英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0708 - 东方人为啥都假谦虚？

Topic 1-WeChat Official Accounts Compulsory¹ Scan

 

This week, WeChat announced that starting from July, users are required to scan the QR code every time they log in to their official accounts for security purposes. Compulsory scanning of QR codes for WeChat official accounts has led to negative responses from many people prompting the question how we should strike a balance between users' experience and security.

 

Topic 2-Vouchers Offered to Discount Traffic Violation² Fines

 

With a traffic violation coupon³ at hand, traffic rule offenders⁴ in Guanyun County, Jiangsu Province, can get a discount in ticket fines. Is it legitimate⁵ to offer a discount in traffic violation?

 

Local traffic police said it was also a creative way to promote awareness⁶ of traffic rules. Is it legitimate to offer a discount in traffic violation?

 

Topic 3-Chinese Tradition of Humility⁷ and Self-Effacement Disguises True Emotions

 

People from East Asian countries such as China may appear more modest, but study by psychologists indicates they are just as likely to be proud and self-confident as other cultures. Why do Asian people, especially Chinese people, prefer appearing modest?              

1 compulsory   

n.强制的，必修的；规定的，义务的

参考例句：

• Is English a compulsory subject?英语是必修课吗？
• Compulsory schooling ends at sixteen.义务教育至16岁为止。

2 violation   

n.违反(行为)，违背(行为)，侵犯

参考例句：

• He roared that was a violation of the rules.他大声说，那是违反规则的。
• He was fined 200 dollars for violation of traffic regulation.他因违反交通规则被罚款200美元。

3 coupon   

n.息票，配给票，附单

参考例句：

• The coupon can be used once only.此优惠券只限使用一次。
• I have a coupon for ten pence off a packet of soap.我有一张优惠券买一盒肥皂可以便宜十便士。

4 offenders   

n.冒犯者( offender的名词复数 )；犯规者；罪犯；妨害…的人（或事物）

参考例句：

• Long prison sentences can be a very effective deterrent for offenders. 判处长期徒刑可对违法者起到强有力的威慑作用。
• Purposeful work is an important part of the regime for young offenders. 使从事有意义的劳动是管理少年犯的重要方法。

5 legitimate   

adj.合法的，合理的，合乎逻辑的；v.使合法

参考例句：

• Sickness is a legitimate reason for asking for leave.生病是请假的一个正当的理由。
• That's a perfectly legitimate fear.怀有这种恐惧完全在情理之中。

6 awareness   

n.意识，觉悟，懂事，明智

参考例句：

• There is a general awareness that smoking is harmful.人们普遍认识到吸烟有害健康。
• Environmental awareness has increased over the years.这些年来人们的环境意识增强了。

7 humility   

n.谦逊，谦恭

参考例句：

• Humility often gains more than pride.谦逊往往比骄傲收益更多。
• His voice was still soft and filled with specious humility.他的声音还是那么温和，甚至有点谦卑。