8月底,旅外網站InterNations公布一項調查結果:在外籍人士眼中,台灣是全世界最宜居(livable)之地,特別是人情味、生活品質和財務管理等面向都獲得高度評價;而且前10名裡,亞洲地區僅台灣入列,次高的越南與新加坡分列第11、13名。
livable 宜居的
A:Do you know that Taiwan is considered the most livable place for foreigners around the world?
(你知道台灣是外國人公認世界上最宜居之地嗎?)
B:Well, that's not surprising since there are so many spectacular attractions and the locals are friendly.
(嗯,不意外啊,畢竟這裡風景優美、居民友善。)
expat 旅外人士
A:What are some concerns for expats if they want to settle down here permanently?
(若是旅外人士要長久在此居住,需要擔心什麼嗎?)
B:I would say the most common concerns are dealing with language barriers and societal norms.
(我想最常見的問題就是要面對語言隔閡和社會規範。)
cuisine 美食
A:The cost of living in Taiwan makes it even more irresistible, doesn't it?
(台灣的生活開銷更是讓人難以抗拒,不是嗎?)
B:True! The affordable health care and the inexpensive, delicious cuisines do add to its appeal.
(沒錯!親民的健保、平價的美食確實增添它的魅力。)
【延伸關鍵字】
1. work-life balance:生活與工作平衡
2. job security:工作保障
3. multi-faceted:多面向的
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