英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0929 - 出境游信用卡防盗刷攻略！

Topic 1-Demolishing Transformer Building Sparks Criticism on Wasting Money

 

The main teaching building in Wuhan University which bears resemblance to a 'Transformer' has been demolished¹ after 16 years since it was built.

 

The controversy² kicks in when the public found that the construction cost over 100 million and bulldozing it means money down the drain.

 

Is it a waste of money?

 

Topic 2-What You Say in Wechat Moments to be Used as Evidence

 

Before the suspect is arrested, the law enforcement officers usually spell out this line: "You have the right to remain silent, but anything you say can and will be against you in a court of law."

 

Now in the age of social media, an updated version of that line shall be: "You have the right to remain silent, but anything you say online or in your Wechat moments can and will be against you in a court of law." What does that mean?

 

Topic 3-How to Avoid Credit Card Fraud (When Traveling Overseas)

 

Credit card fraud and tourism go hand in hand these days. With national holiday golden week right around the corner. 

 

Let's talk about what how to avoid credit card fraud and keep your money safe?          

1 demolished   

v.摧毁( demolish的过去式和过去分词 )；推翻；拆毁（尤指大建筑物）；吃光

参考例句：

• The factory is due to be demolished next year. 这个工厂定于明年拆除。
• They have been fighting a rearguard action for two years to stop their house being demolished. 两年来，为了不让拆除他们的房子，他们一直在进行最后的努力。

2 controversy   

n.争论，辩论，争吵

参考例句：

• That is a fact beyond controversy.那是一个无可争论的事实。
• We ran the risk of becoming the butt of every controversy.我们要冒使自己在所有的纷争中都成为众矢之的的风险。