四六级

　　距离2020年12月英语四级考试越来越近了，各位同学准备得怎么样了，文都网校四六级小编给大家整理了英语四级翻译练习题：中国灯笼，希望各位考生珍惜宝贵的时光，认真复习。

　　【翻译原文】

　　红笼(lantern)是中国传统的手工艺品(handicraft)，是中国的象征。它源于汉代(the Han Dynasty)，在唐宋时期(the Tang and Song Dynasties)最为繁盛。起初，人们在门口悬挂灯笼只是用来辟邪。后来在节假日时也悬挂灯笼以增添喜庆的气氛。灯笼的样式很多，除了圆形和方形外,还有花、鸟、鱼的形状，通常以纸和丝绸为主要制作原料。每年的元宵节(the Lantern Festival}，全国各地的人们制作出漂亮的灯笼来欢庆节日。

　　【参考译文】

　　The lantern, a symbol of China, is a Chinese traditional handicraft. It came into being in the Han Dynasty, and its popularity peaked in the Tang and Song Dynasties. Originally, people hang the lanterns in front of their doors only to drive away evil spirits. Later, lanterns are also hung on holidays and festivals to add a joyous atmosphere. The designs of lanterns are various. Apart from round and square, the lanterns can be shaped into flowers, birds, and fish, and they are mainly made of paper and silk. On Lantern Festivals, people all over the country make beautiful lanterns to celebrate the festival.

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