ancient chinese culture概要1.ppt

archaeology also?archeology AmE the study of ancient societies by examining what remains of their buildings, graves, tools etc 考古学 —archaeologist n. 考古学家 —archaeological adj.考古学的 an archaeological site —archaeologically adv. ornamental designed to make something look attractive rather than to be used for a particular purpose: 装饰性的 The pillars in the centre are purely ornamental. ornamental fountains?装饰喷泉 ; 装饰用喷泉装置 ornamental pin?饰针 ornament n. The clock is simply for ornament; it doesnt work any more. bead 1 one of a set of small, usually round, pieces of glass, wood, plastic etc, that you can put on a string and wear as jewellery: 珠子，念珠 She wore a string of green glass beads around her neck. 2 a small drop of liquid such as water or blood:滴 beads of sweat 滴滴汗珠 beads of blood 血滴 worry beads 解忧珠，逍遥珠，定心珠，念珠(穿成一串的小珠子，据称将其在手中拨弄消遣娱乐，有安心安神的作用) ceremonial 1?[usually before noun] used in a ceremony or done as part of a ceremony: 仪式的 他在礼仪场合代表着国家。 He represented the nation on ceremonial occasions. 2 if a position in a country or organization is ceremonial, it gives no real power: 礼仪性的 到目前为止，总统职位在很大程度上是礼仪性的。 Up to now the post of president has been largely ceremonial. embroider 1 to decorate cloth by sewing a pattern, picture, or words on it with coloured threads 绣 embroider something with something The dress was embroidered with flowers. embroider something on something A colourful design was embroidered on the sleeve of the shirt. 2? to make a story or report of events more interesting or exciting by adding details that are not true?[=?embellish] 润色，修饰，渲染 他说了些谎话，有时候只不过是渲染了一下事实。 He told some lies and sometimes just embroidered the truth. millet the small seeds of a plant similar to grass, used as food n. 小米；粟；稷；黍的子实 staple adj.?[only before noun] 1 forming the greatest or most important part of something: 基本的，主要的 Oil is Nigerias staple export. 2?staple diet 主食 3 used all the time: 常用的 Martys staple excuses n. 主要产品；订书钉；主题；主食 garlic? a plant like a small onion,