#就係香港實習同學BackstageStory #Tobie篇
走進店舖,往往如走馬看花,視線輕率滑過四周,步履只作日常所需的短暫停留。但當我認真凝視每個空間角落,便意識到背後歷史的重量。當為土瓜灣的蝦記麵店和永香冰室做資料搜集的時候,我本著好奇心仔細觀察店舖每一細節。一幅畫,一件裝飾品,不只因著美觀原因而懸在牆上,內裡還藏著一個個等待被發掘的故事,它們正是空間裡有形的歷史。
當記憶隨時間變質,實體空間的經歷便是通往過去的最佳門徑。但唯有藉著現場互動,才能將過去記憶活現眼前,這是對著電腦搜尋網上資料無可比擬的連結。透過這張拼貼,我希望能保存在兩間老店經歷轉眼即逝的瞬間,凝住內裡的故事與記憶,並將之展現人前。但願在傢俬與鋪面招牌磨損裡透現出來的一份人情世故,將來亦繼續有人珍惜、關注。
*永香冰室於1959年開業,在永耀街一隅見證了土瓜灣半世紀變遷。經典劇集《大時代》及近年得獎電影《踏血尋梅》等影視作品,曾在此取景。
*蝦記麵廠,另一土瓜灣半百老字號,以新鮮手工製蝦子麵聞名。店舖至今仍保留前鋪後廠的格局。
We often dismiss or glance over interiors of shops and cafes. They become brisk stops where we do our weekly shop and nothing more, but having to inspect and analyse each facet of a space has led me to realise the depth and historical significance these old stores hold. When doing research for Har Kee Noodle and Wing Heung Cafe, I was encouraged to perceive each and every aspect inquisitively. Each photograph on the wall, each piece of decor perhaps wasn’t only there for mere aesthetic intention. Behind each aspect was a story to tell, one which represents a tangible history of the space. With perishable memories and the temporal notion of emotion, I found that connecting with the physical space was the best way to engage with the past. Researching online was one thing, but having this information set against the backdrop of where it all happened brought these memories to life. And by creating a collage, I wanted to highlight the preservation of a fleeting moment, memory encased and stories retold in these physical spaces. The wear and tear of furniture and iconic shopfront signs held a sense of sentimentality which I hope others will be more wary of in the future.
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Tobie,21歲,心理學畢業生,兼職插畫家。
*書中刊登為中文版本,由實習生Marcus及Tobie採訪,Jess翻譯成中文。
#就係香港2020秋季號#Remap土瓜灣生存手冊#老店 #本地創作
同時也有1部Youtube影片,追蹤數超過4,200的網紅BrotherPedro,也在其Youtube影片中提到,這集發生了...很多事情,我就不雷了 快捷索引: 5:00 任務開始 17:28 嚴重的錯誤+開戰 不過這讓我想到一個配合Darkest Dungeon旁白的XCOM應該會很酷 例如: "Injury and despondence set the stage for heroism... ...
against the backdrop中文 在 Alexander Wang 王梓沅英文 Facebook 的最讚貼文
【10,000 篇 Biz Emails、學術寫作的體悟:提升英語寫作力,9成台灣學生還差這 3 件事。。。】
在批改台灣學生超過 10,000 篇的不管是「商業書信」、「學術寫作」、還是「檢定考試」的議論文寫作之後,我發現我們最常碰到的寫作問題為:
1️⃣ 賓大華頓商學院教授 Adam Grant 曾經說過:Unclear writing implies unclear thinking. 如果我們中文也說得不清楚或不合邏輯,英文寫作當然反映的只是整體寫作表達的問題。很多時候在編修文章時,不要 bark up the wrong tree (怪到錯的源頭)。問題可能不是英文,很多時候是我們根本還沒想好、理好思緒。
例(a):我們在敘述的是 phenomenon (現象)、problem (問題)、issue (議題)、dilemma (兩難)、controversy (爭議)、observation (觀察)、還是 situation (狀況)? 每個詞彙所代表的意涵不同,不是隨便挑一個用即可。
例(b): They complained about the service. 跟 They complained about the bad service. 哪句話邏輯較合理呢?
2️⃣ 英文寫作的過程,不是只是把想要說的話用字堆砌出來。想到哪,就寫到哪。英文的每一個字很多候都有相對應要求的文法規範或詞語搭配規範,一定要也符合。不注意這些規範,會讓讀我們寫作的人,讀得很辛苦才能找到要點。
(Before) He committed to find the cure about the disease.
(After) He has committed himself to finding the cure for the disease.
✔︎ 只是小小的調整,但有大大的差異。
3️⃣ 寫作不是把一句話一句話中翻英出來,更是「一句話提供條件給下一句話的過程」。如何讓句跟句之間有文意、邏輯緊密度,從1句發展到2句、2句發展到5句、從1段到1頁,從1頁到1份,才是寫作的過程 (不然只是ㄧ句沒有上下文的中翻英)。
在寫作時我們常常要問自己:我上句跟下句之間,有沒有缺什麼要銜接的內容。這樣的內容可能是:
✔︎ more precisely, (更確切地)
✔︎ more specifically, (更細地說)
✔︎ Importantly, (特別重要、值得強調地)
✔︎ In other words, (也就是說)
✔︎ Under these circumstances, (在這樣的狀況之下)
✔︎ Against this backdrop, (在這樣的背景之下)
有時缺的甚至是:
✔︎ To overcome this limitation...(為了克服這樣的限制)
✔︎ In light of the urgent need, (有鑒於這樣的急迫需求)
✔︎ In response to the request, (為了因應這樣的要求)
✔︎ Because of the aforementioned policy, (因為前述的政策)
✔︎ In meeting this requirement, (在符合這樣的需求之中)
要真的「從閱讀當中,學習寫作技巧」,40 年科學研究顯示,「窄式閱讀」(大量閱讀同一主題的文章、書) 比廣泛閱讀 (大量閱讀不同主題的文章) 還要更有效 (Ellis, 2008; Han, 2010; Park, 2014).
在我的線上課程當中,我會帶你學習「窄式學習」的方法。讓你今後學習英文不再受限於教材、媒介 (what),因為你已變成一個知道「怎麼學」(how) 的終極學習者!
✔︎ 全球唯一,窄式學習線上課程連結:https://bit.ly/3dzs608 (限時6折)
against the backdrop中文 在 護台胖犬 劉仕傑 Facebook 的最讚貼文
蔡英文 Tsai Ing-wen 總統2019年5月9日於《外交政策》(Foreign Policy)期刊投書之中文翻譯。
譯者:
劉仕傑 (青年外交官 劉仕傑 )
楊晴翔律師(哥倫比亞大學法學碩士)
Taiwan's Self-made democracy still needs U.S. partnership
台灣自為的民主仍需美國作夥同行
On April 10, 1979, the Taiwan Relations Act was signed into law after being passed by the U.S. Congress the month before, in response to President Jimmy Carter’s decision in January 1979 to establish official relations with the People’s Republic of China and sever diplomatic ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan). At the time, Taiwan was not yet a democracy, with a population of 17 million and a GDP per capita of $1,958―a flickering candle in the storm of the Cold War.
1979年4月10日,就在美國國會通過後一個月,台灣關係法經簽署成為(美國國內法)法律。台灣關係法係回應卡特總統在1979年1月決定與中華人民共和國建交而與中華民國斷交。當時台灣尚不是個民主國家,人口僅1,700萬,GDP僅1,958美元,可以形容為冷戰風暴中的殘燭。
The Taiwan Relations Act mandates the U.S. commitment to peace, security, and stability in the Western Pacific. More important, it defines how the United States engages with Taiwan and ensures that our country has adequate defense capabilities to be free from coercion.
台灣關係法制定了美國對西太平洋地區民主、安全及穩定的承諾。更重要者,它定義了美國如何與台灣交往,並確保了本國能有適當的防禦能力,並從強脅中得到自由。
Against the backdrop of the Cold War, no one could have imagined that Taiwan would emerge as a beacon of democracy in Asia.
對抗冷戰黑幕,當時沒有人能想像台灣可以成為亞洲民主的燈塔。
By embracing democratic values, the people of Taiwan took their fate into their own hands. The resilient Taiwanese defied all odds and kept making progress.
擁抱民主價值,台灣人民自己掌握自身命運。充滿韌性的台灣人跌破大家眼鏡,持續獲得進展。
With steadfast support from our partner in democracy, the United States, the people of Taiwan transformed an authoritarian regime into a vibrant democracy and held their first direct presidential election by popular vote in 1996. Democratization was further consolidated four years later with a peaceful transfer of power from one political party to another. Then, in 2016, Taiwan broke through the glass ceiling by electing its first female president and a record number of women into the legislature.
藉由我們的民主夥伴美國所提供的穩健支持,台灣人民將一個威權政體轉型為充滿活力的民主政體,並且在1996年舉行首次總統直接民選。四年後,台灣的民主進一步鞏固,政權和平移轉。接著,2016年台灣打破看不見的性別限制,選出首位女性總統,女性國會議員數目也創新高。
Taiwan has also transformed itself from an aid recipient into a high-tech powerhouse featuring outstanding human capital, a rules-based market, and a sound legal framework that upholds property rights. Taiwan now ranks as one of the top 10 freest economies in the world and has become an important partner for many U.S. companies in the region and around the world.
台灣本身也從受援國轉型成為高科技重鎮,擁有著名的人力資源、法治市場及完善的法治架構並尊重智慧財產權。台灣目前為全球十大最自由的經濟體之一,且成為此區域及全世界許多美國公司最重要的夥伴。
Since I took office three years ago, Taiwan and the United States have stepped up our joint efforts to promote our mutual interests, such as religious freedom, media literacy, and fighting corruption, safeguarding our shared values in the Indo-Pacific region.
自從我三年前就任台灣總統職位以來,台灣與美國共同升高努力推動我們共同的利益,例如:宗教自由、媒體素養,並且對抗腐敗體制,保衛我們在印太地區之共同價值。
One lesson of the 20th century is that the forward march of democracy is not a given.
二十世紀告訴我們重要的一課是,民主的推進,不會從天而降。
For the past 40 years, many members of Congress and successive U.S. administrations have honored the Taiwan Relations Act, making our partnership irreplaceable and shielding our region from increasingly aggressive anti-democratic forces. We stand together because we believe that the darkness and fear imposed by authoritarian regimes cannot withstand the light of democracy.
過去四十年來,許多美國國會的成員以及繼任的美國行政體系都對台灣關係法給予肯定,這部法案鞏固了台美之間無可取代的的合作夥伴關係,也讓我們在逐漸深化的反民主的侵略力量面前,得以捍衛區域安全。台美堅定站在一起是因為我們相信極權政權帶來的黑暗與恐懼將無法遮蔽民主照耀出的光亮。
The U.S. government has stood firm and responded to challenges to our partnership with determination and perseverance.
美國政府一直立場堅定並且以決心與毅力回應任何可能傷害台美關係之挑戰。
The U.S. Congress has consistently demonstrated bipartisan support for stronger ties with Taiwan through legislation like the Taiwan Travel Act, proof that the creativity and commitment that created the Taiwan Relations Act are still alive in Congress today.
美國國會持續不分黨派,以推動台灣旅行法等立法作為,展現他們對於加強台美之間緊密合作關係的支持。這是制定台灣關係法當年之創造力與承諾,仍然在美國國會活躍的證明。
Our shared commitment to democracy and freedom is something that people living under authoritarian regimes can never understand. Faced with the growing challenges to the rules-based order established after World War II, our partnership is more important than ever.
我們共同對民主與自由的承諾是生活在極權政權底下的人民所無法理解的。在二次世界大戰以來民主秩序所面臨的挑戰更加艱困之際,台美之間的夥伴關係無比重要。
Taiwan has survived and thrived under the most challenging circumstances of the 20th century. The people of Taiwan have not given in to the fearmongering of authoritarian regimes and never will. At this critical juncture, we celebrate and reaffirm our partnership with the United States and look forward to the next chapter in our success story.
二十世紀以來,台灣從最艱困的環境下生存下來並且蓬勃發展至今。台灣人民從不也永不向極權的政權屈服。值此重要的關頭,我們與美國共同慶賀並且更加確定彼此的關係,並且展望在未來的歷史中,成功寫出一頁新的篇章。
As president of this beacon of democracy, I am committed to fighting the good fight. I will continue to work with our friends in the years ahead to create a better world for future generations and a more open and free Indo-Pacific and beyond.
身為民主燈塔的一國總統,我非常堅定的信守我的承諾,克盡當為之事。我會持續與我們的友人在未來共同努力,為往後的世世代代,打造一個更加美好的未來,以及更加開放自由的印太地區。
Tsai Ing-wen is the President of Taiwan.
台灣總統,蔡英文
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against the backdrop中文 在 BrotherPedro Youtube 的最讚貼文
這集發生了...很多事情,我就不雷了
快捷索引:
5:00 任務開始
17:28 嚴重的錯誤+開戰
不過這讓我想到一個配合Darkest Dungeon旁白的XCOM應該會很酷
例如:
"Injury and despondence set the stage for heroism... or cowardice."
(傷勢和黯然是展現英勇的舞台..或是軟弱)
"A moment of valor shines brightest against a backdrop of despair."
(勇氣在絕望的背景上最為耀眼)
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