文化之窗
One of the important symbols of Japanese culture.
If you’ve ever looked at photos of Japanese scenery , you’ve probably seen a torii. Torii are the large, and often red, gates that stand tall outside Shinto shrines. In Japanese culture, they represent a gate that separates Earth from the spirit world. So, when anyone walks through a torii, it means they are entering a sacred place.
To this day, the origin of torii gates remains unknown.Some experts think the first torii were based on similar structures built in India, China, Thailand, or Korea. Others believe that the history of torii dates back to ancient times. In Japanese mythology, the sun goddess, Amaterasu, hid inside a cave and refused to come out. So, other gods built a giant perch for roosters, hoping it would catch her attention. According to legend, this is how the first torii gate was built.
George represented his company at the press conference.
喬治代表公司出席記者會。
This ring, though inexpensive, represents my love for you.
這只戒指雖然不貴,卻代表著我對你的愛。
This ring, though inexpensive, stands for my love for you.
這只戒指雖然不貴,卻代表著我對你的愛。
No one remained in the hall soon after the concert was over.
音樂會結束沒多久,大廳裡一個人影都不剩了。
Though divorced, Anna and David still remain friends.
雖然離婚了,安娜和大衛仍是朋友。
The problem still remains unsolved.
這個問題仍然一直沒被解決。
It remains to be seen which team will win.
哪一隊會贏尚有待觀察。
Little birds are perching on the buffalo's back to eat ticks.
小鳥棲息在水牛背上吃蝨子。
Every morning the birds would sit on the perch outside my bedroom window and sing.
每天早上都會有小鳥在我房間窗外的棲木上唱歌。
The observatory was perched at the summit for the best stargazing experience.
天文臺被建在山頂,以獲得最佳觀星體驗。
Mother separated the good eggs from the bad ones.
母親把好蛋和壞蛋區分開來。
My mother's antique table dates back to the early 1800s.
我老媽的古董桌可追溯至十九世紀初。
According to scientists, these fossils date back to 2000 BCE.
根據科學家的說法,這些化石可追溯至公元前兩千年。
I refuse to go dancing tonight.
我今晚絕不去跳舞。
Life for the Johnsons is easier now, but that wasn't the case a few years ago.
強森家的日子現在好過多了,但幾年前並非如此。
If what Peter said is the case, you will have to be more careful.
如果情況真如彼得所說,那你就得更加小心了。