重申美國擴產計畫
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei addressed recent speculation regarding a potential collaboration with Intel Foundry Services.
台灣積體電路製造公司（台積電）董事長暨執行長魏哲家針對近期有關可能與英特爾晶圓代工服務部門合作的傳聞作出回應。
speculation(n.)推測、猜測(常指缺乏證據的)regarding(prep.)關於=with regard to=concerning
During a company meeting, Wei firmly denied reports suggesting that TSMC might share or transfer technology to other firms.
在一場公司會議中，魏哲家明確否認了台積電可能會與其他公司共享或轉移技術的報導。
firm(adj.)堅定的firmly(adj.)堅定地transfer technology技術轉移
Rumors of a possible partnership had raised concerns among investors about the security of TSMC’s proprietary technologies and the potential impact on future profits and stock performance.
這些合作傳聞引發投資人對台積電專有技術安全性的擔憂，並擔心這可能影響公司未來的盈利與股價表現。
Rumor has it that...謠言指出...spread rumor散播謠言raise concerns引發關切、使人擔憂proprietary(adj.)專有的、專利的proprietor(n.)所有人;業主;老闆
Wei clarified that TSMC is not involved in any discussions related to joint ventures, technology licensing, technology transfers, or similar agreements with other companies.
魏哲家澄清，台積電目前並未與任何公司進行有關合資、技術授權、技術轉移或其他類似協議的討論。
clarify(v.)澄清be involved in...參與;涉入joint venture合資公司joint efforts共同的努力
Wei also reaffirmed TSMC’s commitment to its Arizona manufacturing facilities.
魏哲家同時重申台積電對亞利桑那州晶圓廠的投資承諾。
commitment(n.)承諾、投入、責任感manufacturing facilities生產設施
He revealed that, once fully operational, the site will produce around 30% of the company’s most advanced chips, including 2-nanometer and next-generation semiconductors.
他表示，一旦該廠全面投入運作，將負責生產公司約三成最先進的晶片，包括2奈米及更先進製程的半導體。
reveal(v.)透露operational(adj.)運作的
This move, he added, will strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain while reinforcing TSMC’s role as a key global supplier.
他補充說，這將有助於強化美國半導體供應鏈，並鞏固台積電作為全球關鍵供應商的地位。
strengthen(v.)加強=boost=enhancesupply chain供應鏈reinforce(v.)加強
Wei’s remarks aimed to bolster investor confidence at a time of heightened scrutiny in the tech sector.
魏哲家的言論旨在於當前科技產業備受關注之際，提振投資人的信心。
aim to VR旨在～、目的是要～=be aimed at~bolster(v.)增強、支持、鞏固heightened(adj.)提高的;加強的=intensifiedscrutiny(n.)檢視;審查
By publicly addressing speculation and outlining concrete plans for U.S. production, TSMC demonstrates both transparency and strategic foresight — qualities likely to reassure shareholders and industry partners alike.
透過公開澄清市場傳聞並說明美國擴產計畫的細節，台積電展現出高度透明與策略前瞻，有望安撫股東和業界合作夥伴。
outline(v.)概述;略述;概括concrete(adj.)具體的、abstract(adj.)抽象的transparent(adj.)透明的、transparency(n.)透明(度)foresight(n.)深謀遠慮;先見之明、hindsight(n.)後見之明;事後諸葛reassure(v.)使安心、使消除疑慮、安慰=put someone’s mind at ease=set someone’s mind at rest