【Podcast 這句英文怎麼說 (影音版)】#10 聖誕歌曲特輯：瑪麗亞凱莉解凍了！
DEC. 19,2025 /常春藤中外編輯

     每到 12 月，大街小巷就會開始播放那首超經典的洗腦神曲《All I Want for Christmas Is You》？這意味著那位「聖誕媽祖婆」—瑪麗亞凱莉（Mariah Carey）已經準備好要重出江湖啦！

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英國牧場改賣「牛的抱抱」　用療癒經濟度過氣候危機 UK Farm Offers Cow Cuddles to Cope with Climate Woes
DEC. 01,2025 / Analytical Editors

  Facing relentless flooding and rising expenses, Dumble Farm in England has stopped selling milk and started an unexpected but therapeutic venture: cow cuddles. In 2022, the owners sold most of their dairy cows and began letting visitors spend time brushing, petting, and even hugging specially trained Highland cows for $95 per session.
  面對持續不斷的洪水與日益增加的開銷，英國的鄧布農場已停止販售牛奶，轉而展開一項意想不到、卻具有療癒效果的業務：抱抱牛的服務。2022 年，農場主人賣掉了大部分乳牛，並開始讓遊客以每場九十五英鎊的價格，與經過特別訓練的高地牛共度時光，包括梳理、撫摸，甚至擁抱牠們。

第一次出國的事前準備！Preparing for a First Trip Abroad
DEC. 12 ,2025 / Enjoy Editors

T: Thomas M: Monica
Thomas and Monica are talking about his plans for his first trip abroad. Haley notices a strange icon next to one.
T: Hi, Monica. After thinking about it for a long time, I've finally decided to take a trip abroad.
M: Really? That's great to hear, Thomas! Do you know where you’re going yet?
T: Not yet. I've been looking at different places, but honestly, the planning is wearing me out.
That's totally understandable. There's a lot to think about, especially for your first trip. Don't worry; just start with the basics.
T: Like what?
M: First, make sure your passport is valid. Then check the visa requirements for each country.
湯瑪斯和莫妮卡正在談論他第一次出國旅行的計畫。
湯瑪斯： 嗨，莫妮卡。經過長時間的考慮後，我終於決定要出國旅行了。
莫妮卡： 真的嗎？太棒了，湯瑪斯！你想好要去哪裡了嗎？
湯瑪斯： 還沒有。我一直在看不同的地方，但老實說，規劃讓我感到筋疲力盡。
莫妮卡： 完全可以理解。要考慮的事情很多，況且這還是你的第一次旅行。不過別擔心；只要先從基本的開始就好。
湯瑪斯： 像是什麼？
莫妮卡： 首先，確保你的護照在有效期內。然後確認各個國家的簽證要求。

• wear sb out   使某人精疲力竭
• basics    n. 基本；基礎（恆用複數）
• passport   n. 護照

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