夏說英文晨讀 (關注教書匠小夏 公眾號同步更新)日本麥當勞如此混亂:從搶購熱潮到浪費醜聞的IP聯動鬨劇(講解版)|E0812
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▍原文 Despite numerous problematic promotions, companies can’t resist partnering with Pokémon TCG. The latest disaster unfolded in Japan, where McDonald's bundled limited edition cards with Happy Meals. The offer was to last from August 9th to 11th, but overwhelming demand prompted the fast-food chain to halt the event early. Along with many disappointed Pokémon fans, uneaten food now litters city streets. With the opportunity for profit, the Pokémon scalpers left behind a mountain of leftover burgers and chicken. ▍語言點 1. problematic /ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/ adj. 造成困難的,引發問題的 2. resist doing something 抵制、忍住做某事 3. unfold /ʌnˈfəʊld/ v. (本文)發生,展開;打開,攤開 4. bundle something with something 捆綁銷售 bundle v. 捆綁 5. limited edition 限量版 6. overwhelming adj. 壓倒性的 7. litter /ˈlɪtə/ v. 使亂七八糟;使淩亂 8. scalper /ˈskælpə/ n. 票販子,黃牛 9. a mountain of something 堆積如山的…… 搜索【友鄰優課】微信小程序,收...