Is this the most handsome man on the planet? He certainly thinks so. 這是地球上最帥的人嗎？他肯定這麼認為

Is this the most handsome man on the planet? He certainly thinks so.
這是地球上最帥的人嗎？他肯定這麼認為
2013-06-17◎管淑平

MOVE OVER Omar Borkan Al Gala – the man deemed too sexy for Saudi Arabia - there’s a rival in town, who has laid claim to the title of best-looking man on the planet.
閃一邊去，歐瑪．柏康．賈拉這個被認為對沙烏地阿拉伯來說性感過頭的男人。競爭對手出現了，他自稱是地球上最帥的男人。

Meet Ahmed Angel, the male model whose online photo album has been viewed more than a million times. His album titles include ’the most beautiful face ever’ and ’very HOT!’
來認識阿梅德．安傑爾這位男模特兒，他的網路相簿已吸引超過100萬人次點閱。他的相簿標題包括「史上最美的臉蛋」及「非常性感！」

And with his gelled hair, piercing blue eyes and expert Photoshopping skills, the swoonsome 18-year-old has been gathering followers at a phenomenal rate.
而且，以他一頭抹了髮膠的頭髮、深邃的藍色眼睛和熟練的電腦修圖技巧，這名迷人的18歲少年已以驚人速度吸引大批擁戴者。

But very little is known about the mysterious Ahmed Angel.
但神秘的阿梅德．安傑爾仍鮮為人知。

According to his website, he is studying medicine in Belarus and speaks Arabic, English, Russian and French. A short biography reveals that Ahmed ’seeks to obtain fame and influence.’
根據他的網站，他正在白俄羅斯唸醫學，會講阿拉伯語、英語、俄羅斯語和法語。一段簡歷透露阿梅德「想出名、有影響力。」

In his most recent posting on Facebook he said：’Extend my sincere thanks to all the fans and friends for the great efforts To vote for me.... And now I’m a international star And the most popular....’
他最近一次在臉書上發文說，「由衷感謝所有支持者和朋友努力投票支持我…現在我是國際明星，而且是最受歡迎的…。」

In response, Ahmed’s adoring fans have taken their obsession to a new level.One said：’It’s your planet. Thank you for allowing us all to live on it.’
仰慕阿梅德的支持者，在回應中把他們對他的迷戀帶到新境界。有一個人說，「這是你的星球。謝謝你允許我們大家住在上面。」

新聞辭典：

lay claim to：動詞片語，宣稱、主張權利或擁有權，自稱是。例句：He laid claim to the money I found.（他宣稱我撿到的錢是他的。）

piercing：形容詞，（聲音）尖銳的，（眼神）動人的、銳利的、深邃的。例句：Stop making that piercing sound.（不要再發出那種刺耳的聲音。）

swoonsome：（俚語）形容詞，令人著迷的。例句：Those swoonsome teen idols have a large fan base.（那些迷人的青少年偶像擁有一大群粉絲。）