1. Linsanity - The Taiwanese-American dream
林書豪炫風 - 台裔美籍男子的夢想成真
As the first ripples of "Linsanity" hit Asia, ethnic Chinese-American Jeremy Lin's fairytale rise has marketing men rubbing their hands with glee as they contemplate a potential candidate to fill the very large shoes left by last year's retirement of Yao Ming.
隨著「林來瘋」第一波浪潮席捲亞洲各地，這位台裔美籍球員以童話故事般的方式崛起，讓行銷人員摩拳擦掌、歡天喜地盤算著要讓這個潛力股接替去年退休的姚明所留下的廣大市場。
英倫翻譯轉自 http://www.studentpost.com.tw/
Horseshoe Crab
雖然鱟（馬蹄蟹）的名稱，會讓人誤以為這種生物和螃蟹有關，然而這兩者之間卻一點關係也沒有。鱟是一種節肢動物，和蜘蛛或蠍子的關係還比較親近。這種生物已經存在四十億年了，具備著簡單卻強韌的免疫系統，是以牠的血液對航太科學來說極其珍貴，能夠偵測有機體及保護太空人免於疾病傷害。目前科學界除了以鱟進行神經傳導與視覺系統的相關研究外，還廣用鱟的血液於檢測醫療用品或人體用注射品是否有細菌內毒素（endotoxin）的污染，此方法就稱為鱟試劑檢驗法。
5 - Taiwan to the World 4 綻放真台灣
mammal n. 哺乳類
reptile n. 爬蟲類
Formosan landlocked salmon n. 櫻花鉤吻鮭
landlocked a. 內陸的
salmon n. 鮭魚
Mikado pheasant n. 帝雉
horseshoe crab n. 鱟（又名馬蹄蟹）
tracker n. 追蹤者，追捕者
stargazer n. 觀星者；星象學家
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consist of... 由……組成
This film consists of five touching stories that are all tied together by a red violin.
一把紅色小提琴串起了五段感人的故事，形成了這部電影。
attempt to + 原形動詞 試圖∕嘗試（做）……
Ian attempted to cheer up his wife by telling jokes.
伊恩跟他老婆講了許多笑話，試圖讓她開心起來。
work on + 動名詞∕名詞 致力於……
The marketing department has been working on this project for a long time.
3 - Taiwan to the World 4 綻放真台灣
spectacular a. 精彩的，奪目的
Many people visit Yellowstone National Park for its spectacular scenery.
許多遊客到黃石公園是為了欣賞那裡壯麗的景致。
roughly adv. 粗略地，大致上
Jason and I have roughly the same opinions even though we come from different backgrounds.
儘管傑森和我來自不同的背景，但我們的觀點大致相同。
unexpected a. 想不到的，意外的
Susan's resignation was quite unexpected because we thought she loved her job.
2 - Taiwan to the World 4 綻放真台灣
台灣以寶島的美名著稱，島上充滿了美不勝收的景致、獨特的野生生物，以及傑出優秀的人民。這些野生物種大約包含七十種哺乳動物、九十種爬蟲類、四百種蝴蝶、五百種鳥類以及更多不同種類的生物。在這些奇妙的生物之中，有一些是只有在台灣才找得到的。這些生物包括了台灣黑熊、櫻花鉤吻鮭和台灣帝雉。不過帶給世界一些意想不到的益處的，反倒是那些令人預料不到的生物。
國家地理頻道的《綻放真台灣：台灣動物之光》改變了我們對世界的看法。在節目中，我們能一睹專家們努力解開一些像是蟑螂和鱟等這類台灣常見生物的秘密和潛力。
台灣令人驚豔的可不是只有野生動物而已，台灣人也是很優秀的。在《星空搜捕手》這集節目中，國家地理頻道的鏡頭將會跟著兩位在夜空中追尋夢想的天文觀測家。其中一位試圖要發現新的慧星，而另一位則在全力打造世界上威力最強的電波望遠鏡。由台灣製片家所製作的國家地理頻道《綻放真台灣》系列節目，將會打開您對台灣的新視野。
1 - Taiwan to the World 4 綻放真台灣
Experts are working to unlock the secrets and the potential of creatures found on this beautiful Island
Known as the Beautiful Island, Taiwan is filled with spectacular landscapes, unique wildlife, and also amazing people. There are roughly 70 species of mammals1, 90 species of reptiles2, 400 species of butterflies, 500 species of birds, and more. Some of these incredible creatures can only be found in Taiwan. These consist of the Formosan black bear, the Formosan landlocked salmon3, and the Mikado pheasant4. However, it is the unexpected creatures that are presenting some unexpected benefits to the world.
National Geographic Channel's "Taiwan to the World 4: Taiwan's Amazing Creatures" changes our view of the world. It shows experts working to unlock the secrets and the potential of creatures commonly found in Taiwan like cockroaches and horseshoe crabs5.
Not only is Taiwan's wildlife amazing, but so are its people. In the episode "Star Trackers6", NGC's cameras follow two stargazers7 chasing their dreams in the night sky. One is attempting to discover a new comet, while the other is working on building the world's most powerful radio telescope. Produced by Taiwanese filmmakers, NGC's "Taiwan to the World 4" will open your hearts and minds to all that is Taiwan.
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Although the fruit fly brain is much simpler than that of humans, they have many similar genes and proteins that are used in everyday activities such as learning, memorizing, sleeping and exploring. Therefore, the study of fruit flies can be helpful in the study of human brain diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's. 雖然果蠅的大腦構造比人類簡單許多，但在諸如學習、記憶、睡眠和探索等日常活動方面，兩者間卻會用上許多相似的基因和蛋白質。因此，研究果蠅或許對阿茲海默症、帕金森氏症和亨丁頓舞蹈症等人類腦部病變的研究有所助益。
The team, whose findings were published in the Feb. 10 edition of Science magazine in the U.S., is also hoping to confirm whether the human brain also stores long-term memories in only a few cells.
再者，該團隊希望證實人類短期記憶是否也只儲存於大腦的少數細胞內。
英倫翻譯轉自: 美國《科學》期刊
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Spotlight on TaiwanGo team!
A Taiwanese research team has recently identified the brain cells responsible for the formation of long-term memory in fruit flies, which could pave the way for curing human brain diseases and enhancing memory. After seven years of research, they found that the formation of long-term memories requires the synthesis of new proteins in only a few cells in the brains of fruit flies. 台灣焦點
台灣研究團隊，加油！
一支台灣研究團隊最近找到了可形成果蠅長期記憶的腦細胞，而這項發現或許可為治療人類腦部病變與提升記憶力開啟先河。經過七年的研究，該研究團隊發現，只要果蠅大腦內少數細胞合成新的蛋白質，即可形成長期記憶。
英倫翻譯轉自: 美國《科學》期刊
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Cryptic, you say? Not if you take into consideration Lin's wide scope of musical influences, which range from Hong Kong's Eason Chan to British alternative rock group Radiohead. A similar mix of wide-ranging talents and performances is scheduled to take place at the jazz concert scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 26. Lin's eclectic performance style will be enhanced by an ensemble of top instrumentalists trained overseas in Europe and the U.S. — violins, keyboards, saxophones, oh my!
認為這樣太神秘了？如果你考慮到林宥嘉廣泛的音樂啟蒙就不會這麼想了；他受到許多音樂人的影響，包括香港歌手陳奕迅到英國另類搖滾樂團電台司令等。「林宥嘉邂逅爵士慈善音樂會」預計在二月廿六日星期日舉行，到時你就能夠欣賞到他多元的歌唱技巧與精湛演出。現場將會有來自歐美，且受過嚴格訓練的海外頂尖樂團以小提琴、電子琴和薩克斯風，襯托這位小天王兼容並蓄的表演風格。天啊，真是等不及了！
英倫翻譯轉自: 美國《科學》期刊
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By partnering with the Taiwan Foundation for Rare Disorders (TFRD), Lin is trading his usual rocker uniform for a gentleman's outfit, all in the name of charity. Aptly christened "A jazzy night with Yoga Lin," the benefit concert will be hosted by the National Taiwan University of Science & Technology's EDBA/EMBA program. If you haven't figured out the business connection between the local university and one of our favorite artists, the hint lies within The Student Post's maxim: "The Best of Both Worlds." 台科大 EDBA/EMBA 研究所與財團法人罕見疾病基金會合作，特邀林宥嘉共襄盛舉，舉辦一場名為「林宥嘉邂逅爵士慈善音樂會」的義演，而林宥嘉一改平日搖滾風格，換上紳士形象的服裝演唱。倘若你不了解國內大學和受歡迎的歌手之間究竟有什麼商業連結，提示就是《學生郵報》的座右銘——「相輔相成」。
英倫翻譯轉自: 美國《科學》期刊
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Jazzing it up - Yoga Lin proves to be quite a charitable gentleman
與音樂王子林宥嘉的爵士之夜 - 慈善紳士林宥嘉實至名歸
Impatient and fidgety for another brilliant album from Yoga Lin? Sorry, you might have to wait some more. The 25-year-old is currently busy rocking out all over Asia, playing one gig after another in a dedicated mission to share his music, and hence his beliefs, with his fans. A craving for more intimacy and face-to-face interaction has driven Lin to participate in a whole slew of rock-'n'-roll concerts, and not always for his own personal gain. Music, in fact, is his way of giving back to society. 迫不及待要聽到華語樂壇小天王林宥嘉的新專輯了嗎？不好意思，您得再等一陣子囉！這名年僅廿五歲的新生代歌手目前正以絕佳的歌聲席捲亞洲，與歌迷分享他的音樂和信念。為了與歌迷有更多面對面的親密交流，林宥嘉舉辦了無數場搖滾演唱會，而這可不只是為了增加個人收入而已；事實上，音樂對他而言是一種回饋社會的方式。
英倫翻譯轉自: 美國《科學》期刊
太陽花學運雖然告一段落，但衍生的效應持續發酵，網通大廠智邦董事長黃安捷和副董事長張世明，雙雙宣布請辭，將於今年6月交出經營權，說學運給了他們勇氣，要推動世代交替。
上班時間，員工照常進進出出，網通大廠智邦董事長黃安捷，宣布閃辭，消息一出，引發市場震撼，但?什麼請辭，起因居然是這場學運。
黃安捷發出聲明，說自己受到太陽花學運啟發，才有辭去董事長的勇氣，並且希望推動智邦的世代交替， 對此，員工正面看待。
[[智邦員工]]
基本上世代交替是很應該的，他人是還不錯。
黃安捷還說，透過這次學運，他反思這一代的人留給年輕人什麼? 他相信年輕人絕對有能力扛起未來責任，但也需要空間發展，因此他要將舞台留給年輕人，接下來將投入公益事業。
學運暫告一段落，後續效應持續延燒，也讓各界看見太陽花力量，帶給這個社會的另一種省思。
A surprise came yesterday when the chairman of a router and Ethernet switch producer cited the student-led Sunflower Movement as a reason for resigning. Accton Chairman Huang An-jie 黃安捷was impressed by the composure of students who occupied the Legislature in protest and said he wanted to create space for a generational transition at his company.
During normal working hours, employees shuttle in and out of this building, which houses router and Ethernet switch producer Accton. Markets were surprised when Accton Chairman Huang An-jie suddenly announced his resignation. They were even more surprised to learn that he named the student-led Sunflower Movement as a reason for resigning.
In a statement, Huang said the Sunflower Movement gave him the courage to leave his post to allow for a generational transition. Staff responded positively.
Accton Employee
I think generational change is generally needed. He’s a good person.
Huang said the student movement led him to reflect on what his generation is leaving to young people. He believes that young adults have the ability to bear great responsibility, but they need room to develop. For these reasons he resigned and will devote his skills to charity.
Effects of the Sunflower Movement continue to spread. A wide range of groups appreciate the power of this youth movement.
台大學生洪崇晏今天出面為11日包圍中正一分局時的發言道歉，因為當天他對方仰寧的喊話引發譁然。
九十度鞠躬，台大哲學系學生洪崇晏，公開三度道歉。11日晚上，上千民眾因不滿台北市警中正一分局強制驅離在立法院正門的公投盟，甚至要廢止該聯盟日後的集會申請，群眾包圍中正一分局，抗議警方違憲。
當晚洪崇晏嗆聲方仰寧「你會害馬政府滅亡，你會害自己被暗殺。」
[[台大哲學系學生 洪崇晏]]
有傷害到他，有損害到他的權益，造成社會不良觀感，對於這些部分，我願意非常誠懇的道歉，而且我會說出對不起。
今天方仰寧則出現在台北市議會，被問到411驅離公投盟，是否為台北市警察局長黃昇勇下令。方仰寧力挺長官，並將指揮責任一肩扛。
而對於洪崇晏想跟他親自道歉，方仰寧說有感受誠意，但見面不必了。
A philosophy student gave a public apology today for inflammatory comments he made last week during a protest outside Taipei’s Zhongzheng First Precinct. Hung Chung-yen 洪崇晏had said that the police chief who ordered the forced expulsion of demonstrators gathered at the entrance of the Legislature would bring about his own assassination.
Bowing down, National Taiwan University philosophy student Hung Chung-yen apologized three times for his actions last Friday night. Hung was among more than 1,000 protesters who gathered outside Zhongzheng First Precinct, Taipei. They demonstrated against the forced expulsion of demonstrators from the entrance of the Legislature and a threat from the precinct to never grant the Alliance of Referendum for Taiwan another assembly and parade permit.
That night, Hung said of precinct chief Fang Yang-ning, quote: “You will cause the decimation of the Ma government. You will cause your own assassination.”
Hung Chung-yen
NTU Student
I am willing to give my sincerest apology for any harm I caused to him, any damage to his rights or negative impressions felt by society. I also want to say sorry.
Today Chief Fang appeared at Taipei City Council. He was asked whether his expulsion of the alliance protesters was carried out following an order from Taipei City Police Commissioner Huang Sheng-yung. After praising the commissioner, Fang said he himself would shoulder all responsibility.
After hearing that the NTU student, Hung, wants to apologize in person, Fang said he felt the request was sincere but that a meeting was unnecessary.
太陽花學運雖然落幕，但也掀起政壇世代交替的問題！民進黨的謝長廷、蘇貞昌，決定退出黨主席之爭，國民黨的朱立倫、郝龍斌則表示，黨內本來就有世代交替的機制。
“世代交替〞的這一把火，也延燒到藍軍，而國民黨的政治明星朱立倫、郝龍斌，對此，是如何看?
[[新北市長 朱立倫]]
“世代是必然會一棒接一棒，那我們培養更多的年輕世代，讓年輕世代準備好，讓年輕世代有機會，是每個政黨要努力的，所以民進黨這樣做，國民黨當然也會這樣做”
[[台北市長 郝龍斌]]
“國民黨是執政黨， 所以國民黨應該有很多人事管道，可以讓我們各階層的人才 有歷練的機會”
但在學運期間，反服貿聲浪高漲時，朱立倫就表態發展經濟未必指望中國; 郝龍斌也支持服貿逐條審查，胡志強更表態，服貿應該嚴格把關。三人態度，和馬政府有差距，讓外界質疑，後馬時代的接班爭奪戰，已悄悄展開。
In the wake of the Sunflower Movement, political parties are placing greater emphasis on generational change. Municipal leaders who could soon take over as leaders of the KMT addressed this issue today.
The topic of "generational transition" is beginning to gain traction and has even spread to pan-blue politicians. Two who could benefit are KMT municipal leaders Eric Chu and Hau Lung-bin.
Eric Chu
New Taipei City Mayor
Generational change means passing the baton to the next generation. We should cultivate more young people, give them the chance to prepare and provide them with opportunities. Each party should work hard to do this. The DPP is doing this and of the course the KMT will do the same.
Hau Lung-bin
Taipei Mayor
The KMT is the ruling party, so it should have a lot of people in the personnel pipeline and people at all levels who have the chance to gain experience.
At the height of the Sunflower Movement, when opposition to the services trade pact peaked, Chu stated that economic development shouldn’t be solely dependent on China. Hau supported a line-by-line review of the trade pact. And Taichung Mayor Jason Hu reiterated his stance that rigorous review of the pact was needed. The attitude of these three municipal leaders strays from that of President Ma Ying-jeou and could signal that jockeying has begun over who will succeed Ma.
民進黨黨魁之爭，蘇謝都言明不選黨主席，宣誓堅定承擔的蔡英文，幾乎篤定當選，不過，蔡英文先前兩岸論述，挨批空心菜，謝長廷直言，兩岸議題要爭取到6成以上民眾認同，才算完成最後一哩路。
蘇貞昌、蔡英文、謝長廷，三人的黨魁爭奪戰，蘇謝決定不選後，謝長廷上廣播節目首度露面。
但謝長廷似乎刻意避談蔡英文，黨魁之爭，蔡英文可以說是穩當選，兩岸論述不能只是「空心菜」，謝長廷給什麼建議。
[[前行政院長 謝長廷 ]
“兩岸政策我還是希望要有一個明確、可行，新的論述出來，那能夠爭取到六、七十趴人民的支持，完成最後一哩路”
服貿、兩岸議題、七合一輔選、黨務改革，這些民進黨面臨的棘手難題，也將是蔡英文接任黨主席，勢必得接招的挑戰。
One day after Tsai Ing-wen emerged as the sole candidate to become the next DPP chairperson, she faced a challenge from a former contender. Former Premier Frank Hsieh urged Tsai to adopt a China policy that at least 60 percent of voters can accept. Otherwise, Hsieh believes the DPP will fail to achieve its goals.
A race once expected to include Su Tseng-chang, Frank Hsieh and Tsai Ing-wen has been narrowed to just one. Only Tsai says she will run for DPP chairperson, but that hasn’t stopped Hsieh from seeking the limelight.
Hsieh was reluctant to speak about the DPP chairperson race. It seems certain Tsai will win, but for the DPP to win over voters, Hsieh says it will need a China policy better than the one Tsai put forward ahead of the 2012 presidential election, which was written off by critics as being empty.
Frank Hsieh
Former Premier
For cross-strait policy, I hope for a clear, feasible and new position that can win the support of 60 to 70 percent of the people. Only then can we achieve our final goal.
Topics the DPP must face include the cross-strait services trade pact, the year-end elections and party reform. Tsai will have to tackle these directly if the DPP hopes to effectively fulfill its role as the lead opposition party.
第9屆的台北魅力時裝展，明天開始正式在松山文創園區開跑，多位已經走入國際的年輕新銳設計師，參加展出，今天的展前記者會，帶您一起搶先看。
俐落的V領線條，深黑色緞面材質，這套時裝，今年2月才登上紐約時裝周，獲得好評。
[[服裝設計師 吳日云]]
“我喜歡的設計師是很老的，像Jil Sander，我覺得設計師要經過，很久的洗鍊之後，才有辦法把商品做得這麼純粹”
相較於吳日云學生時期就確定志向，半路出家的莊承華，也有亮眼成績。
純白和銀灰色搭配，呈現精緻作工，台大社會系畢業後，莊承華轉讀設計，還成為精品品牌FENDI僱用的第一位華人設計師。
[[新銳設計師 莊承華]]
“我覺得這段經歷，幫助的話，會比較知道以一個品牌，在整個完整呈現設計，還有視覺上面的一個比較高的標準，應該是怎麼樣”
一連四天的台北魅力時裝展，明天開始在松山文創園區展開，週末開放一般民眾入場。
Local fashion designers discussed their work today ahead of the 9th Taipei In Style designers, apparel and accessories show. Here is a look at some of the designs that will be on display.
This deep-cut V-neck satin gown was well received during New York Fashion Week in February.
Austin Wu
Fashion Designer
I like the older designers, like Jil Sander. I think long practice is needed before designers can create such pure products.
Austin Wu was committed to fashion from his early days as a student. Athena Chuang began later but has likewise seen success.
The combination of white and grey gives an appearance of elegance. After graduating with a degree in sociology from National Taiwan University, Chuang began studying design. She became the first designer of Chinese descent to be hired by the fashion house Fendi.
Athena Chuang
Fashion Designer
I think this experience helped me understand how a brand achieves high standards in design and visual arts.
The four-day Taipei In Style event begins tomorrow at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. It opens to the general public over the weekend.
花蓮到台東的鐵路電氣化即將通車，而在今天早上先以電聯車試車，台鐵確定在今年6月26號全線正式通車，預計通車後台北到台東將從原本的近五小時車程縮短為三個半小時。
等了多年，花蓮到台東鐵路電氣化，終於進入試車階段。
[[台鐵試車人員]]
“都還滿穩的啊，速度都還保持在，這個時間都還準點啊”
花4年的花東鐵路電氣化工程，全台最後一段電氣化花蓮到台東，終於在6月26號要正式通車，台北到台東車程從原本的四個多小時縮到三個半小時。，而計價方式和現有的太魯閣號及普悠瑪號相同。
[[列車副主任 徐榮富]]
“都很順利，到花蓮只不過是一個半小時而已，差很多，時間速度的話，時間就是金錢 ， 他們就可以很順利到達台北”
為了趕在六月能順利通車，工程人員正在不斷進行各階段的測試。預計屆時搭車人潮肯定又能創下另一波高峰。
Testing is underway for electrification of the railway line between Hualien and Taitung. When service officially begins in June, travel between Taipei and Taitung will be cut to about three and a half hours.
After years of waiting, electrification of the rail line between Hualien and Taitung has finally entered the testing stage.
Taiwan Railways
It’s stable. Speeds are maintained and the train is punctual.
Four years were spent electrifying the line between these two eastern Taiwan cities. It is the last line to be electrified in Taiwan, with service slated to officially begin on June 26. Travel time between Taipei and Taitung will be reduced from over four hours to about three and a half. Ticket rates will be similar to those on Taroko and Puyuma trains.
Hsu Rong-fu
Taiwan Railways
Everything is going smoothly. It’s a big change, with travel to Hualien now only taking about an hour and a half. Time is money, and now (the people of Taitung) will be able to easily get to Taipei.
Various tests are underway in order for the new system to begin in June. At that time, more travelers are expected to take advantage of Taiwan Railways’ eastern line service.
景氣回溫，大集團紛紛進行徵才計劃，除了日前王品、鴻海和潤泰等知名企業，遠雄今天也舉辦徵才活動。
遠雄9個事業體聯合徵才，預計大舉招募8000人，最大職缺壽險業需要3700人，還在興建的大巨蛋，也要1500名人力。
Signs of strength returning to the economy have led to increased hiring at major enterprises. The Wowprime, Hon Hai and Ruentex groups have already announced plans to expand their workforces, and Farglory Group followed suit today.
Nine units of the Farglory Group will hire a total of 8,000 people. About 3,700 of these will be in its life insurance unit, and 1,500 will be needed to assist with building Taipei Arena.
