1.      muckraking culture: 爆料文化

Given the present "muckraking culture" in Taiwan, some news is blown out of proportion by the media.

2.      not rule out the possibility of: 不排除可能性

The former Premier yesterday said he would not rule out the possibility of visiting China.  

3.      status quo: 現狀

The cross-strait status quo should be maintained 

4.      consensus: 共識

Taiwan and China may not have a consensus on the goal for cross-strait relations. 

5.      made headline: 上頭條新聞

The legislator has made headlines for being accused of raping a model. 

6.      approval rating: 支持度

A recent poll showed the President’s approval ratings hovering at around 26 percent. 

7.      political figure: 政治人物

Political figures should adhere to the democratic principle. 

8.      Paparazzi: 狗仔隊

The movie star was reportedly to have managed to evade paparazzi at the concert last night. 

9.      boycott  杯葛 

 The ruling party boycotted an amendment bill that would make direct flights between Taiwan and China possible.

10.  mouthpiece 傳聲筒; 代言人

He would not continue serving as a mouthpiece for the lawmaker.