英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0130 - 春节对付熊孩子攻略

 Topic1 Using Rope to Stop JaywalkingDuring Spring Festival, the streets of major cities are less busy than usual. But that doesn't mean pedestrians¹ will stop jaywalking. Recently, Guizhou implemented² a new method to crackdown on jaywalking. When the red lights are on, the traffic wardens³ would stand at the zebra crossing and lift a rope in front of the pedestrians. Many citizens complain they feel humiliated⁴ by this.

Is this a good idea?

Topic2 China leaps into top spot for red wineIt looks like Chinese people won't be only drinking Bai Jiu during Spring Festival dinners. Wine may become a new item on the table. China has topped France and Italy to become the world's biggest consumer of red wine, according to a study by International Wine & Spirit Research commissioned by Vinexpo.

The survey shows that Chinese consumers downed 1.8 billion bottles of red wine last year, contributing to a 136 percent rise in consumption since 2008.

Why the massive surge in red wine drinking in China?

Is this survey providing an answer?

Topic3 Pricey airport foodA bowl of Chinese noodles costs 88 yuan, or $14.50, and 10 steamed dumplings, 60 yuan.

The high price of food at restaurants inside Taoxian Airport, Shenyang, Liaoning province, has drawn⁵ complaints from travelers.

One customer says prices at the airport are much higher than at other airports such as Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport, and is comparable to some five-star hotels.

Airport food is expensive, but should there be a limit?

Is it normal that airport food is expensive?

Topic4 Fireworks sales slumpSetting off fireworks has been an essential part of the celebrations for the Chinese Lunar New Year which is just around the corner.

But this year, fireworks or no fireworks? That is the question for many Chinese.

Fireworks have been blamed for dust, sulfur⁷ dioxide and serious regional air pollution, and vendors⁸ across the nation are pessimistic about sales during Spring Festival due to concerns about heavy pollution.

Is sales slump⁶ of fireworks within expectation?

Topic5 Things We Can Do for Parents During Spring FestivalWhile Spring Festival is a time of reunion and joy, it may also turn into a time of rows and bickering⁹ between the younger generation and the elders. And for China, a country with the time-honored tradition of filial piety¹⁰, being nice kids seems to be the only way out for the younger ones.

Recently media gives out suggestions as to how to get along with parents and be nice to them during the Spring Festival. Do you think they're good suggestions?

Topic6 How to Deal With Xiong Hai Zi, Yours, and Others'

Spring festival is the time for relatives and friends to visit each other. But not all guests are welcome, especially the little ones. Are you ready to receive the wild children as guest? Many netizens now are sharing their bitter experiences of dealing¹¹ with xiong hai zi online.

1 pedestrians   

n.步行者( pedestrian的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Several pedestrians had come to grief on the icy pavement. 几个行人在结冰的人行道上滑倒了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Pedestrians keep to the sidewalk [footpath]! 行人走便道。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

2 implemented   

v.实现( implement的过去式和过去分词 )；执行；贯彻；使生效

参考例句：

• This agreement, if not implemented, is a mere scrap of paper. 这个协定如不执行只不过是一纸空文。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• The economy is in danger of collapse unless far-reaching reforms are implemented. 如果不实施影响深远的改革，经济就面临崩溃的危险。 来自辞典例句

3 wardens   

n.看守人( warden的名词复数 )；管理员；监察员；监察官

参考例句：

• Air raid wardens in tin hats self-importantly stalked the streets. 空袭民防队员戴着钢盔神气活现地走在街上昂首阔步。 来自辞典例句
• The game wardens tranquillized the rhinoceros with a drugged dart. 猎物保护区管理员用麻醉射器让犀牛静了下来。 来自辞典例句

4 humiliated   

感到羞愧的

参考例句：

• Parents are humiliated if their children behave badly when guests are present. 子女在客人面前举止失当，父母也失体面。
• He was ashamed and bitterly humiliated. 他感到羞耻，丢尽了面子。

5 drawn   

v.拖，拉，拔出；adj.憔悴的，紧张的

参考例句：

• All the characters in the story are drawn from life.故事中的所有人物都取材于生活。
• Her gaze was drawn irresistibly to the scene outside.她的目光禁不住被外面的风景所吸引。

6 slump   

n.暴跌，意气消沉，（土地）下沉；vi.猛然掉落，坍塌，大幅度下跌

参考例句：

• She is in a slump in her career.她处在事业的低谷。
• Economists are forecasting a slump.经济学家们预言将发生经济衰退。

7 sulfur   

n.硫，硫磺（=sulphur）

参考例句：

• Sulfur emissions from steel mills become acid rain.炼钢厂排放出的硫形成了酸雨。
• Burning may produce sulfur oxides.燃烧可能会产生硫氧化物。

8 vendors   

n.摊贩( vendor的名词复数 )；小贩；（房屋等的）卖主；卖方

参考例句：

• The vendors were gazundered at the last minute. 卖主在最后一刻被要求降低房价。
• At the same time, interface standards also benefIt'software vendors. 同时，界面标准也有利于软件开发商。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓

9 bickering   

v.争吵( bicker的现在分词 )；口角；（水等）作潺潺声；闪烁

参考例句：

• The children are always bickering about something or other. 孩子们有事没事总是在争吵。
• The two children were always bickering with each other over small matters. 这两个孩子总是为些小事斗嘴。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

10 piety   

n.虔诚，虔敬

参考例句：

• They were drawn to the church not by piety but by curiosity.他们去教堂不是出于虔诚而是出于好奇。
• Experience makes us see an enormous difference between piety and goodness.经验使我们看到虔诚与善意之间有着巨大的区别。

11 dealing   

n.经商方法，待人态度

参考例句：

• This store has an excellent reputation for fair dealing.该商店因买卖公道而享有极高的声誉。
• His fair dealing earned our confidence.他的诚实的行为获得我们的信任。