圣诞节 中秋节翻译答案.pptx

新视野(第三版)翻译练****答案 Unit 2 , Book 1 Translation 1. Christmas is a widely observed cultural holiday, celebrated on December 25 by millions of people around the world. memorates ( 纪念) the birth of Jesus Christ. The festival dated from as early as 336 AD. Gradually it evolved into a religious as well as secular celebration, celebrated by an increasing number of non-Christians. 圣诞节是一个被广泛庆祝的文化节日, 全世界有许许多多的人在 12月25日庆祝这一节日。它是为了纪念耶稣基督的诞辰。该节日最早可追溯到公园 336 年。渐渐地,这一节日演变为一个既是宗教又是非宗教的节日, 越来越多的非基督徒也庆祝圣诞节。 10 2. Today Christmas is observed as an important festival and public holiday around the world. Christmas customs differ in different countries . Popular modern customs of the holiday include an exchange of Christmas cards and gifts, Christmas singing, church attendance , the display of various Christmas decorations and trees, family gatherings, and a special meal preparation. 如今,圣诞节在全球被作为一个重大的节日和公共假日来庆祝。不同国家的圣诞节****俗也各不相同。现代流行的圣诞节风俗包括交换圣诞贺卡和圣诞礼物、唱圣诞歌曲、参加教堂活动、摆放各种圣诞装饰品和圣诞树、举行家庭聚会以及准备一顿特别的大餐。 3. To small children, the festival is full of fantasy and surprise. Legend has it that Santa Claus will enter each house through the chimney and bring gifts to well-behaved children on Christmas Eve. Because gift- giving and many other aspects of the Christmas festival heighten economic activity among both Christians and non-Christians, the holiday has also e a sig