Scene 284 文化差异(在线收听) |
Scene 284 文化差异 ❶ 美国被称为民族和文化的“大熔炉”。America is known as an ethnic and cultural“melting pot”. 同类表达 America has always been a nation of immigrants. 美国一直是由移民所组成的国家。 ❷ 我们的文化差异非常大。Our cultures are very diverse. 对话 A: Our cultures are very diverse. 我们的文化差异非常大。 B: Could you give me an example? 能举个例子吗? ❸ 每种文化的吃饭礼仪都大不一样。Dinning etiquette differs widely from culture to culture. 同类表达 In some cultures it is not polite to talk at the dinner table. 在某些文化里,吃饭时说话很不礼貌。 ❹ 你对文化差异怎么看?What do you think of the culture differences? 这样回答 Culture differences sometimes can lead to misunderstandings. 文化差异有时会引发误会。 ❺ 你了解埃及的习俗吗?Do you know any customs of Egypt? 这样回答 Not much. 不太了解。 ❻ 有些文化认为在公众场合擤鼻涕是让人厌恶的行为。Some cultures find it disgusting to blow your nose in public. ❼ 该风俗对当地人非常重要。This custom is very important to the locals. 同类表达 This custom is weighing too much for the locals. 该风俗对当地人而言意义重大。 ❽ 该风俗源于一个传说。This custom originated in a legend. 对话 A: Could you please tell me something about this custom? 你能给我讲讲这个风俗吗? B: This custom originated in a legend. 该风俗源于一个传说。 ❾ 当地人将月食视为一种凶兆。The local people regard the lunar eclipse as a bad omen. ❿ 鹰是他们民族文化的象征。Eagle is the symbol of their national culture. 同类表达 Dragon is a god in their national culture. 龙在他们的民族文化中是神。 |
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