咕咕愛囉唆

貝爾法斯特 DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND

魅力無窮的北愛爾蘭首府This exciting place has the advantages of a major city with the charm of a small town

二十世紀下半葉，許多人都把北愛爾蘭貝爾法斯特與戰爭聯想在一起。

持續近三十年的衝突在 一九九八年四月北愛和平協議簽署後正式畫下句點。

自那時起，北愛爾蘭的首都暨最大城市便成為首要觀光景點。

這個日趨成長的都會區擁有歷史、藝術、文化以及更多值得探索的東西。

以下幾處景點往往吸引來自全球各地的大批遊客。

貝法市政廳

位於市中心的貝爾法斯特市政廳，是遊覽貝法的首選起點。

這棟宏偉建築於一九○六年正式落成，裡面展示了與貝法歷史及政府有關的文物。

建築物外面的庭園則是充滿令人嘆為觀止的雕像及紀念碑。

鐵達尼號紀念館 造船業在一九○○年前後是貝爾法斯特的主要產業。

著名的鐵達尼號就是在一九○九至一九一二年間於該城的造船廠建造完成。

今日，民眾可以走訪鐵達尼號紀念館，一座互動式、紀念傳奇鐵達尼號及當年船難喪生者的博物館。

這座廣受大眾喜愛的博物館於二○一六年獲得票選為全世界主要旅遊景點。

During the latter half of the 20th century, many people associated Belfast, Northern Ireland, with war. The nearly 3-decade-old conflict officially ceased in April 1998 when peace agreements were signed.

Since that time, Northern Ireland's capital and largest city has become a top tourist destination. This growing metropolitan region is home to history, art, culture and more. Here are a few of the attractions that bring in tourists from around the globe.

Belfast City Hall

Belfast's City Hall, located in the center of the city, is a good place to begin touring. The magnificent building, which opened in 1906, houses exhibits that are related to Belfast's history and government. Outside, the gardens are full of impressive statues and memorials.

Titanic Belfast

Shipbuilding was a major industry in Belfast around 1900. The famous Titanic was built in the city's shipyards from 1909 to 1912. Today, people can visit Titanic Belfast, an interactive museum that pays tribute to the legendary ship and those who perished with it. In 2016, the popular museum was voted the world's leading tourist attraction.

cease （v.）停止；中止

In 1992 McDonald’s ceased making fried apple pies and began baking them instead. 油炸蘋果派 改用烘焙的方式

Ryan’s generosity toward his family and friends never ceases to amaze me. 慷慨行為總是讓我感到驚訝

ceaseless （adj.）連續的；不停止的

The cold wind from the north seemed ceaseless during the long winter months. 

bring in （ph v.）引進；帶進來

The festival always brings in thousands of people from around the state.  成千上萬來自全國各地的人 

How much of a salary does Eleanor bring in each month? 每個月賺多少收入?

The store brought in a new manager, hoping to increase sales. 增加銷售額

a major city vs. small town/ village

charm（n.）/charming（adj.）

the best of both worlds 兩全其美

When there are two things that usually contrast or usually very different, and you don't put them together, but now all of a sudden something has them both, you could say it is the best of both worlds

latter vs. former

home to  vs. native to 

Kangaroos are native to Australia.Australia is home to kangaroos as well.

hooligan/ vandal 暴徒

hooligan 暴力行為（沒有破壞行為）

vandal 專門搞破壞

memorial （n.）紀念物；紀念碑；紀念館

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., is one of the most visited sites in the U.S.

memorial （adj.）用於紀念的；紀念性的

In 1967 Mackay Memorial Hospital built the first intensive care in Taiwan. 馬偕紀念醫院蓋了台灣第一間加護病房

February 28, Peace Memorial Day, is a national public holiday in Taiwan. 228紀念日是台灣的國定假日

tribute （n.）頌詞；禮物

A tribute to Mrs. Frank’s teaching method was the fact that her entire class passed the entrance exam. 

pay tribute to someone 讚揚；致敬

Every year, the Country Music Awards always pays tribute to a famous country singer. 

This past March, the flag flew at half-mast to pay tribute to those who had died of COVID-19.

 Mrs. Frank’s teaching method was the fact that her entire class passed the entrance exam. 

industry

in the sam boat

We give performance reviews to all of our employees and interns every six months or so.

In the doghouse.

means in trouble; in a situation in which someone is angry at you

I just thought a "performance review" was another way of saying I was in trouble.

I am still a little nervous.

Well, at least we're all in the same boat.

in stirs the imagination