英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0927 - 上海米其林餐厅你会去吗？

Topic 1-Non-essential Function Removed from Beijing

 

Liyuan dog market was one of the largest dog markets in Beijing. But now, in response with a governmental initiative of moving non-core city functions out of the capital, large scale dog markets no longer exist in city borders.

 

As part of the initiative, Beijing Zoo clothing wholesale¹ market, university campus, and medical care institutions have already been shifted out of the city.

 

Topic 2-Market Report: Beauty Consumption in China

 

What kind of quality can get you ahead in the work place? A survey found that women in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong believe that talent and hardwork can take you far, while female office workers in Heilongjiang, Jiangsu, Liaoning and Zhejiang province seem to believe a beautiful face helps a lot in their career.

 

Topic 3-The Michelin Guide Shanghai Stirs Debate

 

Food lovers often toss around the term "Michelin-starred restaurants" casually² with a certain level of arrogance³. The power of the dining guide compiled by French tire manufacturer Michelin can't be undervalued. Michelin food guide has launched its first edition on the Chinese mainland earlier this month. A total of 26 restaurants in Shanghai have been rated with stars by The Michelin Guide Shanghai. However, it also comes with heated debate.    

1 wholesale   

n.批发；adv.以批发方式；vt.批发，成批出售

参考例句：

• The retail dealer buys at wholesale and sells at retail.零售商批发购进货物，以零售价卖出。
• Such shoes usually wholesale for much less.这种鞋批发出售通常要便宜得多。

2 casually   

adv.漠不关心地，无动于衷地，不负责任地

参考例句：

• She remarked casually that she was changing her job.她当时漫不经心地说要换工作。
• I casually mentioned that I might be interested in working abroad.我不经意地提到我可能会对出国工作感兴趣。

3 arrogance   

n.傲慢，自大

参考例句：

• His arrogance comes out in every speech he makes.他每次讲话都表现得骄傲自大。
• Arrogance arrested his progress.骄傲阻碍了他的进步。