自從社群分享相簿崛起以來,上傳自拍照幾乎成了全球公民運動,自拍桿(selfie stick)還成為歐、美媒體公認「2014年非有不可的耶誕禮物」。不過,動輒百公分的神器被英國、法國、西班牙、韓國、新加坡等球隊、夜店或樂園業主貼上「凶器」標籤,拒絕愛用者上門!
1. selfie stick 自拍神器 A:Tourists everywhere just can't get enough of their selfie sticks. (到處都看到遊客拿著自拍神器拍個不停耶。) B:Yes, it is a fad not only all over Asia but in Western countries. (對啊,這股潮流不僅風靡亞洲,在西方也很紅。) 2. narcissism 自戀 A:Some critics say that selfies promote narcissism. (有些批評者說自拍會助長自戀行為。) B:Well, at least it's less awkward than asking a stranger to take a photo of you. (這個嘛,至少比請陌生人幫你拍照來得不尷尬啊。) 3. backlash 強烈反彈 A:But there is already backlash against excessive use of selfie sticks. (可是已經有人強烈反彈過度使用自拍神器了。) B:I understand why they are banned. They're not made for public venues. (我理解為何要禁用。它們不適合在公共場所使用。)
【延伸關鍵字】 1. addict:上癮者;自拍狂就是selfie addict 2. mug:扮鬼臉 3. ubiquitous:隨處可見 TOEIC900 工作團隊獨家授權