狗仔隊

Paparazzi
原為義大利文，是義大利姓氏Paparazzo的複數形式
香港人也稱Paparazzi為Puppy（小狗）

lame duck

lame duck 跛腳鴨

在野黨在國會席次超過執政黨的總統 也被稱為lame duck
譬如 G. Bush, A-Ben Chen

//=== 2014.11.12
After Democrats lost the Senate in  the midterm election, Obama grudgingly accepted himself tagged as 'lame duck' by reporters.  The government  become 'really divided'  such that Obama claims 
' to squeeze every last little bit of opportunity to make this world a better place ...'

the Senate
the House
the House of Representatives
the Governor
the White House


[ref]
http://elections.nytimes.com/2014/liveblog
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divided_government

Shoe-icide bomber

Shoe-icide bomber
Shoe-icide attacker

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/us_world/2008/12/15/2008-12-15_man_who_threw_shoes_at_bush_muntadhar_al.html

"...
President Bush's farewell visit to Iraq degenerated into embarrassment when an Iraqi newsman hurled his shoes at the lame-duck leader.
...
Throwing shoes at someone is an assault , not freedom of expression
...
Throwing shoes is a sign of disrespect in the Arab world.
...

"

financial tsunami

financail tsunami
financail tsunami pledge
Tsunami relief pledge
Tsunami aid pledges reach $5 billion

Hong Kong set up task force on financial tsunami

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/
http://www.student.thestandard.com.hk/index.asp

兩岸大三通 海空直航

兩岸大三通 cross-strait three direct links
首航 inaugural direct voyage

direct links - air, sailing, mail
jetliners
cargo ship
flight link
sailing link
maritime link
direct maritime shipping
open harbors for direct cross-strait shipping



每日包機
daily direct charter flights

周末包機
weekend direct flights
weekend charter flights
weekend charter direct flights


//=== http://www.flightsdirect.com/
Flights Direct bring you cheap flights, "last minute flights"?, charter flights and scheduled flights to any destination in the world.


[ref]
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/china-taiwan%20relations/2008/04/04/150266/Weekend-direct.htm

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081215/ap_on_bi_ge/as_taiwan_china_links_4
"... Taiwanese jetliners and cargo ships left Monday for China to open a new era of direct air and shipping services with the mainland

...
Taiwan imposed the ban on regular links six decades ago.

...
... , Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou said the new air and maritime links will greatly boost Taiwan's economy and put an end to the sabre rattling of the past.
..."

單槽洗衣機的英文

[Q] 單槽洗衣機的英文?
[Q] 雙槽洗衣機的英文?
[Q] 滾筒洗衣機的英文?
[Q] 波輪洗衣機的英文?

洗衣機的英文: Washing Machine
投幣式洗衣機: Coin-Op Washing Machine
滾筒式, 前置式, 前入式: Front Load Washer,Front-Load Washer

上入式: Top-Load Washer
雙槽: Double-tube or double-tub? washing machine
--> double-tub
單槽: single-tub, single tub
Sellers, Exporters, Manufacturers of single tub washing machine


Mini Double-Tub Washing Machine
Portable Washing machine

Doublestacked Washer and Dryer
I have a Doublestacked Washer n Dryer for sale,

double-drum washer
http://www.designboom.com/contest/view.php?contest_pk=9&item_pk=5637&p=1

//=== http://www.whirlpool.com/catalog/buying_guide.jsp?sectionId=288
Both top-loading and front-loading washing machines will do a good job of cleaning your clothes. The most significant differences between these types of washers are capacity, energy efficiency, water use, feature options, and style.

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Bosch Axxis Compact Front-Load Washer Washing Machine
HAIER HLP21E PORTABLE TOP-LOAD WASHER/WASHING MACHINE
1951 Frigidaire Automatic Washing Machine ad
MAYTAG ANTIQUE AUTO WASHING MACHINE, MODEL A101, 1960's
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