近日，霉霉被外刊Newsweek指出“34岁仍然未婚未育”，“无论事业多成功，仍然是失败者”，以及“不是一个称职的偶像”。
霉霉不仅仅是一位音乐巨星，她甚至撑起美国经济的半壁江山。她的巡演，所到之处皆能创下巨大收入，带动就业岗位，甚至影响GDP的增长。
然而，霉霉的个人生活却多次被抨击，他们认为“34岁还未婚未育”并不是一个值得模仿的榜样。
难道，女性的价值难道只能困于厨房与家庭？
让我们一起来阅读这篇外刊。
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今天的外刊选自Newsweek，共计909词，预计阅读时间9分钟。
通过这次的外刊，你将收获：
○霉霉的事业成功体现在哪些方面
○长难句的拆解
希望你在阅读全文后能够回答以下问题：
○作者为什么认为霉霉不是一个好偶像？
○作者所指的虚伪是指什么？
外刊解析
Taylor Swift Is Not a Good Role Model
Taylor Swift is not just a pop icon; she's an economic powerhouse of epic proportions. When Taylor Swift comes to town, excitement grows, and cash flows. In fact, Swift is so influential that she has even birthed a new branch of economics called "Swiftonomics." Her current tour, the Eras Tour, has proven to be a veritable goldmine for host cities around the world, generating hundreds of millions in revenue and creating thousands of temporary jobs.
The American's merchandise sales are absolutely astronomical, with devoted fans, known as Swifties, eager to buy anything associated with her brand. And I mean anything, from T-shirts to vinyl records, keychains to phone cases. Her endorsement deals with major brands also bring in inordinate amounts of money. When Swift endorses a product, it doesn't just sell; it thrives. A decade ago, she practically introduced Diet Coke, then an incredibly tired brand, to a new generation of consumers. Taylor Swift wields immense power.
Although her economic impact is extremely beneficial, it's worth asking if Swift's influence extends positively to other areas. More specifically, is she a good role model for young girls in the U.S. and beyond? Numerous pieces have been written explaining why she is; I would like to offer some pushback.
Swift is now the most influential celebrity in America. Her popularity is staggering, and her position as a cultural colossus is unquestionable.
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At 34, Swift remains unmarried and childless, a fact that some might argue is irrelevant to her status as a role model. But, I suggest, it's crucial to consider what kind of example this sets for young girls. A role model, by definition, is someone worthy of imitation. While Swift's musical talent and business acumen are certainly admirable, even laudable, we must ask if her personal life choices are ones we want our sisters and daughters to emulate. This might sound like pearl-clutching preaching, but it's a concern rooted in sound reasoning.
Swift's highly publicized romantic life has been a source of prime tabloid fodder for years. She has dated numerous high-profile men—at least a dozen—including the singers Harry Styles and Joe Jonas, the actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and, more recently, the American football player Travis Kelce.
This revolving door of relationships may reflect the normal dating experiences of many young women in today's world, but it also raises questions about stability, commitment, and even love itself. Should we encourage young girls to see the "Swift standard" as the norm, something to aspire to? Or should we be promoting something a little more, shall we say, wholesome? Would any loving parent reading this want their daughter to date 12 different men in the span of just a few years? This is not an attack on Swift; it's a valid question that is worth asking.
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The superstar's vocal criticisms of the patriarchy add another layer of complexity. Swift's recent rallying cry against patriarchal structures stands in stark contrast to her personal dating choices. The singer often dates strong, influential men—celebrities who embody significant social and economic power. This can appear hypocritical. Hypocrisy fundamentally undermines the ability to be a good role model because it involves a contradiction between one's actions and the principles or values they publicly advocate. Swift either doesn't realize this or doesn't care. Neither of the two is a good look.
With her massive global following (283 million followers on Instagram and 33 million TikTok disciples), Swift impacts how young girls around the globe perceive relationships and success. Her career, which has included numerous chart-topping songs and successful business ventures, is a testament to her work ethic and natural talent. However, the glamorous portrayal of her romantic life can send rather objectionable messages.
Moreover, many of her lyrics often depict her as the victim. This might influence young women to adopt a similar perspective in their own relationships, be they romantic or otherwise. Swift is not a victim. She is the most popular musician of all time.
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Swift's numerous high-profile relationships, while private matters, are constantly in the public eye. New romances become media-feeding frenzies, while breakups fuel the gossip columns. This cycle of brief, intense relationships can unintentionally glamorize a type of romantic promiscuity where partners can be replaced as easily as toilet paper. Although breakups can hurt both males and females, it's the latter group that tends to feel more emotional pain. Swift makes breakups look easy. In reality, though, they are messy, painful affairs.
Young girls look up to—dare I say, even worship—Swift. They view her as much more than just a musician. The narrative of her romantic life, widely publicized and so often sensationalized, presents a certain image of what modern relationships should look like. This isn't about moralizing, but about discussing the values we wish to instill in impressionable individuals.
While it's true that young men need better role models, the same is equally true for young women. Swift and Kelce may last, and I hope they do. But, judging by her record, the odds aren't great. Swift's talent for sparking conversations, driving engagement, and raking in profits is commendable. Yet, admiration should not blindly follow. Her life, meticulously managed by a PR machine, represents a filtered façade rather than genuine reality. What young girls truly need, perhaps without fully recognizing it, are role models who provide both authenticity and actual depth, rather than artificial narratives and superficial glamor.
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Source: Newsweek
Author: John Mac Ghlionn
Date: July 02, 2024
生词拓展：
1. colossus
英音/kəˈlɒs.əs/ 美音/kəˈlɑː.səs/
[N] A person or thing of great size, influence, or ability. 巨大的人（或物）；极具影响力（或能力）的人物；巨人
例句：
She has been described as the creative colossus of the literary world.
她被誉为文坛创作巨匠。
2. acumen
英音/ˈæk.jə.mən/ 美音/əˈkjuː.mən/
[N] Skill in making correct decisions and judgments in a particular subject, such as business or politics. 敏锐;精明
例句：
She has considerable business/financial acumen.
她在商业／金融方面相当敏锐。
3. patriarchy
英音/ˈpeɪ.tri.ɑː.ki/ 美音/ˈpeɪ.tri.ɑːr.ki/
[N] A society in which the oldest male is the leader of the family, or a society controlled by men in which they use their power to their own advantage. 父权制社会;男权社会
例句：
She rails against patriarchy and hierarchy.
她抨击男权制度和等级制度。
4. hypocritical
英音/ˌhɪp.əˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/ 美音/ˌhɪp.əˈkrɪt̬.ɪ.kəl/
[N] Saying that you have particular moral beliefs but behaving in a way that shows these are not sincere. 虚伪的;伪善的
例句：
Their accusations of corruption are hypocritical - they have been just as corrupt themselves.
他们对腐败的指控非常虚伪——他们自己也一样腐败。
5. promiscuity
英音/ˌprɒm.ɪˈskjuː.ə.ti/ 美音/ˌprɑː.mɪˈskjuː.ə.t̬i/
[N] The fact of being promiscuous. 乱交，滥交，淫乱
例句：
His lifestyle was marked by promiscuity and a lack of commitment.
他的生活方式以滥交和缺乏责任感为标志。
6. façade
英音/fəˈsɑːd/ 美音/fəˈsɑːd/
[N] A false appearance that makes someone or something seem more pleasant or better than they really are. 假象，虚假的外表
例句：
He kept his hostility hidden behind a friendly façade.
他把敌意藏在友好的面孔后面。
知识卡：
泰勒·斯威夫特"Eras"世界巡回演唱会
泰勒·斯威夫特"Eras"世界巡回演唱会（The Eras Tour）是美国女歌手泰勒·斯威夫特于2023年举办的第六次世界巡回演唱会。
巡演于2023年3月17日在美国格兰岱尔开始，计划在全球举办151场，持续到2024年年底，其中北美首轮场次在2023年8月9日在洛杉矶结束。
公开数据显示，2024年2月7日至10日，霉霉在日本东京连续上演4场，给日本带来了341亿日元（约16.5亿元人民币）的收入。在澳大利亚墨尔本和悉尼两站的演出，预计可为澳大利亚创收1.36亿澳元（约6.37亿元人民币）。
据同程旅行数据显示，2024年3月以来，中国国内用户对新加坡关注度显著上升，其中新加坡酒店关注度上涨486%，关注城市主要来自上海、广东、重庆、江苏、山东等城市用户；新加坡机票关注度上涨13倍，关注城市主要有广东、上海、山东、北京、江苏等城市。业界估测，此次“霉霉”新加坡巡演将为新加坡带来5亿新币（约26.7亿元人民币）的旅游收入。
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重难点解析：
1. Her current tour, the Eras Tour, has proven to be a veritable goldmine for host cities around the world, generating hundreds of millions in revenue and creating thousands of temporary jobs.
译文：
她（泰勒·斯威夫特）当前的巡回演唱会（The Eras Tour），对世界各地的主办城市来说，都证实是一个名副其实的金矿，因为它产生了数以百亿计的收入并且创造了数千个临时工作岗位。
解析：
“Her current tour, the Eras Tour”是一个并列主语结构，其中“the Eras Tour”是“Her current tour”的同位语，进一步解释说明这场巡演的名称。谓语是“has proven”，“to be a veritable goldmine for host cities around the world”是不定式作表语。“for host cities around the world”作地点状语，修饰“goldmine”。“generating hundreds of millions in revenue”和“creating thousands of temporary jobs”这两个并列的现在分词短语，作伴随状语，进一步说明巡演所带来的效益。
2. While Swift's musical talent and business acumen are certainly admirable, even laudable, we must ask if her personal life choices are ones we want our sisters and daughters to emulate.
译文：
尽管泰勒·斯威夫特的音乐天赋和商业头脑无疑是令人钦佩的，甚至值得赞扬，但我们必须提问，她的个人生活选择是否是我们希望自己的姐妹和女儿去模仿的。
解析：
这是由“while”引导的让步状语从句，从句是“Swift's musical talent and business acumen are certainly admirable, even laudable”，其中，“Swift's musical talent and business acumen”作从句的主语部分，“certainly admirable, even laudable”作系动词后的表语。主句是“we must ask if her personal life choices are ones we want our sisters and daughters to emulate”，其中，主语是“we”，谓语是“must ask”，后面由“if”引导宾语从句。其中，emulate表示“模仿”，和imitate意义接近，但emulate的这种模仿是出于对模仿对象的崇拜或尊重，而imitate是简单的模仿或复制。
3. Hypocrisy fundamentally undermines the ability to be a good role model because it involves a contradiction between one's actions and the principles or values they publicly advocate.
译文：
虚伪在根本上破坏了成为一个好榜样的能力，因为它涉及一个人的行为与他们公开所倡导的原则或价值观之间的矛盾。
解析：
“Hypocrisy”作主语，“fundamentally undermines”作谓语，“the ability to be a good role model”作宾语，后面由“because”引导原因状语从句，“between one's actions and the principles or values they publicly advocate”是介词短语作宾语。其中hypocrisy作名词，表示“虚伪，伪善”；hypocrite作名词，表示“伪君子，伪善者”，前文出现的hypocritical是形容词，表示“虚伪的，伪善的”。
今天的外刊内容到这里就结束了~
霉霉的音乐激励了无数人，可以说是当之无愧的icon。
女性的价值可以在事业，可以在家庭，关键在于“她”自己怎么选择。
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