【英语阅读拓展:30个文化故事CHINA DAILY】18 I‘m carried away in style as region sweeps me off my feet

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【英语阅读拓展:30个文化故事CHINA DAILY】18 I‘m carried away in style as region sweeps me off my feet

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I'm carried away in style as region
sweeps me off my feet
喀什,令人怦然心动的地方!
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许多驴友都会将新疆喀什列入一生必打卡的旅行地之一——“不到喀什,
就不算到过新疆”。毕竟这里有驼铃响彻大漠、阳光洒向草滩,古城里的彩
陶集市、烤包子铺、生土建筑群也令人充满期待。但喀什并不仅仅存在于人
们对遥远西部的想象中,更是十多万居民日常生活的地方。一起通过本篇
China Daily外籍记者的喀什随笔,注视这片土地和她孕育的人们。
课前讨论
① 标题里的“get carried away”是什么意思?
② “转瞬即逝”用英文怎么说?
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I'm carried away in style as region sweeps me off my feet
重 点 词 组 in style 惊艳的,惹人注 重 点 词 组 sweep sb off one's feet
目的 in a striking or outstanding manner 使(某人)为之倾倒,使(某人)
【例】He won the championship in 彻底爱上 【例】The first time he
style. 他一举夺冠。 met her, he was completely swept off
her feet. 他对她一见倾心。

喀什,一个令我怦然心动的地方
I literally got carried away when a broad-shouldered young man wearing a red
velvet jacket trimmed with gold, complete with matching doppa hat, scooped
me up in his arms and charged through a door labeled "Bridal Suite".
重 点 词 组 get carried away 得意忘形,(兴奋得)忘乎所以【例】
There's far too much food - I'm afraid I got a bit carried away. 这么多吃的——
我兴奋得都有点晕了。【例】There's far too much food - I'm afraid I got a bit
carried away. 这么多吃的——我兴奋得都有点晕了。
重 点 单 词 trimmed [tr md] v.修剪; 修整; 切去,割掉,剪下,除去(不必要
的部分); 装饰,修饰,点缀(尤指某物的边缘); adj.(衣服或其他布制品)有
装饰的;镶边的;修整过的; 【例】He has trimmed up his nails.
长 难 句 分 析 I literally got carried away (主句) when a broad-shouldered
young man (时间状语从句) wearing a red velvet jacket (现在分词短语作后置
定语,修饰young man) trimmed with gold (过去分词短语作后置定语,修饰
jacket), complete with matching doppa hat (形容词短语作后置定语,修饰
jacket), scooped me up (时间状语从句谓语1) in his arms and charged through
(时间状语从句谓语2) a door labeled "Bridal Suite" (过去分词短语作后置定语,
修饰door).

我直接被人一把抱起,对方是一个肩宽背阔的年轻小伙儿,他身穿镶着金边的红色天鹅绒
夹克,头戴多巴礼帽,抱着我冲过一扇门,门上写着四个字“新婚套房”。
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We had nearly completed a re-enactment of an authentic Uygur wedding at
Xiangfei Park in Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Despite my
flushed cheeks, the collective gaze of a captive audience, and having a husband
more than 3,000 kilometers away in Beijing yet to learn of my adventure, a
smile played across my face the entire time.
重 点 单 词 re-enactment 重 点 单 词 gaze [ɡe z] v. (尤指因为
[ ri n ktm nt] n. (对事件的) 惊奇、羡慕或心不在焉而)凝视,注
再现,重现【例】a re-enactment 视 , 盯 着 看 【 例 】 Anne t t e g a z e d
of the battle of Chibi 重现赤壁之战 admiringly at Warren as he spoke. 沃伦
说话时,安妮特一脸崇拜地注视着他。
重 点 单 词 play [ple ] v. 闪烁;浮现;掠过【例】Sunlight played on the
surface of the lake. 阳光在湖面上闪烁。

新疆维吾尔自治区的喀什有一座香妃园,在那里,我们还原了一场正宗的维吾尔族婚礼。
我被众人盯着,害羞得脸红,自己远在三千公里外的北京的丈夫还尚不知情,尽管如此,
我却全程洋溢着笑容。
Although it was just a performance, the experience to my mind was symbolic of
my entire journey to Xinjiang - a region that swept me away with its hospitality,
and left me feeling a sense of camaraderie with many people I met.
重 点 单 词 hospitality [ h sp t l ti] n.好客; 殷勤; (款待客人、顾客等的)食
物,饮料,服务; 款待;【例】We will always remember his generous hospitality.
我们将永远记得他的慷慨好客。
重 点 单 词 camaraderie [ k m rɑ d ri] n. 同志情谊,友情【例】When
you've been climbing alone for hours, there's a tremendous sense of camaraderie
when you meet another climber. 独自攀登数小时后遇到另一个攀登者,这时你
会产生强烈的志同道合感。

虽然只是一场表演,这次体验象征着我的整个新疆之旅,这片土地以它的热情好客征服
了我,让我与这里的人们结下了友情。
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A brilliant parade of summer flowers bloomed along the winding path through
the Kashgar village that led me to the home of Aliya Imam, 23, who runs a
homestay with her family. Her eyes sparkled as she spoke of the joy of being
able to work from home so that she could take care of her baby. Seated almost
shoulder-to-shoulder with her in the corner of the room, I felt as if I was
connecting with an old friend.
重 点 单 词 parade [p re d] n. 一 重 点 单 词 sparkle [ spɑ k( )l] v.
排,一队【释】a series of people 闪烁,闪耀,飞扬的神采【例】The
or things that appear one after the snow/sea sparkled in the sunlight. 雪/大
o t he r 【 例 】 For t h r e e hou r s a 海在阳光下闪烁。n. 闪烁(或闪耀)
committee of state senators listened 的光【例】Gavin is shy and quiet at
to a parade of local residents giving parties, but in sparkles at home. 加文在聚
their opinions. 整整3个小时,州参 会上腼腆安静,但在家里面他却活力
议员组成的委员会听取了一批又 四射。
一批当地居民发表自己的看法。

喀什村庄里有条开满绚丽夏花的小径,穿过这条蜿蜒的小径,就是阿里娅·伊玛目(音译)
的家了。她今年二十三岁,和家人一起经营民宿。她谈到自己能够在家工作还能照顾孩
子的时候,眼睛闪闪发光。我和她肩并肩坐在房间的一角,仿佛在和多年的老友交流。
Agexiang village, had earlier astonished me with its mountain views,
r eminiscent of my favorite national parks in the United States, but it was
Nuryam Ruzi, 49, who left the deepest impression.
重 点 词 组 astonished [ st n t] adj.感到十分惊讶; 吃惊; v.使十分惊讶; 使
大为惊奇; 使吃惊;
重 点 单 词 r eminiscent of 让人想起……【释】making you remember a
particular person, event, or thing【例】That song is so reminiscent of my
adolescence. 那首歌勾起了我对青少年时代的无限回忆。

先前阿格乡的壮丽山景震撼了我,让我回想起我喜爱的美国国家公园,但让我印
象最深刻的,是49岁的努尔亚木·如孜。
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Her face wr inkled into a cordial grin when I wandered into her courtyard. She
immediately guided me to one of the cushions surrounding a table full of local
specialties, handing me a slice of steamed pumpkin, its buttery flavor richer
than any I had tasted before.
重 点 单 词 wr inkle [ r k( )l] v. 重 点 单 词 cordial [ k di l] adj. 友
(使)起皱纹;(使)起褶皱【例】好的,热诚的,诚挚的【例】Relations
Amy wrinkled her nose/brow in between the two leaders are said to be
disapproval. 艾米皱起鼻子/眉头以 cordial. 据说两位领导人关系友好。
示反对。
长 难 句 分 析 She immediately guided me to one of the cushions (主句)
surrounding a table (现在分词短语作后置定语,修饰cushions) full of local
specialties (形容词短语作后置定语,修饰table), handing me a slice of steamed
pumpkin (现在分词短语作状语), its buttery flavor richer than any I had tasted
before (由名词+形容词短语后置构成的独立主格结构,其中包括修饰any的
定语从句).

当我漫步走入她的院子,她用热情的微笑迎接我,这一笑让她脸上满是皱纹。她随即带
我落座桌边的坐垫,桌上摆满了土特产,她递来一片蒸南瓜,那抹黄油味比我吃过的任
何南瓜都浓郁。
Although we could only communicate through her Mandarin-speaking
neighbor, Nuryam clasped my hand in such a caring way - with the kindness of
a close relative - that I could understand why so many guests are full of praise
for her homestay in online reviews.
重 点 单 词 clasp [klɑ sp] v. 抱紧;握紧;抓紧;攥紧【例】He was
clasping the vase tightly, terrified of dropping it. 他紧紧抱住花瓶,生怕把它
摔了。【例】Lie on your back, clasp your knees and pull them down towards
your chest. 仰卧,抱紧双膝,并拉向胸前。

努尔亚木紧紧地握着我的手,那份体贴和善意是亲人之间才有的。尽管我们之间的交流
需要她会说普通话的邻居翻译,但我能理解为什么有那么多客人在网上对她的民宿赞不
绝口。
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But I forged the closest bond with Ding Guifeng, 54, head of Urumqi Youai
Hospital. We spent at least 30 minutes discussing her work before she said
farewell to me. I lingered in her embrace a little longer, as if all the warmth I
felt from the region was contained in her arms. At that moment, I knew I had
found family.
重 点 单 词 farewell [ fe wel]] v. 重 点 单 词 linger [ l ɡ ] v.逗留;
n.道别;告别;辞行【例】I bade 多停留;拖延【例】The tradition seems
him a fond farewell.我依依不舍地 to linger on.这个传统现在似乎还不会消
同他告别。 亡。

不过,与我结下了最深厚感情的还是54岁的乌鲁木齐友爱医院院长丁桂凤。我们花了至
少30分钟的时间聊了聊她的工作,随后我与她在医院门口作别。我们久久相拥,仿佛她
的怀抱里凝聚了这片土地给我的所有温暖。那一刻,我觉得我找到了家。
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