對抗經濟脅迫的盾牌
The U.S. House of Representatives has recently passed the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 910), signaling strong bipartisan support for Taiwan’s inclusion in the International Monetary Fund.
美國眾議院近日通過了《不歧視台灣法案》（H.R. 910），此舉展現出美國兩黨對支持台灣加入國際貨幣基金組織（IMF）的堅定立場。
bipartisan(adj.)兩黨支持的、跨黨派的=cross-partygender discrimination性別歧視racial discrimination種族歧視bisexual(adj.)雙性戀的=bi
The bill urges the U.S. Treasury Secretary — who also serves as the U.S. governor to the IMF — to actively advocate for Taiwan’s admission.
該法案敦促美國財政部長——同時身兼美國在IMF的理事——積極推動台灣的入會。
advocate for主張、提倡、支持
Lawmakers emphasized Taiwan’s key role in the global economy, particularly as the world’s 21st-largest economy and a leading producer of advanced semiconductor chips.
多位議員強調，台灣作為全球第二十一大經濟體，並在尖端半導體產業居領導地位，其在全球經濟中的關鍵角色不容忽視。
advanced(adj.)先進的、高階的=cutting-edge, sophisticated
Taiwan was a founding member of the IMF but lost its seat in 1980 after the People’s Republic of China assumed its position, following Taiwan’s removal from the United Nations in 1971.
台灣原為IMF的創始會員國，台灣原為IMF創始會員國，但1971年被排除在聯合國之外後，1980年其在IMF的席位由中華人民共和國取代。
assume(v.)承擔(職責、角色)、奪取(地位)seize(v.)奪取
Despite this, Taiwan has continued to thrive economically and now seeks to regain a voice in international financial affairs.
儘管面臨此等挑戰，台灣經濟依然蓬勃發展，現正積極爭取在國際金融事務上的發言權。
thrive(v.)繁榮、興旺、蓬勃發展=prosper, flourish, grow
Republican Representative Young Kim described Taiwan’s participation in the IMF as essential, stating that the world must not allow China to silence Taiwan in global institutions.
共和黨籍眾議員金映玉表示，台灣參與IMF至關重要，全球不應坐視中國在國際組織中壓制台灣的聲音。
silence(v.)使沈默、壓制聲音=suppress, mute, stifle
Democratic Representative Al Green added that Taiwan’s expertise in managing a complex economy would bring valuable insights to multilateral discussions.
民主黨籍議員格林則補充說，台灣在管理複雜經濟體方面的專業知識，能為多邊對話帶來寶貴的見解。
expertise(n.)專業知識、專長insight(n.)見解、深入觀察multilateral(adj.)多邊的、多國參與的unilateral(adj.)單邊的bilateral(adj.)雙邊的
Both lawmakers stressed that supporting Taiwan aligns with the long-term interests of the U.S. and its allies.
兩位議員皆強調，支持台灣符合美國及其盟友的長遠利益。
align with與...一致、與...保持同步=match, correspond to, conform to
The bill, which had previously passed the House but stalled in the Senate, now has more time for full consideration in the current legislative session.
該法案先前雖已在眾議院通過，但在參議院遭到擱置，所幸本屆國會仍有充裕時間進行全面審議。
stall(v.)停擺、卡住、擱置
If approved, it could mark a major step toward securing Taiwan’s access to IMF resources, including emergency financial support — an essential tool for national defense amid potential economic coercion or conflict.
若最終獲得批准，這將是確保台灣取得IMF資源的重大一步，其中包括緊急金融支援——這在面對潛在的經濟脅迫或衝突時，對台灣的國防至關重要。
national defense國防amid(prep.)在...之中、當～時coercion(n.)、coerce(v.)強迫、脅迫
A 2023 tabletop exercise conducted by the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies warned of China’s potential use of cyberattacks, disinformation, and economic blockades to destabilize Taiwan.
台灣金融研訓院與美國保衛民主基金會於2023年曾聯合舉辦一場桌上演習，示警中國可能動用網路攻擊、假訊息以及經濟封鎖等手段來動搖台灣的穩定。
tabletop exercise桌上演習block(v.)、blockade(n.)封鎖、封鎖線
Gaining IMF membership could help Taiwan build financial resilience and serve as a strategic buffer against such threats.
若能成功加入IMF，將有助於台灣強化金融韌性，並成為應對此類威脅的戰略緩衝。
buffer(n.)緩衝(物)
Although IMF membership does not require United Nations recognition — as demonstrated by Kosovo — Taiwan’s exclusion from international bodies has created a gap in global expertise.
儘管加入IMF並不需要聯合國承認主權（科索沃即為一例），但台灣長期遭國際組織排擠，導致全球金融體系在專業知識層面出現缺口。
as demonstrated by~正如…所示=as shown by, as proven bycreate a gap造成缺口、形成落差
Experts urge Taiwan to begin developing the necessary talent and infrastructure to prepare for a future role in global financial institutions.
專家呼籲，台灣應及早培養必要的人才並完善基礎建設，為未來在國際金融機構中可能扮演的角色做好準備。
infrastructure(n.)基礎建設;基礎設施