每日口說挑戰為什麼這麼多人想當作家？(Why so Many People Want to Be Writers)

當不成作家就是因為還有人願意聽我說話…

#5:12 most of the time, all of {?the} above.

Reasons(/ˋri:zn/理由) for wanting to write are multiple(/ˈmʌl.tə.pəl/多種的a.) of course, but the structurally(/ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ.əl.i/結構上adv.) simplest(最簡單的) option(/ˈɑːp.ʃən/可選擇的東西) may also be the most pervasive(/pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/充斥各處的a.): we write because there is no one in the vicinity(/vəˈsɪn.ə.t̬i/周圍n.) who will listen.
(以下翻譯取自unickname) 當然，想成為作家的理由有千百種，但從結構上來說，最單純而且可能也是最普遍的原因就是：因為我們身邊沒有可以傾聽我們訴說的對象，所以我們才會想要寫作。

■ of course 與 sure 都有「當然」的意思，前者的語氣比較強烈一點，表達「這件事很明顯就是如此」。

1. 具有諷刺意味時

A: Are you listening? 你有在聽嗎？
B: Of course! 當然有啊！（還不夠明顯嗎）

2. 表示善意時（語調拉高更有親切感！）

A: Can you give me a hand?
B: Of course! 當然囉！（我自然會願意幫忙）

Today we’re looking at a fascinating question, that is : Why do so many people want be writers? The video makes an interesting argument saying that people want to write because they’re lonely(/ˈloʊn.li/寂寞的). But, is that really the case? Hold that thought while we dive into our sentence of the day.

1. structurally [ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ.əl.i] (adv.) 結構上地
This essay is structurally sound(紮實的), but it needs more work in terms of specificity(/ˌspesɪˈfɪsəti/具體性n.).

■ specificity /ˌspesɪˈfɪsəti/ n. 具體性；明確性 = the quality of being specific
The reporter’s recommendations lack specificity.
Researchers need to be sensitive to cultural specificities.

■ sound (a.) 殷實的；紮實的
He has a sound knowledge of science. 他有紮實的科學知識。

■ in terms of sth : 就⋯而言
= in relation to something
We try to do what is best for our customers in terms of the quality of our products.

2. pervasive [pɚˈveɪ.sɪv] (adj.)充斥各處的；瀰漫的，遍佈的
Due to the construction(施工n.), the smell of wall paint(油漆n.) is pervasive within the entire building.

3. vicinity [vəˈsɪn.ə.t̬i] (n.) 周圍地區；鄰近地區；附近
No one in Edan’s vicinity understands the workings(工作,活動n.) of fashion, which is why people come to her for advice.

So, what do you think? Are there any other reasons why people might want to write? Well, here are a few: some people write to process(處理v.) the world around them (places, people, and events), others write to experience what it’s like to be *in someone else’s shoes(換位思考), and many sometimes write to convey(/kənˈveɪ/傳達v.) values(價值,意義n.) or messages that are often timeless(不受時間限制的,永恆的) and universal(通用的). And, most of the time, all of {?the} above. Not necessarily because they’re lonely, but because it’s easier to *get a point across(觀點被了解或接受), or more accessible(/əkˈses.ə.bəl/可以理解的) in a creative(/kriˈeɪ.t̬ɪv/有創意的) sort(種類n.) of way(方式n.). So, that’s another way to look at it. Bottom line(概要): write, if it pleases(使高興v.) you.

■ process /ˈprɑː.ses/ v. 處理；辦理
Visa applications take 28 days to process. 辦理簽證申請需要28天的時間

■ put yourself in sb's place/position/shoes : 處在（某人的）角度考慮 ; 換位思考
Put yourself in my place - what else could I have done? 你站在我的角度想想，我還能做甚麼呢？

■ get a point across : 觀點被了解或接受
helping teachers get their point across in every subject – whether it’s Languages, Arts, Mathematics, or Science.

■ accessible /əkˈses.ə.bəl/ a. 可以理解的；易懂的
Lea Anderson is a choreographer(/ˌkɔːr.iˈɑː.ɡrə.fɚ/舞蹈編導n.) who believes in making dance accessible. 作為一個舞蹈編導，利•安德森認為應該使舞蹈通俗易懂。

☺Reasons for wanting to write are multiple of course, but the structurally simplest option may also be the most pervasive: we write because there is no one in the vicinity who will listen.
當然，想成為作家的理由有千百種，但從結構上來說，最單純而且可能也是最普遍的原因就是：因為我們身邊沒有可以傾聽我們訴說的對象，所以我們才會想要寫作。
【心得】我完全不是當作家的料(每次要寫作文都要想盡辦法湊篇幅):p
■structurally [ˋstrʌktʃərəlɪ] (adv.) 結構上地
■pervasive [pɚˋvesɪv] (adj.) 充斥各處的；普遍的；瀰漫的、遍佈的；滲透的
■vicinity [vəˋsɪnətɪ] (n.U) 周圍地區、鄰近地區、附近[(+of)]；接近[(+to/of)]
in the vicinity of+sth 大約；大概；接近、鄰近

Introduction
Hey VoiceTube friends!

Today we’re looking at a fascinating question, that is: why do so many people want to be writers? The video makes an interesting argument, saying that people want to write because they’re lonely...but is that really the case? Hold that thought while we dive into our sentence of the day:

Sentence
Reasons for wanting to write are multiple of course, but the structurally simplest option may also be the most pervasive: we write because there is no one in the vicinity who will listen.

當然，想成為作家的理由千百種，但從結構上來說，最直接了當的原因可能是：因為我們身邊沒有人願意傾聽。


Pronunciation tips
multiple ˈmʌl.tə.pəl
structurally ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ.əl.i
colon as a pause in the sentence (further illustrating a point)

Vocabulary

structurally ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ.əl.i
Adv. 結構上地

Example:
This essay is structurally sound, but it needs more work in terms of specificity.
這篇作文在結構上地來說很扎實，但在細節的部分需要再修飾。



pervasive pɚˈveɪ.sɪv
Adj. 充斥各處的；瀰漫的，遍佈的
present or noticeable in every part of a thing or place

Example:
Due to the construction, the smell of wall paint is pervasive within the entire building.
由於施工的因素，油漆的味道充斥著整棟樓。



vicinity vəˈsɪn.ə.t̬i
N. 周圍地區；鄰近地區；附近
the area around a place or where the speaker is

Example:
No one in Edna’s vicinity understands the workings of fashion, which is why people come to her for advice.
Edna 的身邊沒有人有時尚的知識背景，因此大家都會向她請教相關事宜。


Outro
So, what do you think? Are there any other reasons why people might want to write? Well, here are a few: some people write to process the world around them (places, people, and events), others write to experience what it’s like to be in someone else’s shoes, and many sometimes write to convey values or messages that are often timeless and universal. Not necessarily because they’re lonely, but because it’s easier to get a point across, or more accessible in a creative sort of way.

Bottom line: write, if it pleases you.

I hope you enjoyed this episode, and lastly, don’t forget to leave your recordings and comments. See you next time!

Reasons for wanting to write are multiple of course, but the structurally simplest option may also be the most pervasive: we write because there is no one in the vicinity who will listen.

當然，想成為作家的理由千百種，但從結構上來說，最直接了當的原因可能是：因為我們身邊沒有人願意傾聽。

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