串流平台跨界實體連結
Streaming giant Netflix is reportedly looking to acquire the famed Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, in what is yet another move to consolidate its foothold in the movie industry.
據報導，大型線上串流平台Netflix正考慮收購洛杉磯知名的格勞曼埃及劇院（Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre），展現出該公司立足電影產業的野心。
streaming(n.)線上收看livestream(v.)直播giant(n.)巨頭、大公司acquire(v.)收購=buy=getconsolidate(v.)使鞏固foothold(n.)穩固的立足點
The Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre has been known for hosting special screenings and events, and is also an important landmark in Hollywood.
格勞曼埃及劇院以舉辦特映會等觀影活動聞名，同時也是好萊塢的重要地標。
be known for=be famous for以⋯⋯聞名screening(n.)電影放映
Purchasing the Egyptian would enhance Netflix’s already formidable presence in Hollywood.
買下格勞曼埃及劇院將進一步加強Netflix在好萊塢早已不可忽視的地位。
enhance(v.)增強=improveformidable(adj.)令人敬畏的、難對付的
The acquisition doesn’t mean that Netflix will take over operations of the brick-and-mortar theater.
這項收購並不代表Netflix將接手經營實體劇院。
acquisition(n.)收購take over接管brick-and-mortar(adj.)實體建築
The streaming company has already ruffled the feathers of movie theater operators with its strategy of releasing movies on its online platform while they are still playing in the theaters.
Netflix早已因電影播放問題觸怒許多影院業者，因Netflix堅持將某些電影在數位平台與實體劇院同時上映。
streaming(n.)線上收看ruffle one’s feathers惹怒某人
Because of this, many movie theaters refused to play Netflix’s Roma even after the movie nabbed a best picture nomination. The Egyptian Theatre ended up hosting the Hollywood premiere of Roma.
因此，許多劇院拒絕放映Netflix製播的電影《羅馬》，即便此片當時已得到奧斯卡最佳影片提名。最後，由格勞曼埃及劇院為《羅馬》舉辦好萊塢首映。
refuse(v.)拒絕nab(v.)抓住premiere(n.)首映
Although Netflix has been at odds with many filmmakers and directors who question Roma’s eligibility in the Oscars race, it was still able to tip the balance in its favor and win two Academy awards.
針對電影《羅馬》是否有資格參加奧斯卡，雖然Netflix與許多製片人、導演的意見相左，《羅馬》仍打破僵局拿下兩座小金人，展現實力。
be at odds with sb. 與某人意見相左、不一致=disagree with sb.question(v.)質疑eligibility(n.)合格、有資格eligible(adj.)具備條件的tip the balance or scales打破平衡局面、起決定性作用in one’s favor對⋯⋯有利
In January, the streaming giant finally joined the Motion Picture Association of America. If it successfully acquires the Egyptian Theatre, it will not only beef up its ties to Hollywood, but also continue developing its own infrastructure in the movie exhibition business.
今年1月，Netflix終於加入美國電影協會（MPAA）。如果接下來Netflix成功收購格勞曼埃及劇院，除了加強與好萊塢的連結，更能持續發展Netflix自己的電影事業。
acquire(v.)收購beef up加強、充實tie(n.)連結infrastructure(n.)基礎