▍原文 A group of MPs have faced a backlash after they were seen dancing in Parliament while the crisis in the Middle East escalates. More than 40 MPs were in the group dance lesson with Strictly Come Dancing stars Angela Rippon and Alex Kingston in Portcullis House, Westminster. The event was intended to promote the advantages of dance for the nation’s health and well-being, but many have branded the timing of the event as "inappropriate". ▍語言點 MP 國會議員（Member of Parliament) face a backlash 遭遇抵制，受到炮轟 backlash n. 強烈反對，抵制 escalate /ˈeskəleɪt/ v.（衝突、危機等）升級，加劇 Strictly Come Dancing《舞動奇跡》(英國國民級的綜藝節目) be intended to do something 旨在…，目的是為了… timing /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ n. 時機，時間選擇 brand something as… 給某物打上......烙印；給某事貼上…標簽，將某事定性為… inappropriate /ɪnəˈprəʊpriət/ adj. 不恰當的，不合適的 搜索【友鄰優課】微信小程序，收聽晨讀即可領取：《晨讀短文100篇電子資料》 關注公眾號【教書匠小夏】...