向股東告別
Legendary investor Warren Buffett will retire as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025 after leading the company for 60 years.
傳奇投資人巴菲特將於2025年底卸任波克夏·海瑟威執行長職務，結束長達60年的領導生涯。
legendary(adj.)傳說的;傳奇的legend(n.)傳奇、傳說Legend has it that...據傳說legendary figure傳奇人物
In his farewell letter to shareholders, Buffett said he will be “going quiet,” no longer writing annual reports or speaking at annual meetings.
他在致股東的告別信中表示將「退居幕後」，不再撰寫年報或出席年度股東大會。
farewell(n.)告別、送別take a back seat退居次要地位、退居幕後
He expressed confidence in his successor, Greg Abel, who will take over managing the $1.2 trillion conglomerate.
他對繼任者阿貝爾充滿信心，這位新掌舵人將接管這家市值1.2兆美元的企業集團。
successor(n.)繼任者succeed(v.)接任、接替、繼承succeed to the throne繼承王位take over接管conglomerate(n.)企業集團
Buffett also announced that he donated $1.3 billion in Berkshire stock to four family foundations, accelerating his long-term charitable plans.
巴菲特同時宣布，已將價值13億美元的股票捐贈給四家家族基金會，加速落實其長期慈善計劃。
donate...to...捐贈～給～foundation(n.)基金會accelerate(v.)加速=speed upexpedite(v.)加速
Buffett reflected on his life, noting that he was born in 1930 in the United States and survived serious illness as a child.
巴菲特在信中追憶人生歷程，提及1930年生於美國，並曾於幼年戰勝重病。
reflect on反省survive(v.)(經歷病痛、災難後)存活;倖存
He emphasized that luck played a major role in his life and that not everyone starts with the same opportunities.
他強調運氣在人生中扮演關鍵角色，並非人人皆享有同等起跑點。
His letter highlighted his connections to long-time colleagues, family, and Omaha, Nebraska, where he has lived most of his life.
信中著重描述他與老同事、家人及生活大半輩子的內布拉斯加州奧馬哈市的深厚淵源。
highlight(v.)強調connection(n.)連結
These experiences, he wrote, shaped his career and his decisions about the company and philanthropy.
這些經歷塑造了他的事業軌跡，並影響他對公司經營與慈善事業的決策。
shape(v.)塑造、影響philanthropy(n.)慈善、慈善事業philanthropist(n.)慈善家
Even as he steps down, Buffett plans to remain a major shareholder and continue limited communication with shareholders.
即使卸任，巴菲特仍將是大股東，並保持有限的股東溝通。
limited(adj.)有限的;有限度的
He warned that Berkshire’s stock will still fluctuate but encouraged investors to focus on long-term prospects.
他提醒股東，波克夏股價仍會波動，但應關注長期發展。
fluctuate(v.)波動、起伏prospect(n.)前景、展望
His letter also reminded readers that success is not only about money, but about responsible actions and contributing to society.
他的信中也強調，成功不只是金錢，更包括負責任的行為與對社會的貢獻。
contribute to~對～有貢獻=make contributions to~