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criticism ( 批評;評價 )
Negative criticism can help you grow if you have a good EQ.
"如果您有一個好的情緒智商,負面的評價可以幫助您成長。"

frustration ( 挫折;失望 )
Her frustration with her new boyfriend was obvious to everyone but him.
"除了他男朋友之外, 大家都清楚她對她新男朋友的失望。"

anxiety ( 焦慮;不安 )
Do you feel anxiety when you have a big test?
當您有大考時您會感到焦慮嗎?


EZ talk美語會話誌
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每日 EZ Word   

have a new Benz convertible in 新的賓士敞篷車已到貨

in在這裡表示「(車、船等)已到達,已到貨」,所以have something in在對話中即指「……(某種車)已經到了,已經進了……(某種車)」的意思。

今日會話 EZ Talk   

SALES MAGIC-1 超級業務員

Ms. Katzen is a wealthy socialite who likes to always have the newest car in her neighborhood.

Sales: Hello, Ms. Katzen! This is Darryl from A1 Motors. I just wanted to let you know that we have a new Benz 1)convertible in that I think would really suit your style.
RH: Hello Darryl. I 2)appreciate the call, but the 2005 Benz S-540 that I bought from you is still running just fine.
Sales: I'm sure it is. But I should tell you that this is a 2008 model, and its styling is even more modern. Even more important, our 3)dealership has the only one available in the whole state.
RH: What color did you say it was?
Sales: The convertible is red, and it is 4)upholstered in 100% Italian leather.
RH: That sounds nice. What kind of stereo system does it have? I love to listen to classical music on the way to work.
Sales: It comes with an iPod 5)port and five 6)top-end Bose speakers. Believe me, it sounds 7)fantastic.

卡岑小姐是富有的社交名媛,總是希望能擁有住家鄰里附近最新款的車。

業務員:哈囉,卡岑小姐!我是A1汽車的戴瑞。我只是想通知您一聲,我們進了一部新款的賓士敞篷車,我覺得那相當適合您的風格。
卡岑:哈囉,戴瑞。感謝你打電話來,不過我跟你買的二○○五年賓士S540目前仍跑得很好。
業務員:我相信。不過我應該跟您報告,這部是二○○八年的新款,而它的樣本更具現代感。更重要的是,我們的經銷商在一州只分配到一部可以賣。
卡岑:你說它是什麼顏色的?
業務員:這部敞篷車是紅色的,而且內部加裝百分之百純正的義大利皮革。
卡岑:聽起來挺不賴。它安裝什麼樣的音響系統呢?我在上班途中喜歡聽古典音樂。
業務員:它配備了iPod接口和五個頂級Bose揚聲器。相信我,音響超讚的。

今日EZ單字   

1) convertible (n.) 敞篷車
2) appreciate (v.) 感激
3) dealership (n.) 經銷商
4) upholster (v.) 裝以皮面的
5) port (n.) 連接埠
6) top-end (a.) 頂級的
7) fantastic (a.) 極好的


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Tips on Writing Personal Letters (part 6 of 12)

寫個人書信的訣竅 (十二段中的第六段)


4. The closing is the last step in letter writing. Keep it simple by using common closing phrases, such as “Sincerely,” “Yours truly,” or “Your friend.” If the letter is for someone extra special, sign it “Love.” Don't forget to sign your name below the closing, too.
5. You may forget to include some information in your letter. If so, you can write a postscript, or “P.S.” below your signature. If you're really forgetful, you can write an additional postscript by using “P.P.S.”

4. 結尾語是寫信的最後一個步驟。儘量使用一般常用的結尾語使其簡單化,例如「真誠的」,「你真誠的朋友」,或「你的朋友」,如果這封信是給某個很特別的人,可以寫「愛你的」,別忘了在結尾語下面簽上你的名字。
5. 可能有一些事你在信裡忘了提,這時候你可以在簽名下面附上後記或「P.S.」,如果你實在很健忘,可以用「P.P.S.」再寫一次後記。


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postscript (P.S.) (n) 後記
signature (n) 簽名

The Day's Phrase   

Because she came from a poor family, she didn't feel that she had to marry money in order to be happy.
因為她出身貧寒,她並不覺得要嫁給有錢人才會快樂。
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