平衡全球關係與台灣主權
TSMC’s $100 billion investment in the U.S., announced on March 3 at the White House with President Trump, expands its existing $65 billion Arizona commitment.
台積電於3月3日在白宮與美國總統川普共同宣布，將在美國投資超過1,000億美元，擴大其現有在亞利桑那州650億美元的投資計畫。
commitment(n.)承諾(的事情)
The plan includes three semiconductor fabs, two advanced packaging facilities, and an R&D center.
這項計畫包括興建三座半導體晶圓廠、兩座先進封裝廠，以及一座研發中心。
fab(n.)晶圓廠packaging(n.)封裝research and development研究與開發
While Trump framed it as a way to avoid tariffs, experts see the move as a strategic alignment with U.S. interests, reinforcing supply chain resilience and national security.
雖然川普表示，這項投資有助於避免關稅，但專家認為，這是台積電與美國利益的策略性結盟，有助強化供應鏈韌性與國家安全。
frame(v.)描述;形容=describe=portrayframe…as…將～描述為～、將～定位為～、把～說成是～align with~與～結盟alignment(n.)結盟;聯盟;聯合strategic alignment策略性的結盟reinforce(v.)強化;加強resilience(n.)韌性
The announcement sparked mixed reactions in Taiwan.
此消息在台灣引發兩極反應。
spark(n.)火花、導火線(v.)引起;導致;觸發(尤指爭論或打鬥)spark mixed reactions引發不同反應spark heated debates引發激烈的辯論
Some view it as a win for both TSMC and its American clients, but others worry about Taiwan’s semiconductor sovereignty.
部分人士認為，這對台積電及其美國客戶來說是雙贏，但也有人擔心台灣半導體主權可能受到影響。
a win-win situation雙贏的局面
Retired high-tech entrepreneur Chaney Ho argued that Taiwan lacks the resources to manufacture all chips domestically, making global expansion necessary.
退休高科技企業家何春盛指出，台灣缺乏足夠資源在國內生產所有晶片，全球化擴張是必然選擇。
entrepreneur(n.)企業家;創業者domestically(adv.)在國內
However, investment banker C.Y. Huang warned that TSMC’s deep ties with the U.S., where over 60% of its revenue and board seats are linked to American companies, could have long-term consequences.
然而，投資銀行家黃齊元警告，台積電與美國的密切關係——其超過6成的營收與董事會席次與美國企業相關——可能帶來長期後果。
board of directors董事會
Trump acknowledged that shifting production to the U.S. could reduce dependence on Taiwan in case of a Chinese blockade, raising concerns about America’s reliability as an ally.
川普坦言，將生產移至美國能降低對台灣的依賴，尤其是在中國可能封鎖台灣的情況下，這也引發外界對美國作為盟友可靠性的疑慮。
acknowledge(v.)承認;認可…屬實或存在=admit=recognizein case of...萬一、如果發生……的情況block(v.)、blockade; (n.)封鎖ally(n.)盟友;盟國the allies(二戰)同盟國
Former Vice Premier Shih Jun-ji proposed imposing export taxes on TSMC chips to ensure Taiwan’s interests remain protected, but analysts caution that Taiwan still relies on U.S. technology and equipment.
前副閣揆施俊吉建議，對台積電晶片徵收出口稅，以確保台灣利益不受損，但分析師告誡，台灣仍高度依賴美國的技術與設備。
caution(v.)警告;告誡=warn
TSMC’s stock fell 4.2% on March 3, reflecting market concerns over Taiwan-China tensions.
3月3日，台積電股價下跌4.2%，反映市場對台海緊張局勢的擔憂。
Increased overseas production could weaken Taiwan’s strategic advantage as the world’s semiconductor hub.
隨著海外生產比重增加，台灣作為全球半導體重鎮的戰略優勢恐被削弱。
hub(n.)中心、樞紐、重鎮
Reports suggest Trump gave TSMC three options to avoid a 100% tariff, including investing in Intel.
有報導指出，川普曾向台積電提供三種選擇，以避免100%關稅，其中包括投資英特爾。
option(n.)選擇=choice
By opting to build packaging facilities instead, TSMC maintained control over its technology while aligning with U.S. industrial policy.
最終，台積電選擇興建封裝廠，既維持對技術的掌控，也符合美國產業政策。
opt to VR選擇=choose to VRalign with與～一致
As Taiwan faces increasing geopolitical pressures, the challenge will be balancing international collaboration with safeguarding its semiconductor leadership in the long run.
隨著台灣面臨越來越大的地緣政治壓力，未來的挑戰將是平衡國際合作與維護其在半導體領域的長期領導地位。
geopolitics(n.)地緣政治(學)geopolitical(adj.)地緣政治的