第三讲 词义选择.ppt

第三讲 词义的选择;While people in other countries in the world were trying to catch wild animals and birds and were still collecting seeds and nuts, farmers in China were developing the science of agriculture. 当世界上其他国家还在捕猎飞禽走兽、采集种子坚果的时候，中国农民就已经在从事农业科技研究了。;His plane developed engine trouble only seven miles after take-off. 他的飞机在起飞后只飞行了七英里就发生了机械故障。 ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;The home of your dreams awaits you behind this door. Whether your taste be a country manor estate or a penthouse in the sky, you will find the following pages filled with the world’s most elegant residences. 打开门，恭候着您的就是梦寐以求的家。无论您企盼的是一座乡间宅第，抑或是一间摩天大楼的顶屋，翻开下面几页就可以看到世界上最高雅的住宅供您选择。;China Food Culture ;Chinese cuisine is any of several styles of food originating in the regions of China, some of which have become highly popular in other parts of the world — from Asia to the Americas, Australia, Western Europe and Southern Africa. ;Traditional staples ;Noodles are symbolic of long life and good health according to Chinese tradition. They come dry or fresh in a variety of sizes, shapes and textures and are often served in soups and fried as toppings. ;Tofu is another popular product often used as a meat or cheese substitute. It is a soy-based product which is highly nutritious, inexpensive and versatile. It has a high protein/fat ratio. ;Regional cuisines ;;;Beijing Roast Duck is another popular dish which is well known outside China. ;Dim Sum ;;Tea;;; Liquor ;;Chopsticks;;Using chopsticks to eat rice is a problem to most foreigners. Generally the tip to eat rice is to bring ones rice bowl close to ones mouth and quickly scoop the rice into it with ones chopsticks. Since this is difficult for foreigners and so simply lifting portions of rice to the mouth from the bowl held in the other hand is perfectly acceptable.;Table manners ;;;;Food Symbolism ;;Long noodle is the symbol of longevity in China, so that youngsters or seniors all will have a bowl of Long Life Noodle to expect a healthy life.;In Central China, if a baby