Africa is home to the first humans and this gives a new meaning to its nickname the motherland. The continent has the longest history. A huge part of Africa’s earliest history has been lost, which is
The most common answer to the question, “Why was Africa called the Dark Continent?” is that Europe did not know much about Africa until the 19th century. But that answer is misleading and disingenuous
From the San people of South Africa all the way up to the Berbers in Morocco, Africa is the origin of myriad tribes—in fact, there are estimated to be about 3,000. With so many unique groups come quit
Africa is known for its vast natural resources and beautiful landscapes, but it is also home to a rich culture of art. 非洲以其大量的自然资源和美丽景色闻名,但它也是丰富的艺术文化的发祥地。 Traditionally, healing, pleasure, protectio
Food is a universal language, and nowhere is its power to connect people to their heritage, history, and community more evident than in the rich tapestry of African and African Diaspora cuisines. In t
Leading museums worldwide are experimenting with augmented3 reality and virtual reality technologies to create new experiences for audiences to engage with art and culture. Earlier this month, the Met
My nanny took care of me from the time I was born until I was 15. She lived with my family in our apartment in Hong Kong. My parents had government jobs and worked long hours, so they needed someone t
When I moved into a new house a few weeks ago, my books, as was natural, moved with me. Strong, perspiring men shovelled them into packing-cases, and staggered with them to the van, cursing Caxton2 as
When someone asks for your opinion, are you quick to offer it? Or do you opt instead for a laid-back “it’s your call,” a noncommittal “anything’s fine,” or an eager-to-please “whatever works best for
Going on a vacation might seem like a rather unconventional way to try to improve your sleep habits. 度假可能看起来不是一种传统的改善睡眠习惯的方式。 But sleep tourism has been growing in popularity for a number of years,
Soon, you may be able to smell the metaverse1. 很快,也许你就能在元宇宙中闻到气味了。 Scientists have come up with a new way to introduce odors into virtual reality via small, wireless interfaces. 科学家们想出了一种新方法,通过小型无线接
Who was Adele Bloch-Bauer? 阿黛尔·布洛赫-鲍尔是谁? In turn-of-the-century Vienna, wealthy Jewish socialite Ferdinand Bloch-Bauer commissioned Gustav Klimt to paint a portrait of his wife, Adele. Klimt was eme
“Every time the question of language surfaces,” the Italian Marxist philosopher Antonio Gramsci wrote, “in one way or another a series of other problems are coming to the fore,” like “the enlargement
In February 1970, a ragbag of hippies and activists gathered in Vancouver, Canada to discuss a planned nuclear test on the Alaskan island of Amchitka. They eventually agreed to sail to the test site a
For many people, travel is a necessary part of celebrating the holidays with loved ones. This means enduring all the stressful hiccups1 that can come with traveling and spending time away from the com
Your daily activities may be triggering pain without you realizing it. 或许日常活动正在引起疼痛,而你却浑然不知。 A sore neck can dog you in every position—lying down, sitting, standing, or walking—and the discomfort can
“He is enjoying the song / the flowers / the performance.”译成“他在欣赏那首歌/(鲜)花/演出。”没有问题,可是“He is enjoying himself.”并不是他在“孤芳自赏”(indulge in self-admiration),译成“他在欣赏自己。”就不对了。enjoy oneself有点儿“自得其乐”的意思,但又不完全一样。
“某”(有时用“什么”,意思相同)是汉语里的常用字,用来表示一种模糊的概念。除了用a(n)、one、some与(a) certain等词语直译外,还有多种值得注意的其他译法。 1. one (…) or another / the other。例如: I must have met her one time or another. 我肯定在某个时候碰见过她。 We will get out
这一期我们讨论几个常用动词。这几个动词与其英文对应词有较高的契合度,但在用法上又有具体的差别,翻译的时候比较容易出错。 1. 组织 《现代汉语词典》第7版的释义是:1.安排分散的人或事物使具有一定系统性或整体性;2.系统; 配合关系。所以,与“组织”最为对应的英文动词是organize。 地震发生之后,协会积极组织开展抗震救灾活动。Immediately after the earthqua
After the morning ceremonies and breakfast, Charlie had his own routines to perform. He carried Blue Sky to his cabin for a nap, opened the irrigation gate, watered the plants, made repairs that were
110年前,京张铁路横空出世2,打破了外国人“中国人不能自建铁路”的妄言;110年后,京张高铁通车,在中华民族百年求索和民族复兴之路上续写下新的荣光3。 110 years ago, the Beijing-Zhangjiakou train steamed across the horizon, demonstrating to the world that the Chinese were
要论英语口语和书面语的区别,我们可以举出很多:口语句子较短,连接词较少,口语中有大量的语气词、停顿、重复,等等。但就动词使用而言,口语不同于书面语的一个重要的区别是,口语一般不用音节多、过于正式的大词,而喜欢用短小动词+小品词(介词、副词等)构成的动词短语。 但问题是,由动词+小品词构成的动词短语外形都长得差不多,有时一词之差,意思如云泥之别。比如,电视剧《急症室的故事》(ER)中,女医生Jen
down the rabbit hole,意思是,进入一个神秘或者令人困惑的境地。Beth的小组接受了一个新的密码破译任务,一连几个月没有突破,她吃不下,睡不着,心急如焚,一筹莫展。下面就是这段描写:Have to crack it, have to crack it. Her entire body was tense as wire, and she was so far down the r
本专栏之前两篇文章讨论了看图作文中图画描写的相关技巧和常用表达。在本篇文章里,唐老师将分享如何在第二段里解释图画的意思(interpret the meaning of the picture)。 首先需要说明的是,在解释段里,考生仅需对图画的意思进行说明,而不需要对其进行讨论,也就是这里不需要考生表明态度(这是第三段的要求)。一般说来,解释段的字数要求为50—70词。 那么,如何对图画的意思
四 级 Directions: Suppose the student union of your university is organizing an online discussion on interpersonal relationships. You are to write an essay on ways to maintain a warm and friendl
“《英语世界》杯”翻译大赛肇始于2010年,由商务印书馆《英语世界》杂志社主办。短短数载,大赛参赛人数屡创新高,目前已经成为国内最有影响力的翻译赛事之一。为推动翻译学科进一步发展,促进中外文化交流,我们秉承“给力英语学习,探寻翻译之星”的理念,于2024年继续举办第十五届“《英语世界》杯”翻译大赛,诚邀广大翻译爱好者积极参与,比秀佳译。 第十五届“《英语世界》杯”翻译大赛得到大连外国语大学的大力
The British Council is celebrating the diversity of Africa by bringing you this series of articles from around the continent to help you with your English language studies. Today we visit Cameroon. C