世界节假日博览 第128期:巴士底日

 　　Bastille Day is France’s most important national holiday. It is celebrated¹ on the 14th of July every year. Every city, town and village becomes red, white and blue as everyone hangs out the French tricolour flag. The holiday’s name in French is Fete Nationale, which means “National Celebration". The 14th of July commemorates² the storming of the Bastille on the 14th of July, 1789. The Bastille was a prison that held prisoners who disagreed with the French monarchy³. The biggest celebrations are on Paris’ famous Champs-elysees. There are parades, military bands and festivities during the day, and fireworks displays in the evening. It is a wonderful, happy occasion when French people show their pride in their country.

　　巴士底日是法国最为重要的节日。庆祝时间为每年的7月14日。全国各大城市，所有村庄小镇将被红白蓝淹没，人们到处悬挂法国三色旗。该节日的法语名称为Fete Nationale，意思为国家庆典。1789年的7月14日，法国群众攻占巴士底狱。巴士底是一所监狱，里面关押着反对封建统治的政治犯。最大庆典活动会在香榭丽舍举行。人们会举行游行，军乐队演奏音乐以及各种欢庆活动，晚上是烟火表演。民族骄傲感油然而生，这是一次激动人心的盛会。

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　　Bastille Day celebrates the most important day in French history. The storming of the Bastille prison marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The prison was a symbol of the total power of King Louis the 16th. Most French people were very poor and hated how the monarchy and its supporters were so wealthy. The Bastille only had seven prisoners when Parisians attacked it, but it signalled Louis 16th’s power was no longer absolute. Parisians believed their actions meant they were free. It led to the creation of the first French republic in 1792 and the three French ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. The French national anthem⁴, La Marseillaise, was written that same year and became official in 1795.

　　人们庆祝法国历史上最为重要的一天。攻占巴士底狱吹响了法国革命的号角。这所监狱是路易十六的王权象征。当时的法国民众穷苦不堪，对封建统治以及富有的王公大臣恨之入骨。当巴黎民众攻入监狱时，监狱只有7名罪犯，但却预示着路易十六王权已不再巩固。巴黎人民相信，这次行动就意味着自由。1792年，法兰西第一共和国成立，自由、平等、博爱理想树立。法国国歌马赛曲于同年诞生，并于1795年定为国歌。

 

1 celebrated   

adj.有名的，声誉卓著的

参考例句：

• He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。
• The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。

2 commemorates   

n.纪念，庆祝( commemorate的名词复数 )v.纪念，庆祝( commemorate的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• A tombstone is erected in memory of whoever it commemorates. 墓碑是为纪念它所纪念的人而建的。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• A tablet commemorates his patriotic activities. 碑文铭记他的爱国行动。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

3 monarchy   

n.君主，最高统治者；君主政体，君主国

参考例句：

• The monarchy in England plays an important role in British culture.英格兰的君主政体在英国文化中起重要作用。
• The power of the monarchy in Britain today is more symbolical than real.今日英国君主的权力多为象徵性的，无甚实际意义。

4 anthem   

n.圣歌，赞美诗，颂歌

参考例句：

• All those present were standing solemnly when the national anthem was played.奏国歌时全场肃立。
• As he stood on the winner's rostrum,he sang the words of the national anthem.他站在冠军领奖台上，唱起了国歌。