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進入中英對照讀新聞／Singles looking for special experience on Valentine’s Day 情人節到了 單身貴族尋找特別體驗
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Forget cards, flowers and chocolates, most singles want a special experience rather than a gift for Valentine’s Day and although the economy is stagnating, most romantics will spend as much, or more, on the day this year than last.
忘掉卡片、鮮花、巧克力吧！大多數的單身男女在情人節要的是個特殊體驗，而不是禮物。儘管經濟蕭條，大部分的浪漫主義者情人節花費會相當於、或超過去年情人節的開銷。
Nearly half of single and divorced people questioned in a new poll said they view the day as an opportunity to show someone how much they care but a similar number without a significant other don’t feel any pressure to celebrate Cupid’s big day .
在新調查中受訪的未婚或離婚族群，有近半數認為情人節是展現情意的機會，但也有同樣比例沒有另一半的人，不覺得有慶祝情人節的壓力。
Unlike material gifts, an experience, whether it is an outing, a vacation or a special meal, is something unique to the couple.
和物質上的禮物不同，不管是出外、度假、或享用特別的一餐的經驗，對情侶來說都是獨一無二的體驗。
But not everyone questioned in the poll of 730 singles is making a fuss about Valentine’s Day. About a third of men and women think the holiday is just too commercial.
但730位受訪的單身男女中，不是每個人都會為情人節勞心費力。約有3分之1的人認為這個節日太商業化了。
Although Valentine’s Day is eagerly anticipated by many, some singles dread the day while others remain optimistic. Seventy percent of singles said they would even go out on a first or blind date on Valentine’s Day. （Reuters）
儘管不少人殷切期盼情人節到來，有些單身人士相當害怕情人節，有些則抱持樂觀態度。有7成的單身貴族表示，在情人節那天，他們甚至可能會參加相親，或是和新的對象有第一次的約會。（路透）
新聞辭典：
significant other：片語，配偶或長期的同居人。例句：Valentine’s Day is approaching, and many may feel so pressured to find their "significant other" they turn to online dating.（情人節快到了，許多急著想找到另一半的人會轉向網路交友。）
make a fuss：片語，大驚小怪，小題大作。例句：I don’t want to make a fuss about trifles.（我不想為了雞毛蒜皮的小事大驚
