今年我們聚焦在這項由聯合國贊助、瑞典主辦的活動－「世界環境日」，世界環境日的目標在提升大家對環境保護的認識，今年的主題：「只有一個地球」，強調永續生活的觀念。
ICRT 新聞主播 Hope, Jane, and Tim 在「新聞說分明」播客節目中，聊到在日常生活中培養環保意識。
從省電、回收垃圾到減塑，「新聞說分明」是個輕鬆好玩的 Podcast，不但傳播新聞，也讓聽眾順便增進英文單字、知道一些英語會話方式。所以來杯咖啡或是好茶，坐下來聽聽吧！
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Join us as we celebrate World Environment Day! This year the spotlight will be on Sweden for this UN-sponsored event to promote environmental awareness and protection. The slogan this year is Only One Earth, highlighting the need to live sustainably. Take a break with ICRT’s Jane, Hope and Tim, as they discuss ways to incorporate environmental awareness into our everyday lives, from conserving electricity to using less plastic and recycling. ICRT Break Down is a fun and relaxing podcast to help you build your English vocabulary, and improve your understanding of common expression in the news. So, join us with a cup of your favorite coffee or tea. Just sit back, relax, and listen!
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World Environment Day— Vocabulary
Sustainability 永續發展
Some enterprises have begun to take steps to incorporate sustainability in their businesses, choosing sustainably sourced raw materials or adopting the relevant sustainability standards.
有些企業已經採取步驟，把永續發展的觀念融入他們的營運。例如他們會選擇可以永續的原料，或是遵守相關的永續發展標準。
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Separate and recycle waste 垃圾分類與回收
School children know how to separate waste into those that can be recycled such as plastics and paper, and those that can’t.
小學生都知道怎麼把垃圾分類成可以回收再利用的，例如塑膠和紙類，以及沒辦法回收的。
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Air conditioner 冷氣機
A: We should set the air conditioner’s temperature a bit higher.
我們應該把冷氣機的設定溫度調高一點。
B: Why? It’s very hot out there!
為什麼? 外面很熱呢!
A: Well, it would be better to set it at 27 or 28 degrees to save energy.
為了節省能源，把冷氣機溫度訂在27或是28度比較好。
B: That’s too warm!
那太高了！
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Water bottle/hydro flask 水壺/保溫瓶
Starting July 1st, those who bring their own cups, water bottles or hydro flasks when buying drinks at soft drink stores, fast food chains or convenience stores will get a discount of 5 NT.
從七月一號開始，自備杯子或水壺或保溫瓶去飲料店，快餐連鎖店或是便利商店買飲料，可以得到五塊錢折扣。
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Low hanging fruit
掛得比較低的果子，唾手可得之物
When cutting costs, many companies start with the low-hanging fruit—their advertisement budgets.
很多公司在削減成本時，會從容易下手的（最容易實現的目標）開始，比如說廣告預算。
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