壹蘋派生活美語　一生必追的奇幻美景　馬祖藍眼淚

　　A strange and beautiful phenomenon occurs around the Matsu Islands each year between March and July. As waves gently crash against the shore, they sometimes glow in a subtle blue color under the moonlit sky. People have called this wonder “blue tears.” This magical sight has become a popular attraction for people the world over. Scientists have long wondered how the blue tears form and why they appear only during spring and summer.

　　每年三月到七月期間，馬祖群島周圍會發生一種奇特且美麗的現象。當海浪輕輕拍打岸邊時，它們有時會在月光下發出微妙的藍色光芒。人們稱這個奇觀為「藍眼淚」。這一神奇的景象已成為受全球遊客歡迎的景點。長久以來，科學家一直很好奇藍眼淚形成的原因，以及它們為什麼只在春季與夏季出現。

生活必備字詞：

crash　vi. 撞擊

glow　vi. 發光 & n. 光亮

attraction　n. 景點

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