2017年大學(xué)英語四級翻譯試題庫:除夕
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除夕
除夕,又稱為大年三十,起源于先秦時(shí)期,是時(shí)值每年農(nóng)歷臘月(十二月)的最后一個(gè)晚上,是漢族最重要的傳統(tǒng)節(jié)日之一,漢族民間最為重視。除夕自古就有通宵不眠、守歲、貼門神、貼春聯(lián)、貼年畫、掛燈籠等習(xí)俗,流傳至今,經(jīng)久不息,受漢文化的影響,除夕也是漢字文化圈國家以及世界各地華人華僑的傳統(tǒng)節(jié)日。
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New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve by the Chinese calendar is also known as the last day of a lunar year. The concept originates from the pre-Qin periods, and is the final night of the twelfth month of the lunar year—and is one of the most important traditional festivals in Chinese culture. Customs include remaining awake overnight—shousui (to stay awake all night on New Year’s Eve); homage to the god of doors; recitation of spring poems and the posting of New Year’s pictures; the hanging of traditional lanterns; etc. These traditions have been passed from generation to generation since ancient times. With its roots in the Chinese cultural sphere, New Year’s Eve is a traditional festival celebrated amongst those in China as well as overseas Chinese worldwide.
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