Arc de Triomphe

	Vocabulaire attractions n. การดึงดูดความ สนใจ devote v. อุทิศ , สละ fearless adj. ไม่หวาดหวั่น architectural adj. เกี่ยวกับสถา ปัตยกรรม fabulous adj. วิเศษ , ยอด เยี่ยม vantage n ความได้เปรียบ intersection n ทางสี่แยก military adj. เกี่ยวกับทหาร victorious adj. มีชัยชนะ climax n จุดสำคัญ Arc de Triomphe: The Arc de Triomphe is one of Paris' most visit attractions. This monument is devoted to one of France's most fearless leaders, Napoleon Bonaparte. A visit to the Arc de Triomphe gives visitors a chance to see this architectural wonder, as well as a fabulous view and photo vantage point on the Champs Elysees. Here is a guide to visiting Paris' Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile. The Arc de Triomphe was the brainchild of Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1806, as Parisians were examining ways to improve the five-way intersection at the start of the Champs Elysees, he decided to build a monument to his army and his own military genius. Today, it is a symbol of all things victorious in Paris. The Tour de France climaxes here, and Bastille Day celebrations are centered here.

Vocabulary

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   2.dough (noun) คำแสลง แปลว่าเงิน: informal for money - He didn't have enough dough to buy the TV, so he borrowed money from his brother.
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   5.over (preposition) ตลอด ,ทั่ว : until - You should look over the over for MP3 players before you buy one.
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   9.ridiculous (adjective) น่าหัวเราะ , ไร้สาระ: absurd, silly, without good reason - Spending more money than you earn is ridiculous and can lead you to major financial problems.
   10.pay back (phrasal verb): เงินคืนเจ้าของ return money you owe - Could you lend me $20 if I pay you back by the end of the week.