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No.33 Great Heat 大暑

英语话中国China Story

本期文本 大暑是中国农历二十四节气中的第十二个节气,温度通常达到35-40°C。 Great Heat is the 12th solar term in the Chinese calendar, known for high temperatures of 35 to 40 degrees Celsius. 起源于秦汉时期,大暑已指导农业活动和日常生活超过2000年。 Originating from the Qin and Han dynasties, it has guided agricultural activities and daily life for over 2000 years. ⼈们通过各种⺠俗活动庆祝,表达对美好⽣活的期望。 People celebrate with various folk activities, expressing hopes for a better life. ⼤暑也以其独特的饮⻝习惯著称,如⼴东的仙草和台湾的菠萝等解暑冷⻝。 Great Heat is also famous for its food traditions, such as heat-relieving cold foods like Hsian-Tsao in Guangdong, and pineapple in Taiwan. 荔枝和⽺⾁等热⻝在福建很受欢迎,姜在湖南也很受欢迎。 Hot foods like lychee and mutton are enjoyed in Fujian, and ginger in Hunan. 中医建议在⼤暑期间通过喝热⽔和避免冰饮来保持健康。 Traditional Chinese Medicine suggests maintaining health by drinking hot water and avoiding ice drinks during the Great Heat. 吃绿豆百合粥等解暑粥可以帮助缓解常见的食欲不振,滋养身体。 Eating heat-relieving porridges like mung bean and lily porridge can help alleviate common inappetence and nourish the body. Key words -Celsius 1、作形容词。意为 “摄氏的”,用于描述温度单位,对应符号为 ℃(读作 “degree Celsius”)。 * 搭配与示例: a Celsius thermometer(摄氏温度计) 2、作名词。指 “摄氏温度(单位)”,通常与 “degree” 搭配使用(degree Celsius),复数形式为 Celsius(无变化)。 * 示例: The weather forecast says it will be 30 degrees Celsius tomorrow.(天气预报说明天是 30 摄氏度。) Convert the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius.(把温度从华氏度转换成摄氏度。) -ginger 1、生姜;姜 * Add a slice of ginger to the soup for flavor.(往汤里加一片姜提味。) * Ginger tea is good for relieving cold symptoms.(姜茶有助于缓解感冒症状。) 2、姜黄色 * 示例:a ginger cat(一只姜黄色的猫) -alleviate 1、减轻身体或情感上的痛苦 常用于描述缓解疼痛、不适、焦虑等。 * 搭配与示例: alleviate pain(减轻疼痛) alleviate anxiety(缓解焦虑) The medicine helps alleviate the symptoms of a cold.(这种药有助于缓解感冒症状。) Listening to music can alleviate stress after a long day.(漫长的一天后,听音乐能缓解压力。) 2、缓解问题或困难 指减轻某种状况的严重性,如缓解贫困、交通拥堵等。 * 示例: New policies aim to alleviate poverty in rural areas.(新政策旨在缓解农村地区的贫困问题。) -inappetence 名词,意为 “食欲不振;胃口不佳”,指缺乏进食的欲望或兴趣,通常由身体不适、情绪问题或环境因素引起。 示例: * The patient complained of inappetence and fatigue.(患者主诉食欲不振和疲劳。) -nourish 1、(通过食物)滋养;供给营养强调为身体提供必需的养分,促进生长、健康或恢复。 * 搭配与示例: nourish the body(滋养身体) The mother nourished her baby with breast milk.(母亲用母乳哺育婴儿。) Fresh fruits and vegetables nourish the body with vitamins.(新鲜果蔬为身体提供维生素滋养。) 2、培育(抽象事物)用于比喻义,指滋养情感、关系、思想等,使其发展或保持活力。 * 示例: A loving family environment nourishes a child’s confidence.(充满爱的家庭环境能培养孩子的自信心。) / 这里是英语话中国栏目,用英语讲述中国故事 在了解中国文化的同时提高自己的英语水平 我是热爱传统文化的Caroline,欢迎大家关注

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No.32 Chongqing 重庆

英语话中国China Story

本期文本 重庆,中国西南部一座幅员辽阔的大都市,以其多山的地形、火锅和深厚的历史而闻名。 Chongqing, a sprawling metropolis in southwestern China, is known for its mountainous terrain, hot pot, and rich history. 作为中国四个直辖市之一,它将城市发展与自然美景融为一体。 As one of China's four direct-controlled municipalities, it blends urban development with natural beauty. 长江与嘉陵江映衬下的城市天际线令人叹为观止。 The city's skyline, illuminated by the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, is breathtaking. 著名景点包括古老的磁器口古镇、洪崖洞和三峡博物馆。 Famous attractions include the ancient Ciqikou Town, Hongya Cave, and the Three Gorges Museum. 重庆的辛辣美食,尤其是火锅,吸引着全球的美食爱好者。 Chongqing's spicy cuisine, especially its hot pot, attracts food lovers worldwide. 这座城市也是长江游轮之旅的起点。 The city also serves as a gateway to the Yangtze River cruises. 凭借其独特魅力,重庆展现出现代化与传统的交融。 With its unique charm, Chongqing offers a mix of modernity and tradition. Key words -sprawling 一、描述 “城市、区域等的蔓延” 指城市、郊区或自然区域向四周无规则地扩展,面积广阔且布局松散。 * 搭配与示例: a sprawling metropolis(一座蔓延的大都市,如前文提到的 Chongqing) sprawling suburbs(不断蔓延的郊区) The town has grown into a sprawling city over the past decade.(过去十年,这个小镇已扩展成一座布局松散的城市。) The sprawling campus includes 20 buildings and a large park.(这片广阔的校园包含 20 栋建筑和一个大公园。) 二、描述 “物体或文本的杂乱扩展” 指事物(如建筑、文章结构等)无条理地延伸,显得冗长或松散。 * 示例: a sprawling shopping mall with endless corridors(一个走廊纵横交错、布局杂乱的大型购物中心) His essay was a sprawling mess of ideas with no clear focus.(他的文章思路杂乱,没有明确的中心。) 三、描述 “人或动物的姿势” 指人或动物四肢随意摊开、放松的样子。 * 示例: She found the cat sprawling on the sofa.(她发现猫正四脚朝天地摊在沙发上。) He lay sprawling on the grass, enjoying the sun.(他四肢摊开躺在草地上晒太阳。) -metropolis 1、指 “大都市”强调城市的规模、重要性和中心地位,常与 “sprawling”“vibrant” 等词搭配,描述其繁华或广阔。 * 示例: New York is a global metropolis with a diverse population.(纽约是一座拥有多元人口的全球大都市。) Shanghai has developed into one of Asia’s leading metropolises.(上海已发展成为亚洲领先的大都市之一。) 2、与 “capital” 的区别 * metropolis 侧重 “规模和影响力”(不一定是首都); * capital 特指 “首都”(政治中心)。 * 示例: Tokyo is both Japan’s capital and its economic metropolis.(东京既是日本的首都,也是其经济大都市。) -terrain 核心含义是 “地形;地势”,指某一区域地表的自然形态和特征,如山地、平原、沙漠、丘陵等,尤其强调地表的起伏、材质等物理属性。 1、常与形容词搭配,说明地形的类型或状态: * mountainous terrain(多山地形) * rough terrain(崎岖地形) * flat terrain(平坦地形) * desert terrain(沙漠地形) * rocky terrain(多岩石地形) 例句: * The expedition had to cross difficult terrain in the Himalayas.(探险队必须穿越喜马拉雅山脉的复杂地形。) 2、与近义词 landscape 的区别: * terrain 侧重地表的物理形态(如坡度、材质); * landscape 侧重自然或人文景观的整体视觉效果(如山水、建筑构成的画面)。 例: * The terrain here is too steep for farming.(这里的地形太陡,不适合耕种。) * The landscape of the lake at sunset is stunning.(日落时分的湖面景观美不胜收。) -illuminate 一、基本含义:“照亮;照明” 指用光线照亮物体、空间或区域,使其明亮可见。 * 搭配与示例: The streetlights illuminate the road at night.(路灯在夜间照亮道路。) 二、延伸含义:“阐明;解释;使清晰” 抽象用法,指通过语言、例子等让复杂的事物、道理变得易懂。 * 搭配与示例: The professor used diagrams to illuminate the theory.(教授用图表来阐明这个理论。) 三、常见搭配与派生词汇 * illuminated(形容词):被照亮的;带照明的 示例:an illuminated sign(发光招牌) * illumination(名词):照明;阐明;彩灯装饰 示例:The illumination of the museum is designed to protect the artworks.(博物馆的照明设计旨在保护艺术品。) -gateway gateway 是名词,核心含义围绕 “通道;入口” 展开,可指具体的出入口,也可引申为抽象的 “途径;门户”,具体如下: 一、具体含义:“通道;入口;网关” 1. 物理上的 “入口;通道”指建筑物、区域或交通枢纽的出入口,尤指带有门或关卡的通道。 搭配与示例: the gateway to the castle(城堡的入口) a mountain gateway(山间通道) The main gateway to the park is on the west side.(公园的主入口在西侧。) 2. 计算机领域的 “网关”指连接两个不同网络的设备或系统,用于数据传输。 示例: The router acts as a gateway between the local network and the internet.(路由器充当本地网络和互联网之间的网关。) 二、抽象含义:“途径;门户;关键地带” 指通往某个地方、领域或状态的 “关键入口” 或 “重要途径”,强调其连接或过渡作用。 * 搭配与示例: a gateway to success(成功的途径) The city is a gateway to the northern region.(这座城市是通往北方地区的门户。) Learning a language can be a gateway to understanding another culture.(学习一门语言可能是了解另一种文化的门户。) 三、常见短语 * gateway city:门户城市,指作为区域交通或贸易枢纽的城市。 示例:Hong Kong has long been a gateway city for trade between China and the world.(香港长期以来是中国与世界贸易的门户城市。) / 这里是英语话中国栏目,用英语讲述中国故事 在了解中国文化的同时提高自己的英语水平 我是热爱传统文化的Caroline,欢迎大家关注

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No.31 Silk 丝绸

英语话中国China Story

本期文本 有一种昆虫叫做蚕。 There is a kind of insect called silkworm. 它能吐出纤细的白色丝线。 It can produce fine white silk. 中国人收集这些丝线,将其纺成纱,再织成面料,这就是丝绸。 The Chinese collect these threads, spin them into yarn, and weave them into fabric, which is known as silk. 两千多年前,张骞出使西域,开辟了丝绸之路这条重要的贸易通道。 Over 2000 years ago, Zhang Qian went on a mission to the Western Regions, opening up the Silk Road, a major trade route. 当驼铃声在沙漠中回荡,丝绸成为连接东西方的文化桥梁,“丝绸之路”也因此得名。 As the camel bells echoed through the desert, silk became a cultural bridge connecting the East and the West, and thus it was named the Silk Road. 丝绸质地柔软、顺滑,而且非常轻薄。 Silk is soft, smooth, and very lightweight. 它是优雅与财富的象征。 It is a symbol of elegance and wealth. 这缕穿越历史的丝线,数千年来一直令世界惊叹。 This thread of silk, which has traveled through history, has amazed the world for thousands of years. Key words -thread 可作名词或动词,含义丰富,核心围绕“线”及由此延伸的“细长、连贯”概念,具体如下: 一、作名词 1、线;丝线;纱线指用于缝纫、编织、刺绣的细纤维线,可由棉、丝、毛等材料制成。 * 搭配与示例: sewing thread(缝纫线) silk thread(丝线) She used a red thread to stitch the button.(她用红线缝纽扣。) 2、(螺丝、螺栓等的)螺纹指物体表面的螺旋状纹路,用于连接或固定。 * 示例: The screw has a worn thread and won’t tighten.(这颗螺丝的螺纹磨坏了,拧不紧。) 3、(故事、议论等的)线索;思路;脉络指贯穿整体的连贯性元素,使内容有条理。 * 示例: The novel follows three separate threads that eventually connect.(这本小说有三条独立线索,最终交织在一起。) 3、(网络论坛、社交媒体的)话题串;跟帖指围绕某一主题的一系列连贯消息或回复。 * 示例: There’s a long thread about climate change on the forum.(论坛上有一个关于气候变化的长话题串。) 4、计算机术语:线程指程序中独立运行的最小单位,用于提高处理效率。 * 示例: The software uses multiple threads to process data faster.(这款软件用多线程加速数据处理。) 二、作动词 1、穿(针、线等)指将线穿过针孔,或把细长物体穿过孔洞。 * 示例: She threaded the needle and started sewing.(她穿好针线,开始缝纫。) 2、蜿蜒穿过;曲折前进指像线一样细长地穿过狭窄空间。 * 示例: The path threads through the forest.(小路蜿蜒穿过森林。) 3、使(故事等)连贯抽象用法,指将内容串联成有逻辑的整体。 * 示例: The author threads humor throughout the serious novel.(作者在这部严肃小说中穿插了幽默元素。) 三、常见短语 * hang by a thread:千钧一发;岌岌可危 示例:His career hung by a thread after the scandal.(丑闻过后,他的职业生涯岌岌可危。) * lose the thread:(谈话、思路)中断;跟不上 示例:I lost the thread of the lecture when my phone rang.(手机响的时候,我没跟上讲座的内容。) -yarn 核心含义与“纱线”相关,也有引申义,具体如下: 一、核心含义:“纱线;线” 指用于编织、针织或纺织的较粗纤维线,通常由多根纤维捻合而成,比 thread(细线)更粗,材质可分为羊毛、棉、化纤等。 * 搭配与示例: woolen yarn(羊毛线) cotton yarn(棉纱) She bought a ball of yarn to knit a scarf.(她买了一团毛线织围巾。) The sweater is made from soft acrylic yarn.(这件毛衣是用柔软的腈纶线织成的。) 二、引申含义:“奇闻轶事;夸张的故事” 非正式用法,指生动有趣、可能带有夸张成分的长篇故事,尤指口头讲述的民间传说或个人经历。 * 示例: Grandpa loves spinning yarns about his adventures as a young sailor.(爷爷喜欢讲他年轻时当水手的奇遇故事。) 三、与 thread 的区别 四、常见搭配 * yarn ball(线团) * spun yarn(纺纱) * yarn dyeing(染纱) * 示例:The craft store sells a variety of yarns for different projects.(这家手工店售卖各种线,适用于不同的手工项目。) / 这里是英语话中国栏目,用英语讲述中国故事 在了解中国文化的同时提高自己的英语水平 我是热爱传统文化的Caroline,欢迎大家关注

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No.30 Jianbing Guozi 煎饼果子

英语话中国China Story

本期文本 煎饼果子是一种非常受欢迎的中国街头小吃。 Jianbingguozi is a very popular Chinese street food. 据说每个去天津的人都会至少尝一次。 It's said that everyone who visits Tianjin will try it at least once. 它有点像可丽饼,但里面夹着各种各样美味的馅料。 It's somewhat similar to a crepe, but with a variety of delicious fillings inside. 外层由面粉、水和鸡蛋的混合物制成。 The outer layer is made from a mixture of flour, water and eggs. 制作方法相当简单。 The preparation method is quite simple. 将面糊薄薄地铺在热铁板上,打一个鸡蛋上去,然后加入各种馅料。 The batter is spread thinly on the hot griddle, an egg is cracked over it and then various fillings are added. 最后,撒上切碎的葱花和香菜。 Finally, chopped green onions and cilantro are sprinkled on top. 当然,不吃香菜的人可以被“叉出去”。 Of course, those who don't eat cilantro can be kicked out. 然后把煎饼折成一个方便携带的美味卷。 The pancake is then folded into a portable tasty roll. 它温热酥脆,咬一口就让人感觉人生圆满了。 It's warm, crispy and just one bite makes you feel like your life is complete. Key words -batter 名词(最常用) 核心含义为“(做蛋糕、煎饼等的)面糊”,指由面粉、鸡蛋、牛奶、水等混合调成的浓稠液体,用于制作烘焙或煎炸食品。 * 搭配与示例: pancake batter(煎饼面糊) cake batter(蛋糕面糊) She whisked the eggs and flour to make a smooth batter.(她把鸡蛋和面粉搅打均匀,调成了细腻的面糊。) 作动词 意为“连续猛击;殴打”,强调反复、猛烈地击打某物或某人,可用于具体动作或抽象语境(如“抨击”)。 * 具体动作示例: The storm battered the coast all night.(暴风雨整夜猛击海岸。) He was battered by the crowd until police arrived.(在警察赶到前,他一直被人群殴打。) * 抽象用法(“抨击、重创”): The company has been battered by negative reviews.(这家公司因负面评价而备受抨击。) The team was battered by injuries this season.(这支队伍本赛季因伤病问题遭受重创。) 易混词辨析 * batter(名词) vs. dough(面团): batter 是稀软的液体状混合物(如煎饼面糊); dough 是较硬的固体状面团(如面包、饺子面团)。 * batter(动词) vs. beat(击打): batter 侧重“连续、猛烈地击打”,程度更强; beat 泛指“击打”,可轻可重(如 beat eggs 打鸡蛋)。 -crack 作动词。核心含义围绕 “破裂;裂开;打破”,延伸出多个场景用法: 1、(使)破裂;裂开指物体因受力或老化出现缝隙(但未完全分开)。 * 示例: The ice cracked under his weight.(冰在他的重压下裂开了。) She dropped the vase, and it cracked into pieces.(她失手摔了花瓶,花瓶裂成了碎片。) 2、砸开;撬开强调通过外力使封闭物打开。 * 示例: He cracked the safe with a special tool.(他用特殊工具撬开了保险柜。) Crack the eggs into a bowl.(把鸡蛋磕到碗里。) 3、(声音)变嘶哑指嗓音因紧张、疲劳等变得沙哑。 * 示例: His voice cracked when he sang the high note.(唱到高音时,他的嗓音哑了。) 4、解决;破解抽象含义,指攻克难题、密码等。 * 示例: Scientists finally cracked the mystery of the disease.(科学家们终于解开了这种疾病的谜团。) Can you crack this password?(你能破解这个密码吗?) 5、击打;猛击非正式用法,指快速、用力地击打。 * 示例: He cracked the ball out of the park.(他猛地一击,把球打出了球场。) 作名词 1、裂缝;裂纹。物体表面的缝隙。 * 示例: There’s a small crack in the window.(窗户上有一道小裂缝。) 2、噼啪声;爆裂声如断裂、撞击或爆炸发出的声音。 * 示例: We heard a crack of thunder in the distance.(我们听到远处一声雷鸣。) 3、尝试;试图非正式用法,指 “试一试”。 * 示例: Let me have a crack at solving this problem.(让我试试解决这个问题。) 4、强效可卡因俚语,指高纯度的可卡因毒品(需注意语境,避免误用)。 作形容词。意为 “训练有素的;技艺高超的”,多用于口语中。 * 示例: a crack team of experts(一支顶尖专家团队) / 这里是英语话中国栏目,用英语讲述中国故事 在了解中国文化的同时提高自己的英语水平 我是热爱传统文化的Caroline,欢迎大家关注

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No.29 Xinjiang 新疆

英语话中国China Story

本期文本 新疆位于中国西北部,是中国面积最大的省级行政区。 Xinjiang, located in the northwest of China, is the largest provincial-level administrative region in the country. 它以丰富的自然景观和多元的文化闻名,吸引了众多国内外游客。 It is famous for its rich natural landscapes and diverse cultures, attracting many tourists from home and abroad. 著名景点包括天山天池、喀什老城、喀纳斯湖和伊犁河谷等。 Famous attractions include Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain, the old town of Kashgar, Kanas Lake, and the Ili River Valley. 清朝以前,新疆被称为“西域”,是古代丝绸之路的重要通道。 Before the Qing Dynasty, Xinjiang was known as the "Western Regions", and was an important route on the ancient Silk Road. 1884年,清政府正式设立新疆省,将“西域”改名为“新疆”,意为“故土新归”。 In 1884, the Qing government officially established Xinjiang Province and renamed it from the Western Regions to Xinjiang, meaning "newly returned homeland." Key words -administrative 1、修饰名词,描述 “行政 / 管理相关的事务” * 搭配具体名词,如: administrative work(行政工作,如文书、协调等) administrative staff(行政人员) administrative office(行政办公室) administrative rules(管理条例) administrative expenses(行政开支) * 例句: She’s in charge of all administrative matters in the department.(她负责部门所有行政事务。) 2、构成固定短语或搭配 * administrative area(行政区域,如市、区等行政区划) * administrative authority(行政当局;管理机构) * administrative responsibility(管理职责) * 例句: The city is divided into several administrative areas for easier management.(为便于管理,这座城市被划分为多个行政区域。) -diverse 1、描述 “事物 / 群体的多样性” * 修饰具体名词,体现种类、形式、背景等的多元性: diverse cultures(多元文化) diverse opinions(各种不同的观点) diverse interests(广泛的兴趣爱好) a diverse range of products(种类繁多的产品) * 例句: The city is known for its diverse population, with people from over 50 countries.(这座城市以其多元人口著称,居民来自 50 多个国家。) The course covers a diverse range of topics, from history to technology.(这门课程涵盖从历史到科技的各种主题。) 2、用于 “diverse + 介词” 结构 * 常与 “in” 搭配,强调 “在… 方面多样”: diverse in shape/color/size(在形状 / 颜色 / 尺寸上各不相同) The plants in the garden are diverse in species.(花园里的植物种类多样。) 3、近义词 4、派生词与固定搭配 * 名词:diversity(多样性),如 cultural diversity(文化多样性)。 * 固定搭配:a diverse mix of(… 的多元组合),如 a diverse mix of students(学生的多元组合)。 -route 名词用法(最常用) 表示 “路线;路径;航线;行程”,指从一地到另一地的固定或规划好的路径,可用于具体的交通、行程,也可用于抽象的 “途径”。 1、具体的交通 / 行程路线 * 搭配交通方式(如陆路、水路、航空等): a bus route(公交路线) a flight route(飞行航线) a hiking route(徒步路线) a shipping route(航运路线) * 例句: The new subway route will connect the city center to the airport.(新地铁线路将连接市中心和机场。) 2、抽象的 “途径;方法”指达成某个目标的方式或过程(类似 “way” “method”)。 * 例句: Hard work is the best route to success.(努力是成功的最佳途径。) 3、其他搭配 * route map(路线图) * route number(路线编号,如公交 / 地铁的线路号) * on route(在途中):We stopped for coffee on route to the beach.(我们在去海滩的路上停下来喝了咖啡。) 动词用法 意为 “按特定路线发送;为… 规划路线”,强调 “安排路径” 的动作。 * 例句: All packages are routed through the central warehouse.(所有包裹都通过中央仓库中转派送。) / 这里是英语话中国栏目,用英语讲述中国故事 在了解中国文化的同时提高自己的英语水平 我是热爱传统文化的Caroline,欢迎大家关注

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No.28 Youtiao 油条

英语话中国China Story

本期文本 油条,中文称“油条”,是中国的传统早餐食品之一。 Fried dough sticks, or Youtiao in Chinese, are one of the traditional breakfast foods in China. 据说,油条的发明与南宋民族英雄岳飞有关。 It is said that the creation of Youtiao is related to Yue Fei, a national hero from the Southern Song Dynasty. 岳飞被奸臣秦桧诬陷杀害。 Yue Fei was framed and killed by the treacherous official Qin Hui. 百姓对此极为愤慨,便发明了一种形似秦桧与其妻王氏的油炸面食,称之为“油炸桧”。 The people were very angry about this and invented a fried dough food that looked like Qin Hui and his wife Wang, calling it "Fried Hui". 油条便是由此而来。 This is how Youtiao came into being. 在中国,油条通常搭配豆浆食用。 In China, Youtiao is usually eaten with soy milk. 它外酥里软,深受百姓喜爱。 It has a crispy outside and soft inside and is very popular among the people. Key words -frame 1、名词(n.) * 框架;边框:支撑或围绕物体的结构。 例:a picture frame(相框)、the frame of a house(房屋框架)。 * 架构;体系:抽象的结构或系统。 例:the frame of a theory(理论框架)、legal frame(法律架构)。 * (车辆、机器的)骨架:基础结构。 例:the frame of a bicycle(自行车车架)。 * (电影、电视的)画面;帧:单个画面单位。 例:a frame from a video(视频中的一帧)。 2、动词(v.) * 给… 装框:用框架包围。 例:frame a painting(给画装框)。 * 诬陷;陷害:虚构罪名使他人蒙冤。 例:He was framed for theft.(他被诬陷盗窃。) * 构建;表达:组织语言或观点。 例:frame a question(措辞提问)。 * 制定;设计:规划方案或规则。 例:frame a policy(制定政策)。 -treacherous 1、奸诈的;背信弃义的 * 指人或行为故意欺骗、背叛信任。 * 例:He was a treacherous friend who stole my secrets.(他是个奸诈的朋友,偷走了我的秘密。) 2、危险的;暗藏隐患的 * 形容环境或事物表面看似安全,实则潜藏风险。 * 例:The icy road was treacherous to drive on.(结冰的道路开车很危险。) -crispy 形容词(adj.): 意为 “酥脆的;脆生生的”,主要用来描述食物的口感 —— 外层或整体坚硬、易碎,咬下去能发出清脆的声响,且不会黏牙。 * 例:The fried chicken has a crispy skin.(这炸鸡的外皮很酥脆。) 反义词 * 与 “crispy” 相反的词多描述 “软” 的口感,如: soft(软的)、chewy(有嚼劲的)、soggy(湿软的,受潮后不脆的)。例:The once crispy chips have gone soggy.(原本酥脆的薯片变潮变软了。) / 这里是英语话中国栏目,用英语讲述中国故事 在了解中国文化的同时提高自己的英语水平 我是热爱传统文化的Caroline,欢迎大家关注

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No.27 Minor Heat 小暑

英语话中国China Story

本期文本 今日小暑,这是一年中的第11个节气。 Today marks Minor Heat, the 11th solar term of the year. 随着小暑的到来, 盛夏开始了。 With the arrival of Minor Heat, the height of summer begins. 从今天起, 我们进入季夏, 热浪也真正开始了。 From this day, we enter late summer, and the heatwaves truly unfold. 热风吹拂, 蝉鸣不止。 Warm winds blow, cicadas hum restlessly. 万物都感受到了盛夏的力量。 Everything begins to feel the full force of summer. 在南方,雷雨频繁的季节到来了,而北方则迎来了头伏。 In the south, the season of frequent thunderstorms arrives, while the north welcomes the first "dog days". 湿热交替,滋养着庄稼,预示着一个丰收的季节。 The alternating heat and rain nurture the crops, signaling a season of abundance. 在南方,小暑有“食新”的传统, 品尝新米和新酒,祈愿丰收。 In the south, there's a tradition of "eating new" during Minor Heat – tasting fresh rice and new wine, and wishing for a good harvest. 而在北方,人们吃饺子迎接头伏, 既解暑又象征着福气。 While in the north, people eat dumplings to welcome the “dog days”, both refreshing and symbolizing good fortune. Key words -unfold 1、动词(vt./vi.):展开,打开 指将折叠、卷曲的物体伸展或摊开。 例:She unfolded the map and pointed to the destination.(她展开地图,指向目的地。) 2、动词(vi.):(事件、故事等)发展,呈现 表示过程逐步推进或真相逐渐显露,常用于抽象语境。 例:The mystery unfolded as more clues were discovered.(随着更多线索被发现,谜团逐渐解开。) 3、动词(vi.):(形势、局面等)演变,发展 描述动态变化或自然进展,强调过程的连续性。 例:The crisis began to unfold when the first reports emerged.(首批报道出现时,危机开始显现。) 4、短语与习语 * unfold before sb.:在某人面前展开 The landscape unfolded before us as we climbed the mountain.(我们登山时,风景在眼前铺展开来。) * unfold one's arms:张开双臂(表示拥抱或欢迎) She unfolded her arms and embraced her long-lost friend.(她张开双臂,拥抱久别的朋友。) -alternate 1、形容词(adj.):交替的;轮流的 指事物以规律的间隔交替出现或轮流发生。 例:They work on alternate days.(他们隔日工作。) 2、动词(v.):交替;轮流 表示两者或多者按顺序交替发生或执行。 例:Day and night alternate regularly.(昼夜有规律地交替。) 3、名词(n.):替代者;候补者 指代替他人或他物的人或事物,相当于 “alternative”。 例:She served as an alternate on the jury.(她担任陪审团候补成员。) -nurture 1、动词(v.):养育;培育;滋养 指通过悉心照料、教育或支持,帮助人或事物成长、发展。 例:Parents nurture their children with love and patience.(父母用爱与耐心养育孩子。) The garden is nurtured by regular watering and fertilizing.(花园通过定期浇水施肥得以培育。) 2、动词(v.):培养(感情、技能等);促进 强调主动创造条件以发展抽象事物(如关系、才能等)。 例:Schools should nurture students' creativity.(学校应培养学生的创造力。) 3、名词(n.):养育;培育;滋养 指养育的行为或过程,与 “nature(天性)” 相对(常用于 “nature vs. nurture” 讨论)。 例:The debate focuses on whether behavior is due to nature or nurture.(该争论聚焦于行为源于天性还是养育。) -abundance 名词(n.):丰富;充裕;大量 * 指某事物的数量极多或供应充足,强调 “超过需求” 的状态。 * 例:The region is known for its abundance of natural resources.(该地区以丰富的自然资源闻名。) 常见搭配与用法 / 这里是英语话中国栏目,用英语讲述中国故事 在了解中国文化的同时提高自己的英语水平 我是热爱传统文化的Caroline,欢迎大家关注

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No.26 Tofu豆腐

英语话中国China Story

本期文本 豆腐起源于中国,已有一千多年的历史。 Tofu, originated in China, has a history of over a thousand years. 它由大豆制成,需经过浸泡、研磨、过滤、煮沸、凝固和成型等工序。 It is made from soybeans, which go through a process of soaking, grinding, filtering, boiling, coagulating, and shaping. 豆腐的用途极为广泛,可用于制作麻婆豆腐、香煎豆腐、豆腐汤等多种菜肴。 Tofu is incredibly versatile and can be used to make various dishes such as mapo tofu, pan-fried tofu, and tofu soup. 在中国传统文化中,豆腐象征着纯洁与质朴。 In traditional Chinese culture, tofu symbolizes purity and simplicity. 它常被用来比喻人的高尚品格。 It is often used as a metaphor for a person's noble character. 豆腐不仅营养丰富,而且味道鲜美,是中国菜肴中不可或缺的一部分。 Tofu is not only nutritious but also delicious, making it an essential part of Chinese cuisine. Key words -soak 动词(v.): 1. 浸泡;使湿透(最常用义) * Soak the beans in water overnight before cooking.(煮之前将豆子在水中浸泡一夜。) 1. 吸收(液体) * Sponges soak up water easily.(海绵容易吸水。) 1. (液体)渗入;渗透 液体缓慢渗透到另一物质中,常与 into/through 搭配。 * The ink soaked through the paper.(墨水渗透了纸张。) 常用搭配 1. soak in(液体)渗入;(信息、知识)被吸收 Let the meaning of the poem soak in.(慢慢体会这首诗的含义。) 2. soak up吸收(液体、光、热等);充分享受 Plants soak up sunlight for photosynthesis.(植物吸收阳光进行光合作用。) 3. soak through渗透;湿透 The rain soaked through his coat.(雨水浸透了他的外套。) -grind 1. 作 “研磨;碾碎” 解(及物 / 不及物) * 及物用法:将某物磨碎(常与 into/to 搭配)。Grind coffee beans into powder for fresh brew.(把咖啡豆磨成粉以冲泡新鲜咖啡。) * 不及物用法:某物可被磨碎,或磨碎的过程。This spice grinds easily with a mortar and pestle.(这种香料用研钵和杵很容易磨碎。) 1. 作 “反复摩擦;挤压” 解(及物) * 强调用力摩擦或挤压某物,常与 against/into 搭配。He ground his teeth in frustration.(他沮丧得咬牙切齿。) 1. 作 “(机器)发出刺耳声运转” 解(不及物) * 描述机械摩擦产生的噪音,常与 away/on 搭配。The gears ground against each other.(齿轮相互摩擦发出声响。)*"grind" 的过去式和过去分词形式均为 ground,属于不规则变化。 -filter 1. 作 “过滤;滤除” 解(及物 / 不及物) * Filter the soup to remove any lumps.(过滤汤以去除结块。) * The river water filters through sand into the well.(河水透过沙子渗入井中。) 1. 作 “筛选;甄选” 解(及物) * 指按标准挑选信息、人员或数据(常与 out/through 搭配)。 The company filters resumes to find qualified candidates.(公司筛选简历以寻找合格候选人。) 1. 作 “缓慢通过;渗入” 解(不及物) * 描述光、声音等透过障碍物,或人群逐渐移动。 例:Sunlight filtered through the curtains.(阳光透过窗帘洒进来。) -coagulate (液体)凝固 * Blood begins to coagulate when exposed to air.(血液暴露在空气中会开始凝固。) * 常见主语:blood(血液)、milk(牛奶)、protein(蛋白质)、latex(乳胶)等。 名词形式 coagulation(n.):凝固;凝结 * The coagulation of tofu requires a specific agent.(制作豆腐需要特定的凝固剂。) -versatile 1. 形容人:多才多艺的;能力多样的 * 例:She’s a versatile actress who can play both comedy and drama.(她是位多才多艺的演员,既能演喜剧也能演悲剧。) * 常见搭配: a versatile performer(多才多艺的表演者) versatile skills(多样化技能) 1. 形容物:多用途的;多功能的 * 例:A Swiss Army knife is a versatile tool for camping.(瑞士军刀是露营时的多功能工具。) * 常见搭配: versatile material(多功能材料) versatile equipment(多用途设备) 1. 形容方法 / 系统:适应性强的;灵活的 * 例:The new teaching method is versatile enough for different learning styles.(这种新教学方法能灵活适应不同的学习风格。) -nutritious 有营养的,富含营养的 * 例:Salmon is a nutritious fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids.(三文鱼是富含欧米伽 - 3 脂肪酸的营养鱼类。) 常见搭配 1. a nutritious meal/snack/dish营养丰富的一餐 / 零食 / 菜肴 例:Yogurt with berries is a delicious and nutritious snack.(酸奶配浆果是美味又营养的零食。) 2. nutritious enough足够有营养 例:Is fast food ever nutritious enough for a healthy diet?(快餐是否足够有营养,适合健康饮食?) 3. make food more nutritious使食物更有营养 例:Adding nuts to salads can make them more nutritious.(在沙拉中加入坚果能使其更有营养。) -essential 1. 表示 “必不可少的;必需的” * 强调某物 / 人 / 行为对某目标或情况至关重要,不可缺少。 例:Water is essential for human survival.(水是人类生存必不可少的。) * 常用搭配: essential for/to sth.(对…… 是必需的) essential to do sth.(做某事是必要的) absolutely/perfectly essential(绝对必要) 1. 表示 “本质的;基本的” * 描述事物的根本属性或核心特征。 例:The essential difference between the two theories is their approach to logic.(这两种理论的本质区别在于它们对逻辑的处理方式。) 1. 固定句型与用法 * It is essential (that)...:从句中需用虚拟语气(should + 动词原形,should 可省略)。 例:It is essential that you (should) arrive on time for the meeting.(你必须准时到会。) * essential + 名词:强调事物的基础性。 例:essential skills(基本技能)、essential needs(基本需求)、essential knowledge(基础知识) -cuisine主要指 “烹饪;菜肴;菜系”,侧重某一地区、国家或文化背景下的饮食特色与烹饪风格。 * 例:Sichuan cuisine is known for its spicy and bold flavors.(川菜以麻辣浓郁的口味著称。) * 常见搭配: 国家 / 地区 + cuisine(如 Italian cuisine、 Japanese cuisine) regional cuisine(地方菜系)、traditional cuisine(传统菜肴) / 这里是英语话中国栏目,用英语讲述中国故事 在了解中国文化的同时提高自己的英语水平 我是热爱传统文化的Caroline,欢迎大家关注

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No.25 Kung Fu功夫

英语话中国China Story

本期文本 中国功夫,又称中国武术,是中国传统文化的重要组成部分。 Chinese Kung Fu, also known as Chinese martial arts, is an important part of Chinese traditional culture. 最早的武术形式源于生存和自卫需求,后来逐渐演变为兼具攻防目的的技艺。 The earliest forms of martial arts were developed for survival and self-defense and later evolved into skills with offensive and defensive purposes. 中国功夫流派繁多,各有特色。 Chinese Kung Fu has many styles, each with its own characteristics. 主要流派包括:少林功夫、武当功夫、峨眉功夫、咏春拳和太极拳。其中,少林寺是中国武术的发源地之一,享誉国际。 The main styles include Shaolin Kung Fu, Wudang Kung Fu, Emei Kung Fu, Wing Chun, and Tai Chi. Among these, Shaolin Temple is one of the birthplaces of Chinese martial arts and is renowned internationally. 历经千年锤炼,中国功夫已成为中华文化的瑰宝,如今深受世界各国人民的喜爱。 After thousands of years of refinement, Chinese Kung Fu has become a treasure of Chinese culture and is now deeply loved by people all over the world. Key words -evolve 1、逐步发展;演进 * 不及物动词(vi.): Technology continues to evolve rapidly.(科技在持续快速发展。) * 及物动词(vt.): Humans have evolved tools for thousands of years.(人类数千年来不断改进工具。) * 搭配: ~+ from + 起点:evolve from a simple form(从简单形式演变而来) ~+ into + 结果:evolve into a complex system(演变成复杂系统) 2、(生物)进化;演化 * Birds evolved from dinosaurs.(鸟类由恐龙进化而来。) 3、逐步形成;发展出(计划、体系等) * Her style of painting has evolved over time.(她的绘画风格随时间逐渐形成。) 4、词形拓展 * evolution(名词):进化;发展。 例句:The theory of evolution changed our understanding of life.(进化论改变了我们对生命的理解。) * evolutionary(形容词):进化的;发展的。 例句:Evolutionary biology studies how species change.(进化生物学研究物种如何变化。) * evolved(形容词):进化的;发达的。 例句:A highly evolved society values education.(高度发达的社会重视教育。) -refinement 源自动词 refine(精炼;改进),强调 “通过反复打磨使事物更完善” 的过程或结果。 1. 精炼;提纯(物质层面) * The refinement of oil is a complex industrial process.(石油的精炼是一个复杂的工业流程。) * 搭配:~+ of + 物质:refinement of metals(金属提纯)、refinement of crude oil(原油精炼) 1. 改进;完善(抽象层面) * The plan requires constant refinement based on feedback.(该计划需要根据反馈不断改进。) * ~+ of + 抽象事物:refinement of a theory(理论的完善)、refinement of a strategy(策略的优化) 1. 文雅;高雅;讲究(行为 / 品味层面)指人在言行、品味或礼仪上的优雅与精致,也可指环境、物品的考究。 * Her refinement made her popular in high society.(她的文雅举止使她在上流社会颇受欢迎。 * The hotel is known for its luxury and refinement.(这家酒店以奢华和考究著称。) * 搭配:~+ of + 行为 / 品味:refinement of manners(举止文雅)、refinement of taste(品味高雅) 词形拓展 refine(动词):精炼;改进;使文雅。 * They refine the design to meet customer needs.(他们改进设计以满足客户需求。) refined(形容词):精炼的;文雅的;精致的。 * She has a refined taste in art.(她在艺术方面品味高雅。) refinery(名词):精炼厂;提炼厂。 * An oil refinery processes crude oil into fuels.(炼油厂将原油加工成燃料。) / 这里是英语话中国栏目,用英语讲述中国故事 在了解中国文化的同时提高自己的英语水平 我是热爱传统文化的Caroline,欢迎大家关注

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No.24 Beijing北京

英语话中国China Story

本期文本 北京是中国的首都。 Beijing is the capital of China. 它也是国家的政治和文化中心。 It is also the political and cultural center of the country. 这座城市历史悠久,有许多著名的地标,如长城、故宫和颐和园。 This city has a long history and many famous landmarks such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. 在北京,人们可以品尝到美味的北京烤鸭和冰糖葫芦。 In Beijing, people can taste delicious Beijing duck and candied haws on the stick. 北京人喜爱练习中国传统技艺,如武术和京剧。 The people of Beijing love to practice traditional Chinese arts such as martial arts and Peking opera. 在这座城市里,现代建筑与古代宫殿并存,展现了现代气息与传统文化的交融。 In this city, modern buildings and ancient palaces coexist, showing the blend of modernity and traditional culture. 北京承载着丰富的历史遗产,并在不断发展创新,吸引着全球的目光。 Beijing carries a rich historical heritage and is constantly developing and innovating, attracting global attention. Key words -haw 1、山楂 * Birds feed on haws in winter.(冬季鸟类以山楂果实为食。) * haw jelly(山楂糕) 2、动物(如马)眼睛内的透明眼睑,起保护作用。 * The vet checked the horse's haw for inflammation.(兽医检查了马的瞬膜是否有炎症。) 3、感叹词:(犹豫时的)呃,嗯 * Haw, I'm not sure if I should agree.(呃,我不确定是否该同意。) 4、动词:(叫卖时)吆喝;叫卖 * The vendor hawed fruits in the market.(小贩在市场里吆喝着卖水果。) * 联想:与 “huckster”(叫卖者)、“peddle”(叫卖)等词用法相近。 5、常见短语与搭配 haw-haw:表示 “哈哈大笑”(拟声词)。 * His joke was met with loud haw-haws.(他的笑话引来哄堂大笑。) 6、延展 hawthorn(名词):山楂树(注意与 “haw” 的果实含义区分)。 * Hawthorn flowers bloom in spring.(山楂花在春天开放。) hawker(名词):街头小贩,叫卖者。 * Street hawkers sell snacks at the night market.(街头小贩在夜市卖小吃。) -martial 1、军事的;战争的;与军队相关的 * The country declared a martial law during the crisis.(危机期间该国宣布了戒严令。) * martial law(戒严令;军事管制) * martial affairs(军务;军事事务) * martial uniform(军服) 2、勇武的;好战的;尚武的 * His martial spirit inspired the troops.(他的勇武精神鼓舞了军队。) * martial arts(武术;格斗术,如跆拳道、空手道等) * martial prowess(武艺;战斗本领) * martial spirit(尚武精神;战斗意志) 3、拓展 * martially(副词):军事上地;勇武地。 例句:The troops were martially disciplined.(军队纪律严明如军人。) * martialism(名词):尚武精神;军国主义倾向。 例句:The novel criticizes the danger of martialism.(小说批判了军国主义的危害。) * martialist(名词):武术家;习武者。 例句:He is a renowned martialist in kung fu.(他是著名的功夫武术家。) 4、文化与语境补充 “martial arts” 的全球认知:该短语泛指各类格斗术,包括中国武术(kung fu)、日本空手道(karate)、韩国跆拳道(taekwondo)等,是跨文化交流中的高频词。 -historical 1. 历史的;历史上的(客观存在的史实) * 含义:形容真实发生在过去的事件、人物、事物,强调其 “历史性” 或 “史实性”。 * 例句: The book tells the historical story of World War II.(这本书讲述了二战的历史故事。) Historical evidence shows that the city was founded in the 5th century.(历史证据表明这座城市建于 5 世纪。) * 搭配: historical event(历史事件) historical figure(历史人物) historical document(历史文献) historical research(历史研究) 1. 有关历史的;历史学的(与历史学科相关) * 含义:指属于历史学范畴的、用于研究历史的事物。 * 例句: She is a professor of historical studies.(她是历史学研究的教授。) The museum has a large collection of historical artifacts.(博物馆收藏了大量历史文物。) * 搭配: historical method(历史研究方法) historical perspective(历史视角) historical novel(历史小说,如《战争与和平》) 1. (时间上)历史悠久的;古老的 * 含义:形容某物因年代久远而具有历史意义。 * 例句: The town has many historical buildings.(这个小镇有许多历史建筑。) The castle is a historical landmark.(这座城堡是历史地标。) * 搭配: historical site(历史遗址) historical monument(历史遗迹) / 这里是英语话中国栏目,用英语讲述中国故事 在了解中国文化的同时提高自己的英语水平 我是热爱传统文化的Caroline,欢迎大家关注

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No.23 Taiwan台湾

英语话中国China Story

本期文本 台湾是中国的一个省,位于中国大陆东南沿海的水域中。 Taiwan is a province of China located in the waters of the southeast coast of the mainland. 它由台湾本岛、澎湖列岛、钓鱼岛及其它小岛组成。 It consists of the main island of Taiwan, the Penghu Islands, the Diaoyu Islands and other smaller islands. 岛上资源丰富,著名景点包括台北故宫博物院、日月潭和阿里山。 The island is rich in resources with famous attractions, including the National Palace Museum in Taipei, Sun Moon Lake and Alishan. 17世纪初,荷兰人占领台湾并建立了殖民地。 In the early 17th century, the Dutch occupied Taiwan and established a colony. 1661年,郑成功率领大军收复台湾。 In 1661, Zheng Chenggong led a large army to reclaim Taiwan. 台湾与大陆始终是一家人,有着深厚的根脉联系。 Taiwan and the mainland have always been one family, deeply connected by roots. 我们拥有共同的祖先,说同一种语言,写同一种文字,庆祝相同的传统节日,并共同为中华民族的伟大复兴而努力。 We share common ancestors, speak the same language, write the same characters, celebrate the same traditional festivals and work together for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Key words -coast 海岸、海滨 * 例句:The ship sailed along the coast of California.(船只沿着加利福尼亚海岸航行。) * 搭配: 自然地貌:rocky coast(岩石海岸)、sandy coast(沙滩海岸) 区域划分:east/west coast(东 / 西海岸)、coast guard(海岸警卫队) 滑行” 与 “沿岸而行” 1. (车辆 / 人)滑行;惯性行驶 例句:He coasted downhill without using the brakes.(他不踩刹车,顺着山坡滑行而下。) 场景: 交通:coast to a stop(滑行至停下) 口语中比喻 “轻松应对”:coast through an exam(轻松通过考试) 2. (船 / 飞机)沿岸航行;近岸飞行 例句:The submarine coasted the shoreline at night.(潜艇在夜间沿岸线航行。) 常见短语与习语 * on the coast:在海岸线上;沿海 例句:They live in a town on the coast.(他们住在一个海滨小镇。) * coast to coast:从东海岸到西海岸(尤指美国) 例句:The train journey goes coast to coast.(这趟火车行程贯穿东西海岸。) * the coast is clear:危险已过;安全无虞 例句:He waited until the coast was clear to escape.(他等到安全时才逃脱。) -consist of “由…… 组成 / 构成” 基本结构:整体 + consist of + 组成部分(名词 / 名词短语) * The team consists of three doctors and five nurses.(这支团队由 3 名医生和 5 名护士组成。) 同义替换与句型转换 -colony 殖民地(政治/历史概念) * The United States was once a colony of Britain.(美国曾是英国的殖民地。) * establish a colony(建立殖民地) * colonial rule(殖民统治) 聚居地;群体(生物 / 社会学) (1)动植物群体 例句:A colony of bees lives in that old tree.(那棵老树上有一个蜂群。) * 搭配:ant colony(蚁群)、bacterial colony(菌落) (2)人群聚居地 * 例句:The artists' colony in Paris attracted many painters.(巴黎的艺术家聚居区吸引了许多画家。) * 场景:移民社区(immigrant colony)、退休人员聚居地(retirement colony) -reclaim 1. 收复;夺回(领土、权利等) * The country is trying to reclaim its lost territory.(该国正试图收复失地。) 1. 搭配:reclaim land from the sea(填海造地) reclaim one's rights(夺回权利) 2. 改造;使回归正途 * The prison focuses on reclaiming inmates through education.(监狱通过教育改造囚犯。) 1. 回收利用(资源) * Factories are encouraged to reclaim waste materials.(鼓励工厂回收废料。) 1. 开垦(荒地) * They reclaimed the desert and turned it into farmland.(他们开垦沙漠并将其变为农田。) 常见短语与搭配 * reclaim from:从… 中收回 / 改造 例句:reclaim valuable metals from electronic waste(从电子垃圾中回收贵重金属) * reclaim oneself:自我救赎;改过自新 例句:After years of addiction, he reclaimed himself.(经过多年毒瘾,他改过自新。) * reclaimable(形容词):可回收的;可改造的 例句:reclaimable resources(可回收资源) -rejuvenation 复兴;振兴(国家、民族、事业等) * The Chinese nation is striving for great rejuvenation.(中华民族正为伟大复兴而奋斗。) 词形变化与拓展 * 形容词: rejuvenated:恢复活力的;更新的例句:a rejuvenated downtown area(焕新的市中心) rejuvenative:有恢复作用的例句:rejuvenative effects of nature(自然的治愈功效) * 复合词: rejuvenationist:主张复兴者;抗衰专家 / 这里是英语话中国栏目,用英语讲述中国故事 在了解中国文化的同时提高自己的英语水平 我是热爱传统文化的Caroline,欢迎大家关注

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No.22 Summer Solstice夏至

英语话中国China Story

本期文本 夏至标志着盛夏的开始和阳气的鼎盛。 The summer solstice marks the beginning of midsummer and the peak of Yang energy. 这一天,太阳直射北回归线,北半球迎来一年中白昼最长、黑夜最短的日子。 On this day, the sun shines directly on the Tropic of Cancer and the Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest day and shortest night of the year. 此时蝉鸣初起,空气中弥漫着荷香。 This is when the cicadas start singing and the scent of lotus fills the air. 民间有“冬至饺子夏至面”的传统。 There is a tradition that says: Eat dumplings on the Winter Solstice and noodles on the Summer Solstice. 人们会在这一天吃上一碗凉面,既消暑又应季。 People have a bowl of cold noodles on this day, which is both cooling and fitting for the season. 夏至是一年中阳光最慷慨、夜色最温柔的时节。 The summer solstice is the time of the year when the sun is most generous and the nights are the gentlest. Key Words -solstice是天文学术语,指太阳在一年中沿黄道运行时,到达最北或最南位置的节气,对应地球两半球昼夜长短的极端点。 * Ancient civilizations built monuments to mark the solstices.(古代文明建造纪念碑来标记至日。) Summer Solstice夏至/Winter Solstice冬至 词汇辨析 - Tropic of Cancer 北回归线 * The Tropic of Cancer passes through several countries in Africa and Asia.(北回归线穿过非洲和亚洲的多个国家。) -hemisphere 译为 “半球”,源自希腊语 hemi(半)+ sphaira(球),指将球体平分为两半的部分。在地理和天文领域中,主要用于描述地球或其他天体的分区。 搭配与短语 * in the northern/southern hemisphere:在北 / 南半球 * eastern/western hemisphere:东 / 西半球 * cerebral hemisphere:大脑半球 * hemispheric differences:半球差异(如气候、文化等) -cicadas 蝉 * The cicada emerges from the ground after spending years as a nymph.(蝉在地下作为若虫生活数年后破土而出。) 常见搭配与短语 * cicada song/call:蝉鸣 * cicada nymph:蝉若虫(幼虫阶段) * cicada molt/shell:蝉蜕(蜕皮或蜕下的外壳) * periodical cicada:周期蝉(如北美 “17 年蝉”) * cicada chorus:蝉鸣 chorus(指大量蝉同时鸣叫的场景) -scent 名词,“气味” 1. 具体气味(尤指好闻的香味) 例句:The garden was filled with the sweet scent of roses.(花园里弥漫着玫瑰的甜香。) 搭配: 自然气味:floral scent(花香)、forest scent(森林气息) 人工香气:perfume scent(香水味)、candle scent(蜡烛香味) 2. 动物留下的气味(用于追踪) 例句:Hounds rely on the scent of prey to follow trails.(猎犬依靠猎物的气味追踪踪迹。) 搭配: 捕猎场景:lose the scent(失去气味线索)、pick up a scent(嗅到气味) 3. 抽象含义:隐约的迹象 / 痕迹 例句:She detected a scent of suspicion in his words.(她从他的话语中察觉到一丝怀疑的迹象。) 搭配: 情感 / 事件:scent of danger(危险的苗头)、scent of success(成功的端倪) 动词,“嗅出” 与 “散发气味” 1. (动物)嗅出;察觉 例句:Dogs can scent drugs hidden in luggage.(狗能嗅出行李中藏匿的毒品。) 语法: scent + 宾语(如 scent prey/treasure) 被动形式:be scented by(被… 嗅出) 2. 使散发气味;用香味熏 例句:The room was scented with lavender sachets.(房间用薰衣草香包熏香。) 搭配: scent + 地点 + with + 香味源(如 scent a drawer with potpourri) / 这里是英语话中国栏目,用英语讲述中国故事 在了解中国文化的同时提高自己的英语水平 我是热爱传统文化的Caroline,欢迎大家关注

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