The Louvre is on the Move 沙漠藝術之旅 ── 阿布達比羅浮宮 Abu Dhabi takes steps to improve its public image in the art world. 阿布達比採取了行動來提升該國在藝術界的公眾形象。
Most people familiar with art know of the Louvre Museum in Paris. But even the most loyal art lover might not yet know that the Louvre has opened a second branch. No, it's not in Rome, New York City, or any of the other art capitals of the world. This one is located on an island in the Persian Gulf▼ in Abu Dhabi's Cultural District. The Louvre Abu Dhabi represents the first overseas expansion of this historic museum. The United Arab Emirates paid US$464 million for the honor. All that investment resulted in an impressive display. The building features a roof that appears to float in the sky, with connecting patterns of shapes that let in natural sunlight. Inside the building are the stars of the museum—the works of masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Piet Mondrian hang from the walls. Experts say the museum is the kingdom's way of upgrading its international image. Its doors finally opened in November of last year. People from all over the region now have an opportunity to appreciate one of the finest museums in the world.
1. take steps to V 採取措施（做……） The new manager has taken steps to make sure people come in on time. 新上任的經理採取措施來讓大家準時上班。
2. loyal a. 忠實的，忠貞的 Hans was a loyal customer of that clothing brand for years but not anymore. 漢斯有好幾年曾是那個服飾品牌的忠實顧客，但現在不是了。
3. cultural a. 文化的 My parents come from different cultural backgrounds, so I grew up with a mix of traditions. 我父母來自不同的文化背景，所以我在多元的傳統中長大。
4. district n. 地區，區域 The business district is located in the center of the city. 該商業區位於市中心。
5. represent vt. 代表 Turtles represent good luck and longevity in Chinese culture. 在中華文化中，烏龜代表吉祥和長壽。 * longevity n. 長壽；壽命
6. expansion n. 擴張 Our principal made an announcement about the gym being closed for expansion. 我們的校長宣布了體育館因擴建而必須關閉的消息。
7. honor n. 殊榮，榮譽 Brook always competed with Eric for the honor of being the best student. 布魯克總是和艾瑞克競爭最佳學生的榮譽。
8. investment n. 投資 Eileen is going to buy some gold as an investment. 艾琳準備買一些黃金作為投資。
片語 let in 的相關用法 本文 "The building features a roof that appears to float in the sky, with connecting patterns of shapes that let in natural sunlight." 中的片語 let in 表「讓……進來」，常見的相關片語還有 let...down，表「使失望，辜負（別人的信任或期望）」和 let out sth / let sth out，表「突然發出（巨大的聲響）」。例：
Open the window and let in some air, will you? It's so hot in here. （你可以把窗打開讓空氣流通嗎？這裡頭好熱。）
Phil always lets me down when I need him the most. （我最需要菲爾時，他總是讓我失望。）
All of a sudden, Andrea let out a scream when she saw a cockroach. （安卓莉雅看到蟑螂時冷不防發出了一聲慘叫。）
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