力量、速度與熱血
From June 27 to July 6, the 21st World Police and Fire Games took place in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
6月27日至7月6日，第21屆世界警察消防運動會在美國阿拉巴馬州伯明罕市舉行。
take place發生take sb’s place=take the place of sb.代替某人
Chen Peng-chun, a firefighter from New Taipei City, joined the games.
新北市消防員陳鵬畯參加了比賽。
join(v.)參加join in加入(進行中的活動)
In a boxing match, his opponent was from China.
他在拳擊比賽中的對手是中國選手。
boxing match拳擊比賽match(n.)旗鼓相當的人、相配的人／事物opponent(n.)對手、競爭者、反對者／worthy opponent可敬的對手
The Chinese boxer came into the ring waving a big national flag and looked very confident. But Chen surprised everyone by winning the match. Taiwanese fans felt very proud.
中國選手揮舞著大國旗，看起來很有自信。但陳鵬畯出乎意料地贏了比賽，讓台灣粉絲非常驕傲。
ring(n.)拳擊台、擂台、集團drug ring販毒集團national anthem國歌confident(adj.)有自信的、確信的be confident about…對～感到自信be confident of…對～有把握be proud of…對～感到驕傲proud owner自豪的擁有者
At the same event, the Taiwanese team called “Taiwan Pioneers” made history by winning gold, silver, and bronze medals in the Ultimate Firefighter event.
在同一場運動會中，台灣隊「台灣先鋒者」在「極限消防員」項目拿下金、銀、銅牌，創造歷史。
pioneer(n.)先鋒者=trailblazermade history創造歷史go down in history名留青史every cloud has a silver lining黑暗中總有一線光明ultimate goal／aim／objective最終目標
This event tests power and endurance. The players must carry heavy hoses and drag a 79-kg dummy.
這個項目考驗力量和耐力，選手必須搬沈重的水管和拖拉79公斤的假人。
endurance(n.)耐力、持久力beyond endurance超出忍受的極限endure(v.)忍耐=bearfire hose消防水管extinguisher(n.)滅火器extinguish／put out a fire滅火dummy(n.)假人、仿製品、蠢蛋
The team’s success shows how hard they trained and proves Taiwan is strong in international sports.
台灣隊的成功顯示他們努力訓練的成果，也證明台灣在國際體壇上的實力。
prove(v.)證實=turn out
The coach said it was exciting to beat strong countries like the Czech Republic.
教練說，擊敗捷克等強隊很令人振奮。
beat(v.)打敗、擊敗(三態:beat／beat／beaten)=defeat
One team member said the competition helped them learn that firefighting sports need more than strength — they also need to react quickly.
一位隊員說，這次比賽讓他們學到，消防運動不只要有力量，還要快速反應。
staff member一位員工crew member一位機組人員strength(n.)力量、優勢、實力react(v.)反應、回應reaction(n.)反應
They hope their success will inspire more Taiwanese athletes and help more people around the world know about Taiwan.
他們希望成績能激勵更多台灣選手，也讓世界更認識台灣。
inspire sb. to do sth.激勵某人做某事inspiring(adj.)具有啟發性的put sth. on the map使～聞名