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2012情人节十佳礼物:特别的礼物给最爱的你

时间:2012-12-10 01:54:15

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  That time of the year comes once again when men and women, including lovers and couples, share their feelings of love and show every inch of devotion and affection in that day of Valentines. One way of showing such emotion is through giving gifts that does not just measure one’s purchasing power, but thoughtfulness, love, and sheer enjoyment1. See this top 10 list for the best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2012 and find out some ideas that can make you lady or man happy。 

  一年一度的情人节又到了。这是一个男生女生、夫妻情侣互相表达情意、爱慕与依恋的节日。赠送礼物是表现爱的方法之一。礼物代表的不仅是购买力,更是诚意、爱和绝对的享受。以下是2012十佳情人节礼物,也许能够给你新的灵感! 
  10. Cookbook for Unique Recipes 
  特别的食谱 
  This kind of gift may be preferable for the ladies as they really love spending some time in the kitchen, experimenting something new for their man in encountering a gastronomical2 experience. However, you can make this gift more special if you could cook different unique recipes together. Just imagine that you can both explore your preferences in food, snacks, favorite treats, and even hated meals, while cooking dinner that you can both enjoy with each other。 
  这是女生们会喜欢的礼物,女生们都喜欢在厨房里摆弄锅碗瓢盆,为她们的男人试验新菜。然而,如果你的菜谱够不同,够独特,你的礼物会更特别。想象一下,你们可以一边愉快地煮着晚餐,一边一起探索双方在饮食方面的偏好—食物、点心方面的,最爱的甚至是最讨厌的菜。 
  9. A Bun gee3 Jump Together 
  一起去蹦极 
  It may take some time to get into the place where you can make the jump, but doing this together can make you feel closer through thick and thin, and even close in danger and disaster. Yes, it can make your heart jump with fear, but taking this one extreme event means a lot for Valentines。 
  登上蹦极点可能需要耗费一点时间,但是一起蹦极可以拉近两人的距离,不畏艰险同甘共苦,危险与灾难面前,更是如此。没错,蹦极让你心跳因为恐惧而加速,但是对很多的情侣来说,这样的极限活动却意义非凡。 
  8. A Ticket for Two in a Valentine’s Concert 
  情人节演唱会的双人门票 
  Every year, there are certain famous bands, groups, and even singers that render concerts, which is intended to spice up the night for couples and lovers through a night of sweet sentimental4 music and serenade of songs that tickle5 one’s love bone. After the concert, you can couple it with a dinner that ends a perfect night of love。 
  每一年都有知名的乐队、团体、甚至是歌手为情人节特别献唱。甜美温暖的音乐,动人心弦的情歌,让人如痴如醉。听过音乐,可以再来顿浪漫晚餐作为情人节完美的谢幕。 
  7. Expensive Perfume 
  名贵的香水 
  Aside from having it used for Valentine’s, this kind of gift can be used in any occasion at any given time of the year. This kind of gift is not just for the ladies but for the guys also as there are scents6 created for both genders8。 
  香水,不仅仅是用于情人节,任何的时候都可以使用。不但有女士的香水,也有专为男士设计的香氛。 
  6. Luxury Cruise 
  豪华游轮之旅 
  It can be costly9, but this is a gift that combines many packages into one. Aside from the dinner taken on the middle of the ocean, it also gets romantic with dance and song, musicians playing while enjoying meals together, or sleeping in a suite10 inside an expensive cruise ship. There are even packages where you can enjoy sports, spas, and saunas while in the cruise。 
  这或许价格不菲,但是一趟旅程中却包含了许多的项目。除了可以在海上享受晚餐,还有浪漫的音乐舞蹈相伴,乐手们的演奏也为晚餐增色不少。此外,在豪华游轮上美美入睡也是一大享受。甚至还可以在海上体验各种运动项目,水疗和桑拿。 
  5. Bath and Spa Gift Sets 
  沐浴和水疗礼品套装 
  Valentine’s Day is not just all about love, but it is also that time of the year where making your other half feel pampered11, comfortable, and relaxed. With this said, bath and spa packages are perfect for spending some special time in a truly intimate setting. Imagine the candles, the soothing12 scent7 of aromatherapy that eases the senses, and even the warmth of each other’s presence. You can even include gifts such as scented13 candles, aromatherapy kits14, and even soft towels
  情人节不仅与爱情有关,更是一个让对方感到被宠爱,舒服和放松的日子。因此,沐浴与水疗礼品套装是在这样一个特殊的日子里,与另一半共浴爱河的绝佳礼品。想象一下,曼妙的烛光,舒缓减压的浪漫香薰,还有他/她在身边的温暖。套装中可以包括香薰蜡烛, 精油套装,甚至软毛巾也可包括在内。 
  4. Box of Chocolates or Chocolate Gift Baskets 
  一盒巧克力或巧克力礼品篮 
  “Sweets for the sweet, sugar for your honey” is a line that expresses the love you feel for your other half. Even though your box of chocolates may consist of expensive brands and names, or just a chockfull of the chocolates your lover likes, price is not the name of the game in this gift. What matters is your thought and effort in coming up with such a gift。 
  “最甜蜜的礼物送给最爱的人!”表达对另一半的爱。不管你送的巧克力是世界大牌,还是只是他/她爱吃的品牌,价格并不重要,重要的是你为这份礼物付出的心思与精力。 
  3. Personalized Jewelries 
  定做的饰品 
  Whether you may think of pendants and necklaces for girls or rings and embellished15 necktie pins for the boys, what makes a jewelry16 gift customized for Valentine’s Day is the inclusion and engraving17 of names of the couple, and not just the name of the person to be given the gift to. Make sure that you give this in a place and time that is considered to be the most romantic, and this gift will work like a charm。 
  不管你是为女生挑选挂坠、项链,还是为男生挑选装饰的领针,都可以在礼物上刻上两人的名字,而不只是对方的名字,作为情人节特制的礼物。选在最浪漫的时候最浪漫的地点送出,这份礼物会有不寻常的魔力哦。
  2. Big Plush Teddy Bear
  超大只的泰迪熊
  This gift is considered a classic because stuff toys are weaknesses of girls, especially those that are huge and great companies in bed. Teddy Bears are specifically favorites because they are cuddly18 and cute. However, if you think this is just for the girls, wait until you gift your lover a huge teddy bear that Mr. Bean likes. It may be simple, but it makes a clear statement that boys love toys too。 
  这是堪称经典的礼物,因为女生们对毛绒玩具完全没有抵抗力,尤其是那些大只的,还能够陪伴入睡的。泰迪熊是其中最受欢迎的,不仅看了就让人很想抱抱而且还非常的可爱。但是,请不要认为泰迪熊是女生们的专利,憨豆先生也很爱泰迪熊,或许哪天你的他也会收到一只你送来的泰迪熊。它或许只是一只熊,但是这恰恰显示了男生们也是很爱玩具的。 
  1. Long Stemmed Bouquet19 of 12 Red Roses
  一束12朵的玫瑰
  When you think that just one stem of white rose means “One True Love”, you can convey your message more if you have purchase a bouquet of 12 red roses. They maybe more expensive in this time of the year, but the number 12 means the full cycle of a clock, the 12 zodiac sings, or the 12 months in a year. Giving such a gift expresses that you think of your lover and your affection is consistent all year long, Red roses are always the best Valentine’s Day gift。 
  如果你认为一朵白玫瑰代表了“唯一的真爱”,那么一束12朵的玫瑰可以传达更多的情意。情人节的玫瑰虽然要比其他时候来的更为的昂贵,但是数字12代表了时钟的一周,十二星座,一年的十二个月。这样的一份礼物代表着你对你的爱人无时无刻不在的思念与爱恋。红色的玫瑰永远都是情人节最好的礼物!

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1 enjoyment opaxV     
n.乐趣;享有;享用
参考例句:
  • Your company adds to the enjoyment of our visit. 有您的陪同,我们这次访问更加愉快了。
  • After each joke the old man cackled his enjoyment.每逢讲完一个笑话,这老人就呵呵笑着表示他的高兴。
2 gastronomical 01b1e15a5507da58a12f61cc4cfe1e16     
adj.美食法的,美食学的
参考例句:
3 gee ZsfzIu     
n.马;int.向右!前进!,惊讶时所发声音;v.向右转
参考例句:
  • Their success last week will gee the team up.上星期的胜利将激励这支队伍继续前进。
  • Gee,We're going to make a lot of money.哇!我们会赚好多钱啦!
4 sentimental dDuzS     
adj.多愁善感的,感伤的
参考例句:
  • She's a sentimental woman who believes marriage comes by destiny.她是多愁善感的人,她相信姻缘命中注定。
  • We were deeply touched by the sentimental movie.我们深深被那感伤的电影所感动。
5 tickle 2Jkzz     
v.搔痒,胳肢;使高兴;发痒;n.搔痒,发痒
参考例句:
  • Wilson was feeling restless. There was a tickle in his throat.威尔逊只觉得心神不定。嗓子眼里有些发痒。
  • I am tickle pink at the news.听到这消息我高兴得要命。
6 scents 9d41e056b814c700bf06c9870b09a332     
n.香水( scent的名词复数 );气味;(动物的)臭迹;(尤指狗的)嗅觉
参考例句:
  • The air was fragrant with scents from the sea and the hills. 空气中荡漾着山和海的芬芳气息。
  • The winds came down with scents of the grass and wild flowers. 微风送来阵阵青草和野花的香气。 来自《简明英汉词典》
7 scent WThzs     
n.气味,香味,香水,线索,嗅觉;v.嗅,发觉
参考例句:
  • The air was filled with the scent of lilac.空气中弥漫着丁香花的芬芳。
  • The flowers give off a heady scent at night.这些花晚上散发出醉人的芳香。
8 genders 83bb1a3a9f58b3256de7992ae4edb965     
n.性某些语言的(阳性、阴性和中性,不同的性有不同的词尾等)( gender的名词复数 );性别;某些语言的(名词、代词和形容词)性的区分
参考例句:
  • There are three genders in German: masculine, feminine and neuter. 德语中有叁性:阳性、阴性和中性。 来自辞典例句
  • Japan was fourth among the genders of foreign students. 日本在二十个留美学生输送地中列第四位。 来自互联网
9 costly 7zXxh     
adj.昂贵的,价值高的,豪华的
参考例句:
  • It must be very costly to keep up a house like this.维修这么一幢房子一定很昂贵。
  • This dictionary is very useful,only it is a bit costly.这本词典很有用,左不过贵了些。
10 suite MsMwB     
n.一套(家具);套房;随从人员
参考例句:
  • She has a suite of rooms in the hotel.她在那家旅馆有一套房间。
  • That is a nice suite of furniture.那套家具很不错。
11 pampered pampered     
adj.饮食过量的,饮食奢侈的v.纵容,宠,娇养( pamper的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • The lazy scum deserve worse. What if they ain't fed up and pampered? 他们吃不饱,他们的要求满足不了,这又有什么关系? 来自飘(部分)
  • She petted and pampered him and would let no one discipline him but she, herself. 她爱他,娇养他,而且除了她自己以外,她不允许任何人管教他。 来自辞典例句
12 soothing soothing     
adj.慰藉的;使人宽心的;镇静的
参考例句:
  • Put on some nice soothing music.播放一些柔和舒缓的音乐。
  • His casual, relaxed manner was very soothing.他随意而放松的举动让人很快便平静下来。
13 scented a9a354f474773c4ff42b74dd1903063d     
adj.有香味的;洒香水的;有气味的v.嗅到(scent的过去分词)
参考例句:
  • I let my lungs fill with the scented air. 我呼吸着芬芳的空气。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The police dog scented about till he found the trail. 警犬嗅来嗅去,终于找到了踪迹。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
14 kits e16d4ffa0f9467cd8d2db7d706f0a7a5     
衣物和装备( kit的名词复数 ); 成套用品; 配套元件
参考例句:
  • Keep your kits closed and locked when not in use. 不用的话把你的装备都锁好放好。
  • Gifts Articles, Toy and Games, Wooden Toys, Puzzles, Craft Kits. 采购产品礼品,玩具和游戏,木制的玩具,智力玩具,手艺装备。
15 embellished b284f4aedffe7939154f339dba2d2073     
v.美化( embellish的过去式和过去分词 );装饰;修饰;润色
参考例句:
  • The door of the old church was embellished with decorations. 老教堂的门是用雕饰美化的。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The stern was embellished with carvings in red and blue. 船尾饰有红色和蓝色的雕刻图案。 来自辞典例句
16 jewelry 0auz1     
n.(jewllery)(总称)珠宝
参考例句:
  • The burglars walked off with all my jewelry.夜盗偷走了我的全部珠宝。
  • Jewelry and lace are mostly feminine belongings.珠宝和花边多数是女性用品。
17 engraving 4tyzmn     
n.版画;雕刻(作品);雕刻艺术;镌版术v.在(硬物)上雕刻(字,画等)( engrave的现在分词 );将某事物深深印在(记忆或头脑中)
参考例句:
  • He collected an old engraving of London Bridge. 他收藏了一张古老的伦敦桥版画。 来自辞典例句
  • Some writing has the precision of a steel engraving. 有的字体严谨如同钢刻。 来自辞典例句
18 cuddly ov7zGZ     
adj.抱着很舒服的,可爱的
参考例句:
  • The beautiful crib from Mom and Dad is so cuddly.爸爸妈妈送的漂亮婴儿床真舒服。
  • You can't call a hedgehog cuddly.你不能说刺猬逗人喜爱。
19 bouquet pWEzA     
n.花束,酒香
参考例句:
  • This wine has a rich bouquet.这种葡萄酒有浓郁的香气。
  • Her wedding bouquet consisted of roses and ivy.她的婚礼花篮包括玫瑰和长春藤。