面条是中国人的精神慰藉。

Noodles are a spiritual comfort for Chinese people.

无论你是早晨睡眼惺忪，还是忙碌一天后疲惫不堪，一碗面条都能让你瞬间充满活力。

Whether you are feeling groggy in the morning or tired after a busy day, a bowl of noodles can instantly recharge you.

中国民俗文化中有句俗语：“上车饺子下车面”，意思是无论你走多远，家里总有人在等你。

There's a saying in Chinese folk culture: "Dumplings for departure, noodles for arrival," which means that no matter how far you go, there are always someone at home.

就像风筝线一样指引你回家。

Like a kite string guiding you back.

由于面条形状细长，在中国文化中还象征着长寿，常出现在生日庆祝活动中。

Because of their long shape, noodles also symbolize longevity in Chinese culture and are often served at birthday celebrations.

-groggy

主要表示 （因生病、疲劳、醉酒或受伤等原因）导致的眩晕、虚弱无力或步履不稳的状态 。

• 例：After the flu, she felt too groggy to stand up.（流感过后，她虚弱得站不起来。）


• The boxer looked groggy after being hit on the head.（拳击手头部受击后显得摇摇晃晃。）

-longevity意为长寿；长命；寿命

• 例：Regular exercise and a balanced diet are believed to contribute to longevity.（定期锻炼和均衡饮食被认为有助于长寿。）


• long-lived（形容词）：长寿的；长期存在的
  
  例：Tortoises are long-lived animals.（乌龟是长寿的动物。）


• 常见搭配

promote/improve longevity（促进 / 改善长寿）

research on longevity（关于长寿的研究）

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