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一席英语·脱口秀:老外来了

肉夹馍、拔罐、刮痧、风水…那些流行美国的中国元素

07 Apr 2023

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主播:Selah |翩翩 歌曲: We’ll Be Stars近几年,许多传统的中国元素在美国变得非常流行。今天,我们就聊一聊,Chinese elements that have assimilated into the US(融入美国文化的中国元素)。1. Bubble Tea珍珠奶茶Bubble Teahas gained a lot of popularity in the US. 珍珠奶茶在美国很受欢迎。The drink is made with tea, milk, and tapioca pearls that give it a unique texture.珍珠奶茶是用茶、牛奶和木薯粉珍珠制成的,具有独特的质地。• texture /ˈtekstʃər/ n.质地Regular hot tea has also become more popular. 普通的热茶,在美国也很流行。2. Chinese Street Food中国的街头美食有很多街头美食在美国变得流行,比如说:• 包子:steamed buns• 煎饼:savory crepes(美味的法式薄饼)• 肉夹馍:Chinese hamburgersThese foods are often sold at food trucks and street vendors.这些美食经常可以在移动餐车和街头大排档看到。• food trucks 移动餐车• street vendors 街头大排档3. Chinese Beauty Products中国美容产品l sheetmasks 面膜面膜在中国有几千年的历史了,传到国际市场上后,成为l美容领域的热门产品之一。面膜可以帮助hydrate and nourish the skin(保湿、滋养皮肤)。• hydrate /ˈhaɪdreɪt/ v.(身体)补充水分• nourish /ˈnɜ:rɪʃ/ vt.滋养l Gua Sha Tools 刮痧板刮痧是a traditional Chinese medicine technique(一种传统的中医技术),能够帮助promote blood flow(促进血液循环),以及reduce inflammation(减少炎症),所以各种刮痧板在国外很流行。• inflammation /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃn/ n. [医]炎症为什么中国这些美容产品会在美国火起来呢?These products are known for their natural ingredients and unique formulas.他们觉得这些中国产品,有natural ingredients(自然的成分),还有unique formulas(独特的配方)。• formula /ˈfɔ:rmjələ/ n.配方4. Traditional Chinese Medicine中医药不仅是herbal medicine(中药),还包括acupuncture(针灸),以及cupping(拔罐),这些在美国has become moreand moremainstream(越来越成为主流)。• acupuncture /ˈækjupʌŋktʃər/ n.针灸• cupping n.拔罐Many people are turning to these practices as a way to improve their health and well-being.许多人正将这些中医做法作为改善他们的健康的一种方式。因为跟西方的机械论不同的,是中国人的机体论,就是万物,包括人的身体都是一个整体,有interconnection(内在联系)。在西方,关注Holistic Health(整体健康),也成为了一种趋势。• holistic /hoʊˈlɪstɪk/ adj.全盘的,整体的中医不会头疼治头,脚疼医脚,而是treating the body as a whole(把身体作为一个整体来治疗)。许多西方医学专业人员,正在将中医的治疗方式纳入到自己的medical practice(临床试验)中。5. Chinese Fashion中国时尚Qipao Dresses(旗袍)在美国也是很流行的中国元素。美国人也会叫它长衫(Cheongsam)。在美国,更多的是华人在穿。The Chinese American community(美籍华人社区)中,旗袍会比较流行,他们会在一些special occasions(特殊场合)中,比如weddings, proms(正式舞会), and cultural events(文化活动)穿旗袍。6. Fengshui风水看Fengshui目的是:to harmonize individuals with their environment(使个人与其环境协调), to promote health, wealth, and prosperity(促进健康、财富和繁荣)。现在,很多美国人家或办公室的布置会看风水,他们会考虑怎样arrange furniture or choose colors(布置家具或者选颜色),才能够promote positive energy flow(促进正能量流动)。美国人怎么看风水呢?会找风水大师吗?Selah调侃说,好像每个人想要成为自己的Fengshui Master(风水大师)。一般他们是下载看风水的APP,some businesses in the US他们会consult Feng Shui experts(咨询风水专家),从而来optimize their workspaces and improve productivity(优化他们的工作空间,提高生产力)。• optimize /ˈɑ:ptɪmaɪz/ vt.使最优化原来有这么多的中国元素,已经深深融入到了西方的文化中。对于今天的节目,你有什么想说的吗?欢迎留言告诉我们

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