北歐年度狂歡 ── 仲夏節(下) Happy Midsummer!

There will be a small gathering tonight at Victor's house to celebrate his retirement.
今晚在維克多家將有一場小型聚會，慶祝他退休。

The host joyfully welcomed the guests to his house.
男主人高興地歡迎客人來到他的家。

Queen Elizabeth’s crown is on display in the Jewel House in the Tower of London.
伊麗莎白女皇的皇冠在倫敦塔內的珠寶屋展示。

How long will it be before Prince Charles is crowned king?
要多久查爾斯王子才會被加冕為國王？

The students made puppets out of socks in art class.
學生在美術課用襪子做玩偶。

It is horrible to hear someone screaming in the middle of the night.
半夜聽到有人尖叫真恐怖。

When Sandra opened her birthday present, she let out a scream of joy.
當珊卓拉打開她的生日禮物時，開心地尖叫了一聲。

Wash your hands thoroughly before you eat dinner.
晚餐前把手徹底洗乾淨。

My car was washed away by the flood.
我的車被洪水沖走了。

My sneakers need a good wash.
我的球鞋需要好好洗一洗了。

The rich woman washed her steak and lobster meal down with a glass of wine.
這位貴婦喝一杯紅酒將吃下的牛排和龍蝦大餐沖下肚。

The rich man used to live in a humble cottage in the country. 
這有錢人曾住在鄉下一個簡陋的小屋裡。

The fertility of the land offered the farmer a decent 
life.
這肥沃的土地使這農夫的日子過得不錯。

 Maria took medicine to increase her fertility. 
瑪麗亞吃藥以增進生育能力。
 

Lee loves to eat pickles straight from the jar.
李喜歡直接從罐子裡吃醃菜。

I had German sausage and a pickle for my main course tonight.
今晚我的主餐是德國香腸與醃黃瓜。

Herman was in a pickle with a taxi driver after his motorcycle bumped into the cab.
赫曼的機車撞上計程車後，他就與那司機僵持不下。

The chef pickled the fish in brine.
廚師用鹽水醃魚。

Pregnant women should avoid drinking alcoholic beverages.
孕婦應避免喝有酒精的飲料。

Helen s husband used to be an alcoholic, but he s turned over a new leaf.
海倫的先生以前是個酒鬼，但他現在改過自新了。

The witch cast a spell on the frog.
巫婆對青蛙施咒。

It has long been a tradition for the Chinese to set off firecrackers in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
中國人長久以來就有放鞭炮慶祝農曆新年的傳統。

The new mural was a celebration of the city's diverse culture.
那幅新壁畫頌揚著這座城市多元的文化。

Cultural celebrations help preserve traditions across changing times.
文化慶祝活動有助於在變遷的時代中保存傳統。