歐洲地理

西歐狹義上的定義：法國、荷蘭、比利時、盧森堡、英國、愛爾蘭及摩納哥，俗稱西歐七國。

中歐西部地區︰德國、奧地利、瑞士及列支敦斯登

中歐東部地區︰捷克、斯洛伐克、斯洛維尼亞、波蘭及匈牙利

東歐︰俄羅斯、烏克蘭及白俄羅斯

北歐狹義上的定義︰丹麥、挪威、瑞典、芬蘭及冰島

南歐︰由葡萄牙、西班牙、義大利及希臘等國組成

the Catcher in the Rye Ch.16

beat-up: decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse

swanky: show off

Dixieland: jazz music in duple time usually played by a small band and characterized by ensemble and solo improvisation

duple: marked by two or a multiple of two beats per measure of music

improvise: to compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously

extemporaneous: composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment

whorehouse: a building in which prostitutes are available

record: something on which sound or visual images have been recorded

sidewalk: a usually paved walk for pedestrians at the side of a street

curb: or British kerb : an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter

gutter: a trough along the eaves to catch and carry off rainwater

hum: to utter a sound like that of the speech sound \m\ prolonged

screech: a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror

mob: to crowd into or around

paramount: superior to all others

Capitol: the building in which the U.S. Congress meets at Washington

get off: leave

buzz: a telephone call

Stradlater is Holden's roommate at Pencey. His presence in the novel serves to highlight some of Holden's psychological issues, and particularly his unspoken issues with sexuality.

Stradlater, Holden's super-sexual roommate, goes on a date with Jane. Holden, and readers, infer that Stradlater and Jane have sex, which is heartbreaking to Holden.

phone booth: a very small room or enclosed structure with a public telephone in it

hang up: to replace (a telephone receiver) on the cradle so that the connection is broken

drool: to make an effusive show of pleasure or often envious or covetous appreciation

effusive: marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm

covetous: having a craving for possession

the Lunts Alfred Lunt (1893-1977) and Lynn Fontanne (1887-1983) , husband and wife, were revered stage actors of the day, often performing together.

rave: to talk irrationally in or as if in delirium

spoil: to impair the disposition or character of by overindulgence or excessive praise

disposition: prevailing tendency, mood, or inclination

indulgence: an extension of time for payment or performance granted as a favor

DB is Holden's older brother is a screenwriter in Hollywood. He used to write great stories—so great, in fact, that Holden credits him (twice) with being his favorite writer. DB is the height of phoniness in Holden's mind because he's sacrificed his art (writing stories) for money (writing screenplays).

screenplay: the script and often shooting directions of a story prepared for motion-picture production

marvelous: astonishing

duel: to fight a duel

Allie's left-handed baseball glove is a physically smaller but significant symbol in the novel. It represents Holden's love for his deceased brother as well as Allie's authentic uniqueness.

screwup: to cause to act or function in an erratic or confused way

Ophelia is a character in William Shakespeare's drama Hamlet (1599–1601). She is a young noblewoman of Denmark, the daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes and potential wife of Prince Hamlet, who, due to Hamlet's actions, ends up in a state of madness that ultimately leads to her drowning.

drown: to suffocate by submersion especially in water

dagger: a sharp pointed knife for stabbing

holster: a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle

tease: kid

dough: DJ[dəu]

spit: to eject (something) from the mouth

cigar butt: small part of a cigar that is left after smoking

bandstand: a usually roofed platform on which a band or orchestra performs outdoors

shrug: to raise or draw in the shoulders especially to express aloofness, indifference, or uncertainty

aloof: removed or distant either physically or emotionally

American Indian: a member of any of the Indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere except often certain peoples (such as the Yupik and Inuit) who live in arctic regions

indigenous: produced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment

arctic: of, relating to, or suitable for use at the north pole or the region near it

auditorium: the part of a public building where an audience sits

Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon are known for being the first monarchs to be referred to as the "Queen of Spain" and "King of Spain"...

mutiny: to rebel against military authority

cosy: marked by or providing contentment or comfort

contented: feeling or showing satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation

racket: confused clattering noise

canoe: a light narrow boat with both ends sharp that is usually propelled by paddling

war paint: paint put on parts of the body (such as the face) by American Indians as a sign of going to war

spooky: strange, unsettling, or frightening in a way that suggests the supernatural

cop: police officer

squaw: an Indigenous woman of North America

bosom: breast

sneak: to go stealthily or furtively 

antler: one of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family

overcoat: a warm coat worn over indoor clothing

scarlet fever: an acute contagious febrile disease caused by hemolytic Group A streptococci and characterized by inflammation of the nose, throat, and mouth, generalized toxemia, and a red rash

toxemia: an abnormal condition associated with the presence of toxic substances in the blood

puddle: a very small pool of usually dirty or muddy water

seesaw: a pastime in which two children or groups of children ride on opposite ends of a plank balanced in the middle so that one end goes up as the other goes down

Online Dictionary used: https://www.merriam-webster.com

Telescope

折射鏡 (refractors)、反射鏡 (reflectors) 及折反射鏡 (catadioptrics)

主焦點的設計使用在天文台的大望遠鏡上，觀測者置身於鏡筒內反射光線匯聚的焦點上。在過去都是由天文學家自己置身其中，如今都由CCD取代了。

牛頓式反射望遠鏡

Catadioptric telescopes utilize both lenses and mirrors elements to bring an image into focus. 

施密特 - 卡塞格倫 (Schmidt-Cassegrain) 折反式望遠鏡

Source:

hk.space.museum

phy.cuhk.edu.hk

optcorp.com

商場展覽

商場展覽 Set 場、收場通常規定晚上十時後開始。我們做商場書展，最多都是開檯、起地毯。但是，我眼見其他展覽，師傅摸黑用電鑽或其他機械。如果因此受傷，那些高高在上的商場營運者會否理會、會否負責、會否賠償？

氯己定

氯己定是外用抗菌劑。除可抑菌外，也可殺滅一般細菌。它可以用於消毒患者的皮膚和醫療人員的手部。它還用於清潔傷口，防止牙菌斑，治療口腔酵母感染，並預防導尿管阻塞。

Chlorhexidine is a disinfectant and antiseptic, which is used for skin disinfection before surgery and to sterilize surgical instruments. It is also used for cleaning wounds, preventing dental plaque, treating yeast infections of the mouth, and to keep urinary catheters from blocking.

Congested

        在擁擠不堪、高樓壓迫的城市裡，「減」的美學必須被認真思考；在物質過度充斥的城市裡，「儉」的倫理應該被重新認識；在聲光色彩刺激感官到極致的城市裡，「簡」的哲學應該成為一種平衡。

龍應台《香港筆記》

01.12.2004

港鐵閘機

每天，我經過某一些八達通閘機都有阻滯。

閘機敏感度不足，聽聞是不夠零件的緣故。

給我的感覺是︰社會撕裂的烙印，永存在。