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
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