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The Zhang's village produces "little black dragon",
张女士的村庄出产“小黑龙”茶
or oolong tea,
即——乌龙茶
so called because of the way its twisted leaves unfurl
其称呼源于冲泡茶叶时
when water is poured over them.
那宛如蟠龙舒展的姿态
Tea plays a vital part in Kejia life,
茶在客家人生活中占据着重要地位
not only as a source of income,but also as a way to welcome visitors
既是一个收入来源 也是一种迎宾之道
and bring people together.
它将人们联系在一起
In traditional Chinese life,
在中国人传统生活中
even the simplest cup of tea is poured with an intricate amount of ritual.
即使最简单的一杯茶也被赋以复杂的仪式
In the past,
在过去
the Kejia people's other main income came from transporting goods like tea
客家人的其他主要收入来自运送像茶叶一样的货物
across the treacherous topography of mountains and river estuaries.
穿越变幻莫测的山川和河流入口
Their route was suddenly made easier when, in 1059,
他们的运输路线在1059年变得轻松易行
this remarkable bridge was built.
一切归于这座名桥的建造
Made from massive 10-ton slabs of granite,
它的桥面由重达10吨的花岗岩架设而成
it is one of China's lesser-known architectural gems.
是中国不太知名的建筑奇葩之一
Luoyang Bridge has withstood earthquakes and tempestuous tides.
洛阳桥历经地震狂潮 风采依旧

重点解释

妙语佳句:

原句:Tea plays a vital part in Kejia life,茶在客家人生活中占据着重要地位

play a part in:在...中起作用,参与,在...扮演角色

I am glad to know I played a part in helping you get better.

我很高兴知道我对你变好有所影响。

He would like to play a part in this historic process.

他愿意在这一历史进程中扮演一个角色。

原句:not only as a source of income,but also as a way to welcome visitors既是一个收入来源 也是一种迎宾之道

not only...but also:不仅 ... 而且 ...

She not only plays well, but also writes music.

她不仅很会演奏，而且还会作曲。

原句:even the simplest cup of tea is poured with an intricate amount of ritual.即使最简单的一杯茶也被赋以复杂的仪式

amount of:大量

He has a large amount of mail to answer every day.

他每天有大量的信件要回复。

The carpet will stand any amount of wear.

这地毯极其耐用。

考考你:

即使最简单的一杯茶也被赋以复杂的仪式

既是一个收入来源，也是一种迎宾之道

上期答案:

Tea leaves are loaded with bitter chemicals designed to repel browsing animals.

This might seem surprising given goats' reputation for eating anything green,