Because we have this idea that the election is supposed to be a serious, dignified affair. Why, the founding fathers, they were titans of etiquette. Gentlemen intellectuals who resolved their disputes through reasoned debate and delicate handshakes, right? Wrong!
Because we have this idea that the election is supposed to be a serious, dignified affair. Why, the founding fathers, they were titans of etiquette. Gentlemen intellectuals who resolved their disputes through reasoned debate and delicate handshakes, right? Wrong!
delicate [ˋdɛləkət] (adj.) 脆弱的 This porcelain doll is rather delicate. Please handle with care! 這個陶瓷娃娃非常脆弱，拿的時候務必小心。
delicacy [ˋdɛləkəsɪ] (n.) 佳餚 A lot of foreigners came to Taiwan for the cheap delicacies. 很多外國人來到台灣為了一嚐便宜的佳餚。
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unickname9 年前
■titan [ˋtaɪtn](n.)[C]泰斗；鉅子；非常重要且有權力的人 ■etiquette [ˋɛtɪkɛt] (n.)[U] 禮節、禮儀 ★Because we have this idea that the election is supposed to be a serious, dignified affair. Why, the founding fathers, they were titans of etiquette, gentlemen, intellectuals who resolved their disputes through reasoned debate and delicate handshakes, right? Wrong! 因為我們都認為選舉應該是件嚴肅而且莊重的事。為什麼呢？因為我們那些建國之父們各個都是禮節的泰斗、都是紳士及知識份子，他們都透過理性地辯論及禮貌性握手來化解彼此間的糾紛，對吧？那你就錯了。 【註】背景音樂：舒伯特-軍隊進行曲 【跟Hilario學西班牙語練習】：顏色篇 blanco (white)；negro (black)；rojo (red)； verde (green)；azul (blue)；amarillo (yellow) ■1.搭配中性名詞字尾用'o'，陰性名詞字尾用'a'。2.西語形容詞放名詞後 casa (house; home) la Casa Blanca (the White House)白宮
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Huahua9 年前
Because we have this idea that the election is supposed to be a serious, dignified affair. Why, the founding fathers, they were titans of etiquette. Gentlemen intellectuals who resolved their disputes through reasoned debate and delicate handshakes, right? Wrong!
【dispute vs. argue】 ◆You cannot dispute with someone, but you can get into a dispute with them, or you can argue with them. (x) Bob disputed with Sally over the phone bill. (o) Bob argued with Sally over the phone bill. (o) Bob and Sally got into a dispute over the phone bill.
◆You can use dispute as a verb when you're talking about inanimate objects, but it doesn't make sense to use when the object is another person. (o) Bob disputed the false charges on his phone bill. (x) Bob disputed Sally about the dinner plans.
◆Last but not least, there are cases where it may look like the object is a person, but really it's a person's idea or position (ideas being inanimate objects). (o) Bob disputed Sally's belief that the Earth was flat.
────────────────────────── ■dispute (v./n.) 爭論、爭執 強調爭論的激烈性，有爭吵不休的味道，而內容則多為日常生活方面的事。 [The couple disputed where to spend the holiday. 夫妻倆為上哪兒度假而發生爭論] [The two countries disputed for years over a small strip of land on their border. 這兩個國家為了邊界上一塊土地已經爭執多年] ■disputable (adj.) 有爭議的；可疑的 [The referee's decision was disputable. 裁判員的裁決有爭議]
■argue (v.) 辯論；爭論；主張；說服 強調主體確認自己的觀點是正確的，引用單方面論據為自己辯解並批駁對方。 [He argued against the plan. 他據理反對這個計畫] [Columbus argued that the world was round. 哥倫布認為地球是圓形的] [We argued her out of going on such a dangerous journey. 我們說服她不要去作這樣危險的旅行] ■argument (n.) 辯論；論點 [She handled a difficult argument skilfully. 她巧妙地應付了一場艱難的辯論] [This argument, however, does not hold water. 但這種論點是站不住腳的] ■arguable (adj.) 可辯論的、有疑義的；可論證的 [This account contains many arguable statements. 這種說法含有很多疑點] [There are gaps in our knowledge and some conclusions are arguable. 我們的知識還有欠缺之處，有些結論也有爭議]
■debate (v./n.) 辯論；思考 強調公開地、有組織的討論或辯論重大問題，口語中則強調不同觀點激烈交鋒。 [They debated the question openly. 他們公開辯論這個問題] [She debated whether to accept his invitation. 她考慮是否接受他的邀請] [A fierce debate on the tax cut was going on. 一場圍繞著減稅的辯論正在激烈進行中] ■debatable (adj.) 有疑問的，有爭議的；成問題的 [It is also a very debatable argument. 這也是個爭議很大的話題] [It is debatable whether it is cost-effective. 它的成本效益如何，尚無定論]
■controvert (v.) 議論；辯駁 [The statement of the last witness controvert the evidence of the first two. 最後一個證人的陳述反駁了前兩人的證詞] ■controversy (n.) 爭議；(公開的)爭論 [These are the facts that are beyond controversy. 這是一些無可爭辯的事實] [The remark touched off a heated controversy. 這句話引起了熱烈的爭論] ■controversial (adj.) 有爭議的；引起爭論的 [We tried to stay away from controversial topics at the dinner party. 晚宴上我們儘力避免一些有爭議的話題]
■polemical = polemic (adj.) 爭論的；好爭論的 [The letter was probably written for polemical impact. 這封信可能是為了造成爭論性影響而寫的] [Is my polemic skill worse than his? 我的辯論技巧不如他嗎？]
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劉益廷9 年前
週末愉快唷！
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吳D9 年前
Because we have this idea that the election is supposed to be a serious, dignified affair. Why, the founding fathers, they were titans of etiquette. Gentlemen intellectuals who resolved their disputes through reasoned debate and delicate handshakes, right? Wrong! 因為我們一昧地認為選舉是個嚴肅、隆重地場合。想必創國支付們都是禮儀的化身，睿智從容地用辯論、握手化解一切意見分歧，對吧？你大錯特錯。
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ShakesBeer9 年前
Day 146 今天在講類川普的人啊！
講得超級激動的，不知道自己有沒有辦法把這種感覺表現出來。
今天的西班牙文小教室，來講數字好了。
número (number) cero (zero) uno (one) dos (two) tres (three) cuatro (four) cinco (five) seis (six) siete (seven) ocho (eight) nueve (nine) diez (ten)
底下是今天出現的，和英文很像的西班牙文： idea (idea) - una idea elección (election) - la elección serio (serious) un hombre muy serio (a very serious man) una mujer muy seria (a very serious woman)
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chenchen9 年前
( ´▽｀)
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卡卡9 年前
謝謝Kristi&大家~祝週末快樂! (一大早這麼激動幹嘛XDD) Because we have this idea that the election is supposed to be a serious, dignified affair. Why, the founding fathers, they were titans of etiquette. Gentlemen intellectuals who resolved their disputes through reasoned debate and delicate handshakes, right? Wrong!
andyliu06189 年前
蔡宏源9 年前
Because we have this idea that the election is supposed to be a serious, dignified affair. Why, the founding fathers, they were titans of etiquette. Gentlemen intellectuals who resolved their disputes through reasoned debate and delicate handshakes, right? Wrong!
因為我們一昧地認為選舉是個嚴肅、隆重地場合。想必創國支付們都是禮儀的化身，睿智從容地用辯論、握手化解一切意見分歧，對吧？你大錯特錯。
1 . serious 嚴重的
serious [ˋsɪrɪəs] (adj.) 嚴重的、嚴肅的
The typhoon caused serious damage to this road.
這條路被颱風嚴重的損毀。
We’re in a serious meeting right now, please don’t joke around!
我們現在正在嚴肅地開會，請你不要隨意地開玩笑！
sirius [ˋsɪrɪəs] (n.) 天狼星
cereal 穀類早餐
serial 系列的、連續的
2 . dignified 有尊嚴的
dignified [ˋdɪgnə͵faɪd]] (adj.) 有尊嚴的
dignity [ˋdɪgnətɪ] (n.) 尊嚴
I would rather die in dignity than to live in shame.
我寧願有尊嚴地死去也不願意受辱地活著
3 . etiquette 禮節、禮儀
etiquette [ˋɛtɪkɛt] (n.) 禮節、禮儀
When you dine in a fancy restaurant, etiquette is considered extremely important.
如果你去一家高級的餐廳吃飯，禮節或禮儀是非常重要的。
4 . dispute 爭論、爭執
dispute [dɪˋspjut] (v.) 爭論、爭執
They’re in dispute due to the different opinions on the budget.
他們因為對於預算的意見不同而爭執不休。
5 . debate 辯論
debate [dɪˋbet] (n.) 辯論、有一問一答地辯論賽
presidential debate 總統候選人辯論大會
6 . delicate 脆弱的
delicate [ˋdɛləkət] (adj.) 脆弱的
This porcelain doll is rather delicate. Please handle with care!
這個陶瓷娃娃非常脆弱，拿的時候務必小心。
delicacy [ˋdɛləkəsɪ] (n.) 佳餚
A lot of foreigners came to Taiwan for the cheap delicacies.
很多外國人來到台灣為了一嚐便宜的佳餚。
unickname9 年前
■titan [ˋtaɪtn](n.)[C]泰斗；鉅子；非常重要且有權力的人
■etiquette [ˋɛtɪkɛt] (n.)[U] 禮節、禮儀
★Because we have this idea that the election is supposed to be a serious, dignified affair. Why, the founding fathers, they were titans of etiquette, gentlemen, intellectuals who resolved their disputes through reasoned debate and delicate handshakes, right? Wrong!
因為我們都認為選舉應該是件嚴肅而且莊重的事。為什麼呢？因為我們那些建國之父們各個都是禮節的泰斗、都是紳士及知識份子，他們都透過理性地辯論及禮貌性握手來化解彼此間的糾紛，對吧？那你就錯了。
【註】背景音樂：舒伯特-軍隊進行曲
【跟Hilario學西班牙語練習】：顏色篇
blanco (white)；negro (black)；rojo (red)；
verde (green)；azul (blue)；amarillo (yellow)
■1.搭配中性名詞字尾用'o'，陰性名詞字尾用'a'。2.西語形容詞放名詞後
casa (house; home)
la Casa Blanca (the White House)白宮
Huahua9 年前
Because we have this idea that the election is supposed to be a serious, dignified affair. Why, the founding fathers, they were titans of etiquette. Gentlemen intellectuals who resolved their disputes through reasoned debate and delicate handshakes, right? Wrong!
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dispute/ argue/ debate/ controvert
dispute/ argument/ debate/ controversy
disputable/ arguable/ debatable/ controversial/ polemical = polemic
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■dispute (v./n.) 爭論、爭執
□disputable (adj.) 有爭議的；可疑的
■argue (v.) 辯論；爭論；主張；說服
□argument (n.) 辯論；論點
□arguable (adj.) 可辯論的、有疑義的；可論證的
■debate (v./n.) 辯論；思考
□debatable (adj.) 有疑問的，有爭議的；成問題的
■controvert (v.) 議論；辯駁
□controversy (n.) 爭議；(公開的)爭論
□controversial (adj.) 有爭議的；引起爭論的
■polemical = polemic (adj.) 爭論的；好爭論的
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【dispute vs. argue】
◆You cannot dispute with someone, but you can get into a dispute with them, or you can argue with them.
(x) Bob disputed with Sally over the phone bill.
(o) Bob argued with Sally over the phone bill.
(o) Bob and Sally got into a dispute over the phone bill.
◆You can use dispute as a verb when you're talking about inanimate objects, but it doesn't make sense to use when the object is another person.
(o) Bob disputed the false charges on his phone bill.
(x) Bob disputed Sally about the dinner plans.
◆Last but not least, there are cases where it may look like the object is a person, but really it's a person's idea or position (ideas being inanimate objects).
(o) Bob disputed Sally's belief that the Earth was flat.
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■dispute (v./n.) 爭論、爭執
強調爭論的激烈性，有爭吵不休的味道，而內容則多為日常生活方面的事。
[The couple disputed where to spend the holiday. 夫妻倆為上哪兒度假而發生爭論]
[The two countries disputed for years over a small strip of land on their border. 這兩個國家為了邊界上一塊土地已經爭執多年]
■disputable (adj.) 有爭議的；可疑的
[The referee's decision was disputable. 裁判員的裁決有爭議]
■argue (v.) 辯論；爭論；主張；說服
強調主體確認自己的觀點是正確的，引用單方面論據為自己辯解並批駁對方。
[He argued against the plan. 他據理反對這個計畫]
[Columbus argued that the world was round. 哥倫布認為地球是圓形的]
[We argued her out of going on such a dangerous journey. 我們說服她不要去作這樣危險的旅行]
■argument (n.) 辯論；論點
[She handled a difficult argument skilfully. 她巧妙地應付了一場艱難的辯論]
[This argument, however, does not hold water. 但這種論點是站不住腳的]
■arguable (adj.) 可辯論的、有疑義的；可論證的
[This account contains many arguable statements. 這種說法含有很多疑點]
[There are gaps in our knowledge and some conclusions are arguable. 我們的知識還有欠缺之處，有些結論也有爭議]
■debate (v./n.) 辯論；思考
強調公開地、有組織的討論或辯論重大問題，口語中則強調不同觀點激烈交鋒。
[They debated the question openly. 他們公開辯論這個問題]
[She debated whether to accept his invitation. 她考慮是否接受他的邀請]
[A fierce debate on the tax cut was going on. 一場圍繞著減稅的辯論正在激烈進行中]
■debatable (adj.) 有疑問的，有爭議的；成問題的
[It is also a very debatable argument. 這也是個爭議很大的話題]
[It is debatable whether it is cost-effective. 它的成本效益如何，尚無定論]
■controvert (v.) 議論；辯駁
[The statement of the last witness controvert the evidence of the first two. 最後一個證人的陳述反駁了前兩人的證詞]
■controversy (n.) 爭議；(公開的)爭論
[These are the facts that are beyond controversy. 這是一些無可爭辯的事實]
[The remark touched off a heated controversy. 這句話引起了熱烈的爭論]
■controversial (adj.) 有爭議的；引起爭論的
[We tried to stay away from controversial topics at the dinner party. 晚宴上我們儘力避免一些有爭議的話題]
■polemical = polemic (adj.) 爭論的；好爭論的
[The letter was probably written for polemical impact. 這封信可能是為了造成爭論性影響而寫的]
[Is my polemic skill worse than his? 我的辯論技巧不如他嗎？]
劉益廷9 年前
週末愉快唷！
吳D9 年前
Because we have this idea that the election is supposed to be a serious, dignified affair. Why, the founding fathers, they were titans of etiquette. Gentlemen intellectuals who resolved their disputes through reasoned debate and delicate handshakes, right? Wrong!
因為我們一昧地認為選舉是個嚴肅、隆重地場合。想必創國支付們都是禮儀的化身，睿智從容地用辯論、握手化解一切意見分歧，對吧？你大錯特錯。
ShakesBeer9 年前
Day 146
今天在講類川普的人啊！
講得超級激動的，不知道自己有沒有辦法把這種感覺表現出來。
今天的西班牙文小教室，來講數字好了。
número (number)
cero (zero)
uno (one)
dos (two)
tres (three)
cuatro (four)
cinco (five)
seis (six)
siete (seven)
ocho (eight)
nueve (nine)
diez (ten)
底下是今天出現的，和英文很像的西班牙文：
idea (idea) - una idea
elección (election) - la elección
serio (serious)
un hombre muy serio (a very serious man)
una mujer muy seria (a very serious woman)
chenchen9 年前
( ´▽｀)
卡卡9 年前
謝謝Kristi&大家~祝週末快樂!
(一大早這麼激動幹嘛XDD)
Because we have this idea that the election is supposed to be a serious, dignified affair. Why, the founding fathers, they were titans of etiquette. Gentlemen intellectuals who resolved their disputes through reasoned debate and delicate handshakes, right? Wrong!
Rita ; )9 年前
Wrong ！
講這個字的時候很過癮耶XD
Have a wonderful weekend ：）