The Death of a Manga▼ Legend 用畫筆造武林：傳奇殞落 Taiwan says goodbye to one of its best manga artists. 與臺灣最高超的漫畫宗師之一告別。
In March of 2017, Chen Uen passed away at the age of 58. This popular Taiwanese manga artist was known for his unique style that mixed bright colors with traditional Chinese art. Chen became the first Taiwanese manga artist to get published in Hong Kong and Japan. Over the years, many artists were affected by his style. Some even tried to copy him, but no one could live up to the master's skill. Chen leaves behind a body of work that will never be forgotten. One of his masterpieces▼, Heroes of the East Chou Dynasty, is a fictional story based on brave warriors in ancient China. Another classic is Abi-Sword, which told the tale of a young boy named Wusheng that is seeking revenge for his parents' death. Although Chen is gone, his style is sure to inspire manga artists for many years to come. In memory of Chen, his former students will hold an exhibition of his work at the National Palace Museum this June. Comic book artists from around the world will come to the exhibition to pay their respects to Chen and his legacy▼.
▼manga n.（日本的）漫畫（書） ▼masterpiece n. 代表作；傑作 ＝ masterwork ▼legacy n. 先人或過去遺留下來的東西
1. unique a. 獨一無二的；非比尋常的 This pizza has a unique flavor that I just can't recognize. 這片披薩具有獨一無二的風味，而我就是識別不出來。
2. affect vt. 影響；打動，使感動 = influence The younger generation of voters may affect this year's election. 年輕一代的選民可能會影響今年的選舉結果。 Kristen was deeply affected by the sad story. 克莉絲汀深深被那個悲傷的故事感動了。
3. body of sth 大量的某物 There is a growing body of evidence to prove that Aaron is guilty of the crime. 有越來越多的證據證明亞倫犯有此罪。
4. fictional a. 編造的，虛構的 The novel is based on a real event in history, but all the characters are fictional. 這部小說是根據歷史上的真實事件所撰寫，但裡面所有的角色都是虛構的。
5. seek vt. 尋求，尋找 Carlos is seeking an apartment with a view of the city's skyline. 卡洛斯正在尋找一間能夠欣賞到城市天際線的公寓。
6. revenge n. 報復 take (sb's) revenge (on sb) 報復（某人） Charles took his revenge on Ivy for breaking up with him by breaking her apartment door. 艾薇與查爾斯分手，他就砸爛了她公寓的門來報復。
7. in memory of sb 為了紀念（已故的）某人 Bill set up the fund in memory of his late wife. 比爾成立基金來紀念他已故的妻子。 * late a. 已故的
8. pay respects to sb 向某人致敬 The young director pays her respects to Ang Lee in the way she films scenes in her movies. 這位年輕導演透過在自己電影場景中的拍攝手法來向李安致敬。
與傳奇齊名 本文 "Some even tried to copy him, but no one could live up to the master's skill." 中的片語 live up to...，表「與……一樣好；符合／達到……預期的標準」。另一個與 live 這個字相關的常見口語用法為 live with sth，表「忍受／容忍（困境或令人不快的情形）」。例：
Rick finds it hard to live up to his parents' expectations. （瑞克覺得很難達到父母的期望。）
If this situation here can't be changed, I'll try to learn to live with it. （如果改變不了這裡的狀況，我會試著去接受它。）
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