壹苹派生活美语　最「未来系」的世界博览会闪耀登场

　　The World’s Fair goes by many names, such as the Universal Exposition and the World Expo. The event focuses on showing progress made by countries around the world. For more than 150 years, World’s Fairs have displayed innovations in science, industry, and technology to the public. They often present what the future could be like and give people hope in difficult times. Some of the most memorable fairs were held during periods of global hardship, such as war or economic depression.

　　世界博览会有许多名称，例如 Universal Exposition 或 World Expo（编按：两者皆可译成「世界博览会」或「万国博览会」）。这个活动聚焦在展示世界各国取得的进展。超过一百五十年来，世界博览会向公众展示了科学、工业和技术上的创新。它们常常呈现未来可能的样貌，并在困难时期给予人们希望。其中一些最令人难忘的博览会是在全球经历困难的时期举行的，例如战争或经济萧条。

生活必备字词：

go by...　　名叫……，被称作……

global　a. 全球的

hardship　n. 艰难，困苦

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