負擔得起的歐洲城市之旅-巴塞隆納

Affordable Europe: Barcelona(原文連結)
By SARAH WILDMAN
Published: April 22, 2007

對於西班牙存在我腦海裡的刻板印象不外乎下列幾項:鬥牛,跟牛比賽跑的節日,佛朗明哥舞,巴塞隆納奧運,Paul Gasol(NBA 灰熊隊球員)艷陽高照,西班牙無敵艦隊(雖然台灣以前的歷史課本強調的是他被英國打敗哪段) 塞萬提斯與他的作品堂吉訶德Don Quixote,西班牙海鮮飯裡面要放番紅花(旅遊頻道美食節目看的) 還有我三年級第二外語想修西文,可是練不會打前舌怎麼辦!

期中考終於考完後看看自己下定決心要介紹完的系列才介紹一個點,最近實在太混了,雖然還欠學校作業數篇,也要先把巴塞隆納給弄上來,這是對自己的一個堅持吧,XD.

Barcelona is the ultimate walking city. So much can be seen from the street — from Gaudí's modernist treasures to the wild social scene along the open boulevards — flâneurs can momentarily forget that this is the most expensive city in Spain. Still, there are a number veritable steals to be had in this Mediterranean city.
巴塞隆納是個終極散步勝地.在街上有太多值得欣賞的—從Gaudí的現代主義經典建築到開放大街上的狂野社會百態,flâneurs(西文,應該是Tourist的意思吧)漫遊者可以暫時忘記這是西班牙消費最昂貴的城市.不過在這個地中海城市裡還是有些可行的省錢偷吃步的.

ver·i·ta·ble (vĕr'ĭ-tə-bəl)
adj.
Being truly so called; real or genuine: “Her tea … was set forth with as much grace as if she had been a veritable guest to her own self” (Mary Wilkins Freeman).

flâ·neur (flä-nûr')
n.
An aimless idler; a loafer.
[French, from flâner, to idle about, stroll, of Germanic origin.]



Where to Stay

Travelers have long believed there are only two options for sleeping in Barcelona: backpacker hostels or luxury high rises, and never the twain shall meet. Challenging that premise, the Chic and Basic company (www.chicandbasic.com,) gives travelers three low-cost options: hotel, hostel and rental apartments sprinkled across downtown from Born (carrer Princesa, 50;, 34-93-295-4652) to Plaza Catalunya (Calle Tallers, 82; 34-93-302-5183) to Gotico (Calle Estruch, 20;34-93-200-2588.). Hostel rates start at 75 euros for a double; 55 euros for a single (about $102 and $75 at $1.36 to the euro); the hotel goes up a notch to between 110 and 210 euros per night. All rooms are very bright, very white — with an eye to sound design (iPod docks and television music channels) and basic needs, which in the jargon of Euro-travelers means bottles of water, plasma televisions and Internet access. In the hotel and hostel, there are small shared kitchenettes. Just down the street from Chic and Basic Born, Ciutat Barcelona (Carrer Princesa, 35; 34-93-269-7475; www.ciutathotels.com), has minimalist rooms with tall French windows that begin at 95 euros with free high-speed Internet connections and plasma TVs. A roof deck has an itty-bitty pool. A few new apartment rental companies provide Ikea-basic apartments for two to four people in high-end locations. At the newcomer Decimononico (Calle Pescatería, 1; 34-93-319-1661; www.decimononico.com) apartment rentals in Born begin at 65 euros a person for a double.
去哪過夜
長久以來遊客們相信在巴塞隆納過夜只有兩種選擇:背包客青年旅館或是豪華頂級旅館,是永遠不相容的兩個極端.the Chic and Basic公司挑戰這個迷思,給遊客三種經濟的選擇:建了飯店,青年旅館及出租公寓散佈於
Born (carrer Princesa, 50;, 34-93-295-4652)到 Plaza Catalunya (Calle Tallers, 82; 34-93-302-5183)還有 Gotico (Calle Estruch, 20;34-93-200-2588.) 青年旅館從雙人房一晚75歐元起跳;單人房則是55歐元(1歐元兌1.36美金時,約102美金與75美金);飯店則更高一等級每晚從110-220歐元不等.所有房間都很明亮很潔白—設計中還包含了音響部份(iPod的船塢:外接音響,及音樂頻道)以及其他基本需求,以歐洲遊客的專業術語來說包含了瓶裝水,電漿電視還有網際網路.在飯店與青年旅館裡有共用的小型廚房.順著Chic and Basic Born所在這條街向下走,Ciutat Barcelona (Carrer Princesa, 35; 34-93-269-7475; www.ciutathotels.com),提供有著高法國式窗戶的簡約風格房間,包含免費高速上網及電漿電視,每晚95歐元起跳.頂樓有個很小的泳池.有些新的出租公寓公司則在高級地段提供適合2到4個人住的˙Ikea風公寓.新公司Decimononico (Calle Pescatería, 1; 34-93-319-1661; www.decimononico.com) 再Born一個給兩人住的公寓每晚每人65歐元起跳.

twain (twān)
n. & adj. & pron.
Two.
[Middle English tweien, twaine, from Old English twēgen.]

prem·ise (prĕm'ĭs)
n. also prem·iss (prĕm'ĭs)
1. A proposition upon which an argument is based or from which a conclusion is drawn.
2. Logic.
1. One of the propositions in a deductive argument.
2. Either the major or the minor proposition of a syllogism, from which the conclusion is drawn.


sprin·kle (sprĭng'kəl) pronunciation
v., -kled, -kling, -kles.
v.tr.
1. To scatter in drops or particles: sprinkled sugar on the cereal.
2. To scatter drops or particles on.
3. To intersperse with something as if by scattering: sprinkled his speech with quotations.
4. To distribute or intersperse at random.

eye to, with an
Idioms
With a view of, with a plan for. For example, With an eye to expansion, we'll have to be careful with expenses, or She always operates with an eye to the future. [Late 1300s]

min·i·mal·ist (mĭn'ə-mə-lĭst)
n.
1. One who advocates a moderate or conservative approach, action, or policy, as in a political or governmental organization.
2. A practitioner of minimalism.
adj.
1. Of, relating to, characteristic of, or in the style of minimalism.
2. Being or providing a bare minimum of what is necessary.

Where to Eat

Away from the crowds in the popular L'Eixample area you'll find cutting-edge and affordable Me, (Carrer de Paris, 162; 34-93 4194-933; www.catarsiscuisine.com) a seven-month-old hybrid of New Orleans, Vietnamese and Catalan cooking created by Thang Pham. A four-course lunch menu is 14 euros. At Mosquito (Carders, 46; 34-93-268-7569), tucked away on a Born side street, tapas for 2 to euros apiece are made with an Indian or Asian twist. The Museum of Contemporary Art (Macba) flipped the neighborhood around Carrer Doctor Dou and brought in some cool new restaurants. Carmelitas (Carrer Doctor Dou, 1; 34-93-412-4684) is a lofty space with basement prices for traditional Catalan tapas. On the Barceloneta waterfront, hole-in-the wall Bar Venta Manchego draws a daytime crowd seeking big plates of fried sardines (6.50 euros) and other seafood specialties.
去哪吃
離開熱門的L'Eixample區人群遠處,你可以找到又棒又經濟的Me(Carrer de Paris, 162; 34-93 4194-933; www.catarsiscuisine.com),一家剛開幕七個月由Thang Pham一手打造提供綜合紐澳良式,越式及加泰羅尼亞式料理的餐廳.一套四道菜的午餐要價14歐元.在Mosquito (Carders, 46; 34-93-268-7569),位於Born的側街這間餐廳大快朵頤,印度或亞洲風味的tapa每片從2歐元起跳.Museum of Contemporary Art (Macba)當代藝術博物館帶動了Carrer Doctor Dou附近的發展並帶來了些很酷的新飯店.Carmelitas (Carrer Doctor Dou, 1; 34-93-412-4684) 是個以低消費享受加泰羅尼亞式tapa卻很高檔的地方.在Barceloneta港區,不顯眼的Bar Venta Manchego白天吸引了許多喜愛大盤炸沙丁魚的及其他海鮮特殊料理的客群.


Cutting edge has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1: the position of greatest advancement; the leading position in any movement or field
Synonyms: vanguard, forefront
Meaning #2: the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife
Synonym: knife edge

tuck away or into
1. Informal.
2. To consume (food) heartily.

loft·y (lôf'tē, lŏf'-)
adj., -i·er, -i·est.
1. Of imposing height.
2. Elevated in character; exalted.
3. Affecting grandness; pompous.
4. Arrogant; haughty.

hole in the wall
A small, modest, or obscure place, as in My new apartment is just a hole in the wall, or Believe it or not, that little hole in the wall is a great restaurant. This graphic term is often used disparagingly. [First half of 1800s]

Where to Shop

If you happen to hit the city during the July sales, you can find designer clothing at 80 percent off retail prices. Last July at high-end Como Agua de Mayo (Carrer Argentería, 43; 34-93-310-6441), which sells hot new Spanish, Basque and Catalan designers (like Miriam Ocariz), a red leather clutch was marked down 85 percent. For those looking for unusual women's wear, newcomer Garden (Carrer Escudellers, 56; www.akepica.com) sells one-of-kind designer jackets and A-line skirts, for a mere 30 euros apiece. Along Carrer Avinyo, small shops display everything from schlock to designer at wallet-friendly prices.
去哪血拼
如果你剛好在七月拍賣的時候來這個城市,你可以買到用零售價2折出售的設計師品牌服飾.去年七月在高級的 Como Agua de Mayo (Carrer Argentería, 43; 34-93-310-6441), 有著最新最流行的西班牙風,巴斯克風及加泰羅尼亞風設計師的產品,一只Miriam Ocariz的紅色皮革提包打到1.5折.對那些追求特殊品味女裝的顧客來說,新的賣場Garden (Carrer Escudellers, 56; www.akepica.com)賣風格獨特的設計師外套及A字裙只要不到30歐元一件.沿著Carrer Avinyo路,許多小店鋪陳列各式各樣從便宜貨到設計師品牌的產品.而且定價對你的錢包相當友善.

schlock also shlock (shlŏk) Slang.
n.
Something, such as merchandise or literature, that is inferior or shoddy.
adj.
Of inferior quality; cheap or shoddy.

Best Money-Saving Tip

Unlimited travel cards for two to five consecutive days (9.60 to 20.80 euros) can be purchased online (www.tmb.net) good for Barcelona's extensive bus, tram and subway network. But before you whip out the credit card, consider the T10 travel card, which buys 10 trips on buses or the metro for only 6.90 euros. Add to that the 20-euro Articket (www.telentrada.com and for sale in participating galleries), which buys entry into practically every major art museum and gallery in town.
最佳省錢秘訣
想對付巴塞隆納昂貴的巴士,街車及地鐵票價,可以上網購買2-5天的不限乘坐次數的旅行卡(www.tmb.net)但是在你刷卡前,再考慮下T10旅遊卡,可以搭任意10趟巴士或大眾交通工具只要6.9歐元.另外還有20歐元的Articket(www.telentrada.com線上購買或是在有加入的各美術館畫廊購買) 購買這張票非常實惠,可以參觀城裡每個主要的藝術博物館及畫廊.

tram
trolley car
n.
A streetcar.

這篇文章比我想像的要麻煩多了,首先我對於西班牙另外兩種官方語言完全沒有認知,另外這個記者比起前一個寫阿姆斯特丹的喜歡用比較特別的表示法.該說他verbal呢還是wordy.我想我還不夠格評論native speaker寫的文章.不過可以看出平平是阿凸仔,也是有人比較愛賣弄文筆,

還有13個城市,"不能半途而廢啊!"我這樣告訴自己

相關閱讀
負擔得起的歐洲城市之旅(Introduction)
http://scottlol.blogspot.com/2007/10/affordable-europe-city-guides-nyt.html
負擔得起的歐洲城市之旅-阿姆斯特丹
http://scottlol.blogspot.com/2007/10/amsterdam-travel-cheap.html
36小時城市巡禮系列之阿姆斯特丹,這個超推薦,目前不可能有時間翻請先去欣賞一下
36 Hours in Amsterdam
介紹使用NYT網站的舊文供大家參考
英文學習網站分享及使用心得(NYT篇)

負擔得起的歐洲城市之旅-阿姆斯特丹

Affordable Europe: Amsterdam By GISELA WILLIAMS Published: April 22, 2007
(原文連結)

這系列的第一個城市選擇的是阿姆斯特丹,這系列是依字母順序來排列的,荷蘭人的語言優勢還蠻令人羨慕,因為同屬日耳曼語系,荷蘭處於中間,所以幾乎荷蘭人都會荷文加上英文與德文.以旅遊觀點來看,這樣已經可以玩超大一片通行無阻.雖然很多玩家都說就算語言不通也是可以自助,是真的很強,不過這樣總有點不夠入味的遺憾.不過我們不太可能什麼文都會,所以荷蘭人的確是幸運的.(想到一個網路笑話,要是鄭成功沒成功,我們現在是荷蘭人,是真的還蠻可惜的)

Amsterdam still harbors a strong bohemian and laid-back spirit, which means affordable options rarely found in other European capitals, from well-priced restaurants to free cultural events. And it's an easy city to navigate, thanks to its small size and the efficient Amsterdam Tourist Board (www.amsterdamtourist.nl), which, in contrast to some, is actually tourist-friendly.
阿姆斯特丹保有強烈的波希米亞風跟安逸舒適的精神,這也提供了其他歐洲首都少見的經濟選擇.從價位合理的飯店到毋需花費的文藝活動.感謝阿姆斯特丹的小巧及有效率的官方旅客版 (www.amsterdamtourist.nl),比起一些其他城市來說,是對旅客真正友善的環境.

Where to Stay for Under 125 Euros

The common complaint about Amsterdam's budget hotels is that they're either too remote, or too close to the noisy Central Station. One exception is the family-owned 36-room Hotel Aalborg (Sarphatipark 106; 31-20-676-0310; www.aalborg.nl). Newly renovated, the hotel is the middle of the Pijp neighborhood, a lively area filled with young students, artists and an international mix of affordable restaurants. It's also two blocks from the excellent Albert Cuyp market, where 300-plus stalls offer bargains on everything from furniture to Dutch delicacies. Double rooms start at 69 euros, about $94 at $1.36 to the euro, including breakfast.

去哪找125歐元以下的住宿
這段就很實際,125歐元以下能不能接受見仁見智不過以國民所得比較高的歐美國家應該是便宜吧,對阿姆斯特丹經濟的旅館常見的埋怨不是太遠,就是太接近吵雜的中央車站.有個例外是家庭經營的有36間房的Hotel Aalborg (Sarphatipark 106; 31-20-676-0310; www.aalborg.nl).剛重新裝潢過,這家旅館位於 Pijp鄰近地區的中心,充滿年輕學生,藝術家還有各國經濟風味飯店,的一個活力充沛地區.離擁有超過三百家店面什麼都可以講價(從傢俱到荷蘭精緻食物)的Albert Cuyp市場只有兩條街遠.雙人房附早餐由69歐元起跳,以一歐元對1.36美元大概是94美元.
注釋
renovate
    VERB V n
    If someone renovates an old building, they repair and improve it and get it back into good condition.
            The couple spent thousands renovating the house...


Where to Eat

Don't be put off by the word “squat”: Amsterdam's squat restaurants — volunteer-run kitchens in formerly abandoned buildings — offer a cheap way to break bread with the city's creative underclass. Many are exceptionally well run and clean, and draw a festive crowd. The food tends to be vegan and organic, and some places even offer beer, wine and live music. The best part, however, is the price: a two- to three-course meal runs about 6 euros. Two of the city's most popular squat restaurants are De Peper in the former Netherlands Film Academy (Overtoom 301; 31-20-412-2954; www.depeper.org), which serves organic vegan dishes like spring beans over brown rice with roasted miso onions; and Einde van de Wereld (31-20-419-0222; www.eindevandewereld.nl), housed in a floating barge docked on Java Island.

If you're still nervous about eating in a squat, or need some meat with your dinner, try the Belgica (Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 25; 31-20-535-3290; www.belgica.nu), a new brasserie where a good beef stew or bowl of mussels with excellent Belgian frites won't set you back more than 8 or 10 euros.
去哪吃
別因為"路邊攤"這個字眼而打退堂鼓:阿姆斯特丹的路邊餐館—位於些原先廢棄的建築物中非專業人士自己經營的廚房—提供一種體驗這城市裡有創意的下流社會飲食的經濟方式.有許多這種路邊餐館令人意外的經營良好而乾淨,並吸引不少饕客來光顧.這裡提供的食物傾向比較素食與有機,有些地方甚至提供啤酒,紅酒與現場演奏.不論如何,最棒的部分當然還是價錢 :兩到三道菜的一餐要架大約6歐元.市區最有名的兩家路邊餐館是位於原荷蘭電影學院的De Peper (Overtoom 301; 31-20-412-2954;www.depeper.org),提供如春豆糙米加味噌烤洋蔥這類有機素食餐點;另外一家則是Einde van de Wereld(31-20-419-0222;www.eindevandewereld.nl),餐館建在一個停泊在Java Island的大型遊艇上.

如果還是對於在路邊餐館用餐感到不自在,或是晚餐想來點肉食,試試Belgica (Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 25; 31-20-535-3290; www.belgica.nu),一家新開的小餐館一份很棒的燉牛肉或是淡菜加上很棒的比利時洋芋片只花你大約8到10歐元.
注釋
set back
        If something sets you back a certain amount of money, it costs you that much money. (INFORMAL)
        In 1981 dinner for two in New York would set you back £5.


Where to Shop

Remember when shopping for vintage clothing was fun and cheap? That's still true at shops like Laura Dols (Wolvenstraat 6 and 7; 31-20-624-9066; www.lauradols.nl), a favorite among the thrift-store cognoscenti. It has two locations on Wolvenstraat: No. 7 carries cocktail dresses from the '40s, '50s and '60s, many under 100 euros, as well as a handsome selection of vintage tuxedos and dinner jackets. No. 6, across the street, has bed linens, fur coats and dressy children's clothes. Also popular with fashion stylists is Lady Day (Hartenstraat 9; 31-20-623-5820; www.ladydayvintage.com). For vintage furniture and couture, head to Cornelis Johannes (Willemsparkweg 67; 31-20-616-0184; www.cornelisjohannes.nl). The inventory changes frequently, so you never know if might find a Mies van der Rohe chair, a Mobach ceramic lamp or a classic Chanel suit.

去哪裡開心血拼
還記得買晚宴服裝既便宜又開心的日子嗎?像Laura Dols (Wolvenstraat 6 and 7; 31-20-624-9066; www.lauradols.nl)這樣二手商店集中區中最熱門的店裡依然保有這樣的樂趣,它在Wolvenstraat(Wolven街)7號的店面展售40,50,60年代的雞尾酒服飾,比方說許多漂亮的酒會燕尾服跟晚宴西裝價格都低於100歐元.對街6號的店面則展售床組,毛皮外套及有品味的童裝,同樣受到時尚者歡迎的還有Lady Day (Hartenstraat 9; 31-20-623-5820; www.ladydayvintage.com).要找適合宴會的家具和高品味設計,就前往 Cornelis Johannes (Willemsparkweg 67; 31-20-616-0184; www.cornelisjohannes.nl)吧.不時都會有新貨上架,你永遠不知道這次會找到一張Mies van der Rohe 的椅子, 一盞 Mobach 陶瓷造型檯燈或是一套經典的香奈兒小洋裝.
注釋
vintage
        adj
        You can use vintage to describe something which is the best and most typical of its kind.
                This is vintage comedy at its best.

urban
        Urban means belonging to, or relating to, a town or city.
                Most of the population is an urban population...
                Most urban areas are close to a park.
         ≠ rural

Best Money-Saving Tip

Dozens of free concerts are being held in Amsterdam this year, from large-scale raves to classical music performances — all part of the city's annual arts festival. Events for this year's “Feel the Rhythm” theme can be found at www.amsterdammusicdance.com. If you're looking to just chill, bike over to Strand West, probably the city's hippest urban beach. It's free to suntan alongside the beautiful locals on the wide sandy beach, but it'll cost you to buy a drink at the chic indoor lounge.

最棒的省錢訣竅
今年阿姆斯特丹舉辦了非常多的免費音樂會,從大型的銳舞派對到古典音樂演奏—全屬於年度藝術節的一部份.今年的主題"Feel the Rhythm"感受旋律可以在 www.amsterdammusicdance.com找到活動詳細內容.如果你只想輕鬆一下,可以騎單車到Strand West,大概是本市最嘻哈的市郊海灘.在寬廣海灘上在漂亮的當地俊男美女邊一起曬太陽是免費的,不過如果要進去時尚的室內lounge還是得花杯飲料錢的入場費.
注釋
alongside
        If one thing is alongside another thing, the first thing is next to the second.
                He crossed the street and walked alongside Central Park...

chic
        ADJ (這裡ch發sh音,可能又是來自法語的外來字)
        Something or someone that is chic is fashionable and sophisticated.
                Her gown was very French and very chic.
        = stylish


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這系列的簡介,15個城市,我要加油了
負擔得起的歐洲城市之旅(Introduction)
http://scottlol.blogspot.com/2007/10/affordable-europe-city-guides-nyt.html
負擔得起的歐洲城市之旅-巴塞隆納
http://scottlol.blogspot.com/2007/11/barcelona-travel-cheap.html
36小時城市巡禮系列之阿姆斯特丹,這個超推薦,目前不可能有時間翻請先去欣賞一下
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介紹使用NYT網站的舊文供大家參考
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負擔得起的歐洲城市之旅(Introduction)

Affordable Europe: City Guides(原文連結)

歐洲的風情相信是許多人也許是大多數人旅遊的首選(不考慮旅遊天數跟花費的情況下,我的心聲),這篇NYT的文章標題給大家一線希望,真的有這麼好康的事嗎?以文案的觀點來看這個企劃已經贏了一大半了,Affordable Europe(負擔得起的歐洲)+15個主要都市(Amsterdam,Barcelona,Berlin,Brussels,Budapest,Copenhagen,Florence,Istanbul,London,Moscow,Paris,Prague,Rome,St. Petersburg,Vienna)光是就吸引搜尋引擎就是個Super Hit了吧!大多數的人都只有有限的假跟有限的錢,有空進去看看所謂的affordable是怎樣的affordable吧!請大家先點閱原文連結去欣賞原文,15個城市不是開玩笑的,應該已經是我本月的quota了吧.

Yes, the euro remains strong, but you don't have to max out your credit card to indulge in some of Europe's timeless luxuries. From stylish hotels that won't break the bank, to offbeat boutiques favored by local bargain hunters, the correspondents and contributors of The New York Times offer money-saving tips for visiting 15 major European cities. You can also read suggestions from other Times' readers and share your own tips on visiting Europe affordably.
歐元最近的強勢是有目共睹的(很多經濟學者看壞美金),作者說不過你不用為了體驗歐洲不朽的精緻而去刷爆你的信用卡.從價錢實在的時尚旅館到
當地討價還價高手喜歡的非主流精品店,NYT各地的通訊記者及專欄作家提供你省錢玩遍15個歐洲主要城市的方法.可以讀到其他讀者的建議並分享你自己歐洲經濟行的獨家祕訣.

說真的看到這個標題真是太吸引我了,當初想去德國玩耍還學了一陣子,現在只剩下"Guten Tag. Ist da noch frei?Du bist sehr schoen."(德文:日安,這裡有人坐嗎?你真漂亮,搭訕句總是要學下.)而且到目前為止沒踏上過歐洲的土地,把這裡面每個城市都唸一遍並介紹是我的心願,不過這些介紹完,這個月應該就過去了,而且好像變成旅遊頻道,很多其他我覺得有趣的文章只好繼續向後推了.

基於英語系學生的身分,我給自己以下兩個藉口:

1.主題不停的跳躍,從棒球->電影->趣聞->健康->旅遊(不定期會往回跳),是為了增加單字的廣度,讓單字出現的頻率上升.
2.同一類型的主題重複連續出現時,某些字彙會重複出現加深該重要字彙的印象.

其實只是為我的主題的不規律做個辯護罷了.

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負擔得起的歐洲城市之旅-阿姆斯特丹
http://scottlol.blogspot.com/2007/10/amsterdam-travel-cheap.html
負擔得起的歐洲城市之旅-巴塞隆納
http://scottlol.blogspot.com/2007/11/barcelona-travel-cheap.html
英文學習網站分享及使用心得(NYT篇)