輕鬆學英語
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KNP to Give Full Support in Response to Magistrate Li's Commitment to Economy Development
李沃士拚經建金管處願配合 In order to develop a holiday and recreation village, Kinmen County Government is urging the related authority to exclude the 91 Hectares Mt. Copper Wall Barracks (銅牆山營區) from the boundary of the national park. Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi, together with the director of the Kinmen National Park Headquarter (KNP), Zeng Wei-Hong(曾偉宏), did an on-site inspection on February 9th and reached an initial agreement on this issue. It is believed that the consensus (1) will add a new dimension to local tourism industry. 金門縣政府欲爭取將「銅牆山營區」面積91公頃土地劃出國家公園範圍,以開發觀光渡假遊憩區。9日縣長李沃士會同金管處處長曾偉宏實地會勘,雙方初步達成共識。將為金門觀光產業注入新氣象。 The 91 Hectares area, Mt. Copper Wall, was a former army camp. With the removal of the army unit from the camp, it is now stationed (2) by the coast patrol and is considered to have high potential as a tourism resource. During a visit to the KNP at the end of last year, Magistrate Li raised four proposals, one of which was to exclude the Mt. Copper Wall from the boundary of the national park with a prioritized goal of building a holiday village surrounded by the beautiful landscape of both the southern coast and Zhaishan Tunnel. The aim is to achieve a full spectrum (3) of development in the tourism industry, and to promote local prosperity. 銅牆山以往是一座軍事碉堡營區,總面積達91公頃,在駐守部隊撤離之後,目前由岸巡單位進駐,相當具有觀光開發的資源。去年底,縣長李沃士拜會金管處時,曾提出四項建議案,其中之一即是建議將銅牆山劃出國家公園範圍,以開發渡假村為優先,以期結合南海岸美麗風風景以及周邊翟山坑道,構成一觀光的整體開發,促進地方繁榮。 After the onsite inspection on the 9th, the two parties reached a consensus. Director Zeng of the KNP said as long as this proposal is a qualified "Major Investment Project" which is defined in the Off-Shore Islands Development Act (離島建設條例), CEPD will make the final assessment within one year after the local government issues the petition (4). KNP has also expressed its willingness to support the proposal as this will surely pump new life into the local tourism industry and economy. Zeng said KNP will cooperate with the county government to create a win-win situation. 經過9日的會勘,雙方達成共識。金管處處長曾偉宏表示,只要符合離島建設條例所稱「重大投資項目」地區開發面積,透過地方政府提出,行政院經建會將在一年內做成決定。金管處也願積極配合辦理,以活絡地方觀光產業經濟。曾偉宏也表示,金管處願與縣政府合作,共創雙贏局面。 Zeng also revealed that the county government is planning to carry out a public housing (5) construction project in the Lake Ci area(1.35 hectares) in Jin-ning Township. To be more responsive to the public's interest, KNP will exclude the mentioned area from the boundary of the national park. KNP will also give full support to any other legitimate demands raised by the county government and the public. To ensure that the land is developed to its maximum potential for the overall benefit of the tourism industry, they will treat some proposals as special cases when necessary. 此外,曾偉宏透露,縣府擬於金寧鄉慈湖段縣有土地(面積1.35公頃)興建國民住宅,國家公園管理處基於民眾需求,擬單筆同意將其排除在國家公園範圍之外。縣府及民眾提出的其他需求,金管處也會依法全力配合,專案辦理,以確保土地開發權益,提升地區整體觀光效益。 【註解】 ●1. consensus-(n)指意見的一致,共識。 ●2. station-(vi.)駐紮、部署。 ●3. spectrum-(n)光譜。或指範圍、範疇。full spectrum此處指觀光事業發展的各個範疇,亦即觀光的整體(發展)。 ●4. petition-(n)請求;申請。 ●5. public housing-(n)為收入較低者興建的公共住房,通常售價較低廉。即國民住宅。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2011年2月10日報導
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KMDN Advances to a New Milestone with the Introduction of Full-Scale Electronic Version
全版電子化金門日報邁入新里程 Kinmen Daily News'(KMDN) full-scale electronic version went online February 1st. From now on, readers will be able to browse(1) the same layout(2) online as they do in the printed version. The website of "Digital Reading Network for Kinmen Daily" is archive.kmdn.gov.tw/kmdnnews/. 金門日報社(本社)的整版電子化報紙二月一日上線了!讀者可在網路上看到與紙本相同的全版電子報。「金門日報-電子報紙數位閱讀網」的網址為「archive.kmdn.gov.tw/kmdnnews/」。 In order to serve internet users, KMDN converted its daily printed newspaper, including its various sections, into an electronic newspaper and put it on the website for readers to browse online. When browsing the electronic KMDN, readers can enjoy the same experience as reading the printed version. The on-line paper provides the main layout which contains Kinmen Daily's main news sections and enables readers to stay up-to-date with important daily news. 為服務網路族群,金門日報社(本社)將每日發行的各版報紙轉換成整版的電子化報紙,提供線上閱覽。在網路上看電子《金門日報》,也有看紙本《金門日報》的版面效果。電子報紙中包含了金門日報主要新聞版面,可以讓訂閱者不會漏接每日的重要新聞。 KMDN's electronic newspaper is only available to members of its readers' club. Membership is divided into "General Members" and "VIP members." Being enrolled as a "General Member" authorizes readers to browse the front page online for free. If readers are interested in the entire content of the electronic newspaper, they can download the application form and apply for VIP membership. 本社所發行的電子報紙是採會員制提供閱覽,區分為「一般會員」及「VIP會員」。一般會員為免費會員,加入一般會員者,可以試閱「第一版」的報紙內容。如果對電子報紙全部內容都有興趣,可下載申請書,申請成為「VIP會員」。 The goal of the "Digital Reading Network for Kinmen Daily," is to informatize,(3) digitalize, and diversify the services of the paper in order to better serve its numerous on-line readers. 藉由電子報紙數位閱讀網的建置,金門日報社(本社)希望朝向資訊化、數位化、多元化發展,為眾多的網路族群提供服務。 【註解】 ●1. browse--(vt.)瀏覽、翻閱。此處特別指透過網路瀏覽器來閱讀。也因此選用browse,而非常見的read。 ●2. layout--(n)此處指報紙的版面編排及版面設計。 ●3. informatize--(vt.)使~資訊化。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2011年2月1日報導
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Shang Yi Airport Duty-free Shops to Open for Investment
尚義機場免稅店將公開招商 Following the opening of duty-free shops at the Mini-Three-Links seaport and in town, the Shang Yi Airport will also open for the application to set up a duty-free store, thus creating a duty-free shopping island. On the 9th, County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi did an onsite inspection at the airport, and expressed his hopes for a smooth opening of a duty-free store in the airport within the next four months to allow tourists to enjoy the convenience of shopping during their travels to Kinmen. 為打造購物免稅島,繼小三通碼頭、市區免稅店開設後,尚義機場也將開放申設免稅店,縣長李沃士9日前往尚義機場實地會勘,他表示,希望最快在四個月後能讓機場免稅店順利開張,讓觀光客到金門旅遊,也能享有便利的購物之樂趣。 Magistrate Li explained that after the opening of downtown duty-free stores, customers complain about having to retrieve their purchases at either the seaport or the airport, saying that it is an inconvenience. Therefore, the county government is coordinating with the Civil Aeronautics Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communication, and the Kinmen Airport in the process of opening a duty-free store at the Shang-Yi Airport. Magistrate Li also pointed out that the county government will increase the pace to make a public announcement of the investment invitation, hoping that the bid-winning company can set up a duty-free store in the airport within four months. 李沃士表示,市區免稅店開張後,必須到碼頭或機場才能提貨,有旅客反映方便度不夠;縣府因此積極與交通部民用航空局及金門航空站協調,希望規劃在尚義機場開設免稅店。經過實地會勘,航站願意在內候機室釋出約100平方公尺的空間做為免稅店。李沃士表示,縣府將加緊腳步辦理公告招商,希望最快四個月內讓得標商家可以進駐機場營業。 Kinmen currently has five companies approved to set up downtown duty-free stores. As Magistrate Li also pointed out that after discussion with the County Council, they both believe that at least three more stores can be added. Therefore, the county government will handle the second wave of investment invitations. He hopes that downtown duty-free stores will be setup everywhere, so tourists can enjoy the convenience of shopping, and thus continuing to pursuit the goal of building a duty-free shopping island in Kinmen. 目前金門地區有五家廠商取得市區免稅店的設置同意函,李沃士也指出,經與縣議會討論,認為可再增加至少三家,縣府也將辦理第二波招商,希望市區免稅店愈多,遍地開花,讓觀光客購物更方便,全力打造金門為購物免稅島。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2011年2月10日報導
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Military Installations Open To The Public During Lunar New Year Festival; Tourists Were Amazed
新春開放軍事景點 遊客驚呼連連 Since the first day of the Lunar New Year, February 3, to the 5th day, February 7, the general public can travel on the Rabbit Bus Shan-Wai Line to visit Xi-Bian Artillery (1) Position (2) where the 240-mm Howitzer (3) is located. 兔年春節的初一到初五,搭乘「兔寶寶公車」的山外線可以參觀「溪邊三砲陣地」的240重砲。 The 240-mm Howitzer, nicknamed "King Kong", is the cannon with the largest caliber among all weapons still in service in Kinmen where there are currently eight in use. First produced by the U.S. in 1944, some of the 240-mm Howitzers were transferred to Kinmen in 1959. While the original design only allowed the cannon to fire at a fixed direction, the Taiwan National Army had added auxiliary gear to the weapon which permitted the weapon to be rotated 360 degrees around a firing platform. 240榴彈砲是金門現役武器中口徑最大的火砲,有「金剛大砲」之稱,金門共有八尊。一九四四年由美國研製,一九五九年剛運抵金門時,原本只能砲擊同一個方向。經國軍自行加上輔助性馬達之後,才得以360度變換方向。 This first exhibition of the Shishan Artillery Position and Xi-Bian Artillery Position to the general public during Chinese New Year has already resulted in attracting thousands of tourists. Shishan Artillery Position is the only All-In-Tunnel Howitzer Position in the country. After repeated urging by the county government to the Ministry of National Defense, the site is now transferred to the county government who is trying to activate the Position transforming it into a tourist site. Right now, inside the Position, there is a multi media pavilion in which the video clips about Howitzer and Shishan Artillery Position are shown. There are also other pavilions where the crew drill (4) is performed, and one set of 75mm Pack Howitzer, ammunition and cases holding artillery primers (5) for varieties of Howitzer are presented here as well. The event will continue until February 17th with the crew drill demonstration scheduled five times a day until February 7. The general public can go to the exhibition either by the Rabbit Bus or by driving. 獅山砲陣地與溪邊三砲陣地,今年新春首次與鄉親見面,連日來吸引數以千計遊客參觀,其中獅山砲陣地為全國唯一一座全坑道的榴砲陣地,經縣府積極向國防部爭取撥用後,正進行活化利用,分別有影音區播放榴砲及獅山砲陣地介紹影片、現場還有砲操操演、75山砲展示、彈藥、底火筒展示等,展期至二月十七日止,民眾可搭兔寶寶公車或自行前往;而其中,砲操演出每日五次,至年初五止。 The Chinese characters "雷霆" that were carved on the wall of Xi-Bian Artillery Position literally mean "Thunder", and carries the implication of bringing peace to the world by a magnificent strike of thunder. 溪邊三砲陣地的壁壘則有「雷霆」二字,意為:雷動九天平四海,霆威十地震八方。 【註解】 ●1. artillery-(n)大砲;砲兵。 ●2. position-(n)通常指「位置、地點」,此處指軍事陣地。 ●3. howitzer-(n)榴彈砲。 ●4. crew drill-砲操。crew指砲兵班編制成員,drill則是演練。 ●5. primer-(n)底火。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2011年2月04、05日報導
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Su, Nan-Hui Won a Sedan in Lie-Yu's Divination Block Casting Contest
烈嶼擲筊PK賽蘇南回開走轎車 Bao-Sheng Da Di Temple in Lie-Yu Township held the divination block (1) casting competition during Chinese New Year, winning an enthusiastic response and attracting 4,254 participants. Following three days of preliminaries and finals, Su, Nan-Hui (蘇南回) threw 15 consecutive "sacred combinations" (2) on February 5th, and was the lucky winner of a sedan. 烈嶼鄉保生大帝廟在春節舉辦的「擲聖筊競賽」,獲得熱烈迴響,吸引4,254人到場參加,經過三天初賽、決賽,5日由蘇南回連擲15筊聖杯,幸運獲得轎車1輛。 This year's divination block casting competition boasted (3) a total of 4,254 participants, 522 of who made it into the finals. First place was awarded to Lie Yu's own Su, Nan-Hui from Shang-Qi Village with a record of 15 consecutive "sacred combinations." Two other contestants currently serving in the military followed up with nine consecutive "sacred combinations". After one last contest, Chen, Jian-Zhi (陳建志), from Nantou County's Ming-Jian Township, came out on top, and was awarded a 125CC motorcycle, while Hong, Yu-Cheng (洪玉琤), from Lie-Yu's Shang-Qi Township won a 42-inch LCD television. In addition to the top ten finalists, this year, the temple also provided over a hundred prizes. Since all the contestants who made it into the final round would receive a prize, everyone was happy with the result of the competition. 此次擲聖筊競賽活動共有4,254人參加,其中有522人進入決賽,第1名由烈嶼鄉上岐村的蘇南回奪得,他的紀錄是連續擲聖筊15次,另有兩位現役軍人連擲9次聖筊,經過再次競賽,來自南投縣名間鄉的陳建志技高一籌,獲得125CC機車1部,烈嶼鄉上岐村的洪玉琤抱回42吋液晶電視。除了前十名,今年廟方共提供超過一百項獎品。且只要進入決賽,人人有獎、皆大歡喜! 【註解】 ●1. divination block-筊杯。也就是擲筊時所使用的占卜工具。於民間信仰中用以探詢神鬼之意。其中divination就是占卜或預測的意思。 ●2. sacred combination-擲筊時,兩個筊杯呈現一正一反、一陰一陽,被稱為「聖杯」,在三種排列組合(一陰一陽,兩陰,兩陽)當中被解釋為神明認同的意思。為求慎重,一般詢問神明時,通常必須連續三個聖杯才算數。此處sacred指神的、神聖的、莊嚴的。combination則是指筊杯的三種排列組合。 ●3. boast-(vt.)包含、擁有;原意指「吹牛、誇耀」,因此此處帶有自豪、引以為傲的意味。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2011年2月06日報導
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Two and One-Half Bachelor's Degrees in Nine Years, Cai Zhi-Ming (蔡智明) to Receive Lifelong Learner Award
終身學習楷模蔡智明九年修得兩個半大學學位 Cai Zhi-Ming (蔡智明), the secretary of Kinmen Fishermen's Association, earned an associate degree and two bachelor's degrees from the National Open University (NOU). Therefore, he is honored this year by the Ministry of Education with The First Lifelong Learner Award. 金門區漁會的祕書蔡智明用了九年的時間,在空中大學修得了一個副學士學位,兩個學士學位;今年,他成為教育部表揚的「第一屆全國終身學習楷模」。 Although Cai will already be receiving "two and one-half" bachelor's degrees, he still plans to pursue a third degree in 2012. 雖然已經擁有「兩個半」的大學學位,蔡智明仍計畫在民國一百零一年繼續修習第三個學士學位。 The 54 year-old man, who began to work at Kinmen Fishermen's Association in 1981, is now holding a position as the association secretary. In addition to attending regular training sessions and seminars in his workplace, Cai enrolled in the 2004 academic year in the Department of Social Work and Social Welfare at NOU, and earned himself an associate degree in the 2006 academic year. 今年五十四歲的蔡智明是於民國七十年進入金門區漁會工作,目前擔任祕書。除了在職場上接受訓練、研習之外,從民國九十三學年起,蔡智明報名了國立空中大學社會工作與福利行政科,並於九十五學年度取得專科學歷,擁有「副學士」學位。 To continue learning and enriching his own life experience, he once again took classes at NOU in the 2006 academic year, and received a bachelor's degree in Social Science in 2008. During this time, apart from achieving his academic goal, he was promoted as the secretary in his workplace. Later in 2009, he continued taking classes at NOU, completing his bachelor's degree in Living Science in only one year. 為了持續學習,豐富人生,他於九十五學年度又開始修習「空大」的社會科學系,並於九十七學年取得學士學位。在這段期間,他不但學業有成,在區漁會的職位也晉升為祕書。九十八學年,他再接再厲,攻讀空大的生活科學系,只用了一個學年的時間,就取得了學士學位。 In the attempt to promote lifelong learning, MOE hosted the initial National Lifelong Learner Award Ceremony on January 17th where Cai was granted the award. The judging process included primary selection, post-primary selection, and final selection. Cai and 64 other award winners were selected out of more than one thousand nominated candidates. 教育部為了加強終身學習的推展,於今年一月十七日舉辦中華民國第一屆全國終身學習楷模表揚大會,蔡智明也在表揚之列。經過初選、複選、決選等程序,他從一千多位候選人當中被選拔成為全國六十五位終身學習楷模之一。 Cai usually spends at least two hours studying after work during the weekdays, with much more time devoted to studying on his days off. Due to the execution of a major project in the Kinmen Fishermen's Association this year, Cai plans to continue his study journey next year at NOU, and will hopefully receive his third bachelor's degree in Public Administration. 蔡智明每天下班後的用功時間至少兩個小時,假日用功的時間則不止於此。今年因為金門區漁會正執行重大工程,蔡智明明年計畫要繼續修習空大的公共行政學系,希望攻讀第三張學士學位。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2011年1月20日報導
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Not Afraid of the Bitter Cold; 17,000 Contestants Participate in Kinmen's Marathon
不畏酷寒金門馬拉松17000多人競速 The coldest marathon in history was hosted by National Quemoy University on January 16th. Seventeen thousand contestants from fourteen countries, mainland China, and Taiwan put up with (1) the extreme cold and participated in the event. All runners from Kenya broke the time records in the race. Taiwanese runner Jiang, Jie-Wen placed third in the contest and also managed to achieve a record of two hours, 20 minutes, and 51 seconds, the most impressive performance for Taiwan's domestic male marathoners. 有史以來最「酷冷」的馬拉松賽16日假國立金門大學登場,來自14個國家、兩岸地區共一萬七千多名選手不懼冷氣團來襲參加,肯亞選手全部刷新紀錄,台灣好手蔣介文也跑出破場地紀錄的2小時20分51秒,排名第三,為國內男子馬拉松選手最佳成績。 The 2011 Kinmen Marathon started at National Quemoy University at 8 a.m. on the morning on January 16th. Despite the cold wave that "froze several to death", many contestants showed up. Four-hundred and two contestants participated in the full marathon while 1043 contestants ran the half marathon. Three-hundred and seventeen runners ran 11.2 kilometers with 15,320 contestants doing the fitness-and-leisure group for a total of 17,082 participants in the entire event. Secretary General of Kuomingtang (KMT) Jin, Pu-Cong (金溥聰) and Commissioner of Cultural Communication Commission Su, Jun-Bin (蘇俊賓) also completed the half marathon, capturing the attention of the audience. 2011金門馬拉松賽16日上午八時在國立金門大學舉行,雖然寒流來,冷得讓人「凍未條」,但參賽選手競賽組全程馬拉松有402人,半程馬拉松有1043人,11.2公里有317人,健康休閒組為1萬5320人,總計1萬7082人。中國國民黨秘書長金溥聰、文化傳播委員會主任委員蘇俊賓也拚場跑完半程馬拉松,吸引加油群眾的目光。 The activity was set into action after Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi, Council Speaker Wang, Zai-Sheng, Deputy Director of International Sports, Sports Affairs Council, Jiang, Xiu-Cong (江秀聰), Deputy Mayor of Xiamen City Zang, Jie-Bin (臧杰斌), Secretary General of KMT Jin, Pu-Cong, President of Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc. Li, Qing-Zheng fired the gun to signal the start of the event. The entire race was divided into the full marathon (42 kilometers), half marathon (21 kilometers), 10-kilometer track-and-field race, and the most popular 5-kilometer fitness-and-leisure group, with all receiving delicate gifts. 活動在縣長李沃士、議長王再生、體委會國際處副處長江秀聰、廈門市副市長臧杰斌、中國國民黨秘書長金溥聰、金酒公司董事長李清正等人共同主持鳴槍後起跑,賽程分全程馬拉松(42公里)、半程21公里與10公里的競賽項目,而最受金門人喜愛的健康休閒組5公里,跑完民眾獲得精美禮物。 In the full marathon male group, Kenya's Peter Kiprotich Cherus won first place with a record of 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 22 seconds. Seocnd place was also acquired by a Kenyan, Lawrence Kiptto Snia, with a time of 2 hours, 20 minutes, and 49 seconds. Taiwan's elite runner Jiang, Jie-Wen seized third place with a time of 2 hours, 20 minutes, and 51 seconds. These three runners broke the records for the male's full marathon. 男子全程馬拉松組,肯亞的彼德‧卻魯斯以2小時19分22秒的成績勇奪冠軍;第2名也是肯亞的勞倫斯‧塞納,成績2小時20分49秒;國內好手蔣介文以2小時20分51秒成績拿到第3名,前3名都打破大會紀錄。 In the marathon female group, Kenyan runner Viola Chepleting Bor won the race as a defending champion with a record of 2 hours, 40 minutes, and 56 seconds. Second place went to Kenyan Emily Perpetua Chepkorir with a performance of 2 hours, 43 minutes, and 17 seconds. Both of them broke previous records of 2 hours and 44 minutes. Third place winner was a Taiwanese rising star Chen, Ya-Fen (陳雅芬). Her record was 3 hours, 3 minutes, and 57 seconds. 女子全程馬拉松組,第2度參賽的肯亞女將薇歐拉‧博爾(Viola Chepleting Bor)以2小時40分56秒成績封后,衛冕成功;第2名也是肯亞的愛蜜莉‧切普可瑞爾(Emily Perpetua Chepkorir),成績2小時43分17秒,追隨博爾之後,同破2小時44分的大會紀錄;第3名為國內長跑新秀陳雅芬,成績3小時3分57秒。 Although the low temperature caused runners and working staff to feel somewhat uneasy, more than 4000 Kinmenese still came out to cheer the contestants on. 雖然低溫讓選手和工作人員直呼「真冷」,不過,超過4000名金門民眾,冒著寒風敲鑼打鼓為選手加油。 Magistrate Li declared to both domestic and international runners that he will see them again next year in Kinmen. In addition, he urged further improvements in the Kinmen Marathon both in its quantity and quality. 縣長李沃士再次向國內外好手宣布,明年金門再見,同時他也要求金門馬拉松未來要在質與量上再更上一層樓。 【註解】 ●1. put up with-忍受、容忍。 ●2. make up of-組成。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2011年1月17日報導
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President Ma: Construction of Kinmen Bridge Signifies Kinmenese Hope
馬總統:大橋興建代表金門人民希望 The "Kinmen Bridge" that local Kinmenese have been anticipating for the last 20 years finally initiated construction with President Ma, Ying-Jiu and Premier Wu, Dun-Yi serving as witnesses. Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi could hardly hide his exuberance (1) and thanked all parties on behalf of all overseas and local Kimenese. Magistrate Li also stated that, while cross-strait relations advancing toward the phase of a new milestone, not only did he desire to see Taiwan manage to initiate a golden 10-year period, but he also anticipated Kinmen having another 10-year golden period under the continual support of the central government. 金門鄉親期盼了二十年的「金門大橋」,終於在總統馬英九、行政院長吳敦義的親自「見證」下,動工了!金門縣長李沃士難掩興奮喜悅之情,代表所有海內外金門鄉親表達感謝和感恩。李沃士也期待兩岸關係發展邁向新里程的階段,不但要在台灣創造黃金十年,也希望中央繼續支持,也為金門再創黃金十年。 President Ma, Ying-Jiu arrived in Kinmen to host the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kinmen Bridge construction on January 9th. During the ceremony, President Ma stated that the construction of the "Kinmen Bridge" signifies the hope of Kinmenese, and feedback of Taiwanese to Kinmen, giving Kinmenese the treatment they deserve. 總統馬英九9日蒞金主持「金門大橋工程開工動土」典禮,馬總統強調「金門大橋」的興建,代表金門人民的希望、也代表台灣本島人民對於金門的回饋,還給金門人一個公道。 When giving his speech, President Ma indicated that he supported the bridge construction not because he wanted to be re-elected in the future presidential campaign, but because he felt the Kinmenese deserved a fair treatment. Since Kinmen had previously been under numerous restrictions concerning its frontline (2) status under the ruling of the Martial Law, Kinmense should receive compensation for their enormous (3) sacrifice in the cross-strait standoff (4) in the past. President Ma stressed that after he took office, he had been pursuing cross-strait peace. Because of the implementation of Mini-Three-Links, Kinmen's role has expanded from a frontline protection for Taiwan's security to serving as a key and vanguard (5) in cross-strait interaction. 馬總統致詞指出,他支持興建金門大橋,其實並不是為了選舉,而是為了還金門人一個公道。因為金門長期以來受到戰地政務等諸多限制,應該對於金門人有所補償。馬總統強調,他上任之後不斷追求兩岸和平,金門的角色則因小三通的實施,從過去保衛台灣的前線,蛻變成為兩岸交流前峰與關鍵。 President Ma explained the reason for building a bridge linking Kinmen and Lieyu (Little Kinmen) as follows: With the resident population of Lieyu Township being only between 2000-3000, transportation is not the primary reason. With what the central government most concerned is Kinmen's status in the overall cross-strait relation and its competition with Xiamen. He believed that with the completion of the construction, Kinmen Bridge will become a marvelous tourist landmark in Kinmem. 馬總統說,烈嶼鄉的常住人口不過兩、三千人,蓋橋除了考量大、小金門的交通,最主要是看重金門在整個兩岸關係的地位,以及未來面對廈門的競爭。他相信,金門大橋的興建,將成為金門觀光的絕佳地標。 Besides attending the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kinmen Bridge construction, President Ma also inspected the Mini-Three-Links facilities in Shuitou Pier. He stated that the central government will help Kinmen exploit the potential of the Mini-Three-Links in order to facilitate its ongoing operation to attract more tourists to Kinmen. 除了參加金門大橋開工動土典禮,總統馬英九下午也前往視察水頭小三通通關設施。他表示,未來中央將協助金門把小三通所有的潛力都發展出來,要便利小三通的繼續運作,吸引更多觀光客上門。 【註解】 ●1. exuberance-(n)豐富、充溢。此處指充滿喜悅之情。 ●2. frontline-(n)前線。 ●3. enormous-(adj.)巨大、龐大的。 ●4. standoff-(n)僵持、僵局。 ●5. vanguard-(n)前鋒;先鋒部隊。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2011年1月10日報導
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Magistrate Li Proposed Da-Dan & Er-Dan Islands Opened To Domestic Visitors
拚觀光李縣長盼軍方適度開放大二膽 During the Spring Session, Army Commanding Officer, General Yang, Tian- Xiao (楊天嘯), along with the Director of Political Warfare, Lieutenant General Zheng, Ruei-Jian (鄭瑞堅), arrived in Kinmen on the 13th for troop inspection. As Yang was too busy inspecting troops from every branch, he specifically commissioned Zheng to be a representative to the county government and to show special gratitude towards County Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi for Li's cooperation and long term support of the military. 春節將屆,陸軍司令部司令楊天嘯上將13日率同政戰主任鄭瑞堅中將到金門視導部隊,由於楊天嘯忙於各部隊視察,特別委請鄭瑞堅代表前往縣府拜會李沃士,感謝李縣長長期對軍方的支持與配合。 Magistrate Li specifically explained that President Ma, Ying-Jiu came to Kinmen to preside over the Kinmen Bridge groundbreaking ceremony on January 9th, and President Ma is especially concerned about the development of tourism in Kinmen, and the releasing of military resources to meet those needs. Magistrate Li mentioned that he told the President that opening Tai Wu Mountain's Qing Tian Hall for visitors won a great response from residents, and believes that it is the best setting for national defense education. Even though visiting hours for the Qing Tian Hall are only on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and on Saturday, he hopes the military will consider extending the hours. 李沃士特別說明馬總統9日到金門主持金門大橋工程開工動土典禮,十分關心金門的觀光發展,及軍事資源釋出配合觀光情形。李沃士提到,他還告訴總統,太武山擎天廳開放參訪,獲得民眾很好的反應,認為是最好的全民國防教育場所,但現在開放時間為每週二、四上午及週六,希望軍方能檢討加大密度。 Magistrate Li also expressed that since Da-Dan and Er-Dan Islands are "virgin territory" for all tourists, he suggested to President Ma that he hopes to see these islands opened to domestic visitors under the conditions that tourism does not affect military readiness. Li believes that the opening policy will add resources for the tourism industry in Kinmen. 李沃士並表示,第一線的大、二膽島為觀光處女地,他也向總統建議,希望軍方在不影響戰備任務下,開放國人登島參訪,相信能為金門增添觀光資源。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2011年1月14日報導
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Kinmen and Matsu Will Be First To Allow Visits by Individual Chinese Tourists
陸客自由行金馬先行 The outlying islands of Kinmen and Matsu will be the testing grounds for the proposal of individual Chinese tourists (1) visiting Taiwan. On January 15th, Kinmen County Government and local travel agencies all expressed positive attitudes toward this plan which will no doubt bring a welcoming cash injection (2). Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi (李沃士) also suggests that application procedures for Chinese citizens traveling here can be simplified as this would magnify (3) the positive effects of this proposal and further strengthen the development of local tourism. 陸客自由行規劃金馬外島先行,金門縣政府及旅遊業界15日表示歡迎,肯定能帶來新商機。縣長李沃士並建議,簡化陸客落地辦證手續,將能擴大開放效益,促進金門旅遊發展。 The announcement, which was made on January 14 by Executive Yuan Mainland Affairs Council Minister Lai, Xing-Yuan (賴幸媛) during a visit to Matsu to survey the current state of "Mini-Three-Links",(4) says that individual tourists from China will be allowed to visit Kinmen and Matsu first with no limitation in total number and no restriction of region. According to Magistrate Li, Wo-Shi and the local tourism agencies, this good news has long been awaited for. 行政院大陸委員會主任委員賴幸媛1月14日視察馬祖小三通業務時宣布,陸客自由行將規劃金門、馬祖先行,不限人數和地區;對此,縣長李沃士及旅遊業者表示是期待已久的喜訊。 Magistrate Li said that the county government has been making effort to transform Kinmen into a duty-free tourist island. By then, visitors from Mainland China will comprise the highest percentage of tourists. Allowing individual mainland tourists to visit Kinmen and Matsu could be very beneficial to Kinmen because it would definitely bring more tourists to the area, thus increasing the sales of the duty free items. 縣長李沃士表示,縣府致力打造金門為免稅觀光島,陸客將是重要客源,陸客自由行金馬先行,肯定能帶來購買免稅品和旅遊人潮,為金門帶來利多。 Magistrate Li also asked the government to authorize Kinmen to give landing visas to Chinese visitors, simplify the visa process in a more practical way, and further allow all the mainland tourists who wish to visit Kinmen and Matsu 72-hour visa-free access. All of these will make it more convenient for Chinese tourists coming to Kinmen, and will complement and strengthen the policy. 他建議,如能擴大金門口岸辦理「臨時入境停留通知單(落地簽)」作業審核授權,及務實地再簡化辦證作業,進而開放大陸民眾遊金馬七十二小時免簽措施等,將能便利陸客到金門,達到開放實質效益。 Dong, Guo-Cai(董國財), General Secretary of the Kinmen County Tourism Development Association, said that the number of mainland Chinese tourists visiting Xiamen is close to 28 million a year. Now with the convenience brought by "Mini-Three-Links" and Kinmen's geographical advantage, these tourists are expected to be the main source once the individual mainland Chinese tourists are open to visit Kinmen. 金門縣旅遊發展協會秘書長董國財則指出,大陸各省市一年到廈門旅遊人數達二千八百萬人次,開放陸客遊金門,以小三通便利性及地理優勢,預期是金門觀光的新客源。 He further added that when Xiamen Deputy Mayor Huang, Lin (黃菱) visited Kinmen not long ago, she mentioned that Xiamen citizens might be able to enjoy the "One-day tour of Kinmen Program" beginning this March. She said that while Kinmen becomes an option which adds more color to Xiamen tourism industry, Kinmen itself benefits by this as well. This is certainly a win-win situation for both Kinmen and Xiamen. 他並表示,廈門市副市長黃菱日前到金門訪問,即釋出廈門方面有意在三月初開放一日遊金門的訊息,金門為廈門旅遊加分、也能從中獲利,金廈兩門都能創造雙贏。 【註解】 ●1. individual Chinese tourists-指自由行的大陸旅客。其中「自由行旅客」此處譯為individual tourists。其他的表述方式還包括solo tourists,或independent tourists。 ●2. injection-(n)引入、導入。此處以welcoming cash injection (受人歡迎的現金流入)來解釋「商機」兩字。 ●3. magnify-(vt.)放大;擴大。 ●4. 本句的中文是以賴幸媛為主詞,動詞是「宣布」,但翻譯的過程中,牽涉到時間、地點以及宣布內容,因此在譯為英文時進行詞序的轉換,改以Announcement為主詞,says為動詞,所宣布的內容為受詞,再利用插入語補充說明宣布的時間、地點,以及宣布者的職級與姓名。 本文摘譯、改寫自《金門日報》2011年1月16日報導