中級美語對話 (第31講)

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31. Good Feng Shui in New York p.199
     Feng shui, or geomancy in English, is becoming more and more popular in America. The Chinese consider feng shui old news, but to Americans, it's something brand-new. Store and home owners are consulting feng shui masters for advice.
     How did this ancient Chinese tradition make its way across the seas? The answer is quite simple. Chinese businessmen have been building high rises in America. They deem it necessary to rely on feng shui experts, just as they would at home. More and more wealthy Americans are beginning to believe in geomancy. They say that geomancers in New York make US$250 an hour! In view of this, we can foresee a bright future for geomancy in America.
     business 生意(不可數(shù)) 企業(yè)(可數(shù))
     It is common 疾病流行 sth be popular with sb 受歡迎
     I am totally pressured with Bruce's Chinese.
     coward 膽小鬼
     old news a good piece of news 不說good news
     brand-new 嶄新的
     I consulted the dictionary for the word Geomancy.
     advice 不可數(shù) a good piece of advice
     make his way quickly to train station
     deem (文縐縐) = consider
     Buddhism 佛教
     believe in
     in view of = judging from
     rumour 謠傳
     they say that 據(jù)說