英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0801 - 你会把老公存起来吗？

Topic 1-China Grants Legal Status to Ride-Hailing Services

 

China has issued the first national regulation on ride-hailing services after two years of discussion and study. The move marks the legalization of on-demand private vehicle taxi services. What does the new regulation say?

 

Topic 2-Local or Global?

 

When a Chinese consumer is shopping, what's the first thing on his or her mind? According to a new report, over 90% of Chinese shoppers take the brand's country of origin under serious consideration.

 

Topic 3-Husband/Boyfriend Storage

 

Apparently¹, girls love shopping. But boys don't necessarily. Dragging a reluctant man with you can diminish the pleasure of shopping. It can be suffering for the man as well. A so-called "Husband storage" might be a solution to this dilemma², as some shopping malls are offering the service.          

1 apparently   

adv.显然地；表面上，似乎

参考例句：

• An apparently blind alley leads suddenly into an open space.山穷水尽，豁然开朗。
• He was apparently much surprised at the news.他对那个消息显然感到十分惊异。

2 dilemma   

n.困境，进退两难的局面

参考例句：

• I am on the horns of a dilemma about the matter.这件事使我进退两难。
• He was thrown into a dilemma.他陷入困境。