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michaelchang001
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 Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:43 am Post subject: Beat that for... |
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| There is good news for those who wish to stick to their tree of choice, whatever the environmental consequences. The emissions caused by the use of a natural tree are equal to those produced when driving the average car 21km, ellipsos calculates. For an artificial tree, the equivalent distance would be 53km. So a tree-hugging tree-user could make up for his Christmas lapse by taking a few trips on foot, by bicycle or on public transport instead of by car. In other words, the report holds out the possibility of absolution for all who put up a Christmas tree, whether real or fake. Beat that for Christmas spirit! What do the underlined words mean? Thanks much. |
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Bluegum
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| Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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"Tree-hugger" is a rather derogatory term for someone who cares about the environment and hence is opposed to cutting down trees.
The passage is saying that such a person could compensate for having a Christmas tree (causing a tree to be cut down).
"Beat that for Christmas spirit" means that the writer is challenging you (Can you beat this suggestion?) to find a better example of Christmas spirit, which involves generosity. |
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michaelchang001
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:45 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks very much. I liked your explanation. |
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