USA Changes Name of Defense Department
美國更改國防部名稱
Introduction
A group of leaders in the House of Representatives voted to change the name of the Department of Defense. Now, it will be the Department of War.
眾議院的一組領導人投票決定更改國防部的名稱。現在，它將被稱為「戰爭部」。
Main Body
President Trump wanted this change. He likes the old name from many years ago. He and Pete Hegseth say this name shows the USA is strong. They want other countries to be afraid of their army.
川普總統希望進行這次變更。他喜歡許多年前的舊名稱。他與 Pete Hegseth 表示，這個名稱顯示美國很強大。他們希望其他國家對他們的軍隊感到恐懼。
Some other leaders do not like this. They say the name change is not important. They also worry about money. It could cost between 52 million and 125 million dollars to change the name.
其他一些領導人不喜歡這樣做。他們認為更改名稱並不重要。他們也擔心資金問題，更改名稱可能會花費 5,200 萬至 1.25 億美元。
Many leaders disagree about the money for the army. The total cost is over 1 trillion dollars. They also disagree about the war with Iran.
許多領導人在軍費問題上意見分歧。總成本超過 1 兆美元。他們對於與伊朗的戰爭也存在分歧。
Conclusion
The House will vote on this soon. Then, the Senate must agree to the change.
眾議院很快將就此投票。接著，參議院必須同意這次變更。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ Quick Logic: "Want" vs "Like"
In this text, we see how to talk about desires and feelings using simple words:
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Want used for a goal or a change.
- Example: "President Trump wanted this change."
- Example: "They want other countries to be afraid."
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Like used for a preference or a feeling.
- Example: "He likes the old name."
- Example: "Some other leaders do not like this."
The Simple Rule: Use Want when you need something to happen Use Like when you enjoy something.
💰 Money Words
Look at how the text describes costs:
- Cost The price of something. ("It could cost 52 million.")
- Total cost Everything added together. ("The total cost is over 1 trillion.")