[時事英文] 美國阿札爾部長的「Tsai總統」發音！

Is this whole discussion really about diplomatic courtesy and English pronunciation, or is it just another ploy to attract media attention?

這些「發音的討論」是基於外交禮節、英文的發音亦或只是獲得媒體關注的手段？

Probably all three? A better way to improve public image might be to invest more in community service, connect with the constituency, and cultivate new talents.

1. diplomatic courtesy 外交禮節
2. ploy 計謀、策略、手段
3. lift public image 提升形象
4. community service 社區服務
5. constituency 選區；選區的選民
6. new talents 新秀

也許以上皆是? 提升公眾形象更好的途徑可以是透過投入社區服務、增加與選民的互動以及培養有潛力的新秀。

Focus on issues that count, not make petty arguments.

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HHS Secretary Alex Azar Statement on Meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen (As Prepared for Delivery)

Thank you, President Tsai [ts-eye], for welcoming me to Taiwan today. It is a true honor to be here to convey a message of strong support and friendship from President Trump to Taiwan.

I would like to congratulate President Tsai on beginning her second term earlier this year. As Secretary Pompeo said in marking her inauguration in May, President Tsai’s courage and vision in leading Taiwan’s vibrant democracy are an inspiration to the region and the world.

7. convey a message of… 傳遞...的訊息
8. Secretary 國務卿
9. inauguration 就職
10. a vibrant democracy 有活力的民主
11. an inspiration to… 為…的表率

美國衛生部部長阿薩爾與蔡總統會面致詞稿

謝謝蔡總統今天歡迎我到訪台灣，能夠在這裡傳達川普總統對
台灣的強力支持和友誼是我誠摯的榮幸。我要祝賀蔡總統在今年初展開第二任期。正如國務卿蓬佩奧就蔡總統五月份就職典禮所發表的聲明所說，蔡總統帶領活力民主台灣的勇氣和願景，堪稱印太地區及全世界的表率。

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I also want to offer my condolences to everyone in Taiwan on the loss of your former President Lee Teng-hui, the father of Taiwan’s democracy and one of the great leaders of the 20th century’s movement toward democracy.

12. offer condolences 表達哀悼之情
13. the father of Taiwan’s democracy 台灣民主之父
14. movement 運動

我也想對前總統李登輝的逝世，向台灣人民表達哀悼之意。李前總統是台灣民主之父，也是二十世紀民主運動的偉大領袖。

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Under President Trump, the United States has expressed our admiration for Taiwan’s democratic success in tangible ways. President Trump has signed legislation to strengthen the partnership between Taiwan and the United States, and in 2018, we opened a new American Institute in Taiwan, a brick-and-mortar commitment to our treasured friendship.

15. in a tangible way 切實地; 以確實的方式*
16. sign (v.) legislation to 簽署法案
17. partnership 夥伴關係
18. a brick-to-mortar commitment 堅定的承諾 (brick and mortar 指實體房屋，這裡指如磚牆般堅固的承諾)

在川普總統的領導下，美國對台灣的成功民主制度表示讚賞。川普總統也簽署了相關法案，強化美台的夥伴關係。2018年，我們啟用了美國在台協會新館，象徵著美國對美台友誼的珍視及堅定承諾。

*tangible: https://bit.ly/3fQPPZs

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The particular focus of both my discussion with President Tsai and of our trip is highlighting Taiwan’s success on health, in combating COVID-19, and cooperating with the United States to prevent, detect, and respond to health threats.

19. the focus of... ...的焦點
20. highlight one’s success on… 強調在…的成功(這裡指台灣的防疫的成就)
21. cooperate with 與…的合作
22. detect (v.) 發現、察覺
23. health threats 健康的威脅(這裡指疫情)

我與蔡總統的對談以及本次訪台的重點在於，強調台灣在公共衛生及對抗新冠病毒疫情的卓越成就，以及台灣與美國在預防、發現及應對疫情上的通力合作。

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Taiwan’s response to COVID-19 has been among the most successful in the world, and that is a tribute to the open, transparent, democratic nature of Taiwan’s society and culture. Taiwan had tremendous success in detecting COVID-19, managing the outbreak, and sharing this valuable information with other nations. Taiwan’s success in health and industry has allowed it to extend a helping hand to others, sending needed supplies around the world, including to the United States and Pacific Island nations.

24. be a tribute to sth/sb 是（優秀、強大或有效性）的明證
25. transparent 透明的
26. tremendous success 巨大的成功
27. manage outbreak控制(疫情的)爆發
28. extend a helping hand to others 向他人伸出援手

台灣的防疫措施可謂世界上數一數二的成功典範，而這都歸因於台灣社會及文化的開放、透明和民主。台灣在發現新冠病毒、控制疫情，以及與其他國家分享寶貴資訊上都取得非凡的成果。台灣的公衛專業和產業實力也得以協助他人，提供美國和太平洋島國等世界各國夥伴所需的物資。

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Again, I am grateful to President Tsai for welcoming us to Taiwan and I look forward to using this visit to convey our admiration for Taiwan and to learn about how our shared democratic values have driven success in health.

29. convey(v.) admiration 表達欽佩
30. shared democratic values 共享民主價值
31. have driven success in… 帶動…領域的成功

我要再次感謝蔡總統的熱情歡迎，我也期待藉此訪問傳達美國對台灣的欽佩之意，並了解我們的共享民主價值如何帶動公共衛生領域的成功。

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AIT 中英文演講稿：
https://bit.ly/3kzKCcg (英文)
https://bit.ly/3gNAjPg (中文)

圖片出處： https://bit.ly/3fHD8Ac

完整影片: https://youtu.be/unB8N5d2Fm4

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送別好友。
泰哥人品、學識、醫德，都令人手屈一指。
君子，完美。

【敬悼蕭永泰醫生】蕭永泰醫生，香港中文大學（中大）醫學院校友，於2019年9月29日辭世。中大醫學院對蕭醫生的離開深表哀悼，並向蕭醫生的家人致以深切慰問。

蕭醫生是傑出的外科醫生，多年來積極貢獻本地醫學界，當中尤對微創手術的發展建樹良多。

蕭醫生於1989年畢業於香港中文大學醫學院，在學時成績優異，屢獲殊榮，並於畢業試的專業考試中以總成績首名摘取「城市獅子會金章獎」。

蕭醫生一生以「做個好醫生」為目標。畢業後，他即投身杏林，以外科為終身事業，在業界德高望重，深受同業和社會各界的表彰及稱許，並於多個專業團體中擔任重要公職。

蕭醫生對母校關懷備至，多年來一直全心全力協助中大醫學院發展，給予很多高瞻遠足的意見，慷慨捐助，對加強舊生與醫學院之間的聯繫貢獻至深。他是中大醫學院舊生會的創會功臣，自舊生會成立至今一直擔任幹事，並於2011至2014年成為該會長。蕭醫生於出任會長期間，積極籌備醫科畢業生師友計劃，而計劃最終於2016年推行，為中大醫學院學生及新畢業醫生提供持續的支援。該計劃為醫科生提供一系列充實的輔導及網絡支持，讓他們從進入大學伊始(甚至進入迎新營之前)，以致隨後的每一個學習階段，都能得所需的幫助。

蕭醫生對醫學界、教育界，以致社會各階層均貢獻良多，於2018年獲頒中大榮譽院士銜， 是首位醫學院畢業生得此榮譽；亦是首屆香港中文大學傑出醫科校友獎（卓越成就）的得主。

中大醫學院院長陳家亮教授對蕭醫生的離開表達沉痛哀慟：「蕭醫生畢生貢獻醫學界，積極回饋母校，扶掖後進，不遺餘力。他一生以『做個好醫生』為目標，豎立典範；多年來對醫學院的關切及支持更是不能言喻。即使患病後他仍如常出席各項活動，以行動表達對醫學院、教職員、學生及校友最大的支持。他的離世不論對醫學界及大學等均為重大損失。我們將永遠懷念他在醫學上展現的專業、對病人的關愛、對學生的和藹親切，以及對醫學院和校友的無私支持。我謹代表醫學院上下向蕭醫生的家人致以最誠摯的慰問。」

【Mourning Dr SIU】With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Dr SIU Wing-tai on 29 September 2019. Dr Siu was a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CU Medicine) and was a distinguished surgeon who had contributed greatly to the development of minimally invasive surgical skills.

Dr Siu’s story as a brilliant medical practitioner began when he graduated from the medical faculty in 1989. Even as a medical student, he gained prominence by winning many awards and honours, including the City Lions Club Gold Medal Award for the best overall performance in professional examinations in his graduating year.

Dr Siu was known to his colleagues, patients and staff as a compassionate and caring physician. As he had always humbly said, he “just wanted to be a good doctor”.

Dr Siu served on many societies and associations, either as a board member or president. But his love for his alma mater is unparalleled. He wholeheartedly supported the Faculty development by offering invaluable advice and through generous donations.

He made significant contributions to strengthening the bonds between the alumni and Faculty. He was directly involved in the establishment of The Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical Alumni Association and was a Council Member of the Association since its foundation, and its President between 2011 and 2014. He was instrumental in establishing the Faculty’s signature Medical Alumni Buddy Programme in 2016. The programme is aimed at providing a mentoring and support network for medical students and young practitioners, as well as helping to cement the relationship between alumni and the Faculty. In 2018, he became the first winner of the CUHK Distinguished Medical Alumni Award for Global Achievement.

Dr Siu took extreme pride in his work as a surgeon and imparted whatever wisdom he could to his peers and younger doctors. His distinction as a surgeon brought him respect from his peers and the community and earned him numerous accolades.

In appreciation and recognition of his work, he was conferred Honorary Fellowship by The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2018, becoming the first CUHK medical graduate to receive such an honour.

Professor Francis KL Chan, Dean of Medicine, expressed his great sorrow at the passing of Dr Siu. “Dr Siu is a highly respected person who has dedicated himself to caring patients, giving back to his alma mater, and shaping the future generations of medical students. He has indeed achieved his ambition as being ‘a good doctor’.” Even in his illness, he attended Faculty events as much as he could to show his full support to the staff, students and alumni. Dr Siu’s passing is a great loss to the medical profession, CUHK and society. He will be dearly missed by his peers, his patients, and all of us from the Faculty. He will always be remembered for his selfless devotion to serving the community, and for his unfailing support to the Faculty. On behalf of the teachers, students and alumni of CU Medicine, may I offer our deepest condolences to Dr Siu's family.”

蕭醫生集合了卓越醫術、君子丰采、無私前輩、良朋益友的品格，是專業人員的典範。

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【敬悼蕭永泰醫生】蕭永泰醫生，香港中文大學（中大）醫學院校友，於2019年9月29日辭世。中大醫學院對蕭醫生的離開深表哀悼，並向蕭醫生的家人致以深切慰問。

蕭醫生是傑出的外科醫生，多年來積極貢獻本地醫學界，當中尤對微創手術的發展建樹良多。

蕭醫生於1989年畢業於香港中文大學醫學院，在學時成績優異，屢獲殊榮，並於畢業試的專業考試中以總成績首名摘取「城市獅子會金章獎」。

蕭醫生一生以「做個好醫生」為目標。畢業後，他即投身杏林，以外科為終身事業，在業界德高望重，深受同業和社會各界的表彰及稱許，並於多個專業團體中擔任重要公職。

蕭醫生對母校關懷備至，多年來一直全心全力協助中大醫學院發展，給予很多高瞻遠足的意見，慷慨捐助，對加強舊生與醫學院之間的聯繫貢獻至深。他是中大醫學院舊生會的創會功臣，自舊生會成立至今一直擔任幹事，並於2011至2014年成為該會長。蕭醫生於出任會長期間，積極籌備醫科畢業生師友計劃，而計劃最終於2016年推行，為中大醫學院學生及新畢業醫生提供持續的支援。該計劃為醫科生提供一系列充實的輔導及網絡支持，讓他們從進入大學伊始(甚至進入迎新營之前)，以致隨後的每一個學習階段，都能得所需的幫助。

蕭醫生對醫學界、教育界，以致社會各階層均貢獻良多，於2018年獲頒中大榮譽院士銜， 是首位醫學院畢業生得此榮譽；亦是首屆香港中文大學傑出醫科校友獎（卓越成就）的得主。

中大醫學院院長陳家亮教授對蕭醫生的離開表達沉痛哀慟：「蕭醫生畢生貢獻醫學界，積極回饋母校，扶掖後進，不遺餘力。他一生以『做個好醫生』為目標，豎立典範；多年來對醫學院的關切及支持更是不能言喻。即使患病後他仍如常出席各項活動，以行動表達對醫學院、教職員、學生及校友最大的支持。他的離世不論對醫學界及大學等均為重大損失。我們將永遠懷念他在醫學上展現的專業、對病人的關愛、對學生的和藹親切，以及對醫學院和校友的無私支持。我謹代表醫學院上下向蕭醫生的家人致以最誠摯的慰問。」

【Mourning Dr SIU】With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Dr SIU Wing-tai on 29 September 2019. Dr Siu was a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CU Medicine) and was a distinguished surgeon who had contributed greatly to the development of minimally invasive surgical skills.

Dr Siu’s story as a brilliant medical practitioner began when he graduated from the medical faculty in 1989. Even as a medical student, he gained prominence by winning many awards and honours, including the City Lions Club Gold Medal Award for the best overall performance in professional examinations in his graduating year.

Dr Siu was known to his colleagues, patients and staff as a compassionate and caring physician. As he had always humbly said, he “just wanted to be a good doctor”.

Dr Siu served on many societies and associations, either as a board member or president. But his love for his alma mater is unparalleled. He wholeheartedly supported the Faculty development by offering invaluable advice and through generous donations.

He made significant contributions to strengthening the bonds between the alumni and Faculty. He was directly involved in the establishment of The Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical Alumni Association and was a Council Member of the Association since its foundation, and its President between 2011 and 2014. He was instrumental in establishing the Faculty’s signature Medical Alumni Buddy Programme in 2016. The programme is aimed at providing a mentoring and support network for medical students and young practitioners, as well as helping to cement the relationship between alumni and the Faculty. In 2018, he became the first winner of the CUHK Distinguished Medical Alumni Award for Global Achievement.

Dr Siu took extreme pride in his work as a surgeon and imparted whatever wisdom he could to his peers and younger doctors. His distinction as a surgeon brought him respect from his peers and the community and earned him numerous accolades.

In appreciation and recognition of his work, he was conferred Honorary Fellowship by The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2018, becoming the first CUHK medical graduate to receive such an honour.

Professor Francis KL Chan, Dean of Medicine, expressed his great sorrow at the passing of Dr Siu. “Dr Siu is a highly respected person who has dedicated himself to caring patients, giving back to his alma mater, and shaping the future generations of medical students. He has indeed achieved his ambition as being ‘a good doctor’.” Even in his illness, he attended Faculty events as much as he could to show his full support to the staff, students and alumni. Dr Siu’s passing is a great loss to the medical profession, CUHK and society. He will be dearly missed by his peers, his patients, and all of us from the Faculty. He will always be remembered for his selfless devotion to serving the community, and for his unfailing support to the Faculty. On behalf of the teachers, students and alumni of CU Medicine, may I offer our deepest condolences to Dr Siu's family.”