英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0719 - 付费搜索要按广告收税

Topic 1-New Regulation on Search Advertising¹

 

Some of China's biggest internet companies may see their earning taking a hit from a new regulation, as the country takes a firmer grip on search advertising. Analysts² estimate, as a result, an additional 3% tax could hit bottom line profits (or actual after-tax profits) of Baidu and Alibaba.

 

Topic 2-Woman Detained for Damaging Official Calligraphy³ Work

 

A recent domestic violence case has turned into a legal dispute. A woman was detained due to damaging a calligraphy work written by a retired⁴ government official, which belonged to her abusive husband's company. The piece of work was assessed at 50,000 Yuan. Why is it that the art work produced by government officials is always so valuable?

 

Topic 3- Food Safety on E-platforms

 

Local governments of various provinces and cities have introduced food safety regulations targeting online food delivery platforms.

 

Will it be enough to ensure the quality and hygiene⁵ of food ordered online?          

1 advertising   

n.广告业；广告活动 a.广告的；广告业务的

参考例句：

• Can you give me any advice on getting into advertising? 你能指点我如何涉足广告业吗?
• The advertising campaign is aimed primarily at young people. 这个广告宣传运动主要是针对年轻人的。

2 analysts   

分析家，化验员( analyst的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。
• I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。

3 calligraphy   

n.书法

参考例句：

• At the calligraphy competition,people asked him to write a few characters.书法比赛会上，人们请他留字。
• His calligraphy is vigorous and forceful.他的书法苍劲有力。

4 retired   

adj.隐退的，退休的，退役的

参考例句：

• The old man retired to the country for rest.这位老人下乡休息去了。
• Many retired people take up gardening as a hobby.许多退休的人都以从事园艺为嗜好。

5 hygiene   

n.健康法，卫生学 （a.hygienic）

参考例句：

• Their course of study includes elementary hygiene and medical theory.他们的课程包括基础卫生学和医疗知识。
• He's going to give us a lecture on public hygiene.他要给我们作关于公共卫生方面的报告。