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2023/12/11
TIME閱讀解析 39 - 疫情讓口罩成為家常必需品─適逢大火煙霧瀰漫時
The Pandemic Made Masks Essential Household Items—Just in Time for Wildfire Smoke
疫情讓口罩成為家常必需品─適逢大火煙霧瀰漫時
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It looked like 2020 on the streets of New York City this week, as many residents unearthed their pandemic masks to protect against air that smelled, tasted, and looked smoky due to raging wildfires in Canada.
Masking during periods of poor air quality is not a new concept, even in the U.S—but it used to be a novelty when it happened. “Everyone is staying indoors and the people who are outside are wearing masks of one kind or another. It’s totally weird to see. This is a creepy feeling,” a spokesperson from San Francisco General Hospital told NBC News when the 2018 Camp Fire compromised air quality there.
What felt different this time around was how quickly and seamlessly many people reached for their face coverings—a sign that three years of pandemic living have left a mark on the American public, turning masks from something very few people have on hand to a household necessity.
單字
1. unearth (vt.) 發掘，掘出，使出土
Archaeologists carefully unearthed ancient artifacts from the burial site, revealing a wealth of historical knowledge about the long-lost civilization.
考古學家小心翼翼地從墓地挖掘出古老的文物，揭露了有關失落文明豐富的歷史知識。
2. compromise (vt.) 損害，傷害，危及
The decision to prioritize short-term profits over environmental sustainability could compromise the long-term health of our planet.
3. seamlessly (adv.) 順利地；連續地
The software update integrated seamlessly with the existing system, ensuring a smooth transition and uninterrupted workflow.
軟體更新與現有系統的整合天衣無縫，確保了流暢的轉換以及不被中斷的工作流程。
片語
1. in time 及早，及時
Despite the heavy traffic, we managed to arrive at the airport in time for our flight.
儘管交通繁忙，我們仍然及時抵達了機場，趕上了我們的航班。
2. reach for 伸手拿取
She reached for the book on the top shelf with nimble hands, eager to dive into its captivating pages.
他俐落地伸手去拿書櫃最上層的書，迫不及待想栽進引人入勝的書頁當中。
3. leave a mark on 對……產生（通常指不良的）影響
The scandalous revelations left a lasting mark on the company's reputation, causing significant damage and eroding public trust.
醜聞揭露對該公司的名譽造成了長久的影響，導致了重大的損失，並且摧毀了大眾的信任。
句型
1.turn + N + from… to … 將某事物由……轉變成……
Technological advancements have turned smartphones from mere communication devices to indispensable personal assistants.
2. It’s + adj. + to see… 見到…‥令人……
to see之後接用的句子則表示看到的狀況或現象。It's perplexing to see how quickly misinformation spreads on social media.
文法點
1. used to 的相關用法及易混淆用法
- used to + V 過去經常……During my childhood, I used to spend hours reading books in my cozy corner, immersing myself in captivating stories.
- be used to + V 某物被用於……Old newspapers can be used to absorb moisture in shoe cabinets.
- be used to + Ving/N 習慣……After living in the bustling city for years, she was used to navigating through crowded streets and dealing with the noise.
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