▍原文 Peking University has tightened its belt with new spending rules, making headlines on Chinese social media. Under guidelines passed on September the first, twenty twenty-six, the prestigious institution has imposed strict restrictions on administrative spending, including meetings, business travel, and asset purchases. Most notably, the policy explicitly bans holding meetings at twenty-one famous scenic spots — including Mount Huangshan, Jiuzhaigou Valley, and Sanya beaches — to curb publicly funded tourism disguised as academic training. The measures reflect a broader push across Chinese universities to practice fiscal discipline. ▍語言點 1. tighten one's belt 過緊日子，厲行節約，縮減開支 2. guideline /ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/ n. 指導方針，管理細則 3. prestigious /preˈstɪdʒəs/ adj. 有聲望的，聲名顯赫的 4. institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃn/ n. （大學、銀行等規模大的）機構 5. impose restrictions on 對……施加限制 ·impose v. 推行，強制實行 ·restriction n. 限制 6. administr...
▍原文 Peking University has tightened its belt with new spending rules, making headlines on Chinese social media. Under guidelines passed on September the first, twenty twenty-six, the prestigious institution has imposed strict restrictions on administrative spending, including meetings, business travel, and asset purchases. Most notably, the policy explicitly bans holding meetings at twenty-one famous scenic spots — including Mount Huangshan, Jiuzhaigou Valley, and Sanya beaches — to curb publicly funded tourism disguised as academic training. The measures reflect a broader push across Chinese universities to practice fiscal discipline. ▍語言點 1. tighten one's belt 過緊日子，厲行節約，縮減開支 2. guideline /ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/ n. 指導方針，管理細則 3. prestigious /preˈstɪdʒəs/ adj. 有聲望的，聲名顯赫的 4. institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃn/ n. （大學、銀行等規模大的）機構 5. impose restrictions on 對……施加限制 ·impose v. 推行，強制實行 ·restriction n. 限制 6. adminis...
▍原文 Chinese snack brand Mala Wangzi has sparked a debate after its bold red ads appeared near Milan Cathedral. Some netizens called the campaign “visual pollution,” while others argued that “tacky can be trendy,” praising it as successful global marketing. The brand said it came to Milan for Fashion Week, where models walked the runway in eye-catching outfits inspired by latiao, or Chinese “spicy strips.” Once a humble Chinese snack, latiao is now gaining fans overseas as interest in Chinese culture grows. ▍語言點 1. snack brand 零食品牌 snack n. 零食 2. bold /bəʊld/ adj. 醒目的，色彩濃烈大膽的 3. campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ n. 宣傳活動，營銷活動 4. visual pollution 視覺汙染 形容某種視覺元素像環境汙染物一樣，對人的感官和心理健康造成負面影響。 5. tacky /ˈtæki/ adj. 俗氣的，土味的 6. trendy /ˈtrendi/ adj. 時髦的，潮流的 7. global marketing 全球化營銷，海外市場推廣 8. walk the runway T臺走秀 runway 本意是跑道，在時尚語境中表示T臺或秀場走臺。 9. eye-catch...
▍原文 Chinese snack brand Mala Wangzi has sparked a debate after its bold red ads appeared near Milan Cathedral. Some netizens called the campaign “visual pollution,” while others argued that “tacky can be trendy,” praising it as successful global marketing. The brand said it came to Milan for Fashion Week, where models walked the runway in eye-catching outfits inspired by latiao, or Chinese “spicy strips.” Once a humble Chinese snack, latiao is now gaining fans overseas as interest in Chinese culture grows. ▍語言點 1. snack brand 零食品牌 snack n. 零食 2. bold /bəʊld/ adj. 醒目的，色彩濃烈大膽的 3. campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ n. 宣傳活動，營銷活動 4. visual pollution 視覺汙染 形容某種視覺元素像環境汙染物一樣，對人的感官和心理健康造成負面影響。 5. tacky /ˈtæki/ adj. 俗氣的，土味的 6. trendy /ˈtrendi/ adj. 時髦的，潮流的 7. global marketing 全球化營銷，海外市場推廣 8. walk the runway T臺走秀 runway 本意是跑道，在時尚語境中表示T臺或秀場走臺。 9. eye-catch...
▍原文 Silver-haired medal ceremony attendants at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have drawn widespread attention as a striking reflection of Japan’s aging society. Organizers say about 40,000 volunteers aged 18 to 91 are serving at the Games. With younger people often busy with work or studies, Japan's large retired population helps fill the gap. Some lament online that Japan is "running out of young people," while others praise the elderly volunteers, saying the spirit of service has no age limit. ▍語言點 1. silver-haired adj. 銀發的 2. medal ceremony attendants 頒獎儀式上的禮儀人員 · attendant n.（特定場合的）服務人員 3. draw widespread attention 引發廣泛關注 4. a striking reflection of something 某事的鮮明寫照 · striking adj. 引人注目的，顯著的 · reflection n. 反映，寫照 5. aging society 老齡化社會 6. serve /sɜːv/ v. 提供服務（比work多一層奉獻與擔當的色彩） 7. fill the gap 填補空缺 8. lament /ləˈment/ v. 哀歎，惋惜 9. run out of young people ...
▍原文 Silver-haired medal ceremony attendants at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have drawn widespread attention as a striking reflection of Japan’s aging society. Organizers say about 40,000 volunteers aged 18 to 91 are serving at the Games. With younger people often busy with work or studies, Japan's large retired population helps fill the gap. Some lament online that Japan is "running out of young people," while others praise the elderly volunteers, saying the spirit of service has no age limit. ▍語言點 1. silver-haired adj. 銀發的 2. medal ceremony attendants 頒獎儀式上的禮儀人員 · attendant n.（特定場合的）服務人員 3. draw widespread attention 引發廣泛關注 4. a striking reflection of something 某事的鮮明寫照 · striking adj. 引人注目的，顯著的 · reflection n. 反映，寫照 5. aging society 老齡化社會 6. serve /sɜːv/ v. 提供服務（比work多一層奉獻與擔當的色彩） 7. fill the gap 填補空缺 8. lament /ləˈment/ v. 哀歎，惋惜 9. run out of young people ...
▍原文 Singer Will Pan thanked longtime friend Cyndi Wang for helping him seek timely treatment for facial paralysis. During his Shanghai concert, Pan recalled blinking uncontrollably while dining with Wang in May. He initially dismissed it, jokingly attributing the issue to recent weight gain. However, Wang noticed the abnormality and raised concerns. Pan later realized the severity of the condition, which was caused by fatigue, and used his experience to urge fans to get enough rest and avoid overworking. ▍語言點 1. treatment /ˈtriːtmənt/ n. 治療 ·seek treatment for something 為某種疾病尋求治療（它比 go to see a doctor 更加正式，多用在嚴肅的健康話題里） ·seek treatment for depression 尋求抑鬱治療 2. facial paralysis 面癱 ·面癱就是控制面部表情的神經出了狀況，導致肌肉不受控制，多由受涼、病毒感染或者過度勞累誘發。 3. blink blɪŋk/ v. 眨眼 4. uncontrollably ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbli/ adv. 不受控地 ·control v. 控制 5. dine /daɪn/ v. 吃飯，用餐 ·這個詞...
▍原文 Singer Will Pan thanked longtime friend Cyndi Wang for helping him seek timely treatment for facial paralysis. During his Shanghai concert, Pan recalled blinking uncontrollably while dining with Wang in May. He initially dismissed it, jokingly attributing the issue to recent weight gain. However, Wang noticed the abnormality and raised concerns. Pan later realized the severity of the condition, which was caused by fatigue, and used his experience to urge fans to get enough rest and avoid overworking. ▍語言點 1. treatment /ˈtriːtmənt/ n. 治療 ·seek treatment for something 為某種疾病尋求治療（它比 go to see a doctor 更加正式，多用在嚴肅的健康話題里） ·seek treatment for depression 尋求抑鬱治療 2. facial paralysis 面癱 ·面癱就是控制面部表情的神經出了狀況，導致肌肉不受控制，多由受涼、病毒感染或者過度勞累誘發。 3. blink blɪŋk/ v. 眨眼 4. uncontrollably ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbli/ adv. 不受控地 ·control v. 控制 5. dine /daɪn/ v. 吃飯，用餐 ·這個詞...
▍原文 While thorny issues like Taiwan may surface, the main focus of the September 24 meeting is whether the top leaders of the US and China will signal an extension to a trade truce struck last year, which is set to expire in November. AI cooperation may also be on the agenda. US and Chinese economic officials discussed creating a communication channel for AI concerns at meetings on September 20. ▍語言點 thorny /ˈθɔːrni/ adj.（本文）棘手難辦的；多刺的 a thorny problem 棘手的難題；多刺的 surface /ˈsɜːrfɪs/ v. 出現，浮現（本文指被提及，成為討論議題） the main focus 主要的焦點 signal v. 釋放信號、傳遞意涵 extension n. 延長、延期 truce /truːs/ n. 停戰、休戰 trade truce 貿易休戰 strike /straɪk/ v. 達成（協議、休戰等） strike a deal 達成協議 strike a truce 達成休戰 be set to do 即將、注定要 expire /ɪkˈspaɪə/ v. 到期、期滿 agenda /əˈdʒendə/ n. 議程、待辦事項清單 be on the agenda 在議程上、被提上日程 channel n. 渠道、通道、頻道 concern /kə...
▍原文 While thorny issues like Taiwan may surface, the main focus of the September 24 meeting is whether the top leaders of the US and China will signal an extension to a trade truce struck last year, which is set to expire in November. AI cooperation may also be on the agenda. US and Chinese economic officials discussed creating a communication channel for AI concerns at meetings on September 20. ▍語言點 thorny /ˈθɔːrni/ adj.（本文）棘手難辦的；多刺的 a thorny problem 棘手的難題；多刺的 surface /ˈsɜːrfɪs/ v. 出現，浮現（本文指被提及，成為討論議題） the main focus 主要的焦點 signal v. 釋放信號、傳遞意涵 extension n. 延長、延期 truce /truːs/ n. 停戰、休戰 trade truce 貿易休戰 strike /straɪk/ v. 達成（協議、休戰等） strike a deal 達成協議 strike a truce 達成休戰 be set to do 即將、注定要 expire /ɪkˈspaɪə/ v. 到期、期滿 agenda /əˈdʒendə/ n. 議程、待辦事項清單 be on the agenda 在議程上、被提上日程 channel n. 渠道、通道、頻道 concern /kə...