【英语时差8,16】园林设计

生词：

assyrian [ə'siriən] 亚述的; 亚述人[语]的

medieval [͵medi'i:vəl] 中古的, 中世纪的

symmetry ['simitri] 对称; 调和; 匀称美

aesthetics¹ [i:s'θetiks] 美学, 审美学; 美的哲学

exposure [iks'pəuӡə] 暴露；显示

 

Garden Design

 

    In ancient times, plants were grown because of necessity, but early in the history of gardening, the way plants were arranged, became important. Chinese emperors, Assyrian kings and medieval poets all reflected absorption with beauty in plant displays. Since the 14th century, there has been an ongoing² debate about the relative values of “nature” versus³ “art” in garden design and issues such as symmetry versus asymmetry⁴, curves or angles, abundance or restraint.

 

    The evolution of each individual’s concept of the perfect garden mirrors the changing emphases on formality versus informality, utility and aesthetics in gardens across the centuries. Like the ancients, we often begin our gardens by collecting plants we like and then gradually become aware of the elements that contribute to the overall effect. Our gardens, public and private, reflect personal and cultural values, knowledge about garden traditions and popular trends.

 

    Visiting different types of gardens is a good way for us to clarify our needs and preferences. At this time of year, garden tours are offered in many communities. For example, the Bloomington Garden Walk is on June 19th and 20th and information is available at WFIU.Indiana.edu. Exposure to a variety of concepts helps us develop an appreciation⁵ of design principles. Gardeners, as well as gardens, are always growing.

 

1 aesthetics   

n.(尤指艺术方面之)美学，审美学

参考例句：

• Sometimes, of course, our markings may be simply a matter of aesthetics. 当然，有时我们的标点符号也许只是个审美的问题。 来自名作英译部分
• The field of aesthetics presents an especially difficult problem to the historian. 美学领域向历史学家提出了一个格外困难的问题。

2 ongoing   

adj.进行中的，前进的

参考例句：

• The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

3 versus   

prep.以…为对手，对；与…相比之下

参考例句：

• The big match tonight is England versus Spain.今晚的大赛是英格兰对西班牙。
• The most exciting game was Harvard versus Yale.最富紧张刺激的球赛是哈佛队对耶鲁队。

4 asymmetry   

n.不对称；adj.不对称的，不对等的

参考例句：

• These bands must introduce longitudinal asymmetry in the planetary albedo.这些云带必定引起行星反照率的经向不对称性。
• In any event the asymmetry is clear enough.总之，不对称是非常明显的。

5 appreciation   

n.评价；欣赏；感谢；领会，理解；价格上涨

参考例句：

• I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
• I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。