每日花20-30分鐘閱讀歐美知名新聞媒體標題，是將英文學以致用最省錢的方式。我在瀏覽今日Google News English (U.S.)國際新聞時，讀到美國CNN新聞標題，發現這個有關美國拒售鋼鐵公司與日商的時事新聞，可以幫助上班族學習6個英文字彙。
圖片及文章出處https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/05/business/japan-nippon-steel-us-lawsuit-intl-hnk/index.html
Nippon Steel may sue US government over Biden’s decision to block US Steel acquisition
日本製鐵（公司）可能會因拜登決定阻止其收購美國鋼鐵（公司）而對美國政府提起訴訟
By Junko Ogura and Juliana Liu, CNN
作者：Junko Ogura與Juliana Liu，CNN
2 minute read
閱讀時間：2分鐘
Published 10:21 PM EST, Sun January 5, 2025
發佈時間：美東標準時間2025年1月5日晚上10:21
①sue [v.] | 起訴；控告
Synonyms（同義字）: prosecute, litigate, take legal action against
Collocations（搭配詞）: 1) sue for damages (提起損害賠償訴訟) 2) threaten to sue (威脅要提起訴訟)
The environmental group decided to sue the corporation for contaminating the local water supply. (環保組織決定起訴該公司污染當地水源)
②government [n.] | 政府
Synonyms（同義字）: administration, regime, authorities
Collocations（搭配詞）: 1) federal government (聯邦政府) 2) government policy (政府政策)
The interim government implemented several controversial reforms during its brief tenure. (臨時政府在其短暫任期內實施了幾項有爭議的改革)
③decision [n.] | 決定；決策
Synonyms（同義字）: determination, resolution, verdict
Collocations（搭配詞）: 1) make a decision (做出決定) 2) unanimous decision (一致決定)
The board's decision to merge with their competitor caught everyone by surprise. (董事會決定與競爭對手合併的決定讓所有人感到意外)
④block [v.] | 阻擋；封鎖
Synonyms（同義字）: obstruct, prevent, impede
Collocations（搭配詞）: 1) block access to (阻止進入) 2) block attempts (阻撓企圖)
The regulatory agency moved to block the proposed merger on antitrust grounds. (監管機構以反壟斷為由採取行動阻止擬議的合併)
⑤steel [n.] | 鋼鐵
Synonyms（同義字）: metal, alloy, iron
Collocations（搭配詞）: 1) steel industry (鋼鐵工業) 2) stainless steel (不鏽鋼)
The fluctuating steel prices have significantly impacted the construction sector this quarter. (波動的鋼鐵價格本季度對建築業產生了重大影響)
⑥acquisition [n.] | 收購；獲得
Synonyms（同義字）: takeover, purchase, procurement
Collocations（搭配詞）: 1) corporate acquisition (企業收購) 2) hostile acquisition (敵意收購)
The tech giant's acquisition of the startup raised concerns about market monopolization. (這家科技巨頭收購初創公司引發了對市場壟斷的擔憂)
總結：每日花20-30分鐘詳讀中英文對照的生字重點，是上班族在2025年培養每日讀新聞英文的最省時省力方式。
圖片及文章出處https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/05/business/japan-nippon-steel-us-lawsuit-intl-hnk/index.html
