英语演讲原文:The year of the ox

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The year of the ox
Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Ox, the second symbol in the Chinese Zodiac.
President Barack Obama released a statement to commemorate 1 the new year:
"I send my warmest wishes to people across Asia, in America, and indeed around the world who are celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Ox. As they gather with their families and celebrate over meals, they welcome new beginnings and honor the enduring wisdom of their ancestors.
"From the lion dances in San Francisco to festivals in Atlanta and parades in New York City and Washington, D.C., Americans of Asian descent carry on the vibrant 2 traditions of their forefathers 3 and enrich America's cultural diversity.
I wish all those celebrating the New Year to be blessed with peace, prosperity, and good h
■文章重点单词注释:
1
commemorate
vt.纪念,庆祝
参考例句:
This building was built to commemorate the Fire of London.这栋大楼是
为纪念“伦敦大火”而兴建的。

We commemorate the founding of our nation with a public holiday.我
们放假一日以庆祝国庆。

2
vibrant
adj.震颤的,响亮的,充满活力的,精力充沛的,(色彩)鲜明的
参考例句:
He always uses vibrant colours in his paintings. 他在画中总是使用鲜明的
色彩。

She gave a vibrant performance in the leading role in the school play.她
在学校表演中生气盎然地扮演了主角。

3
forefathers
n.祖先,先人;祖先,祖宗( forefather的名词复数 );列祖列宗;前人
参考例句:
They are the most precious cultural legacy our forefathers left. 它们是我
们祖先留下来的最宝贵的文化遗产。

来自《简明英汉词典》
All of us bristled at the lawyer's speech insulting our forefathers. 听到那
个律师在讲演中污蔑我们的祖先,大家都气得怒发冲冠。

来自《简明英汉词典》。