As a young man, Walt Disney could not have imagined the impact he would have on the world. Today, almost everyone knows his name and the characters he helped bring to life. Disney proved that cartoons could be more than silly characters. They became an art form, our friends, and even legends. So it came as no surprise that in 1955, Disneyland opened. It was a place for magic and for everyone to relive their childhoods. Moreover, it was a dream come true for Disney. The inspiration for Disneyland came while Disney was watching his daughters play at amusements parks. It was also based on his father's memories of the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. Disney wanted a place where both children and their parents could have fun and be entertained. He originally thought of having it next to Walt Disney Studios, but the space was too small. He then found the perfect location in Anaheim, California. However, the grand opening of Disneyland was a disaster because nothing worked right. Also, traffic was terrible, and there was a heat advisory. Fortunately, on the second day, Disney proved his park really was a place for dreams. On that day alone, over 50,0 00 people came out in support of Disney's vision.
Words & Phrases
bring...to life 使……有生氣起來 This movie brought the Middle Ages to life. 這部電影演活了中古世紀的情景。
be a dream come true 美夢成真 Having her novel published was a dream come true for Judith. 對朱迪思來說,發行她的小說就是美夢成真。
inspiration n. 靈感 Albert gets inspiration for his art from Mother Nature. 艾伯特都是從大自然得到藝術創作的靈感。
entertain vt. 娛樂 Nate entertained his guests at the party by telling jokes. 奈特在宴會中說笑話來娛樂他的賓客。
originally adv. 最初,原先 We originally planned to go to France, but we went to Bali instead because it was cheaper. 我們原先計畫去法國,但後來改去峇里島,因為費用較便宜。
disaster n. 徹底失敗;災難 Due to the sudden downpour, our picnic was a disaster. 由於一場突如其來的傾盆大雨,我們的野餐徹底搞砸了。
in support of... 以支持∕擁護…… We were all glad to come out in support of animal rights. 我們都很高興站出來支持動物的權益。
vision n. 遠見,願景 Mr. Lee is a nice manager but lacks vision. 李先生是個不錯的經理,不過卻缺乏前瞻性。
Extra Words
amusement park n. 遊樂園 amusement n. 娛樂,消遣
exposition n. 博覽會,展覽會
studio n. 電影攝影棚;電影製片廠
grand opening n. 盛大開幕
heat advisory n. 熱浪警報
Tips in Use
a dream come true 夢想成真 a dream come true 源自 a dream that has come true,其中的 come true 表『(夢想等)成真,實現』,後來簡化為 a dream come true 表『夢想成真』,作名詞用,現已成為習慣用法。此外,表『使某人的夢想成真、實現某人的夢想』之說法尚有"make + 所有格 + dream(s) come true"、"realize/fulfill/carry out + 所有格 + dream(s)"。 Going to Hawaii was a dream come true for Al. (對艾爾來說,到夏威夷真是美夢成真。) I believe Sue will carry out her dreams and open her own store one day. (我相信蘇有天會夢想成真,開一家屬於自己的店。)
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