Literature and Culture

散文

Her writing style is characterized by clear and concise prose, making her novels accessible to a wide audience.

她的写作风格以清晰简洁的散文为特点，使她的小说能够被广大读者所接受。

自由诗, 无韵诗

诗节, 段

The poem was structured with four stanzas, each following a different theme.

这首诗的结构有四个诗节，每个诗节都遵循不同的主题。

十四行诗, 由十四行组成的诗

He struggled to fit his thoughts into the strict format of a sonnet.

他努力将自己的想法融入十四行诗的严格格式中。

民谣, 叙事歌

The troubadours of medieval Europe traveled from town to town, singing ballads of love and chivalry.

中世纪欧洲的吟游诗人从一个城镇旅行到另一个城镇，唱着爱情和骑士精神的民谣。

主角, 主人公

The protagonist of the novel is a young orphan who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure.

小说的主人公是一个踏上自我发现和冒险之旅的年轻孤儿。

女主角, 女主人公

She admired the bravery of the heroine in the novel.

她钦佩小说中女主角的勇敢。

寓言, 象征性叙述

The Pilgrim's Progress is a classic allegory depicting the soul's journey toward salvation.

天路历程是一部描绘灵魂走向救赎之旅的经典寓言。

比喻语言, 形象化语言

反覆, 交错法

拟人化, 化身

The poem’s personification of the wind made it seem alive and restless.

诗中风的拟人化使其显得生动而躁动不安。

暗示, 提及

Her comment about "meeting her Waterloo" was an allusion to Napoleon's final defeat, implying she faced an insurmountable challenge.

她关于“遭遇她的滑铁卢”的评论是对拿破仑最终失败的影射，暗示她面临了一个无法克服的挑战。

双关语, 俏皮话

She made a clever pun during the meeting that had everyone laughing.

她在会议期间说了一个聪明的双关语，逗得大家都笑了。

隐喻, 修辞手法

He used the metaphor of a journey to describe the process of personal growth.

明喻, 比喻

The poet used a simile to compare the clouds to cotton candy, painting a vivid picture of their fluffy, ethereal appearance.

诗人用了一个明喻将云比作棉花糖，生动地描绘了它们蓬松、空灵的外观。

讽刺

His irony was so sharp that some people didn’t realize he was mocking them.

他的讽刺如此尖锐，以至于有些人没有意识到他在嘲笑他们。

The artist mixed two tones of blue.

峡谷, 深谷

The hikers descended into the canon, surrounded by towering cliffs.

徒步旅行者下到了峡谷中，周围环绕着高耸的悬崖。

旁注, 页边笔记

回忆录, 自传

自传, 回忆录

He wrote an autobiography to share his life story with the world.

他写了一本自传，与世界分享他的生活故事。

图像小说, 漫画

She is reading a graphic novel that explores dystopian themes.

她正在阅读一本探索反乌托邦主题的图画小说。

廉价小说, 冒险或情节剧小说

背景故事, 过往

The author revealed the protagonist's tragic backstory through a series of flashbacks scattered throughout the novel.

作者通过小说中散布的一系列闪回揭示了主人公的悲剧背景。

选集, 文集

The university library boasts an extensive anthology of classical literature.

大学图书馆拥有广泛的古典文学选集。

代笔人, 影子写手

The celebrity hired a ghostwriter to pen their memoirs.

这位名人雇了一位代笔人来写他们的回忆录。

手稿, 草稿

滚动, 滑动

He scrolled down the webpage to read the full article.

他向下滚动网页以阅读全文。

滑稽模仿, 夸张模仿

The comedian burlesqued the president's speech, eliciting laughter from the audience.

喜剧演员滑稽模仿了总统的演讲，引起了观众的笑声。

讽刺的, 挖苦的

The novel is a satirical critique of modern society.

这部小说是对现代社会的讽刺性批判。

夸张的, 戏剧性的

Sarah's reaction to the minor inconvenience was melodramatic, complete with tears and exclamations.

莎拉对这个小不便的反应是 戏剧性的，伴随着眼泪和惊呼。

摘录

小说化, 虚构化

字形, 装饰符号

感叹词, 插入语

The teacher explained the concept of interjection during grammar class.

老师在语法课上解释了感叹词的概念。

句法, 语法结构

In linguistics, syntax refers to the rules that govern the structure of sentences, determining how words are arranged to convey meaning.

在语言学中，句法指的是支配句子结构的规则，决定了单词如何排列以传达意义。

方言, 土话

A dialect is a variety of a language spoken by a particular group of people, characterized by unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

方言是一种由特定人群所说的语言变体，以独特的词汇、语法和发音为特征。

语调

In phonetics, intonation refers to the pattern of rising and falling pitch in speech, which conveys meaning, emotion, and emphasis.

在语音学中，语调指的是语音中音高上升和下降的模式，它传达了意义、情感和强调。

首字母缩略词, 缩写

NASA is an acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA是美国国家航空航天局的首字母缩写词。

首字母缩略词, 缩写

词源学

Linguists trace the etymology of "vocabulary" back to Latin "vocabulum," meaning word.

语言学家将“词汇”的词源追溯到拉丁语“vocabulum”，意思是单词。

语言学家

The linguist conducted research on the syntax and grammar of an endangered indigenous language.

语言学家对一种濒危的土著语言的句法和语法进行了研究。

神话

Greek mythology includes stories of gods, goddesses, and heroes such as Zeus, Athena, and Hercules.

希腊神话包括诸神、女神和英雄的故事，如宙斯、雅典娜和赫拉克勒斯。

喀迈拉, 神话生物

蛇怪蜥蜴, 耶稣基督蜥蜴

民俗, 民间传统

Folklore encompasses a wide range of cultural expressions, including myths, legends, fairy tales, folk songs, and folk dances.

民俗涵盖了广泛的文化表现形式，包括神话、传说、童话、民歌和民间舞蹈。

习俗, 风俗

It is a custom in Japan to take off your shoes before entering a house.

知识, 传统

The tribe's elders passed down ancient lore about the origins of their people.

部落的长老们传下了关于他们人民起源的古老知识。

挽歌, 哀歌

The poet composed an elegy to mourn the passing of a beloved friend, capturing the grief and longing felt by those left behind.

诗人创作了一首挽歌来哀悼一位挚友的逝去，捕捉了那些被留下的人所感受到的悲伤和渴望。

遗产, 文化遗产

The festival celebrates our cultural heritage with traditional dances and music.

这个节日用传统舞蹈和音乐来庆祝我们的文化遗产。

亚文化, 次文化

The goth subculture, characterized by its dark fashion and music preferences, often congregates in alternative clubs and events.

哥特亚文化以其黑暗的时尚和音乐偏好为特征，经常聚集在另类俱乐部和活动中。

重生, 轮回

历史悠久的, 传统的

The time-honored ceremony has been celebrated in our family for generations.

这个历史悠久的仪式在我们家族中已经庆祝了好几代。