免稅不等於便宜？
Duty-free shopping is a popular part of international travel, but there are many myths about it that can lead to confusion.
免稅購物是國際旅遊中受歡迎的一部分，但關於免稅購物有許多迷思，這可能會讓人感到困惑。
-free沒有～tax-free earnings免稅收入a trouble-free life無憂無慮的生活be popular with sb.受某人歡迎fallacy(n.)謬論、迷思urban myth都市傳說lead to導致confused(adj.)感到困惑的be confused about…對～感到困惑
Here are some facts to help you shop smarter.
以下是一些真實情況，幫助你更聰明地購物。
shop(v.)購物shop till you drop購物直到筋疲力盡factual(adj.)事實的
Myth 1: Duty-free items are always cheaper.
迷思1：免稅商品總是比較便宜。
It’s a steal.划算的交易a good bargain／buy／deal划算的交易
Fact: Not necessarily. While duty-free shops don’t charge import taxes, the base price of items might be higher than in local stores. Always compare prices before buying.
真實情況：不一定。雖然免稅店不收取進口稅，但商品的基本價格可能會比當地商店高。購買前一定要比較價格。
charge(v.)收費charge sb. for…因～向他人索取費用import(n.)進口compare notes交換意見
Myth 2: You can buy unlimited duty-free items.
迷思2：你可以無限量購買免稅商品。
unlimited(adj.)無限制的limit(v.)(n.)(數字上)限制weight limit重量限制speed limit速限limitation(n.)(外部)限制=restrictionan item一對情侶=a couple
Fact: There are limits. Many countries restrict the amount of duty-free alcohol, tobacco, or luxury goods you can bring in, and exceeding these limits may result in fines or confiscation.
真實情況：有數量限制。許多國家對免稅酒類、菸草或奢侈品的攜帶量有限制，超過限制可能會導致罰款或沒收。
restrict(v.)限制=limitexceed(v.)超過exceed sb’s limitation超過某人的期望result in導致、造成=bring about／lead to／causeheavy fine罰款confiscate(v.)沒收
Myth 3: Duty-free shopping is only at airports.
迷思3：免稅購物只在機場才有。
Fact: Duty-free shops are also available at seaports, border crossings, and even on some international flights or cruises.
真實情況： 海港、邊境口岸，甚至某些國際航班或郵輪上也有免稅商店。
available(adj.)可提供的、有空的cruise(n.)郵輪(v.)乘船遊覽、以平穩速度行駛
To make the most of duty-free shopping, research the rules of your destination country and compare prices.
為了充分利用免稅購物，請研究目的國的規定並比較價格。
make the most of充分利用research(v.)研究do research into sth.研究某事
This way, you can avoid overpaying and enjoy the real benefits of duty-free shopping.
這樣一來，就能避免花冤枉錢，並享受免稅購物的真正好處。
be overcharged被收取過高的價格be ripped off被收取不合理的價格rip sb. off敲某人竹槓daylight robbery漫天要價、光天化日之下搶錢benefit(n.)好處beneficial(adj.)有益的