美国最新最时尚的英语词汇一天学不够.docx

1、美国最新最时尚的英语词汇一天学不够聊聊你所不知道的感恩节HistoryTraditionally, Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for a plentiful harvest, because it is celebrated on the last Thursday of November at the end of the harvest season.However, the history of Thanksgiving is not clear, because the harvest season is celebrated in m

2、any countries and cultures. Americans commonly celebrate the first harvest of the pilgrims, or the first colonists to settle in North America, in 1621. Many colonists came to the New World for religious freedom, because England did not allow diversity in religion. Native Americans and colonists did

3、not always live together peacefully, but they did learn from each other by trading goods and farming methods. So many people celebrate the first successful harvest of the colonists.ThankfulnessTraditionally, Thanksgiving is a religious holiday, as a time to give thanks to God for the blessings in on

4、es life. People can be thankful for things like their good health, the safety of their families, or having good friends. All of these things are called blessings, or things that God has given us.For Americans who are not religious, thankfulness is just a feeling of gratitude. It is easy to forget ho

5、w lucky we are, so Thanksgiving is a time to be reminded of the priceless things in our lives. Many families talk about what they are thankful for as they are sitting around the dinner table before they start the meal.FamilyThanksgiving is usually celebrated by getting together with lots of family,

6、including grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. The meal is held in one familys home, and it is common for guests to bring drinks, snacks and desserts. Because Thanksgiving is close to Christmas, families can spend one holiday with the mothers family and the other holiday with the fathers family.

7、 University students can invite boyfriends, girlfriends or friends whose families live too far away to come home with them for the holiday.FoodThe first image that comes to mind when people think about Thanksgiving is a big, fat turkey. Turkeys are indeed enormous; the average Thanksgiving turkey is

8、 15 pounds, or 6.8 kilograms. (This means that people have to eat turkey sandwiches for weeks after Thanksgiving!) The meal, often held in the late afternoon, also includes mashed potatoes with gravy, bread rolls, stuffing (which can be cooked inside the turkey), cranberry sauce, sweet corn, and oth

9、er seasonal vegetables like sweet potato and green beans. For dessert, pumpkin pie is most popular, although many families enjoy other kinds of pie as well, such as apple pie, pecan pie or blueberry pie.ActivitiesAfter the meal, families relax and spend time together, sometimes watching American foo

10、tball games or Thanksgiving Day parades on television. Thanksgiving is also a time to volunteer or donate your time and money to charities. As people reflect on the blessings in their lives, they are inspired to help those who may be going through difficult times. Many churches and community organiz

11、ations hold free dinners where people volunteer to buy, cook and serve the food. People also organize food drives where canned and packaged food is donated, collected and given to those in need. Also, companies and organizations can hold charity events, where employees, friends and families can pay

12、to attend a dinner or dance and all of the money is donated to a charity.A time of family reunion 美国人怎么过感恩节？This Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. The writer O. Henry called it the one day that is purely American. Thanksgiving is not a religious holiday. But it has spiritual meaning. Some Americans atte

13、nd religious services on the day before Thanksgiving, or on Thanksgiving morning. Others travel long distances to be with their families. They have a large dinner, which is the main part of the celebration.本周四是感恩节。作家欧亨利把这一天称为“纯美国式”的节日。感恩节不是一个宗教节日，但它有宗教方面的含义。一些美国人在感恩节的前一天或是感恩节的早上参加宗教仪式，还有的长途跋涉和他们的家人团

14、聚。感恩节的主要庆祝方式是一桌丰盛的家庭晚宴。For many Americans, Thanksgiving is the only time when all members of a family gather. The holiday is a time of family reunion.对许多美国人来说，感恩节这一天是所有家庭成员欢聚一堂的难得时光。这个节日是家人团聚的时刻。Thanksgiving week is generally one of the busiest travel times of the year. Many Americans who usually vi

15、sit family and friends by plane are driving shorter distances instead this week. Some mental-health experts say the attacks have frightened people. They say people feel safer and happier close to home.感恩节这一周通常是全年中人们出行最为繁忙的时段之一。许多经常坐飞机走亲访友的美国人这一周将改为短途驾车。一些心理健康专家认为，恐怖袭击令人们感到恐慌。他们说，人们在离家较近的地方会觉得更安全、更快乐

16、。More than any other holiday, Thanksgiving is a celebration of family and home. Many people say that this year they are especially thankful for their families and friends and the good things in their lives. On Thanksgiving, people enjoy a long day of cooking, eating and talking. The traditional meal

17、 almost always includes a turkey with a bread mixture cooked inside.与其它节日不同，感恩节是一个家庭节日。许多人说，今年他们特别感谢他们的家人、朋友和生活中一切美好的事物。在感恩节，人们享受着一整天的烹调、美味和交谈所带来的快乐。传统的感恩节大餐都包括一只火鸡，火鸡内填满面包和火鸡一起做熟。Other traditional Thanksgiving foods served with turkey are sweet potatoes, cranberries and pumpkin pie. Stores are said

18、 to sell more food at Thanksgiving than at any other time of the year. And many people eat more food at Thanksgiving than at any other time of the year.其他和火鸡相搭配的传统感恩节食物有：红薯，越橘和南瓜派。据说，感恩节前后，商店出售的食物比一年中的任何时候都要多。当然，许多人在感恩节吃的食物也比一年中其它的时候要多。Over the years, Americans have added new traditions to their Tha

19、nksgiving celebration. For example, a number of professional and university football games are played on Thanksgiving Day. Some of the games are broadcast on national television.近年来，美国人给感恩节增添了新的庆祝方式。例如，在感恩节这一天会举行由职业队和大学生参加的橄榄球比赛。其中有些比赛在国家电视台播放。热情洋溢的谢谢：I really appreciate it. 我很感谢。Youre one in a mill

20、ion. 你真是个大好人。Youre the greatest. 你最棒了。称赞对方功劳的谢谢：Thanks to you (we made it on time.) 都要多谢你（我们才能准时完成）。I couldnt have done it without you. 若是没有你，我不可能做到。非常正式的谢谢：Im truly grateful for your help. 我非常感激你的帮助。Your help is greatly appreciated. 非常感激您的帮助。Id like to express my gratitude. 我要表达我诚挚的谢意。此外，感恩节的时候人们也常

21、常发短信表示感激之情，下面是一些常用的短信：Warm wishes at Thanksgiving. 在感恩节，衷心地祝福你们。From all of us to all of you at Thanksgiving. 我们全体祝你们感恩节快乐。Thanksgiving wishes for you and your family. 给你们全家感恩节的祝福。I wish you could be here on Thanksgiving. 但愿你能来过感恩节。Thanksgiving just wont be the same without you. 没有你，感恩节就不会一样了。It wil

22、l be sad not to see you during the holiday when families get together.Our first Thanksgiving should be our best.I wouldnt want to spend Thanks-giving with anyone else. 我只愿和你共度感恩节。What a wonderful time to be together. 在一起的时光多么快乐。Thanksgiving is a time when I tell you that I love you.感恩节就是告诉你我爱你的时候。Th

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31、-more-than-earn全职妈妈：stay-at-home mom裸奔：streakingGod works. 上帝的安排。Not so bad. 不错。No way! 不可能！Dont flatter me. 过奖了。Hope so. 希望如此。Go down to business. 言归正传。Im not going. 我不去了。Does it serve your purpose？ 对你有用吗？I dont care. 我不在乎。None of my business. 不关我事。It doesnt work. 不管用。Your are welcome. 你太客气了。It is a long story. 一言难尽。Between us. 你知，我知。Sure thin! 當然！Talk truly. 有话直说。Im going to go. 我這就去。Never mind. 不要緊。Why are you so sure？ 怎么这样肯定？Is that so？ 是这样吗？Come on, be reasonable. 嗨，你怎么不讲道理。When are you leaving？ 你什么时候走？You dont say so. 未必吧