▍原文 A new policy by Starbucks China has taken effect across all its 8,000 stores, making it mandatory for people to purchase items if they want to sit in its cafes. Starbucks China said the move aims to improve the "in-store experience" for customers and is part of its newly launched "Third Place Initiative". Many on Chinese social media welcomed the new policy. The company is facing stiff competition from homegrown brands such as Luckin Coffee. ▍語言點 1. take effect 生效，開始實施 ·The new rules will take effect next month. 新規定下個月生效。 2. across /əˈkrɔːs/ prep. （本文）覆蓋整個範圍，遍及 ；穿過，橫跨 3. mandatory ˈmændətɔːri/ adj. 強制的，必須遵守的 ·mandatory training 必須參加的培訓 ·反義表達：optional adj. 可選擇的，非強制的 ·make it mandatory for somebody to do something 規定某人必須做某件事 4. purchase /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/ v. 購買 ·purchase比buy更正式，常出現在商業報道和規章說明里。 5. the move 此舉 ·move n. 舉措，行動；v. 移動...