HAPPY NEW YEAR
宝子们,今天是大年初七：人寿年丰
The seventh day is commonly referred as the "day of man", and in most parts of China people will eat noodles as they symbolize longevity in Chinese culture.
初七是“人日”，中国各地人民都会吃面条，因为面条在中国文化里寓意长寿。
Noodles 面条
Noodles, mian tiao, are a kind of time-honored Chinese food. Records say that nobles were fond of the food about 30 centimeters long, which is made of flour and boiled in water more than 1,900 years ago. Mix flour with water and make the mixture into a paste, and then cut it into strips. This is how mian tiao is made. Miao tiao can be boiled or fried. Noodles in China also represent preeminence. Therefore, people always have noodles on their birthday to wish for a long lifespan. Noodles are one of the Chinese favorite food, just like the bread for Westerners.
面条是中国的一种很古老的食品。早在1900多年前，书上就记载了那时的贵族喜欢吃一种一尺多长的、用水煮熟的面食。面条是用面粉加水做成面团，再加工成条状的食物；可以煮、炒、炸等多种吃法。在中国，面条还有美好的意义；因为它的形状是长长的，所以象征着长久。于是人们在生日的时候都会吃上一碗面条，代表长寿。面条在中国是一种人人喜爱的基本食品，就像西方人离不开面包一样。
1. time-honored adj. 历史悠久的；因古老而受到尊重的
This festival has a time-honored way of celebration. 这个节日有着历史悠久的庆祝方式。
2. noble
/ ˈnəʊb(ə)l / n. 贵族；adj. 高尚的；卓越的；贵族的
What a noble spirit this is! 这是多么高尚的精神！
She comes from a noble family and behaves with elegance. 她出身于一个贵族家庭，举止优雅。
3. centimeter
/ ˈsentɪmiːtə(r) / n. 厘米；公分
square centimeter 平方厘米，平方公分
cubic centimeter 立方厘米
4. paste
/ peɪst / n. 面糊，糊状物；v.（尤指用浆糊）黏，贴
She mixed the flour and water to a smooth paste. 她把面和水和成细润的面团。
5. strip
/ strɪp / n. (纸、布或食物的) 条；狭长 (地带或水域)；v. 撕掉；剥夺；脱衣服；拆卸
He tore off a small strip of paper and wrote down a phone number. 他撕下一小条纸，写下了一个电话号码。
They taught us how to strip down a car engine and put it back together again. 他们教我们拆卸、安装汽车引擎。
6. preeminence
/ priːˈemɪnəns / n. 卓越；杰出
This city is famous for its preeminence in history and culture. 这座城市因其卓越的历史和文化而著名。
7. lifespan
/ ˈlaɪfspæn / n. 寿命；使用期，有效期
The lifespan of this new type of battery is much longer than that of traditional batteries. 这种新型电池的寿命比传统电池长得多。
8. Westerner
/ ˈwestənə(r) / n．西方人
With the accelerated development of globalization, exchanges and cooperation between Easterners and Westerners are becoming more and more frequent. 随着全球化的加速发展，东西方人之间的交流与合作变得越来越频繁。
1. Noodles are a type of food made from unleavened dough which is either rolled flat and cut, stretched, or extruded, into long strips or strings.
面条是一种由未发酵的面团制成的食物，这种面团可以被擀平后切割、拉伸或挤压成长条或细丝状。
unleavened adj. 未发酵的
dough n. 生面团
extrude v. 挤压；凸出；拉伸
2. Chinese noodles vary widely according to the region of production, ingredients, shape or width, and manner of preparation. Noodles were invented in China, and are an essential ingredient and staple in Chinese cuisine. They are an important part of most regional cuisines within China, and other countries with sizable overseas Chinese populations.
中国面条因产地、原料、形状或宽度以及制作方法的不同而差异显著。面条起源于中国，是中国菜肴中不可或缺的重要食材和基本食物。它们是中国大多数地区菜肴的重要组成部分，也是其他拥有大量海外华人人口国家的重要食品。
staple n. 主要产品；主食；adj. 主要生产的，大量生产的；主要的；v. 用订书钉订住；把……分级
cuisine n. 烹饪，风味；饭菜，菜肴
sizable adj. 相当大的，颇大的
3. The earliest known noodles found in China are dated to 4000 years ago. They were found in archeological findings near the Yellow River in China. However, first concrete written records of noodles is from a book dated to the Eastern Han period (25–220AD). Those early noodles were made usually from wheat dough, and they became more and more popular as centuries went on.
在中国发现的最早的面条可追溯到4000年前。这些面条是在中国黄河附近的考古发现中出土的。然而，关于面条的最早确切文字记录则来自一本东汉时期（公元25年至220年）的书籍。这些早期的面条通常是由小麦面团制成的，并且随着几个世纪的流逝，它们变得越来越受欢迎。
archeological adj.考古学的
4. Chinese noodles are not just a food; they are a symbol of Chinese culture and tradition. In many regions, noodles are associated with good luck, longevity, and unity. For example, on birthdays, it is customary to eat noodles to symbolize a long and healthy life. During festivals and special occasions, families often gather to make and share noodles, strengthening bonds and passing down culinary traditions.
中国面条不仅仅是一种食物，它们更是中国文化和传统的象征。在许多地区，面条与好运、长寿和团结紧密相关。例如，在生日时吃面条是一种习俗，象征着长寿和健康。在节日和特殊场合，家人们常常会聚在一起制作和分享面条，以此加深彼此间的联系，并传承烹饪传统。
longevity n.寿命；长寿
unity n.团结，统一
customary adj.习俗的，习惯的；特有的
culinary adj. 烹饪的，食物的
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