觀察全球科技業的窗口
Taiwan’s economy has recently attracted international attention due to its rapid growth, largely driven by the booming technology sector.
近年來，台灣經濟因快速成長而吸引國際關注，主要動力來自蓬勃發展的科技產業。
attract(v.)吸引=drawdriven by...由～驅動booming(adj.)蓬勃發展的、興旺的=prosperous, thriving
Companies such as TSMC and Foxconn have benefited from the global demand for artificial intelligence applications, producing the majority of semiconductors and AI servers worldwide.
台積電和鴻海等公司受益於全球對人工智慧應用的需求，生產全球大部分的半導體和AI伺服器。
benefit from從～受益、因～而獲利application(n.)應用程式=appworldwide(adv.)全世界=around the world=across the world
TSMC expects its sales to increase by 30% in 2025, while Foxconn projects a 27% rise in profits thanks to strong AI-related demand.
台積電預計2025年銷售額將增長30%，而鴻海則預計因AI伺服器需求強勁，第二季利潤將增長27%。
expect(v.)預期while(conj.)而=whereasproject(v.)預測=forecast
Exports now account for about two-thirds of Taiwan’s GDP growth, which reached 8% in the second quarter, one of the highest rates globally.
出口現在佔台灣GDP成長約三分之二，第二季GDP增長率達到8%，為全球最高之一。
export(n.)出口account for佔～比例、解釋;說明
This remarkable performance demonstrates that Taiwan’s GDP can serve as a useful indicator of the health of the global tech industry.
這亮眼表現顯示，台灣的GDP可以作為觀察全球科技產業現況的有效指標。
serve as可作為=act as=function asindicator(n.)指標
However, experts warn of potential risks.
然而，專家警告存在潛在風險。
warn of sth.示警、警告可能發生某事
The economy depends heavily on a small number of semiconductor companies, creating vulnerability if the AI bubble bursts.
台灣經濟高度依賴少數半導體公司，如果AI泡沫破裂，經濟將容易受到影響。
depend on仰賴=rely onvulnerable(adj.)易受傷的;易受影響(或攻擊)的;脆弱的vulnerability(n.)脆弱性、易受影響
In addition, Taiwan relies significantly on the US market for exports, making it sensitive to changes in US trade policies.
此外，台灣的出口高度依賴美國市場，使其對美國貿易政策變化特別敏感。
in addition除此之外=besidessignificantly(adv.)在相當大的程度上sensitive to~對～敏感
Analysts also point out that while Taiwan’s GDP per capita is projected to surpass South Korea’s in 2025, much of this growth is concentrated in the tech sector, leaving other industries less developed.
分析師還指出，雖然預計2025年台灣的人均GDP將超越南韓，但這些增長多集中在科技產業，其他產業發展較為落後。
per capita按人計算的;人均的surpass(v.)超越=exceed
Economists emphasize the importance of diversifying the economy and monitoring external pressures, including tariffs and currency fluctuations, to maintain sustainable growth.
經濟學家強調，多元化經濟以及監控外部壓力（包括關稅和貨幣波動）對於維持永續成長至關重要。
diversity(n.)多樣性diversify(v.)使多元化external(adj.)外部的internal(adj.)內部的fluctuate(v.)、fluctuation(n.)波動
Taiwan’s success highlights both the opportunities and challenges of relying on a single high-tech sector to drive national prosperity.
台灣的成功突顯了依靠單一高科技產業來推動國家繁榮的機會與挑戰。
rely on依靠、依賴prosperity(n.)繁榮、興旺prosper(v.)繁榮、蓬勃發展=thrive, flourish