Berlin 柏林之旅-2

The political world of Berlin is now concentrated almost entirely¹ in the center of the capital. Numerous new buildings had to be built here before the government could move from Bonn to Berlin. One of those which provokes the most lively discussion is the Federal Chancellery. Visitors can form their own opinion of it during a guided tour of the building. In the conference rooms, foyers and portrait gallery you can enjoy a touch of political flair² while taking in the effect of this postmodernist building designed by the Berlin architects Axel Schultes and Charlotte Frank.

The Reichstag building which is the seat of the German parliament is just a stone throw away. Its spectacular glass dome³ by the British architect Sir Norman Foster is open to visitors and has become one of the main attractions in Berlin. Meanwhile the Bermas have arrived at the Reichstag too. The dome of the Reichstag is open to visitors from 8:00 am until midnight. No appointment is needed and there is no admission charge. .

After visiting the Reichstag, the Bermas set off for the monument to the murdered Jews of Europe. Here 2,711 concrete stelae covering an area of 19,000 square meters serve as a reminder⁴ of the millions of victims of the holocaust⁵. The monument was designed by the New York architect Peter Eiserman. The complex also includes an underground information center. The monument is always open and there is no admission fee.

The journey continues again by velotaxi which costs 7 euros 50 per person per half hour including the expert guide.

Margits and Jants are great fans of England and the UK and are eager to see the British embassy while they are here. "I must say I do find that very impressive. It is really great. "

Now we should treat ourselves to a cup of tea eh. They decide to warm up in a cafe right by the Brandenburg Gate. Central Berlin is full of cafes and restaurants where you can retire from the hustle⁶ and bustle⁷ of this city. Mulling over what you have seen while you have a bite to eat or something to drink. And even though Berlin is undoubtedly⁸ a cosmopolitan⁹ city, the prices are really very reasonable compared with other major cities. But eventually it's time to move on again. After all there is still plenty more on the Bermas' programme.

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chancellery: n. 大臣官署大臣官署或办公处所在的大楼
foyer: n. 休息室，大厅
Reichstag: n. 德国国会大厦
stele¹⁰: n. 石柱， pl: stelae
holocaust: n. 大屠杀
mull: v. 研磨，沉思
hustle and bustle: n. 熙熙攘攘

1 entirely   

ad.全部地，完整地；完全地，彻底地

参考例句：

• The fire was entirely caused by their neglect of duty. 那场火灾完全是由于他们失职而引起的。
• His life was entirely given up to the educational work. 他的一生统统献给了教育工作。

2 flair   

n.天赋，本领，才华；洞察力

参考例句：

• His business skill complements her flair for design.他的经营技巧和她的设计才能相辅相成。
• He had a natural flair for business.他有做生意的天分。

3 dome   

n.圆屋顶，拱顶

参考例句：

• The dome was supported by white marble columns.圆顶由白色大理石柱支撑着。
• They formed the dome with the tree's branches.他们用树枝搭成圆屋顶。

4 reminder   

n.提醒物，纪念品；暗示，提示

参考例句：

• I have had another reminder from the library.我又收到图书馆的催还单。
• It always took a final reminder to get her to pay her share of the rent.总是得发给她一份最后催缴通知，她才付应该交的房租。

5 holocaust   

n.大破坏；大屠杀

参考例句：

• The Auschwitz concentration camp always remind the world of the holocaust.奥辛威茨集中营总是让世人想起大屠杀。
• Ahmadinejad is denying the holocaust because he's as brutal as Hitler was.内贾德否认大屠杀，因为他像希特勒一样残忍。

6 hustle   

v.推搡；竭力兜售或获取；催促；n.奔忙(碌)

参考例句：

• It seems that he enjoys the hustle and bustle of life in the big city.看起来他似乎很喜欢大城市的热闹繁忙的生活。
• I had to hustle through the crowded street.我不得不挤过拥挤的街道。

7 bustle   

v.喧扰地忙乱，匆忙，奔忙；n.忙碌；喧闹

参考例句：

• The bustle and din gradually faded to silence as night advanced.随着夜越来越深，喧闹声逐渐沉寂。
• There is a lot of hustle and bustle in the railway station.火车站里非常拥挤。

8 undoubtedly   

adv.确实地，无疑地

参考例句：

• It is undoubtedly she who has said that.这话明明是她说的。
• He is undoubtedly the pride of China.毫无疑问他是中国的骄傲。

9 cosmopolitan   

adj.世界性的，全世界的，四海为家的，全球的

参考例句：

• New York is a highly cosmopolitan city.纽约是一个高度世界性的城市。
• She has a very cosmopolitan outlook on life.她有四海一家的人生观。

10 stele   

n.石碑，石柱

参考例句：

• Many temples on the mountain,stele,Qulang Pavilion,shade trees.山上殿宇林立，碑碣夹道，亭阁曲廊，绿树掩映。
• The inscription on the stele tells the history of Lamaism.碑文讲的是喇嘛教史。