『lose your lunch money』不只是輸掉午餐錢!! lose 的 14 個搭配詞及俚語使用時機
Jan. 01,2024 / 常春藤中外編輯群

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今天就來談談「失去」的各種說法！
會使用到 lose 搭配詞的 11 種常見時機 ：
1.表達物理上的損失：
lose face 丟臉
lose weight 減重
lose money 虧損金錢，失去財富
lose your life 失去生命，死亡
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鴨界的掌上明珠 認識軟萌柯爾鴨 Small Ducks with Big Personalities
FEB. 27,2024 / Analytical Editors

  Ducks have been an integral part of human history in various aspects—as symbols, sources of income, and even companions. Among these, the call duck holds a special place. With its unique quack and cute appearance, this water-dwelling animal has transformed from an assistant into humans' best friend.
   The story of call ducks began in the 17th century. Bred in the Netherlands, they were initially used by hunters to attract and trap wild ducks. Call ducks have an incredible ability to produce loud quacks, or calls, which are notably different from those of most other ducks. This sound draws waterfowl, which eventually fall prey to traps. ....

     鴨子在人類歷史的各個方面一直是不可或缺的一部分 ── 作為象徵、收入來源，甚至是朋友。在這些方面中，柯爾鴨占有特殊的地位。柯爾鴨有著獨特的呱呱聲和可愛的外表，這種水棲動物從助手變成了人類最好的朋友。
  柯爾鴨的故事起始於十七世紀。牠們起初在荷蘭繁殖，被獵人使用來吸引、獵捕野生鴨子。柯爾鴨有著能發出巨大呱呱聲的驚人能力，這也是牠們與其他大多數的鴨子特別不一樣的地方。這種聲音會吸引水禽，致使牠們最終落入陷阱。

• companions       n. 朋友，同伴
• breed    vt. 繁殖，飼養 & n. 品種
• initially    adv. 起初

呆萌水豚：動物界的社交之王 Capybaras: The Gentle Giants of the Animal Kingdom
FEB. 27,2024 / Enjoy Editors

  When most people think of rodents, mice or squirrels probably come to mind. Most people are also not especially fond of rodents. However, a lot of people make exceptions for capybaras, the world's largest and cutest rodents. Native to South America, capybaras are closely related to guinea pigs, and they like living near bodies of water. Capybaras are usually found near lakes and rivers in densely forested areas. Because they are a highly social species, they can be found in groups. ....
  當大多數人想到囓齒動物時，可能會想到老鼠或松鼠。大多數人也不是特別喜歡囓齒動物。然而，許多人為水豚這種世界上最大、最可愛的囓齒動物破例。水豚原產於南美洲，與天竺鼠有緊密的親緣關係，牠們也喜歡生活在水域附近。水豚通常出現在樹林茂密的地區中的湖泊和河流附近。由於牠們是高度群居的物種，所以牠們經常成群結隊出現。

• come to mind   浮現腦海，湧上心頭
• be native to + 地方    原產於某地
• social   a. 群居的；善於社交的
  

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