英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0213 - 过半男性愿意当"备胎"

 Topic 1 Men would spend more money on hotel in Valentine's DayThe Valentine's Day is around the corner which is a big spending day for some love birds.

According to a recent survey, many men are willing to spend more than 800 RMB on this supposedly special day.

Topic 2: Hongbao competitionWith major Internet companies joining the campaign, giving cash-stuffed red envelopes, or hongbao, during the Spring Festival is set to become an online meme this year, again.

Topic 3: 50% willing to be backup boyfriendAccording to a recent survey, about 50% of the Chinese guys are willing to be the backup boyfriends, or Bei Tai, meaning they would treat the girls they have crush on very nicely even the girls are fond of somebody else.

Topic 4: Can you release yourself when you are in front of the transparent¹ window? A scenic² Five-Star toilet is opened informally to the tourists in Guilin city.

The west and the north of men's toilet is the transparent French window and there are pissoirs beside this.

Some internets users think this design of toilet will disclose personal privacy.

Topic 5: Apology card on flightA young mother has prepared an apology letter in cartoons for the trouble her 18-month-old daughter may cause to other air passengers during their flight to London for Spring Festival.

1 transparent   

adj.明显的，无疑的；透明的

参考例句：

• The water is so transparent that we can see the fishes swimming.水清澈透明，可以看到鱼儿游来游去。
• The window glass is transparent.窗玻璃是透明的。

2 scenic   

adj.自然景色的，景色优美的

参考例句：

• The scenic beauty of the place entranced the visitors.这里的美丽风光把游客们迷住了。
• The scenic spot is on northwestern outskirts of Beijing.这个风景区位于北京的西北远郊。