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November 27, 2017
Fatal Hiking Accident at Kau Nga Ling
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Summary:
Taking the lead to pass a narrow cliff wide enough for only one person, a 69-year...
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November 27, 2017
Fatal Hiking Accident at Kau Nga Ling
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Summary:
Taking the lead to pass a narrow cliff wide enough for only one person, a 69-year-old veteran hiker slipped and fell 20 metres onto the rocks below at Kau Nga Ling, a segment of a trail known for its immense difficulty. This hike of his proved to be his final one, as the rescue team arrived to confirm his death on the spot.
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Language Enhancement:
Veteran (n.)(老將)
此字有兩個意思,可解作「老手」或「(退役)老兵」,均是對某方面有豐富經驗的人。用法是 veteran + of + N. 或 veteran + N.:如果不特別指出哪方面經驗豐富,一般人會把單字的 veteran 與沙場老將聯想起來。
e.g. Although Jamie is only twelve years old, she is already a veteran of Chinese Chess; she has been playing since the age of three.
e.g. The US army has promised to take better care of its veterans after the war.
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