挑戰美國政壇
Elon Musk recently announced the formation of a new political party called the America Party, stirring strong reactions in the U.S. political scene.
馬斯克近日宣布成立「美國黨」，在美國政壇掀起強烈反響。
form(v.)、formation(n.)組成the formation of a new government新政府的成立stir(v.)激起、激發political scene政壇、政界fashion scene時裝界
The tech billionaire, who once served as a special government adviser, said he wants to challenge the entrenched two-party system, which he calls wasteful and limiting to freedom.
這位科技大亨曾擔任政府特別顧問，他表示想挑戰根深蒂固的兩黨體制，認為該制度浪費資源且限制自由。
billionaire(n.)億萬富翁tycoon(n.)大亨serve as~擔任～entrench(v.)使根深蒂固entrenched(adj.)根深蒂固的=deep-rooted
Musk aims to win key seats in both the Senate and House to influence future laws.
馬斯克計畫在參議院和眾議院贏得關鍵席次，影響未來立法。
Senate參議院House of Representatives眾議院(簡稱House)
However, Musk’s move drew sharp criticism from key figures, especially President Donald Trump.
然而，馬斯克此舉遭到重要人物猛烈批評，尤其是總統川普。
draw(v.)吸引、招致sharp(adj.)尖銳的;嚴厲的=harsh
Trump called the decision “ridiculous,” arguing that third parties have never succeeded in the U.S. and only cause chaos.
川普稱此舉「荒謬」，認為第三黨在美國從未成功，只會製造混亂。
ridiculous(adj.)荒謬的=absurd=ludicrousargue(v.)認為、主張chaos(n.)混亂chaotic(adj.)混亂的
On his social platform Truth Social, Trump accused Musk of going “off the rails” and questioned his motives, hinting at conflicts of interest linked to NASA appointments.
川普在社群平台「真實社交」指責馬斯克「失控」，質疑其動機，暗示與NASA人事任命有利益衝突。
accuse sb. of doing sth.指控某人做了某事(go) off the rails失去控制、行為失常motive(n.)動機hint at~暗示～
Trump also suggested possible political retaliation by cutting subsidies to Musk’s companies like SpaceX.
川普還暗示可能對馬斯克旗下如SpaceX等企業削減補貼，作為政治報復。
retaliation(n.)報復、反擊in retaliation for~為了報復～subsidy(n.)補貼;補助金agricultural subsidies農業補貼金
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also advised Musk to focus on running his companies rather than politics.
美國財政部長貝森特也建議馬斯克專注經營企業，不要涉足政治。
rather than~而不是～
His comments reflected concerns from Musk’s corporate boards, who want him to concentrate on Tesla and other ventures.
他的評論反映出馬斯克公司董事會的擔憂，他們希望他專注特斯拉及其他事業。
concern(n.)擔憂be concerned about sth.擔憂某事corporate image企業形象board of directors董事會(簡稱board)venture(n.)(有風險的)事業、企業、投資項目
Despite criticism, polls show about 40% of voters support Musk’s new party, with 14% very likely to vote for it.
儘管受到批評，民調顯示約40%選民支持馬斯克新黨，其中14%非常可能投票給該黨。
despite(prep.)儘管=in spite of
Musk has been actively engaging with supporters on X (formerly Twitter), discussing plans for the party’s inaugural congress and strategy to win critical congressional seats.
馬斯克積極透過X（前身為推特）與支持者互動，討論新黨首次代表大會的籌備及策略，目標贏得國會關鍵席次。
engage with~與～互動=interact with~inaugural speech就職演說inaugural congress黨代表大會critical(adj.)關鍵的=crucialcongressional(adj.)國會的、議會的
By disrupting the narrow margins between Republicans and Democrats, the America Party could hold the deciding vote on key legislation.
藉由打破共和黨與民主黨的些微差距，美國黨可能成為重要法案的關鍵票。
disrupt(v.)使中斷、擾亂(by) a narrow margin(以)些微差距legislation(n.)立法legislator(n.)國會議員;立法委員
Whether Musk’s political gamble succeeds remains uncertain, but his challenge to the two-party system marks a notable shift in American politics.
馬斯克的政治賭注是否成功尚不明朗，但他對兩黨制的挑戰，標誌著美國政治的顯著轉變。
whether(conj.)是否notable(adj.)顯著的;明顯的