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Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen, along with Vice President Lai Ching-te, attended a reception in Taipei on February 26 to mark the birthday of Japanese Emperor Naruhito.
台灣總統蔡英文和副總統賴清德於2月26日在台北出席了日本德仁天皇的華誕慶祝酒會。
along with連同=together withattend(v.)參加、出席、照料reception(n.)歡迎會、招待會mark(v.)紀念
Speaking at the event, Tsai commented on the close economic ties and shared values of the two countries, likening the relationship between Taiwan and Japan to “that of family members.”
蔡總統在致詞時談到兩國緊密的經濟關係和共同的價值觀，並將台灣和日本的關係比喻為「家人的關係」。
value(n.)價值、價值觀liken...to...把～與～相比擬、認為～與～相像
In her remarks, Tsai noted that trade between Taiwan and Japan reached NT$2.39 trillion in 2023.
蔡總統在談話中指出，2023年台灣和日本的貿易額達到了新台幣2.39兆元。
She also said that industries in both countries stand to benefit from ongoing Taiwan-Japan cooperation, especially as the global supply chain is changing.
她還表示，兩國的產業有望從持續的合作中受益，尤其是在全球供應鏈正在發生變化的情況下。
industry(n.)產業industrial(adj.)產業的industrious(adj.)勤勉的stand to~一定、包准會～=be bound to~benefit from...從～當中獲益be beneficial to~對～有益cooperation(n.)合作=collaborationsupply chain供應鏈chain reaction連鎖反應chain store連鎖店
She highlighted the recent opening of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s factory in Kumamoto, Japan, as an example of advantageous economic partnerships between the two countries.
她特別提到了台積電最近在日本熊本開設的廠房就是台日兩國優勢經濟夥伴關係的一個例子。
highlight(v.)強調(n.)亮點advantageous(adj.)有利的、有優勢的、有好處的advantage(n.)優勢;好事
Additionally, Tsai thanked the Japanese government for promoting peace in the Taiwan Strait.
此外，蔡總統還感謝日本政府促進台海和平。
additionally(adv.)此外=in addition toexpress sincere gratitude to sb. for sth.對某人表達感謝某事promote(v.)推廣;促進
She added that since both countries “share the values of democracy and freedom,” they can continue to support each other when difficulties arise.
她補充說，由於兩國「共享民主和自由的價值觀」，因此在出現困難時可以繼續相互支持。
support(v.)支持supportive(adj.)支持的arise-arose-arisen出現;發生
Because of this, she expressed hope that both Taiwan and Japan “can strengthen cooperation for peace and stability” in the region.
因此，她表示希望台灣和日本「能夠加強合作，為區域和平與穩定努力」。
because of因為=due to=owing to=as a result ofstability(n.)穩定stable(adj.)穩定的
Tsai and Lai’s attendance at the event — in addition to the president’s speech — showed the growing closeness between Taiwan and Japan.
蔡總統和賴副總統參加此次活動，加上總統的演講，顯示了台灣和日本之間日益密切的關係。
attendance(n.)參加;出席give or deliver a speech發表演說
According to NHK News, this year’s reception was the first time since 1972 — when Japan ended formal ties with Taiwan — that Taiwan’s top two leaders joined the emperor’s birthday celebration in Taipei.
據《NHK新聞》報導，今年的酒會是自1972年日本結束與台灣的正式關係以來，台灣兩位最高領導人首次參加在台北舉辦的天皇生日慶祝活動。
Although these yearly receptions were not held between 1972 and 2003, the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, which hosts the event, had previously been more cautious about inviting high-level Taiwanese leaders, whose attendance could potentially harm Japan-China relations.
雖然在1972年至2003年間沒有舉行過這種年度酒會，但主辦該活動的日本台灣交流協會之前對於邀請台灣高層領導人方面一直比較謹慎，因為他們的出席有可能損害日中關係。
although(conj.)雖然=whilecautious(adj.)謹慎的、小心翼翼的harm(v.)傷害=do harm(n.) to