15th Kinmen Fellow Association, was established on July 17th with Huang, Bing-Zhong (黃炳中) elected as the first Director-General. Huang is the Director of the General Affairs Department, Legislative Yuan. Huang has committed himself to (5) the interest of the Kinmenese in Taiwan, aiding the facilitation (6) of their cooperation and the cohesion (7) of their solidarity (8). 金門縣旅台鄉親的第15個同鄉會「中華金門旅台公共事務協進會」17日正式成立,並選出立法院總務處處長黃炳中為首任理事長。他矢志服務金門旅台同鄉,促進互助、凝聚力量。 ●Ming Chuan University-Kinmen Campus Officially Initiated Construction ●銘傳大學金門校區正式開工 Ming Chuan University (MCU)-Kinmen Campus started its construction on July 16th with completion scheduled within one year. Future admissions will focus on Mainland, overseas Chinese, and international students. Chen, De-Zhao (陳德昭), the Director of the Administration Office of MCU- Kinmen Campus, and Secretary-General Fan, Zhong-Yuan (樊中原) hosted the groundbreaking (9) ceremony. Fan stated that MCU has finally managed to start construction of its Kinmen-campus after years of facilitation. In the near-future, the campus may take advantage of the enacted (10) three "Acts" allowing mainland students to study in Taiwan and admitting 300 students as the first students on the Kinmen campus. A majority of the admitted students could major in tourism and business administration at the beginning stage of development of the new campus. It is anticipated that after the first five years, enrollment could possibly reach six thousand. 銘傳大學金門校區的建校於16日正式開工,預定一年後完工;未來招生對象將會以陸生、僑生、國際生為主。銘傳大學金門校區行政處處長陳德昭、秘書長樊中原等人特別到金門校區主持動土典禮。樊中原表示,銘傳在金門建校已經推動了十幾年,這次終於正式動工了,未來配合「陸生三法」的通過,一年後,可望招收第一批金門校區學生三百名,初期以觀光及管理學院為主;五年後的規模預期可達學生六千人。 ●Kinmen Bridge Design Opened To Selection By Kinmenese ●金門大橋造型開放鄉親票選 The Kinmen Government purposely revealed five options of the possible design of the Kinmen Bridge to the public. The government held a ballot (11) from July 20th to July 26th to determine the design that Kinmen fellows preferred. Those who sent postcards to participate in the ballot will have the opportunity to win in the lucky draw (12). 金門縣政府為廣徵鄉親對金門大橋造型之意向,特別公布五種橋樑造型,並自7月20日至7月26日止,舉辦票選活動,凡以寄送明信片參與票選的鄉親,還可參加公開抽獎活動。 ●Kinmen's Annual Rise Of Land Price Ranked The Fastest-growing Countrywide ●全國都市地價金門漲幅居冠 Ministry of the Interior, Executive Yuan, announced the newest investigation results on the urban land price index on July 14th. According to the investigation, the 6.6% increase of Kinmen County's land price index is ranked the highest among Taiwan counties. The county government explained that the rapid rise in land price could be attributed to (13) the central government's continued release of benefits which highly promote the real estate market in Kinmen. Land price in the commercial district is largely affected by the influx (14) of mainland tourists. The increased presence of Mainlanders has influenced the demand of the shophouse (15) which has in turn increased rent and land prices significantly to a premium (16) amount. 行政院內政部14日公布最新一期都市地價調查結果,金門縣地價指數漲幅最高,達到百分之六點六一。金門縣政府表示,地價上漲主要是因中央政府不斷釋出利多,帶動金門房地產市場;商業區土地受陸客帶動,店屋需求量增加,租金隨之上漲,致地價上升。 ●Kinmen Wins Two Gold Medals in the International Ironman Three-Category Championship Contest ●國際鐵人三項金門隊拿下兩面金牌 The 2010 Taoyuan International Ironman Three-Category Championship Contest was held in Taoyuan's Shimen Reservoir (17). The contest attracted 3,500 participants with the team from Kinmen sending three groups of relay teams. The three groups from Kinmen won the gold medals in the male category and the mixed category, and 6th place in the group category, with a brilliant overall performance. 「2010桃園國際鐵人三項錦標賽」日前在桃園石門水庫舉行,共吸引三千五百名鐵人報名,金門縣代表隊共派出三組接力隊,分別拿下男子組、混合組金牌,以及團體組的第六名,成績亮眼。 【註解】 ●1. aboriginal-(adj.)原住民的;原始的。 ●2. indigenous-(adj.)本地的、原住民的;內在、固有的。 ●3. 首句句型較長、較複雜,說明如下。本句的主要子句是The Kinmen's Taiwan Aboriginal Association ……… celebrated its establishment with a performance of traditional indigenous dancing and singing。指金門縣台灣原住民協進會以歌舞慶祝其成立。娜麓灣歌舞劇團,則是歌舞的表演者,又由鍾興華局長率領,因此接在主要子句後面,逐一加以補充、說明。 ●4. gala-(adj.)節日的;歡慶的。 ●5. commit oneself to-承諾、保證~(做到某事、達成目標)。 ●6. facilitation-(n)促進。 ●7. cohesion-(n)結合、凝聚。 ●8. solidarity-(n)團結;團結一致。 ●9. groundbreaking-(n)動土或破土典禮。 ●10. enact-(vt.)制訂、頒佈(法律)。 ●11. ballot-(n)投票。亦可指選票、總投票數、候選人名單等。 ●12. lucky draw-即抽獎活動。 ●13. be attributed to-可歸因於~、歸咎於~。 ●14. influx-(n)湧進、匯集。the influx of mainland tourists就是指「蜂擁而至的陸客」。 ●15. shophouse-(n)店屋。根據維基百科的說明,店屋是東南亞地區常見、住商混合的建築形式,一樓店面,二樓以上是住宅。 ●16. premium-(adj.)高價的。 ●17. reservoir-(n)水庫。蓄水池。倉庫。
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Landing Minimum At Kinmen Airport To Be Upgraded By The End Of 2010
金門機場年底前改善進場能見度標準 The County government held a meeting on July 14th with the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA), the military, and other relevant authorities to discuss the arrangement for improving the visibility of landing minimum at the Kinmen Airport. Discussions of the improvement of runway 06 revealed that it will be implemented in two stages, with the first stage planning to lower the landing minimum to 900m. 縣府14日召開會議,邀集民航局、軍方等相關單位,討論金門機場改善進場能見度標準案,初步商定06跑道改善將分兩階段實施,第一階段預定今年十二月底前將進場能見度標準降至九百公尺。 CAA officials mentioned that with the help of the Instrument Landing System (ILS), landing minimum of runway 06 is 1,200m. They will remove obstacles by the end of 2010 to lower the landing minimum to 900m. In addition, they plan to continue removing the "Great Wall Bunker" and relevant obstacles at the second stage with anticipation of lowering the landing minimum to 800m. 民航局表示,目前金門06跑道儀降系統(ILS)進場能見度標準為一千二百公尺,99年12月底前,將先移除部份障礙物,將進場標準降至九百公尺。第二階段再持續清除軍方長城堡等其他障礙物,希望將進場標準再降低至八百公尺。 Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi stated that upgrade of landing minimum at the airport is the anticipation of every Kinmenese because it helps to improve air transportation in Kinmen. 金門縣長李沃士則表示,機場起降標準改善是大家的期待,有益於改善金門空中交通。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年7月14日報導
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Second Stage of Demining Begins To Help Kinmen Become A Land Mine-free Island
第二階段排雷動土要讓金門成為無雷島 The military started the second stage of demining in Kinmen this year. At the opening ceremony in Houtou mine area of Leiyu Township on July 16, Commander of Kinmen Defense Command Zhang, Qing-Xiang, Kinmen County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi, Kinmen Council Speaker, Wang, Zai-Sheng and other dignitaries (1) joined together to cut the barbed wire (2) symbolizing the beginning of the demining operation. 國軍今年起將針對金門地區進行第二階段排雷,16日在烈嶼鄉后頭雷區舉行的動土典禮中,由金防部指揮官張慶翔、金門縣長李沃士、金門縣議會議長王再生等貴賓共同持剪,剪開刺絲網,象徵排雷工作正式啟動。 According to Zhang, Qing-Xiang, the military had started the preliminary (3) demining in 1997. But only after the legislation of the "Statute for Anti-personnel Land Mine Control" in May, 2006, did the Ministry of National Defense regard demining to be the most important task, thus expanding full-scale military and commissioned demining in 2007. (4) The first stage of demining was from 2007 to the end of 2009 which cleared land mines at 47 sites with an area of 1.41 million square meters, accounting for 46.3 percent of the listed mine sites. The second stage starting this year will focus on 107 sites, an area of over 1.64 million square meters. 張慶翔表示,國軍自86年開始初步排雷,立法院95年5月間三讀通過《殺傷性地雷管制條例》之後,96年國防部將排雷列為重要施政工作,展開國軍自力排雷和委商排雷。第一階段96年至98年底,清除四十七處、面積一百四十一萬餘平方公尺地雷,已排雷區域佔全金門列管雷區百分之四十六點三。今年起的第二階段排雷,將針對一百零七處,面積逾一百六十四萬平方公尺區域進行。 Zhang also stated that the Kinmen Defense Command has the responsibility and confidence to help Kinmen become a land mine-free area before 2013 which will further promote the development and construction in Kinmen. 張慶翔表示,金防部有責任、且有信心在102年底以前,讓金門成為無雷環境,促進金門發展與建設。 【註解】 ●1. dignitary-(n)顯貴;要人。 ●2. barbed wire-(n)刺絲網。barbed就是有刺的。 ●3. preliminary-(adj.)初步的;預備的。 ●4. 本句是「倒裝句」,以only after起始,用以強調直到相關法案三讀通過後,軍方才開始重視並展開全面排雷。全句的主要子句是the Ministry of National Defense did regard demining to be the most important task。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年7月17日報導
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County Government Organized A Visit Tour To Southeast Asia
縣府組團至東南亞訪問 To console (1) overseas Chinese, the County Government formed a team of delegates (2) consisting of administrators from the Fujian Provincial Government, Kinmen County Council, and KMIT to visit Southeast Asia. The group started in Kaohsiung July 4th, and traveled through Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore, meeting with local Kinmenese Associations within these three countries, ending on July 11th. 縣府為宣慰海外僑胞,結合福建省政府、金門縣議會,以及國立金門技術學院共同組成訪問團,4日從高雄啟程,前往馬來西亞、汶萊、新加坡等3國,探慰當地金門籍鄉僑及拜會僑社,11日返國。 Prominent (3) figures in the visiting group, such as the heads of the County Government, Provincial Government, and County Council, and the principal of KMIT, participated in the meeting with local Kinmenese in Southeast Asia. They left behind a strong impact and a deep impression with their overseas Kinmenese fellowmen. The warm reception from the overseas Kinmenese from different associations also greatly moved the visiting group. 此行包括省府、縣府、議會、金技院等首長、校長都全員到齊,讓海外金門鄉親印象深刻。各地金門會館鄉親的熱情相迎,也讓金門代表團非常感動。 During the visit, County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi invited overseas Kinmenese to return to Kinmen next year to join the Centurial Anniversary of ROC. Li also advised that a standing body (4) should be established to facilitate related activities of the "World Kinmen Day". 訪程中,縣長李沃士逐一邀請海外鄉親明年返回金門參加中華民國「建國百年」系列活動,並出席「世界金門日」活動。李沃士並倡議成立常設組織,推動「世界金門日」相關活動。 The Kinmen delegation called on (5) many prominent overseas Kinmenese during the visit, including Malaysia's Yeoh, Tiong-Lay (楊忠禮) (6) and Tan, Seng-Leong (陳成龍); Singapore's Wee, Cho-Yaw (黃祖耀), Teo, Woon-Tiong (張允中), and Teo, Siong-Seng (張松聲); Indonesia's Budiono Widodo (黃進益); and Brunei's Goh, King-Chin (吳景進) and Lau, Ah-Kok (劉錦國). Among them, Li, Si-Xun (李錫循,音譯), the acting chairman of Selangor Kim Mooi Association, Klang, suggested that Kinmenese Associations from different places should act as the local franchisees (7) of Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc. He believed this move has the strong potential to open up Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor's overseas sales channel. Aside from that, some prominent overseas Kinmenese looked forward to the completion of the Kinmen Bridge, and the opening of a casino in Kinmen. They hoped the county government will take the initiative (8) to work towards the development of these worthy undertakings. 金門代表團此次拜訪了諸多傑出的海外金門鄉親及僑領,包括馬來西亞楊忠禮,陳成龍,新加坡黃祖耀,張允中、張松聲,印尼黃進益,汶萊吳景進,劉錦國等。其中,巴生雪蘭莪金門會館署理主席李錫循建議,可由各地金門會館擔任金酒在當地的總代理,相信可以協助打開金酒銷售通路。另有多位海外僑領為「金廈大橋」及金門開辦「博奕」催生,希望縣府大膽跨出這一步。 【註解】 ●1. console-(vt.)安慰、慰問。 ●2. delegate-(n)代表;代表團團員。如指代表團,可用delegation。 ●3. prominent-(adj.)卓越的、顯著的。figure本身就有「名人」的意思,此處指地位重要而顯赫的省府、縣府、議會官員。 ●4. standing body-(n)常設機構。standing是停止不動的,也指常設的。 ●5. call on-拜訪、拜會。 ●6. 為尊重金門旅外僑領,也考量海外僑親閱讀習慣,本文提及的僑領姓名均採當地譯名,僅雪蘭莪金門會館署理主席李錫循無法找到對應譯名而改用音譯。另,「金門」會館的譯名,在當地也並非譯為Kinmen或Jinmen,而是Kim Mooi,此處也尊重會館的翻譯。 ●7. franchisee-(n)授權代理商;特許加盟店;特許經營人。 ●8. take the initiative-(to do something)第一位、首先去做~;有進取心、主動去做~。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》相關報導
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Weekly Major Events 07/05~07/11
一週大事 07/05~07/11 ●Taiwanese Tourist Arrested for Smuggling 36 Thrushes ●夾帶36隻畫眉鳥闖關台籍旅客被活逮 After the opening of Mini-Three-Links, bird smuggling (1) by a traveler occurred for the first time in Kinmen on July 7th. The Taiwanese tourist, surnamed Lin, entered Kinmen from Xiamen, and was suspected of smuggling protected animals by concealing (2) 36 melodious laughingthrushes (3) in six boxed chocolate-like stripe containers within his luggage. Lin explained that he just bought these laughingthrushes for bird watching at home, and didn't know that he was breaking the law. This case was brought to justice. Since China is one of the avian influenza (4) affected areas, anti-epidemic (5) personnel just initiated the standard infection control precautions (6) which included sterilizing (7), collecting samples, and destroying and euthanizing (8) the birds. 金門自小三通實施以來,7日首度查獲旅客涉走私禽鳥。由廈門入境的台籍林姓旅客,涉嫌在行李內,以6個狀似「巧克力禮盒」的條狀物,夾帶36隻活體保育類動物-畫眉鳥。林姓男子供稱純粹買回家觀賞,並不知犯法,全案已移送法辦。由於大陸為禽流感疫區,防疫人員也立即啟動了包括消毒、採檢體、安樂死、銷燬等防疫機制。 ●Xu, Zhi-Chao and Li, Bo-Lun Qualify as A Class Basketball Coaches ●許智超、李伯倫取得A級籃球教練資格 Although it's not difficult for local basketball masters to play in the highest internal field now, Xu, Zhi-Chao (許智超) and Li, Bo-Lun (李伯倫) were the first to qualify as A class coaches in the history of Kinmen basketball. Having professional coaches is like a shot of adrenaline (9) in planning the organization of a Kinmen basketball team. Li, Shang-Jie (李尚傑), chairperson of the Kinmen Basketball Association, mentioned that this is a great breakthrough in the developing history of basketball in Kinmen. He believes that basketball activity in Kinmen will become more powerful and prosperous after receiving assistance from the county government, KKL and other resources. 地區籃球好手征戰國內最高賽場已非難事;許智超、李伯倫則是金門籃壇史上唯一取得籃協A級教練資格者;有了專業教練,為地區籌組球隊的構想注入了強心劑。籃委會主委李尚傑表示,這是金門籃球發展史上一大突破,相信在縣府、金酒和各界的點滴贊助支援下,金門籃球運動更強盛。 ●Wang, Yi-Min Charged with Breach of Trust ●被控背信王毅民吃官司 The former general manager of KKL, Wang,Yi-Min (王毅民) and assistant coordinator of the General Office surnamed Huang, were accused of violating the Public Procurement (10) Act and relevant regulations with the intention to benefit the tenderer (11). This wrongdoing has allegedly (12) caused KKL to lose benefits of 394 million NT. After the investigation was concluded on July 7th, the Prosecutors' Office for Fujian District Court filed an indictment (13) against Wang and Huang according to the provisions relating to a breach (14) of trust claiming that they should be sentenced to a three-year incarceration (15). 金酒公司前總經理王毅民、總務室黃姓助理管理師,意圖為廠商之利益,違背政府採購法及相關規定,導致金酒公司損失3,940萬元之收益。經偵查終結,福建金門地方法院檢察署7日依背信罪對2人提起公訴,並求處有期徒刑3年。 ●2010 Kinmen Combat Summer Camp ●99年暑期金戰營開訓 One-hundred and forty-six trainees arrived in Kinmen by Hercules C-130 on July 5th to be present for the opening ceremony held on July 6th, launching the first echelon (16) of Kinmen Combat Summer Camps. Zhang, Qing-Xiang (張慶翔), the Commander of Kinmen Defense Command, presented the flag to leader Su, Wei-Xiang (蘇維翔), who then presented it to all the other trainees. There were five echelons of the Kinmen Combat Summer Camp, each consisting of five days and four nights. Each camp consisted of basic combat training for amphibious (17) operations, shooting, climbing Mt. Taiwu, and a farewell ceremony. 99年第一梯次的暑期金門戰鬥營,146位學員5日搭乘C-130力士型運輸機抵金,6日在中心教練場舉行開訓典禮。金門防衛部指揮官張慶翔中將授旗給隊長蘇維翔,再轉授給學員。金戰營每梯次都有五天四夜;內容包括兩棲作戰基本戰鬥教練操作、實彈射擊、太武山登高、惜別晚會等。 ●Liehyu Kindergarten To Be Taken Over By Three Elementary Schools ●烈嶼托兒所將由3所國小接手 Following the policy of integration of kindergarten and nursery school, which was set by the Ministry of Education, Kinmen County Government assembled a committee to discuss this issue on July 5th. It was concluded by the committee that the business in Liehyu Kindergarten should be taken over by three adjacent elementary schools, since the land problem cannot be solved. To solve the building problem, a special meeting should be planned to further discuss the solution for the kindergarten attached to Jinhu Elementary School. 因應教育部推動幼托整合政策,金門縣政府5日召開委員會研商。會中決議烈嶼鄉公立托兒所,因土地問題無法解決,將由3所國小接手辦理;金湖國小附設幼稚園,也因為建築物問題,需要另開專案會議進一步研討解套方案。 ●Consensus Reached On Forbidding Tourist Buses From Entering Guningtou ●遊覽車禁入古寧頭有共識 Kinmen Dual Carps Public Affairs Association convened (18) its second general assembly on July 3rd with Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi, and Zeng, Wei-Hong (曾偉宏), Director of the Kinmen National Park both present. They exchanged viewpoints about the construction development of the National Park area within Guningtou, and the development of the community. Both sides reached some consensuses agreeing to keep the large tourist buses from entering the Guningtou scenic areas and replacing buses with neighborhood electric vehicles to transport tourists. 金門雙鯉公共事務會7月3日召開第二屆第二次會員大會,縣長李沃士與金門國家公園管理處處長曾偉宏,就古寧頭國家公園區內建設及社區發展交換意見,達成多項共識,雙方同意「大型遊覽車輛」禁止進入古寧頭風景區,將改由「小型電動車」接駁遊客方式替代。 【註解】 ●1. smuggle-(vt.)走私、非法私運。 ●2. conceal-(vt.)隱藏;隱匿;夾帶。 ●3. melodious laughingthrush-(n)畫眉鳥。melodious指聲音優美、悅耳的。laughingthrush則是鶇科鳥類加上laughing,形容畫眉鳥狀似笑顏的白色眼圈。另有將畫眉鳥譯為Hwamei者。 ●4. avian influenza-(n)禽流感。avian指鳥類的;influenza則是流行性感冒。此外,禽流感亦俗稱bird flu。 ●5. epidemic-(adj.)流行的、傳染的。anti-epidemic指防止傳染的。epidemic亦可做名詞使用,指流行病的傳播;流行病。 ●6. precaution-(n)預防措施。 ●7. sterilize-(vt.)消毒;使無菌。 ●8. euthanize-(vt.)使安樂死。安樂死則是euthanasia。 ●9. adrenaline-(n)腎上腺素。a shot of adrenaline,則是指一劑腎上腺素(強心劑)。 ●10. procurement-(n)採購。public procurement則指政府採購。 ●11. tenderer-(n)此處指參與公共工程的投標者,也就是所謂的「廠商」。 ●12. allegedly-(adv.)據傳說;據宣稱。 ●13. indictment-(n)控告,起訴。亦指起訴書。此處file an indictment指提起公訴。 ●14. breach-(n)對他人權利的侵害;對法律的破壞、違背。breach of trust則是「背信」。 ●15. incarceration-(n)監禁。此處指有期徒刑。 ●16. echelon-(n)部隊裡的梯次編隊。 ●17. amphibious-(adj.)兩棲的。 ●18. convene-(vt.)召集(會議)。
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Kaoliang Liquor Chosen As Souvenir Wine Served During the 5th Jiang Chen Talks
第5次江陳會金酒成為伴手禮 The Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) specifically chose Kinmen Kaoliang to be the liquor presented as a gift and served at the appreciation ceremony feast on June 29, at which time Taiwan and China signed the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA). 兩岸在6月29日簽署經濟合作協議,海基會特別選用金門高粱酒作為禮酒,以及答謝宴的飲用專供酒。 Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor was sent to SEF personally by Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi. KKL mentioned that the liquor presented as a gift is the one produced especially to memorialize (1) the achievement of KKL whose annual sale surpassed (2) 10 billion NT dollars. The KKL produced only 1,200 bottles of this memorial liquor and the one branded No. 1 was presented to the Minister of the Taiwan Affairs Office of State Council, China, Wang, Yi (王毅) (because the pronunciation of ONE in Chinese is similar to Yi). The memorial liquor No. 11 was presented to Chen, Yun-Lin (陳雲林) and number 576 was presented to Secretary of Municipal Committee of the CPC, Zhongqing City, Bo, Xi-Lai (薄熙來), the host Mayor of the talks. 這批金門高粱酒是由縣長李沃士於6月25日親自送至海基會。金酒公司指出,此次提供的禮酒是該公司業績破百億的紀念酒,全球僅有一千兩百瓶,而編號一號的紀念酒將送給國台辦主任王毅(「一」和「毅」諧音),編號十一號送給陳雲林,編號576送給此次會談地主,重慶市市委書記薄熙來。 As for the wine served at the appreciation feast of SEF carries the gold foil (3), which is a limited edition, and the symbol of the "Golden Decade" symbolizing the relationship of cross-strait after Jiang Chen talks. 至於海基會答謝宴上的飲用酒,則選用金酒公司限量發行的金箔酒,象徵此次江陳會之後兩岸關係的「黃金十年」。 【註解】 ●1. memorialize-(vt.)紀念。 ●2. surpass-(vt.)優於、勝過;大於。 ●3. foil-(n)箔;金屬薄片。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年06月30日報導
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Weekly Major Events 06/28~07/04
一週大事 06/28~07/04 ●Beginning July1, Mainland Tourists Can Receive Permits In Kinmen ●陸客觀光7/1起金門可發證 In respond to the increasing number of Mainland Chinese travelers and the five additional destinations for direct flights, such as Hualien, Taidong, Penghu, etc., the National Immigration Agency (NIA) announced that the tourism agencies can present applications and receive entrance permits near by their locations at four more service centers of NIA in Kinmen, Mazu, Penghu, and Taidong starting July1, 2010. The NIA also revealed that from July, 2008 to June 23, 2010, the number of inbound (1) Mainland Chinese tourists traveling to Taiwan has exceeded 1.25 million. 為因應陸客來臺觀光申請案遽增,配合五月份新增的花蓮、台東、澎湖等直航據點,移民署宣布,九十九年七月一日起,將再增加金門、馬祖、澎湖、臺東服務站受理申辦案件,讓業者可以就近送件、領證。移民署並表示,自九十七年七月擴大開放陸客來臺觀光,至九十九年六月二十三日止,陸客入境人次已逾一百二十五萬人次。 ●Local Election Bribery Solved ●基層選舉破一賄選案 Justice authorities in Kinmen announced on June 28 that they solved an election bribery case in the Two-In-One Local Election. The 10th township councilor, Li, Guo-Tai (李國泰), of Jingchen Township in Kinmen County, was suspected of being involved in vote-buying by paying 3,000 NT dollars to people with the surname Li through a vote broker surnamed Zheng. Li was sent to the Kinmen Prosecutors' Officer where his bail (2) was set at 100,000 NT dollars. Li will be charged by the prosecutors' office appealing nullification (3) of Li's election. 金門檢警調6月28日宣布偵破「二合一」基層選舉賄選案。金門縣第十屆金城鎮代表當選人李國泰,涉嫌透過鄭姓樁腳,以每票3000元向李姓民眾買票賄選,遭移送金門地檢署偵辦,檢方並諭令李國泰以新台幣10萬元交保候傳,近日將對他提起當選無效之訴。 ●Possible Gas Explosion Successfully Prevented In Dong-Lin ●東林氣爆危機順利化解 The old soft drink company in Dong-Lin, Lieyu Township, which went out of business many years ago, had more than twenty steel cylinders containing carbon dioxide (4) stacked on the inside of the factory. On June 29, one of the steel cylinders exploded due to several consecutive days of high temperatures. This was the second time a gas explosion accident occurred at this soft drink factory. The Kinmen County Fire Department consulted with Lian-Hong Liquefied Petroleum Gas Loading Company, and a technician was sent to release the remaining air in the steel cylinders which eventually prevented a possible gas explosion. 烈嶼鄉東林市區一家歇業多年的老舊汽水廠,內部堆置了二十多支二氧化碳鋼瓶,6月29日因連日高溫導致其中一支鋼瓶爆炸。這是這家汽水廠近年來第二次的氣爆意外。7月1日金門縣消防局協調聯宏液化煤氣灌裝公司派出技術員為殘存的鋼瓶放氣,終於解除氣爆危機。 ●Yellow Phosphorus Tubes Explosion Resolved In Queshan ●鵲山黃磷管驚爆危機已解除 An explosion accident occurred near by Queshan in Jingsha Township on the evening of June 30 releasing thick white smoke. According to the investigation, the explosion site was a waste shells disposal & handling field operated by a private business commissioned by Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology (CAIST). The explosion may have been caused by the igniting (5) of yellow phosphorus (6) tubes removed from bombs which spread into an ammunition (7) pile at the site. After the on-site inspection by the experts from CAIST, the situation was resolved with no further danger. 位於金沙鎮鵲山附近的廢彈處理場,6月30日晚間傳出爆炸意外,現場竄起濃濃白煙。經查該處為中科院委託民間企業辦理之化學廢棄彈藥處理場,研判是拆自廢彈的黃磷管自燃,波及現場堆置彈藥所致。中科院專家現場勘查後表示,狀況已經排除,目前暫無危險。 ●Astro Will Invest Five Billion To Build A Resort ●泰偉將投資50億打造渡假中心 Considering the location and development potential of Kinmen as very promising, the ASTRO Corp decided to invest five billion NT to develop and build the "Astro Kinmen Industrial & Business Park" which combines travel, shopping and conference facilities. The environmental impact assessment of this project was passed conditionally (8) on June 29. Astro Corp has purchased a section of land measuring approximately eight thousand and seven hundred square meters in the Jian-Hua area of Jin-Hu Township, with plans to develop a five-star hotel, boutique wholesale outlet, entertainment center, international conference center, and other related facilities. 看好金門的地理區位與發展潛力,泰偉電子公司決定投資新台幣五十億元,興建一處結合旅遊、購物、會議於一身的「泰偉金門工商綜合區」。該案6月29日有條件通過金門縣環境影響評估審查。泰偉電子公司在金湖鎮建華一帶購得約八萬七百多平方公尺土地,規劃在該處開發五星級觀光飯店、精品批發中心、休閒娛樂中心、國際會議中心等。 【註解】 ●1. inbound-(adj.)回內地、歸本國的。此處指旅遊上的「入境」。 ●2. bail-(n)保釋;保釋金;保(釋)人。此處指「保釋金」。 ●3. nullification-(n)無效;廢棄;取消。 ●4. carbon dioxide-(n)二氧化碳。carbon就是「碳」;dioxide則是「二氧化物」。 ●5. ignite-(vi.)發火;開始燃燒;點燃。 ●6. phosphorus-(n)磷。 ●7. ammunition-(n)彈藥、軍火;砲彈。 ●8. conditionally-(adv.)附有條件地。
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LOHAS Kinmen Cultural Creativity Seminars Began
樂活金門文創研習開幕 The 2010 "LOHAS Kinmen & Green New Life-Cultural Creativity Seminars", sponsored by Kinmen Cultural Affairs Bureau and executed by Unitas Foundation, went onstage on July 3rd. Several well-known writers and celebrities were invited to present speeches at the seminars. County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi expressed his hope that, with LOHAS as the subject, Kinmen will be turned into a vivacious (1) LOHAS island by skillfully integrating its tourism with its commerce. 由金門縣文化局主辦、財團法人聯合文學基金會執行的「樂活金門,好樣兒新生活─2010文化創意產業研習活動」,7月3日起登場。邀請到知名作家、媒體名嘴多人擔任主講。縣長李沃士表示,希望以樂活為主軸,結合觀光與商業,讓金門成為樂活島。 The Cultural Creativity Seminars has invited many famous writers, media celebrities, film directors and other culturalists to talk about the extensive potential that Kinmen has, in the hope to arouse continuous cultural creativity. 這項文化創意產業研習,今年邀請到知名作家、媒體名嘴、電影導演等藝文人士擔任主講人,暢談金門的延展性,希望激發出源源不斷的文化創意。 Senior media figure Zhou, Yu-Kou (周玉蔻) emphasized at the seminar that Kinmen's most striking feature is its democracy. She encouraged Kinmen residents to take advantage of this feature and promote the development of Kinmen into a neutral (2) and peaceful region, making it a paradigm (3). Well-known writer Li, Ang (李昂) suggested that since Kinmen has its own culture, history, and military background, Kinmen should uncover the traditional Southern Fujian cuisine (4), as well as different cuisines brought in by veterans (5) from different mainland provinces, and pair them up with local food ingredients (6) to improve the reputation of Kinmen cuisine. 資深媒體人周玉蔻特別在演講中強調,金門最大的特色是民主,縣民們應提出呼籲,讓金門朝和平示範區發展。知名小說家李昂則建議,金門既有歷史文化,又有戰地背景,應該深入發掘閩南古早味美食,以及老兵從大陸各地帶來的美食文化,搭配當地食材,當能提升金門美食地位。 【註解】 ●1. vivacious-(adj.)活潑、快活、有生氣的。 ●2. neutral-(adj.)中立的。 ●3. paradigm-(n)典範。 ●4. cuisine-(n)菜餚;烹飪法。 ●5. veteran-(n)退伍軍人。 ●6. ingredient-(n)烹飪的食材、原料。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年07月04日報導
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Magistrate Li Successfully Promotes Kinmen At Cross-Strait Forum
海峽論壇大會行銷金門奏功 Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi, representative delegation from county government, County Council Speaker, Wang, Zai-Shang, and several councilors returned to Kinmen on the evening of June 20 after attending the Cross-Strait Forum and visiting the Jinmen Compatriots Association. They discussed with authorities issues related to Mini-Three-Links across Kinmen-Xiamen Strait, and communicated with each other the topics of tourism and interaction. They also reached numerous cooperation consensuses. 縣長李沃士率縣府代表團成員,與縣議會議長王再生領隊的多位議員,在參加海峽論壇大會及拜會金胞聯之後,20日傍晚搭船返回金門。此行,除與大陸官員就金廈小三通和旅遊、交流等議題進行溝通之外,也達成多項合作共識。 Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi was invited to participate in "The Second Cross-Strait Forum" and "The Third Cross-Strait (Xiamen) Cultural Industries Fair." Limited by the regular session of the Kinmen County Council, Magistrate Li could arrange only a two and half day trip from June18 to 20. The most important event of this short pioneering journey was to take "Gold Dragon" (金龍輪) ferry directly from Shuitou Pier in Kinmen to Zhao Yin port area (招銀港區) in Zhangzhou, China. Li also hopes that the route from Kinmen to Zhangzhou will become a regular travel route, expanding the Mini-Three-Links navigation site. 縣長李沃士受邀參加「第二屆海峽論壇含第三屆海峽兩岸(廈門)文化產業博覽交易會」,由於適逢金門縣議會定期大會,行程上只能安排十八日至二十日二天半。雖然行程很短,但此行最重要就是首日搭乘「金龍輪」從水頭碼頭直航漳州招銀港,完成歷史性首航創舉。李沃士也希望未來能將金門至漳州開通為常態性航班,擴大小三通通航點。 In addition, Magistrate Li was also invited to deliver a speech with the subject of "Cross-strait cooperation to submit proposal of World Heritage so as to create a win-win situation" during the "City Forum" at The Third Cross-Strait (Xiamen) Cultural Industries Fair, and successfully promote Kinmen. 另外,此行李沃士也應邀在第三屆海峽兩岸(廈門)文化產業博覽交易會的「城市論壇」,以「兩岸合報世遺‧共創雙贏」為題,發表專題演講,成功行銷金門。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年06月21日報導
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Weekly Major Events 06/21~06/27
一週大事 06/21~06/27 ●Swim Across Kinmen-Xiamen Strait Recruiting Lifeguards The 2010 Swim Accross Kinmen-Xiamen Strait will begin on August 8th. Kinmen County Fire Bureau recruited (1) 40 lifeguards (2) to participate in the on-sea monitor. The route of the swim starts in Little Kinmen (Lie-Yu Township) and ends in Xiamen. The entire course is around seven kilometers, and has 100 contestants. (3) On-sea monitor relies on 100 inflatable (4) rubber boats (IRB), provided by Xiamen, driven by 100 boat operators. Besides boat operators, lifeguards will be deployed (5) on boats. Forty of the lifeguards recruited by Kinmen County Fire Bureau will be responsible for the safety of the 40 Kinmenese contestants. ●金廈泳渡招募救生員 99年度金廈海域泳渡活動,將於8月8日舉行,金門縣消防局招募救生員40名,參與執行這次活動海上戒護工作。此次金廈海域泳渡活動,路線將以小金門為起點,廈門為終點,全程約7公里。參加選手為1百人。海上戒護工作則由廈門支援橡皮艇(IRB)100艘,配置操艇人員100名。此外,40艘救生艇之救生員,負責戒護40名金門選手。 ●God Of Clam Cookery Contest Accepting Applications The God of Clam Cookery Contest in the "Beautiful Summer Vacation in Kinmen-2010 Beach Clam Season Series in Jinhu Township" will start accepting applications until July 2nd. The contest will be held in Chen Gong Inlet Square. The team that wins first place will be rewarded 10,000 NT dollars. ●〈花蛤食神大賽〉即起受理報名 「夏豔‧金門─2010金湖鎮海灘花蛤季系列活動」之「花蛤食神大賽」,即日起受理報名至七月二日止。該項食神大賽預定七月十八日舉辦,地點在成功出海口廣場。得到第一名的隊伍,可得獎金一萬元。 ●Jincheng Police Resolved A Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Burglary Bringing Five Suspects To Justice Jincheng Police Station, Jincheng Precinct (6) announced on June 21st they've resolved a Kinmen Gaoliang Liquor burglary. (7) Chen, a teenager, conspired (8) with two other teenagers, Xu and Wu, in the crime, successfully stealing 95 dozen containers of Gaoliang Liquor from Chen's own residence. The accused teenagers sold the liquor at lower prices to local dealers Zhang and Yang. The teenagers have already consumed the money they received from the crime-around eight hundred thousand NT dollars. ●城警偵破金酒竊案五嫌移送法辦 金城分局金城派出所21日宣佈偵破一起金門高粱酒竊盜案,陳姓少年夥同許姓、吳姓二位同學,多次竊取家中存放之高粱酒,前後共計95打,再以低於市價之價格賣給張姓、楊姓二人,犯罪所得約80萬元,均已花用殆盡。 ●Yilan County's Kinmen Fellow Association Established Yilan County's Kinmen Fellow Association was established on June 20th with Li, Zeng-He (李增河) as the association's Chairman. Xue, Cheng-Tai, Governor of Fujian Provincial Government, gave the association a congratulatory (9) plaque in his own handwriting to express his felicitation. (10) County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi, visited Xiamen, accompanied by twelve chairmen from Kinmen Fellow Associations all around Taiwan and designated Chen, Yong-Fu (陳永富), Director of Taipei Service Center, Kinmen County Government to attend the event. ●宜蘭縣金門同鄉會誕生 宜蘭縣金門同鄉會20日正式誕生,由李增河當選創會理事長,福建省主席薛承泰特別親書賀匾祝賀。縣長李沃士由於率縣府團隊及旅台十二個金門同鄉會理事長前往廈門赴會,特別指派縣府台北服務處主任陳永富代表出席。 ●Annual 2nd Semester Tuition Subsidy Benefits 4190 Students The audit on applications for student's Tuition Subsidy in the second semester of the 2009-10 academic year was completed by the Education Bureau, Kinmen County Government. A total of 4,190 students benefited from the 16,922,500 NT financial aid. According to Education Bureau's statistics, the beneficiaries included 1,619 students from Kinmen Institute of Technology, 631 students from Kinmen Senior High School, 911 students from Kinmen Agricultural and Industrial Vocational Senior High School, 960 non-local college students, and 69 non-local students from the vocational and senior high schools. ●年度第2學期就學津貼4190位學子受惠 金門縣政府98學年度第2學期「學生就學津貼」申請案,業經教育局審核完畢,總計有4,190位學子受惠,計發出就學津貼新台幣1,692萬2,500元。據縣府教育局統計,本年度受惠學子當中,金門技術學院學生有1,619人,金門高中631人,金門農工職校計911人。另旅台大專學生則有960人,旅台高中職學生69人。 ●Qionglin Added New Wind-Lion God Statue Qionglin resident Cai, Qi-Tai (蔡淇泰), with his ingenuity, (11) created a Wind-Lion God statue that sprays water automatically. He put the statue at the entrance of the deserted (12) Qionglin Resort, making it an eye-catching landmark. This modern Wind-Lion God is equipped with sensors which will activate an automatic spray when pedestrians or cars pass by it. ●瓊林新增一尊風獅爺 瓊林居民蔡淇泰發揮個人創意巧思,最近創作了一尊「噴水風獅爺」,他還把這尊風獅爺設置在昔日的瓊林度假村入口,相當醒目。這尊現代風獅爺裝有感應器,只要前方有車輛、民眾路過就會立刻噴水,相當有趣。 ●County Councilors Accuse Council Speaker of Misconduct During Kinmen Council's fifth regular session, a procedural dispute developed over the council's budget audit. The heated controversy (13) spread outside the assembly hall. Councilors Lin, Jin-Liang (林金量) and Yang, Yong-Li (楊永立), accused Speaker Wang, Zai-Sheng (王再生) of misconduct and demanded an apology from the speaker. Wang, Zai-Sheng stressed that he had hosted the session according to the law and had followed all related procedures. ●議員申告議長涉嫌瀆職 金門縣議會第五次定期會,有關議會自家預算審議的程序之爭,24日延燒到議場外,縣議員林金量、楊永立等人向金門檢署按鈴申告,指縣議長王再生涉嫌違法瀆職,要求議長道歉。王再生則表示,一切程序皆依法辦理。 ●Information on the National Examination Will Be Broadcasted on NER Ministry of Examination and National Education Radio (NER) will cooperate with each other for the first time to serve the examinees. Starting from July 4th, a radio program named "Golden License, Iron Rice Bowl (lifelong job)" that publicizes (14) national examinations, will be on air. After the program is broadcasted, it will remain audible on the radio station's website for sixty days, welcoming Kinmen examinee interested in attending any kind of national examination to listen to it online. ●國家考試資訊將在教育廣播電台聽得到 考選部首度與教育廣播電台合作,7月4日起,每週日晚間7時30分至8時推出宣導國家考試節目「金證照,鐵飯碗」節目。該項節目於播出後,將在該電台網站保留六十天,歡迎金門考生利用電腦點選節目線上收聽。 ●Jincheng Township Held An Introductory Session To Help Residents Understand ECFA To help Kinmen residents understand ECFA, an important issue that affects resident's living, Jincheng Township held an introductory session, inviting Liu, Zhi-Hong (劉志宏), First Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, to give a speech specifically addressing ECFA. Liu, Zhi-Hong indicated that after the ECFA is signed, a stable cross-strait economic and commerce cooperation framework can be established and a positive cross-strait interactive mechanism can be launched. This will strengthen ROC's competiveness in the international market and stabilize its economic growth. Liu appealed to fellow Kinmenese for their support. ●讓鄉親了解ECFA金城鎮所說明會 為了讓金門鄉親了解與全民息息相關的ECFA議題,金城鎮公所25日舉辦說明會,邀請經濟部一等祕書劉志宏專題演講。劉志宏指出,ECFA簽署後,將可建立兩岸穩定的經貿合作架構,開啟兩岸良性互動的機制,強化我國在國際市場的競爭力,穩定經濟成長。他並籲請金門鄉親多加支持。 【註解】 ●1. recruit-(vt.)招募、聘用。 ●2. lifeguard-(n)救生員。 ●3. contestant-(n)參加競賽者;角逐者。 ●4. inflatable-(adj.)膨脹的。inflatable rubber boat指充器式橡膠艇,簡稱IRB。 ●5. deploy-(vi.)部署。 ●6. Precinct-(n)警方的管轄區。此處指「分局」。 ●7. burglary-(n)夜盜;破門竊盜。 ●8. conspire-(vt.)密謀;共謀。 ●9. congratulatory-(adj.)恭賀的;祝賀的。 ●10. felicitation-(n)祝賀。 ●11. ingenuity-(n)心靈手巧;足智多謀。 ●.12. desert-(vi.)拋棄、遺棄。逃跑、開小差,擅離職守。 ●13. controversy-(n)爭論、爭議。heated即激昂、熱烈的。 ●14. publicize-(vt.)宣傳;公布;廣告。
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Magistrate Li Invited To Deliver A Speech At The CIF In Xiamen To Promote Kinmen
李沃士應邀文博會演講 行銷金門 Kinmen County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi was invited to participate in the opening ceremony of the Third Cross-Strait (Xiamen) Cultural Industries Fair (CIF) and delivered a speech on the "City Forum." The subject of the speech was "Cross-strait Cooperation To Submit Proposal Of World Heritage." 金門縣長李沃士19日獲邀出席第三屆海峽兩岸(廈門)文化產業博覽交易會開幕式,並在「城市論壇」中,以兩岸共同申報世遺為題發表專題演講。 Li, Wo-Shi said in his speech that southern Fujian culture has typical character. Take numerous traditional villages as an example, they are scattered throughout the southern Fujian coast and offshore islands, thus having become the living evidence of southern Fujian Culture and important culture heritages, as well as the sites for non-renewable (1) culture landscape (2). 李沃士在演講中指出,閩南文化極具典型。特別是分布在閩南沿海與島嶼地區為數眾多的傳統古聚落,已成為閩南文化的活證物,是重要的文化遺產和不可再生的人文景觀。 Li, Wo-Shi emphasized that Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, Xiamen, Kinmen and other places all belong to the Fujian culture, where language, culture and lifestyle run in the same groove (3). Therefore, from the standpoint of the "culture circle" of world cultural heritage, it is very reasonable that Kinmen, Xiamen, Quanzhou, and Zhangzhou (Fujian Four Places) should submit a proposal for world heritage together. 李沃士強調,同屬閩南文化範圍的泉州、漳州、廈門、金門等地,語言、文化、生活習慣同出一脈。從世界文化遺產強調的「文化圈」觀念而言,由金、廈、漳、泉「閩南四地」共同提出申請,非常合理。 Li, Wo-Shi and related officers not only participated in the Opening Ceremony of CIF, but also attended the Cross-Strait Forum on June 20, along with visiting the Jinmen Compatriots Association. 李沃士一行,除了參加文博會開幕式,20日並出席海峽論壇,拜會金門同胞聯誼會。 【註解】 ●1. renewable-(adj.)可更新、可持續、可恢復的。前面加上non- 就成為相反詞,指「不可再生」的。 ●2. landscape-(n)陸上的風景、景色。即地景。culture landscape則是人文地景。 ●3. groove-(n)習慣、常規。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年06月20日報導
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Weekly Major Events 06/14~06/20
一週大事 06/14~06/20 ●Kinmen Chosen As One Of The Low-Carbon Counties Kinmen was selected to be one the first counties to implement the "Low-Carbon City" program mapped out by Executive Yuan. Being very concerned, Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi held a meeting on June 17th to discuss this issue with related subordinate agencies. Magistrate Li stated that, according to Executive Yuan's planning, this program is to create six low-carbon cities by 2014-Kinmen and Penghu being the first chosen counties, with four additional cities to be selected from the mechanism of competition. The total investment in this program is 30 billion NT dollars. ●金門入選低碳島縣市 行政院規劃的「低碳城市推動方案」中,金門獲選為第1波實施的縣市之一。縣長李沃士相當重視,17日邀集相關單位座談。李縣長指出,行政院這項方案,預定在民國103年打造6個低碳城市,其中金門、澎湖為第一波,另4個城市則透過競爭機制遴選,總投資高達300億元。 ●Consumers Requested Cutting Flight & Ferry Ticket Prices Remarks are constantly made about the price of air plane and Mini-Three-Links ferry tickets being higher than other routes. According to the statistics, the average Passenger Load Factor (1) between Taiwan-Kinmen has reached 75%, and is the most popular "golden route" in Taiwan. Consumers hope the airlines will adjust prices appropriately, and recover the 50% discount for children between 2 to 12 years of age. In addition, there are three routes among the Mini-Three-Links with destination travel to Dongdu, Wutong in Xiamen, and Shijing in QuanZhou. Although their route is different, the price is the same. Many consumers feel the price is not reasonable. ●台金機票、船票 民眾要求調降 台金機票、小三通船票價偏高,長期不斷有民眾反映。據統計,台金航線總載客率平均達七成五,是目前國內最熱門的「黃金航線」,消費者希望航空業者能適度回饋調降票價;也希望2歲至12歲幼童能恢復原先的對折優惠。此外,小三通有東渡、五通、泉州石井等3條航線,航程不同卻收取相同票價,消費者也反映有偏高之嫌。 ●Dragon Boat Racing in Kinmen The second Kinmen County Dragon Boat Race was held in Shuang-Li (Twin Carps) Lake, Guningtou on June 16. There were about 300 participants in this activity. The champion of the social men's group was KKL, and the champion of the social women's group was Kinmen Vocational High School. Magistrate Li expects to see the Kinmen Dragon Boat Races expand and become one of the important folk activities. County Council Speaker Wang, Zai-Sheng anticipates this activity will attract more tourist participation, thus bringing new opportunity for Kinmen tourism. ●端午金門舉行龍舟賽 2010金門縣第二屆端午節龍舟賽,16日在古寧頭雙鯉湖舉行,共有近300名選手參加,社會男子組由金酒公司奪冠,社會女子組由金門農工職校封后。李縣長期待金門的端午龍舟賽能逐步擴大,成為傳統民俗的重要活動之一。議長王再生則期待吸引更多觀光客參與,為金門觀光產業注入活水。 ●Drawing Result For WuQiu Township Councilors Disclosed Winner-Lin, You-Jin There were five candidates running for 3 seats in the 8th WuQiu Township Councilors Election. Candidates Lin, You-Jin (林有進) and Cai, Jin-Zhao (蔡金照) each received 69 votes. In accordance to the provision of the law, Lin and Cai attended a drawing held at WuQiu Township Office on June 14th, with Lin, You-Jin becoming the new township councilor. ●烏坵鄉代同票抽籤 林有進出線 烏坵鄉第8屆鄉代表選舉,5位候選人爭取3個席次,其中得票數排序第三的候選人有林有進、蔡金照兩人,同樣是69票。依選罷法相關規定,兩人於14日上午在烏坵鄉公所公開抽籤,結果由林有進出線,當選為鄉民代表。 【註解】 ●1. factor-(n)係數、商數。此處指載客「率」,亦可翻譯為Passenger Load Rate。
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Kinmen To Be Highlighted During The Centurial Anniversary Of R.O.C
慶祝建國百年金門要讓世界看得見 Emile Chih-jen Sheng (盛治仁), Minister of the Council for Cultural Affairs (CCA), Executive Yuan, visited Kinmen on June 7th to inspect the proposed locations for the "Centurial Anniversary of ROC." 行政院文建會主委盛治仁7日抵金門踏勘「建國百年」慶典活動的相關據點。 Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi mentioned, Kinmen and Matzu, coexisting with ROC's sovereignty (1) for a complete century, are two of the only counties that have the longevity (2) of ROC. According to Magistrate Li, Kinmen is very excited, and looking forward to participating in the preparation of this centurial celebration. The motif (3) for this celebration will be a manifestation of the spirit of "Overseas Chinese, the Mother of Revolution," and battlefield, war, peace, and art will be combined into it. 縣長李沃士指出,金門與馬祖陪著中華民國完整走過一百年,是真正「與國同壽」的縣市,對參與籌辦建國百年慶典,金門感到期待與興奮。將以彰顯「華僑為革命之母」精神,以及戰地等主軸,將戰爭和平與藝術結合在一起。 During the inspection, Emile discovered the infinite (4) potential of Kinmen. He hopes that through this centurial anniversary, the entire world will know about Kinmen. Governor Xue, Cheng-Tai mentioned that Kinmen owns the southern Fujian culture, Overseas Chinese's hometown culture, battlefield culture and liquor culture. It's hard to find a precious and unique place like Kinmen in the world. 盛治仁表示,經過此次踏勘,發現金門潛力無窮,希望藉由建國百年活動,讓國際看見金門。省主席薛承泰則表示,金門有閩南文化、僑鄉文化、戰地文化、白酒文化,全世界再也找不到像金門這樣的地方,非常難得。 Zhang, Qing-Xiang (張慶翔), the Commander of Kinmen Defense Command also mentioned that the centurial anniversary is very important for the ROC, and that the army will do whatever they can to support the celebration. 金防部指揮官張慶翔也表示,建國百年是國家大事,軍方將以最大力量支持共襄盛舉。 【註解】 ●1. sovereignty-(n)主權;統治權。 ●2. longevity-(n)壽命;長壽。 ●3. motif-(n)中心思想,主題,主旨。 ●4. infinite-(adj.)無限的;極大的。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年6月8日報導
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Malaysian Dato' Tan Seng Leong Brought His Descendants Home to Worship Their Ancestors
大馬拿督陳成龍率子媳返鄉祭祖 Dato' (1) Tan Seng Leong (拿督陳成龍), an acclaimed (2) "Industry Doctor" in Malaysia, brought his children and grandchildren home to worship their ancestors in Kinmen in the company of his wife Datin Lin, Xiu-Rong (拿汀林秀容) on June 6th. Dato' Tan Seng Leong expressed his desire for his descendants to know they were all originally from Kinmen 在馬來西亞有「產業醫生」之譽的「拿督」陳成龍(博士),6日偕同妻子-「拿汀」林秀容女士,領著兒孫回到金門尋根祭祖。陳成龍表示,他要讓自己的後輩知道他們的根源來自金門。 Dato' Tan Seng Leong was the initiator (3) of the BCB BERHAD (龍城集團). He was the third generation of Kinmen Han Chinese Immigrants in Malaysia. He was raised in a humble fisherman's family, and earned his own wealth from nothing. He had been awarded the Malaysian Successful Business Initiator (4) Award in 1996. He also earned acclaims such as "Industry Doctor " and "Kluang City Development Precursor (4)." 陳成龍是「龍城集團」的創辦人,他是金門人在馬來西亞的第三代。他的出身是一個漁販家庭,白手起家,事業有成;一九九六年曾榮獲馬來西亞創業成功人物獎。在馬來西亞有「產業醫生」和「居鑾(市)發展之父」等美譽。 This time, Dato' Tan Seng Leong returned home not only to worship his ancestors, but also to attend the shooting of "The Quest" (落番), a film produced by Kinmen National Park. He also visited the provincials government, the county government, and the county council. 陳成龍此次返鄉,除了祭祖,也應邀參與金門國家公園《落番》影片的拍攝,還前往省府、縣府、議會等處拜會。 【註解】 ●1. Dato'-(n)拿督。馬來西亞的一種封銜,比太平局紳(紳士,Justice of the Peace)頭銜高級。冊封標準是對國家有傑出貢獻,受封儀式多在王宮進行。拿督封銜又再細分三等級別。擁有拿督頭銜者為男士,其配偶尊稱為拿汀(Datin)。 ●2. acclaimed-(adj.)受讚揚的。 ●3. initiator-(n)創始者。 ●4. precursor-(n)先驅者;前輩。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年6月7日報導
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Weekly Major Events 06/07~06/13
一週大事 06/07~06/13 ●Two-In-One Election Turnout Average 42.56% The tenth township councilors and village chiefs election (the eighth in Wu Qiu Village) in Kinmen County was held on June 12. A total of 32,102 people, or 42.89% participated in voting for township councilors, and the number of village chiefs election amounts to 31,540, a turnout (1) of 42.23%. Wu Qiu Village, which belongs to Kinmen County, was the first district to complete counting and announce the results of the ballots. In Wu Qiu, two candidates for township councilors received the same number of ballots (2); therefore, the final result will be decided by a drawing at 10 a.m. in Wu Qiu township office on June 14. ●二合一選舉平均投票率42.56% 金門縣第10屆(烏坵鄉第8屆)鄉(鎮)民代表暨村(里)長12日投票,其中,鄉鎮民代表選舉實投票人數3萬2千102人,投票率42.89%;村(里)長選舉的實投票人數3萬1千540人,投票率42.23%。金門縣所屬的烏坵鄉,是全國第一個開出選票的,且鄉民代表選舉有2人因票數相同,預定14日上午10時在烏坵鄉公所以抽籤決定當選與否。 ●Fisheries Research Institute Released Horseshoe Crab In Guningtou Conservation Area Fisheries Research Institute of Kinmen County released 30 pairs of adult, and approximately ten thousand baby horseshoe crabs. Superintendents in all areas of government, and more than 200 Junior High and elementary students participated in this event. Also, 30 students from Renoir Creative School in Taiwan, who came to Kinmen National Park for their outdoor education, were excited about touching horseshoe crabs for the first time. ●古寧頭保育區水試所展開鱟放流 金門縣水產試驗所11日一大早在古寧頭鱟保育區,進行放流卅對成鱟及十萬餘尾稚鱟。地區各界首長與中、小學生二百多人參與。此次還有來自台灣的諾瓦國小三十名學生,到金門國家公園進行戶外教學,他們首次接觸鱟,十分興奮。 ●Councilors Accompanied By County Govt. Officers Inspected Proposed DFS Sites When the County Government opened the application for duty-free shops (DFS), a total of eight businesses submitted their applications. During the interpellation (3) session of the County Council, the Council Speaker, Wang, Zai-Sheng led councilors accompanied by Magistrate, Li, Wo-Shi to the Mini-Three-Links Pier in Shuitou and Shangyi Airport to hold an on-site inspection of the scheduled delivery area of duty-free shops on June 10. Councilors urged the County Government to draw up an overall plan, and pursue the goal of being a duty-free island. ●府會首長偕議員實勘免稅店預定地 縣府開放免稅商店申請,總計有八家業者提出申請,縣議會10日利用縣政總質詢時間,由議長王再生率同議員,由縣長李沃士陪同,前往水頭小三通碼頭及尚義機場實地勘查免稅商店提貨區預定地。議會希望縣府儘速整體規劃,早日建設成為免稅島。 ●Mainland Fishing Boats Intercepted Smuggling Of Live Birds Kinmen Coastal Patrol Directorate General intercepted a Mainland fishing boat in the early morning on June 10 and arrested two suspects from China who were attempting to smuggle live birds into Kinmen. A total of ten boxes, 675 live birds were foraged (4), including 25 endangered species, Hwamei (Leucodioptron canorum), all which have to be killed according to the standard operating procedure. ●大陸漁船走私禽鳥遭截獲 金門岸巡總隊10日凌晨在金沙鎮洋山灣外海攔截一艘走私大陸漁船,逮捕二名涉嫌走私活體禽鳥的大陸男子,起出10箱675隻禽鳥,其中有25隻是保育類的畫眉鳥,均依標準程序予以撲殺。 ●Fatal Car Accident On Huan-Dao North Road A car accident occurred on Huan-Dao North Road early morning of June 9. It was suspected that a sedan accidentally hit some casuarinas (5) after overtaking a car, resulting in casualty of a couple, of whom the husband was dead, and the wife injured. According to the preliminary police investigation, the driver may have overtaken from the left side, thus accidentally hitting the trees which were on the right side. ●環島北路傳死亡車禍 環島北路9日清晨發生一起車禍,一輛自小客車疑似超車後不慎撞上木麻黃,導致一對夫妻一死一傷。根據警方初步調查,車禍原因,可能是駕駛人於左側超車後,不慎撞上右側行道樹所致。 ●Touching Memorial Ceremony For Tzu-Chi Volunteer, Li,Guo-Ming Buddhist Tzu-Chi Foundation Kinmen Branch held a memorial ceremony on June 6 for volunteer, Li, Guo-Ming (李國銘) who had passed away. Li was a former junior high English teacher, active supporter of local charity, the first seed of Tzu-Chi Foundation in Kinmen and its first committee member. He impressed the local people by riding a unicycle (6) up and down Mountain Taiwu while playing a flute. Besides, he also frequently played all kinds of musical instruments to amuse the patients in the hospital. He passed away due to illness in Taiwan on May 21 this year. ●慈濟人李國銘追思會場景動人 佛教慈濟基金會金門共修處6日為已往生的慈濟人李國銘舉辦追思會。曾任金湖國中英語教師的李國銘,生前熱心公益,是慈濟在金門的第一顆種子、第一位委員。最讓人印象深刻的,是他邊吹笛子,騎獨輪車上下太武山;他經常以演奏樂器為醫院裡的病人製造快樂。今年五月二十一日他因病在台往生。 【註解】 ●1. turnout-(n)出席人數。此處指投票率。 ●2. ballot-(n)投票總數。 ●3. interpellation-(n)質詢。 ●4. forage-(vt.)搜索。 ●5. casuarina-(n)木麻黃。 ●6. unicycle-(n)獨輪腳踏車。
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County Government & Council SuPerintendents: Will Continue Support For The Development of NKMU
府會首長:賡續支持金大發展 National Kinmen Institute of Technology (KMIT) is going to upgrade to National Kinmen University on August 1. The last graduation ceremony of KMIT was held at the Kinmen County Stadium on June 5 for a total of 558 graduates. County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi, Council Speaker Wang, Zai-Sheng, other dignitaries (1), and teachers challenged the graduates to continue their hard work to soar (2) to greater heights, and bid (3) them farewell (4) with blessings and encouragement. Officials of Kinmen County Government and County Council also emphasized their continued financial support and assistance in the development of "National Kinmen University" (NKMU), and toward the greater goal of becoming the cross-strait "University Island" 國立金門技術學院即將於今年8月1日升格為國立金門大學,最後一屆金技學院畢業典禮,6月5日在金門縣體育館舉行,558位畢業生在金門縣長李沃士、議長王再生、各界來賓和師長的祝福下,完成階段性的學涯,展翅高飛。金門府會首長也強調會繼續支持協助「金門大學」,建設發展,朝兩岸「大學島」的目標往前邁進。 In the speech delivered by Magistrate Li, he mentioned that with efforts made by all walks of life (5), KMIT is going to upgrade to the NKMU on August 1, which is not only the glory of Kinmen, but also the most important milestone of the development of Kinmen. Li said that the future of NKMU still has a long way to go, and Kinmen County Government, County Council, and Kinmen Fellow Associations will continue to assist NKMU in moving forward to complete the next phase, approaching the goal of becoming a cross strait "University Island." 縣長李沃士應邀致詞時表示,在各界的共同努力下,金技學院即將於今年8月1日升格改為「國立金門大學」,這是金門的榮耀,也是金門發展的重要里程碑。他說,金門大學未來還有很漫長的路要走,金門縣政府、縣議會和金門鄉親會繼續協助金門大學往前邁進,完成下一階段成為兩岸大學島的目標。 Council Speaker, Wang said that education was a long term and monumental (6) work, and thanked the teachers for all their hard work at KMIT. 議長王再生說,教育是百年樹人的工作,他感謝金技學院的教師辛勤耕耘這一塊園地。 【註解】 ●1. dignitary-(n)顯貴;要人。 ●2. soar-(vi.)高飛、遨翔;向上躍升、飛舞。 ●3. bid-(vt.)祝~;向~表示;命令、吩咐。 ●4. farewell-(n)告別辭;告別。 ●5. walk of life-(n)指社會上某一特定階層或特定行業。此處all walks of life指「各界」。 ●6. monumental-(adj.)巨大、重要的;紀念性的;留存於歷史上、不朽的。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年6月6日報導
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Weekly Major Events 05/31~06/06
一週大事 05/31~06/06 ●Kinmen's Population Surpasses 95,000 The total of Kinmen's population has surpassed (1) 95,000. According to the statistics of Civil Affairs Bureau, Kinmen County Government, Kinmen's population is 95,038 in total. Among them, 48,937 are males, 46,101 are females. The number of household amounts to 32,031. Jincheng Township population has the highest density with 31,919. In regard to marriages involving foreign or mainland spouses, there are 474 foreign spouses and 1,456 mainland spouses. ●金門人口數突破九萬五千大關 金門縣總人口數已經突破九萬五千大關。根據金門縣政府民政局99年5月份統計,金門縣總人口數為九萬五千零三十八人,其中男性四萬八千九百三十七人、女性四萬六千一百零一人,家戶數總計三萬二千零三十一戶。其中又以金城鎮人口最稠密,總人口數為三萬一千九百一十九人。在陸配、外籍配偶人數統計方面,全縣計有大陸配偶一千四百五十六人,外籍配偶四百七十四人。 ●Ombudsman: Kinmen Hospital Should Provide Residents Better Medical Care Ombudsman Huang, Huang Xiong (黃煌雄) arrived in Kinmen on June 3rd to host a conference named "Comprehensive Monitor On The Universal Healthcare Insurance". He also initiated an inspection of the Lieyu Branch of Kinmen Hospital. When interviewed, Huang admonished (2) that the Kinmen Hospital should carry fully its responsibility and provide the residents with better medical care. Concerning Little Kinmen's healthcare, Ombudsman Huang considered the fundamental problem to be transportation. Once the Kinmen Bridge is completed, the problem would be effectively resolved. ●監委:署醫應給鄉民更好醫療服務 監察院監察委員黃煌雄6月3日抵金門辦理「全民健康保險總體檢」座談,4日並巡察署立醫院烈嶼分院。黃煌雄受訪時表示,署金醫院應善盡職責,為金門鄉親提供更好的醫療服務。有關小金門醫療,他認為根本問題在交通,只要金門大橋興建完成,當能有效解決問題。 ●Coast Guard Administration Organized A Mini-Three-Links Shipwreck Drill The Offshore Flotilla (3) 9 of Maritime Patrol Directorate (4) General, Coast Guard Administration, Executive Yuan, organized a Mini-Three-Links shipwreck (5) cooperative assistance drill (6) on June 3rd. In total, there were 11 units that participated in the exercise with 11 boats and 131 people being mobilized (7). The implementation of the drill was realistic and highly acclaimed (8) by county Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi. Magistrate Li revealed there would be a cross-strait shipwreck joint cooperative assistance drill in August this year. ●海巡署舉辦小三通船難救助演練 行政院海岸巡防署海洋巡防總局第九(金門)海巡隊6月3日舉辦小三通船難聯合救助(護)實作演練,總共有十一個單位參與,動員大小船艇十一艘、一百三十人參演;實演過程逼真,金門縣長李沃士給予高度肯定,並透露兩岸將在今年八月份共同舉辦一項海難救助聯合演練。 ●Students in KMVS Revealed The Enrollees' List Domestic universities and colleges offered offshore students in National Kinmen Agricultural and Industrial Vocational Senior High School (KMVS) a quota of 217 this year. The KMVS handled its 4-Year Technological & 2-Year Junior College Recommendation & Selection of offshore students who would "tear up the enrollee's (9) list" (revealed the enrollment list). The school stated that of the 325 graduates, 243 of them had offshore student qualification. The actual number of participants in "tearing up the enrollee's list" was 220. ●217個大學院校名額農工學生昨撕榜 國內各大專院校今年提供給金門農工的離島生推甄名額共有217個名額;金門農工6月2日辦理四技二專推薦甄選離島考生「撕榜」。校方表示,今年應屆畢業生有325人,其中243人具有離島生資格,實際參與撕榜者約二百二十人。 ●Kinmen Crowned as the Champion in Fujian Amateur Basketball Tournament Kinmen formed a basketball team that participated in the 2010 Amateur Opening in China (Fujian Division) and the 7th Fujian Tianxiang Cup Amateur Opening, and courageously (10) won the championship. The team returned with accolades (11) on June 2nd and turned in the Champion Cup to Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi. Li, Shang-Jie (李尚傑), Chairman of Kinmen's Basketball Committee, thought Kinmen Basketball Team should attribute their success to Coach Luo, Tian-Jin's (羅天金) training and coaching, and the players' overall performance. ●福建業餘籃賽金門代表隊封王 金門縣組隊參加2010年大陸業餘籃球公開賽(福建賽區)暨第七屆福建省天香杯業餘籃球公開賽,勇奪冠軍。代表隊成員6月2日載譽凱歸,將冠軍杯榮耀呈獻給金門縣大家長縣長李沃士。金門縣籃委會主委李尚傑認為,金門代表隊能有好成績,要歸功教練羅天金的訓練和指揮,以及球員整體表現。 ●Four of Eight Firms Applying for the Right of Becoming A Duty-Free Shop Will Be Admitted Kinmen government had accepted the applications of municipal duty-free shops. Currently, there are eight firms seeking one of the four available spots. The county government indicates the selection of duty-free shops will be made in July. Whichever four are selected will need to open their stores within two months after selection. With this effort, county government wishes to create a shopping paradise in Kinmen ●首波申設市區免稅商店8搶4 金門縣政府受理市區免稅購物商店申設,目前已確定共有八家企業將爭取四個名額。縣府表示,將於七月間辦理評選。中選業者必須在二個月內開店,盼打造金門為觀光購物天堂。 ●Residents Will Decide Kinmen Bridge's Form In a meeting of the Kinmen Bridge Steering Committee held on June 1st, it was concluded that the designing firm would offer five bridge models, and allow Kinmen residents to vote for their favorite design among these five. The Kinmen Bridge construction project is scheduled to have a design draft selected in mid-September this year, complete the contract in mid-October, and enter its construction phase in late-December. ●金門大橋造型將由鄉親決定 金門大橋推動委員6月1日召開會議,會中決議將由設計公司對外公告五款「橋塔造型」,由金門鄉親票選決定。金門大橋預定今年九月中旬由設計公司提出設計初稿,十月中辦理工程發包,十二月底開工。 ●Kinmen International Cultural & Arts Festival Closed Satisfactorily The 16-day Kinmen International Cultural & Arts Festival closed on May 30th, with many eye-catching performances staged that night. Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi viewed the entire closing ceremony, and showed-off some of his dancing skills on the stage to entertain the audience. Li commented that the International Cultural & Arts Festival enriched Kinmen's night life and thanked the organizers for their efforts and contributions to the success of the festival. He also anticipated the quality of Kinmen's leisure, art, and life to be continually improved. ●金門文化藝術節圓滿閉幕 為期十六天的金門國際文化藝術節5月30日閉幕,當晚推出多項精彩演出,縣長李沃士昨全程到場欣賞,並上台小秀舞技,與民同樂。活動吸引七、八百位民眾到場欣賞。李沃士表示,此次金門國際文化藝術節,豐富了金門夜間生活,要感謝承辦單位的努力。他也期許未來金門地區的休閒、生活與藝術也都能持續向前邁進。 【註解】 ●1. surpass-(vt.)大於、多於;勝過。 ●2. admonish-(vt.)提醒;告誡;警告。 ●3. flotilla-(n)(小)艦隊;(小)船隊。 ●4. directorate-(n)理事會、董事會;亦指負責某項特定事務的政府機關,而Directorate General這裡解釋為「總局」,也是海巡總局的正式翻譯名稱。 ●5. shipwreck-(n)海難;船舶失事、沈船。 ●6. drill-(n)操練、演習、訓練。 ●7. mobilize-(vt.)動員、調動。 ●8. acclaim-(vi.)稱讚、喝采。 ●9. enrollee-(n)入學者;上榜者。 ●10. courageously-(adv)英勇地、勇敢地。 ●11. accolade-(n)稱讚、盛讚。
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Magistrate Li Personally Promotes Kinmen Shooting Star Project
李縣長親自上陣推銷金門流星計畫 Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, reviewed the "2010 Competitive International Tourism Fascination (1) Site Demonstration Project" on May 28. Kinmen County presented the "Shooting Star Project" to urge a three hundred million dollar subsidy from the central government, to hopefully design and integrate the "ZhaiShan" and "Sihwuei" Tunnels into an unique battlefield site. County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi personally attended the review meeting to urge subsidies from the central government. 交通部觀光局28日審查「99年度競爭型國際觀光魅力據點示範計畫」,金門縣提出「流星計畫」,爭取中央政府補助3億元,希望整合「翟山」、「四維」坑道,設計成具獨特且唯一的戰地景點。縣長李沃士也親自出席審查會議,爭取中央經費補助。 The Shooting Star Project, which reproduces the situation of Kinmen offshore marine trasportation and supply during Civil War, displays magnificent tunnel construction. County Government intends to invest 3.9 hundred million dollars within two years, with the hope that central government will supplement with three hundred million dollars with the local government providing and additional ninety million dollars. The intention is to add a 3D sight and sound effct in Zhaishan and Sihwuei tunnels, and also an imitation of "LCM transport and supply boats" of the bygone (2) years that will shuttle tourists between the tunnels. Features on Little Kinmen will include an imitation of the official military jeep, and a howitzer (3) field thus further creating a unique tour site in Kinmen. 該項流星計畫,以重現國共戰爭時期金門離島海上運補作業實況,並展現壯闊的坑道建設,縣府打算2年內投資3億9千萬元,其中希望由中央補助3億、縣府自籌9千萬元,在翟山、四維坑道內加入3D聲光效果,並打算仿造當年的「LCM運補小艇」,載運觀光客穿梭坑道間,再配合小金門的仿軍方吉普車及榴砲坑道陣地,打造出金門獨有的觀光賣點。 【註解】 ●1. fascination-(n)魅力;有魅力的東西。 ●2. bygone-(adj.)過去的、已逝的。 ●3. howitzer-(n)榴彈砲。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年5月29日報導
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Chinese Investment Attracted by Kinmen Welcomed By County Government
陸資看上金門 縣府樂觀其成 Investment Commission, Ministry Of Economic Affairs approved five investment projects proposed by Chinese enterprises on May 27th. Among these projects, Huatian (華天) Shopping Inc. from Xiamen, Fujian cooperated with Zhiming (智明) Investment & Development Inc. from Taiwan to establish a joint venture (1) named Kinmen Yanming (延銘) Inc. and would like to invest in the development of a resort and international shopping center. This first indication of Chinese investors to willingly invest in the tourism industry in Kinmen stirred much public concerns. Kinmen administration showed its approval and anticipation of these investments. 經濟部投資審議委員會27日通過5個大陸企業赴臺投資項目,其中,廈門華天港澳台商購物公司與台灣智明投資開發公司,合資設立了「金門延銘有限公司」,將在金門投資開發休閒渡假村與國際購物中心。由於是第一次有陸資表達投資金門旅遊休閒業的意願,引起高度關注。金門縣政府表達樂觀其成立場。 Kinmen Industrial Development and Investment Promotion Committee indicated that any type of investment beneficial to Kinmen's economy is welcomed. The administration has already provided some incentives and implemented a number of investment-friendly measures, hoping these will encourage more foreign and domestic firms to invest and develop in Kinmen. 金門縣工商發展投資策進會指出,只要對金門經濟有幫助,都竭誠歡迎投資,縣府也訂有相關優惠措施,希望能多鼓勵國內外企業投資金門、發展金門。 According to the data provided by the Industrial Development and Investment Promotion Committee, the current key investments in Kinmen include the Industrial and Business Park BOT Project by Subsidiary (2) Company of Taiwan Land Development Corporation, Commerce Hotel Project in Jinhu Township, Kinmen Industrial and Commercial Resort Project by ASTRO CORP., and Fengshiye (Wind Lion God) Resort Development Project, etc. 根據工商策進會提供的資料,目前金門重大投資還有台灣工商發展公司的工商休閒園區案,金湖商務旅館案、泰偉公司金門工商休閒園區案,風獅爺渡假村開發案等。 【註解】 ●1. joint venture-(n)合資企業。 ●2. subsidiary-(adj.)附屬的、次要的。Subsidiary Company指的是「子公司」。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年5月30日報導
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Weekly Major Events 05/24~05/30
一週大事 05/24~05/30 ●300 Teenagers Biked Around Kinmen Celebrating Their Coming-Of-Age The "100 km Route-Biking Around Kinmen", a ceremony to celebrate the 16th coming-of-age (1), was held on May 29th. Three-hundred teenagers participated in this activity to challenge their limits. Through the ceremony, they wanted to demonstrate their maturity. To encourage those teenagers, both Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi and Council Speaker Wang, Zai-Sheng was present at the ceremony and fired the gun to signal the start of the challenge. ●300青少年鐵馬環島宣告〈轉大人〉 金門縣29日有一項「鐵馬環島100公里」的16歲成年禮挑戰活動,三百多名青少年報名參加挑戰自我,用最特別的方式,向外界宣告自己「轉大人」。這場最特別的成年禮,由縣長李沃士、縣議長王再生等人一起主持鳴槍,並為參加的青少年加油。 ●The Kinmen Motorcyclists Association Established The Kinmen Motorcyclists Association was established on May 29 with riders from Taiwan, Kinmen and Xiamen uniting together in Shamei, Jinsha Township. The group of 20 motorcycles presented a spectacular sight. Wong, Guo-Bao (翁國寶), the elected chairman of the association, claimed that they will hold the activity regularly. The association also stated their strong opposition against drunk riding or drag racing (2). ●金門成立重機協會 金門縣重型機車協會29日成立,台金及廈門車友齊聚金沙鎮沙美參與盛會,現場二十多輛重型機車排排站,十分壯觀。當選首任協會主委的翁國寶說,協會將不定期舉辦活動,而且秉持騎車上路不喝酒、不飆車等原則。 ●Magistrate Li Shot For Exhibition Of NPM-Authorized Replicas In Kinmen In order to celebrate the founding of the R.O.C. a century ago, Magistrate Li,Wo-Shi paid a special visited to Chou, Gong-Xin (周功鑫), the director of the National Palace Museum (NPM) requesting that 70 NPM-authorized replicas (3) of precious national treasure be sent to Kinmen Culture Park for an exhibition which could extend to next Chinese New Year. ●李縣長爭取故宮文物複製品年底來金展出 慶祝中華民國建國一百周年,金門縣長李沃士28日專程拜會故宮博物院院長周功鑫,順利爭取到故宮於年底將70件珍貴的國寶文物複製品搬至金門文化園區展出,展期並可望延長到明年的農曆春節。 ●Regular Session of County Council Began The regular session of the county council started on May 26th, and will last for 30 days. On May 27th, Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi proposed his policy address. He specifically explained the ten policy achievements after his inauguration, then further explained the next ten important policy plans for the second half of this year. He stated that Kinmen is in a critical period, and that the County Government would seize this time to create opportunities for Kinmen with supervision from the County Council. ●議會定期會開議 縣議會第五屆第一次定期會26日開議,將展開一連三十天的會期。27日縣長李沃士向議會提出施政報告,特別將他上任以來十大重要施政成果,以及下半年度十大重要施政計畫一一說明。他強調,金門現階段正處於關鍵時期,縣府會積極把握時間,在議會的監督指導之下,共同為金門創造生機。 ●Reception of City God Rendered A Spectacular Event The "Memorial of the 330th year of Island Wu's City God's Migration into Hou-Pu", began on May 25th. Xue, Cheng-Tai, the Governor of Fujian provincial government, Li, Wo-Shi, Magistrate of Kinmen, Council Speaker, Wang, Zai-Sheng and legislator Chen, Fu-Hai went to the City God Temple with incense, and carrying the City God's sedan chair, and praying for peace and prosperity. With the participation of 27 City Gods from Taiwan, and uniting together for the first time in Kinmen, along with 48 bands of parade formation, 6 centipede (4) processions, other Gods' sedan chairs, and arrays of drum and gong performers, it is estimated that there were more than 10,000 people in attendance, setting a new record in Kinmen. ●城隍遶境 盛況空前 「浯島邑主城隍遷治330週年紀念」遶境巡安活動,25日盛大登場,福建省主席薛承泰、縣長李沃士、議長王再生及立委陳福海特別前往城隍廟拈香並參與扛輦,祈求國泰民安。來自全國各縣市27尊城隍爺首度在金門交會,另有48組陣頭及6座蜈蚣座,加上神輦、鑼鼓隊等,估計參與活動人潮超過萬人,創下歷史紀錄。 ●Praying In the Rain To The Kui-xing God Kinmen Culture Bureau held the "Praying To The Kui Xing, Adding To The List" activity in Kuige (奎閣), a county historical site, on May 23rd. Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi lead students to worship to the Kui Xing God which venerated (5) in Kuige. They prayed for the good luck in taking exams, to pass the examinations and to be added to the enrollment list. ●魁星祈福活動雨中展開 金門縣文化局23日在縣定古蹟「奎閣」舉辦「魁星點榜」祈福活動,縣長李沃士帶領學生虔誠祭拜閣中奉祀的魁星爺,祈祝庇祐考運亨通、金榜題名。 【註解】 ●1. coming-of-age-(n)成熟;成年、達法定年齡。 ●2. drag racing-(n)飆車。 ●3. replica-(n)複製品。 ●4. centipede-(n)蜈蚣。procession則是一長列隊伍的意思。合起來說就是指蜈蚣座。 ●5. venerate-(vt.)尊敬、崇敬。此處指被「供奉」在奎閣內。
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Love Story of "The Terminal" Was Staged In Kinmen Airport
金門航站上演航站情緣 Su, Guan-Cheng (蘇冠丞), who is from Taipei, along with his girlfriend of seven years, Zhang, Zhao-Fang (張肇芳), returned to Kinmen on May 21st. A love story just like the movie "The Terminal" (1) was staged at Shangyi Airport under the delicate (2) planning of college classmates. 來自台北的蘇冠丞與相戀7年多的女友張肇芳5月21日重回金門,在大學同學的精心策劃下,於金門尚義機場上演了一齣「航站情緣」。 Seven years ago, Su studied in the Department of Sports Management, National Kinmen Institute of Technology where he met and fell in love with Zhang, Zhao-Fang and the two have got along with each other more than seven years. In order to propose to Zhang, Su sought the assistance of his college classmates, as well as the cooperation of the Kinmen Terminal, Aviation Police Station and flight carriers in order to perform a special marriage proposal (3) on May 21st. 蘇冠丞7年前就讀國立金門技術學院運動管理系,與同學張肇芳擦出愛的火花,兩人愛情長跑七年多。為了向張肇芳求婚,蘇冠丞透過大學同學的協助,取得金門航空站、航警及航空公司的配合,21日演出了一場特別的求婚記。 Su and his classmates deliberately planned the plot where Zhang, Zhao-Fang was taken to the police station for further examination and interrogation (4) because there was some contraband (5) found in her baggage. After deplaning (6), she was asked to open her luggage publicly at the waiting hall attracting a lot of media reporters, and passengers who crowded around to watch. When the "unknown package" was discovered in her luggage, fear, intense emotion, and tension filled Zhang's eyes with tears. As she opened the package, Zhang suddenly found Su's proposal letter. Meanwhile the screen in the terminal hall displayed the words of Su's proposal and the TV broadcasted the video about the history of their relationship. In the meantime, Su knelt down with 99 roses in hand and proposed to her. Zhang, taken by surprise, promised a lifetime commitment of marriage under everyone's witness. 蘇冠丞與同學刻意設計了劇情,讓張肇芳一下機就因為行李發現「違禁品」,被帶往航警所偵訊、檢查,並於機場大廳當眾打開隨身行李,且有媒體記者大陣仗採訪,引來現場旅客圍觀。當張肇芳在行李中找出「不明包裹」時,緊張、害怕的情緒,使她眼淚奪眶而出。打開包裹時才發現,原來是蘇冠丞的求婚信。此時航站大廳的螢幕上也同步顯示了蘇冠丞的求婚字句,電視機還播出兩人交往過程的影片,蘇冠丞則捧著99朵紅玫瑰花束跪地求婚。張肇芳既驚又喜,在眾人的見證下,兩人許下相愛一生的承諾。 【註解】 ●1. The Terminal-是2004年出品,由史蒂芬‧史匹柏導演的一部愛情喜劇,中文片名翻譯為「航站情緣」。其劇情雖與本文的求婚記不同,但活動策劃者刻意將場景擺在航站,並稱之為「航站情緣」,因此在翻譯時沿用原片名"The Terminal"。 ●2. delicate-(adj.)精美的、雅致的。 ●3. proposal-(n)求婚。動詞則是 propose (to)。 ●4. interrogation-(n)訊問、審問。 ●5. contraband-(n)走私品、違禁品。 ●6. deplane-(vi.)下飛機;從飛機上卸下。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2010年5月22日報導
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Weekly Major Events05/17~05/23
一週大事05/17~05/23 ●Magistrate Li: Integrated Kinmen and Xiamen Harbor Is the Guarantee For Kinmen's Prosperity On May 21st, County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi listened to the briefing of a consultant firm on the development of Kinmen's seaport. He felt that Liao-Luo Harbor should focus on freight in the future and pay relatively closer attention to section management. He also thought Shui-Tou Harbor area should remove nightly regulation. Besides, Li hoped Shui-Tou and Xiamen could be integrated into one harbor since it's the only way to guarantee the prosperity of Kinmen. ●李縣長:金廈整合成港 金門才有發展 縣長李沃士21日聽取顧問公司對金門港埠發展簡報,他認為,料羅港未來以貨運為主,分區管理相對重要;水頭港區應解除夜間管制,並希望能與廈門港整合,金門才有發展。 ●Local Election Candidates Drew Their Numbers The candidates for 2010 township election of councilors and village chiefs drew their numbers on May 21st. The election is scheduled to proclaim (1) the official slate (2) on June 6th and the ballot (3) to be held on June 12th. ●基層選舉候選人已完成號次抽籤 金門縣99年鄉鎮民代表選舉候選人暨村里長選舉候選人號次抽籤,21日在各鄉鎮公所同步舉行。該項選舉預定六月六日公告候選人名單,六月十二日舉行投票、開票。 ●County Councilor Li, Li-Mao's Election Adjudged Invalid In The First Trial County Councilor Li, Li-Mao was accused of election bribery (4) during her campaign. Kinmen District Court reached its verdict (5) in the first trial for her case and adjudged (6) her election invalid. Li, Li-Mao avowed (7) to prove her innocence and will appeal to a higher court. ●縣議員李麗貌一審判當選無效 縣議員李麗貌因競選期間涉及賄選,金門地方法院21日做出一審判決,認為她的當選無效;李麗貌表示,她還會上訴爭取清白。 ●Grounded Chinese Freighter Sailors Released After Compensation Recompensed Mainland "Zhe Dong Ji No. 156" freighter grounded into shoal (8) after running into reefs (9) on January 17th this year. Since the freighter's owner had compensated the cost of the cargo's recovery and sea-environment's restoration, which was assessed to be NT$4,500,000, the Kinmen County Government has already notified Kaohsiung's Seaport Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Transportation & Communications, to remove the restriction on the departure of the sailors. ●擱淺大陸貨輪賠錢放人 今年一月十七日凌晨發生的大陸籍「浙洞機156號」貨船於峰上外海觸礁擱淺海難事件,由於貨主已支付搶救貨物及海域生態復育等費用,計新台幣四百五十萬元,金門縣政府已發函交通部高雄港務局,解除對船員的離境限制。 ●Legislator Chen, FuHai Concerned with Compensation for Victims of Landmine's Detonation in Artificial Lake in Xiahu Legislator Chen, Fu-Hai expressed concern over the harm that landmine detonation (10) has brought to the construction near by the Artificial Lake in Xiahu. In response to the incident, local residents demanded compensation from the landmine clearance company for their loss. Chen received Fan, Liang-Xiu (范良銹), the Minister of the Public Construction Commission, Executive Yuan, and asked the commission to give local residents support. Chen also stressed stricter scrutiny (11) on water quality around the lake, and the urgent need to find out why the seawater infiltrated (12). ●立委陳福海關切人工湖雷爆賠償 立委陳福海關切下湖人工湖工程因地雷爆炸造成損害,當地民眾向排雷公司追償事宜, 20日特別接見行政院公共工程委員會主委范良銹,請公共工程會伸出援手,並加強監督湖區水質,釐清海水滲透原因。 ●Four Firms Apply As Duty-Free Shops Set Up Four firms have applied for the right of becoming a duty-free shop since the beginning of the application of the "duty-free shop" in Kinmen. The county government indicates that because of the limited pick-up space at the seaport and airport, if there are more than five applicants, a procedure of evaluation and selection will be made according to related regulations. ●免稅商店設置目前已有四業者提申請 有關金門地區「市區離島免稅購物商店」設置,目前已有4家業者(含金酒公司)提出申請。縣府表示,由於機場、港口提貨空間有限,若申請達5家以上,將依規定辦理評選。 ●One Suspected Case of Enterovirus Found In Kinmen Seventy-seven people have already been infected with mild Enterovirus (13) in Kinmen County this year. Among these patients, forty-six of them were completely cured. According to the statistics given by Kinmen Public Health Bureau, more than twenty two public school classes (526 people) were suspended due to Enterovirus. According to the notification from Veterans General Hospital, Kinmen currently has an unconfirmed suspected case with severe symptoms (14) of Enterovirus. ●腸病毒重症金門疑有一例 金門縣今年已有七十七人曾罹患腸病毒輕症,其中有四十六人已痊癒。根據金門縣衛生局統計,全縣各校累計共有二十二個班級(五百二十六人)曾經因為腸病毒停課。由榮總通報的消息,金門目前有一個疑似重症個案,但尚未確診。 ●As Kinmen Greeted the City God, President Ma Telegraphed To Congratulate the County Kinmen's reception of the City God will reach its climax on May 25th (lunar calendar April 12th). President Ma telegraphed the Kinmen administration on May 18th to express his congratulations to the county. In response to Ma's courtesy, County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi thanked the President on behalf of all the local citizens. ●金門迎城隍 馬總統特來電致賀 金門迎城隍活動將於5月25日(農曆4月12日)達到最高潮,總統馬英九18日也捎來賀電致賀。縣長李沃士特別代表縣民表達感謝。 ●Winner For Snack King Contest In Reception Of City God Unveiled Kinmen Snack King Competition, part of the Reception of City God of 2010, took place at the square in front of "Qing Dynasty's Quemoy Troops Headquarters". "Nong Xiang Hang" (農祥行) was the winner of Oyster Noodles, "Lian Cheng" (聯成) the winner of Guangdong Congee, and "Ying Xuan" (瑛萱) the winner of Fried Instant Noodles. Among the aforementioned winners, "Nong Xiang Hang" also won the "most popular" award. ●迎城隍小吃王 獲獎名單出爐 2010年金門迎城隍活動金門小吃王競賽,20日在「清金門鎮總兵署」前廣場登場,比賽結果,「蚵仔麵線」的冠軍隊伍是「農祥行」,「廣東粥」的冠軍隊伍是「聯成廣東粥」,「炒泡麵」則由「瑛萱炒泡麵」奪冠。其中「農祥行」還獲得最佳人氣獎。 【註解】 ●1. proclaim-(vt.)公布、宣告。 ●2. slate-(n)候選人名單。 ●3. ballot-(n)投票。投票總數。 ●4. bribery-(n)行賄、受賄。 ●5. verdict-(n)裁定、裁決。 ●6. adjudge-(vt.)宣判、判決。 ●7. avowed-(vt.)自稱;公開表示。 ●8. shoal-(n)淺水、淺灘、沙洲。 ●9. reef-(n)暗礁。 ●10. detonation-(n)爆炸、引爆。 ●11. scrutiny-(n)監督;詳細的檢查。 ●12. infiltrate-(vi.)滲透、滲入。 ●13. enterovirus-(n)腸病毒。其中字首entero-,指「腸的」。 ●14. symptom-(n)症狀;徵候。severe常用來形容疾病的「重症」,如同SARS,第一個S就是Severe。