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英文原文 A2
Celebrations in the city of Kano, Nigeria, have been full of colors and joy for the past week. 1,500 couples got married in a big wedding event. The streets were full of excitement with bride and groom groups and their families preparing for the big day and attending events. On Friday, the couples wore red hijabs and the grooms had red hats and white robes. They went to the Emir's palace for the main wedding ceremony. The big event ended on Saturday with a wedding breakfast. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf hosted it and wished the couples happiness. The Kano state government paid for this event, spending 1. 5 billion naira to help the couples. They gave the bride's dowry and furniture for their home. This program helps low-income people who can't afford to marry. The event started in 2012 with 100 couples, mostly widows and divorcees. More couples have been getting married every year since then.
📄 显示中文翻译
在尼日利亚卡诺市，过去一周的庆祝活动充满了色彩和欢乐。在一场盛大的婚礼活动中，1,500对新人喜结连理。
街道上洋溢着激动人心的气氛，新郎新娘及其家人为这一盛大日子做准备，并参加各种活动。
周五，新郎新娘们佩戴着红色的头巾，新郎们戴着红帽子和白色长袍。他们前往埃米尔宫殿参加主婚礼仪式。
周六，这场盛事以婚礼早餐圆满结束。阿巴·卡比尔·尤素夫州长主持了早餐会，并祝愿新人幸福。
卡诺州政府承担了这次活动的费用，花费15亿奈拉来帮助新人。他们为新郎新娘提供了嫁妆和家具。
这个项目帮助低收入人群，使他们能够负担得起婚礼。该活动始于2012年，当时有100对新人，主要是寡妇和离婚者。自那以后，每年都有更多的夫妇喜结连理。
📚 词汇
| 词 | 词性 | 音标 | 英文释义 | 中文 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| celebrations | noun | /sɛlɪˈbreɪʃənz/ | a series of events or activities that are held to mark a special occasion or to celebrate something. | 一系列为庆祝特殊场合或庆祝某事而举行的活动。 | The town's anniversary was marked with a series of celebrations. |
| colors | noun | /ˈkʌlərz/ | the different shades of light that are reflected from objects, especially the ones that can be seen by the eye. | 从物体反射出来的不同光线阴影，尤其是眼睛可以看到的那些。 | The artist mixed different colors to create a vibrant painting. |
| excitement | noun | /ɪkˈsaɪtment/ | a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness, especially before an event. | 在某个事件之前感到极大的热情和渴望。 | There was a lot of excitement in the room before the game started. |
| couples | noun | /ˈkʌplz/ | a man and a woman who are married or plan to get married to each other. | 一对打算结婚或已经结婚的男女。 | The couple exchanged vows in front of their family and friends. |
| wedding | noun | /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ | a ceremony at which two people are married. | 一对新人结婚的仪式。 | The wedding was a beautiful occasion with a lot of flowers and music. |
💬 短语
| 短语 | 含义 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| full of colors and joy | 充满色彩和欢乐 | The festival was full of colors and joy, with people from all over the town celebrating together. |
| big wedding event | 大型婚礼活动 | The big wedding event was attended by thousands of guests from all over the country. |
| preparing for the big day | 为盛大的一天做准备 | The couple was preparing for the big day by choosing their wedding dress and planning the ceremony. |
| the Emir's palace | 埃米尔宫殿 | The wedding ceremony was held at the Emir's palace, a beautiful and historic building. |
| paid for this event | 支付了这个活动的费用 | The school paid for the students' trip to the museum, which was a great learning experience. |
| low-income people | 低收入人群 | The government program helps low-income people by providing them with free healthcare and education. |
📝 语法点
Present Perfect Tense
现在完成时表示过去发生的动作对现在的影响或结果，通常与表示不确定时间范围的副词连用，如‘for’或‘since’。
- Celebrations in the city of Kano, Nigeria, have been full of colors and joy for the past week.
- The Kano state government paid for this event, spending 1.5 billion naira to help the couples.
Present Simple Tense
现在简单时表示经常性、习惯性的动作或存在的状态，不受时间限制。
- The streets were full of excitement with bride and groom groups and their families preparing for the big day and attending events.
- Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf hosted it and wished the couples happiness.
Past Simple Tense
过去简单时用于描述过去某个特定时间发生的动作或状态，动作已经完成。
- On Friday, the couples wore red hijabs and the grooms had red hats and white robes.
- The event started in 2012 with 100 couples, mostly widows and divorcees.
Present Perfect Continuous Tense
现在完成进行时表示从过去某一时间开始，一直持续到现在并可能继续进行的动作。
- More couples have been getting married every year since then.
Prepositional Phrases
介词短语由介词加名词、代词或名词性从句构成，用来表示时间、地点、原因、方式等。
- for the past week
- to help the couples
🎯 测验 (5 题 · 选答案立即判对错)
1. What color were the hijabs worn by the brides on Friday?
2. Who is the main host of the wedding breakfast mentioned in the text?
3. What is the purpose of the wedding event in Kano?
4. What was the total cost of the wedding event for the Kano state government?
5. Which sentence in the text best describes the progression of the event?
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