英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0414 - 《人民的名义》为啥火遍全国？

 Topic 1-TV series on China's anti-graft campaign goes viral

 

"In the Name of People", a television series about China's anti-corruption drive has taken audience of all ages by storm. It’s been hailed as a milestone¹ in recent Chinese TV production.

 

Why are viewers so hooked to this TV drama series?

 

Topic 2-Top universities become synonymous with being single

 

Matchmaking style events are gaining popularity in top Chinese universities, such as Tsing Hua, Peking, Renmin. It’s common to see hundreds of single students attending these events, are they searching for love? What’s are those born after 1995 looking for in a relationship?

 

Apparently², single rates are high in universities. Is it a problem?

 

What do people think of relationships during this time?

 

Topic 3–How to remove a ring stuck on your finger

 

So, you’re wearing a ring that you haven’t been able to get off in months or years, and you’d rather not ruin it by going to the jeweler’s shop or the Emergency Room to have it cut off.

 

This is a very common occurrence, especially as the weather warms up and your hands begin to swell³. Weight gain, especially due to pregnancy⁴, is another common reason for fingers to swell. 

1 milestone   

n.里程碑；划时代的事件

参考例句：

• The film proved to be a milestone in the history of cinema.事实证明这部影片是电影史上的一个里程碑。
• I think this is a very important milestone in the relations between our two countries.我认为这是我们两国关系中一个十分重要的里程碑。

2 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。

3 swell   

vi.膨胀，肿胀；增长，增强

参考例句：

• The waves had taken on a deep swell.海浪汹涌。
• His injured wrist began to swell.他那受伤的手腕开始肿了。

4 pregnancy   

n.怀孕，怀孕期

参考例句：

• Early pregnancy is often accompanied by nausea.怀孕早期常有恶心的现象。
• Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage.怀孕期吸烟会增加流产的危险。