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学习词汇:
1.North Pole
北极
The northernmost point on the planet Earth.
地球上最北的点
It is said that Santa Claus lives at the north pole.
据说 圣诞老人住在北极
2.Reindeer
驯鹿
A type of deer with large antlers(horns)that live in northern parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.
是一种长有大角的鹿 生活在欧洲 亚洲和北美的北部
In the legend of Santa Claus, his sleigh is pulled by eight flying reindeer.
传说 圣诞老人的雪橇是由八只会飞的驯鹿拉着的
相关歌词:
歌名:All I Want For Christmas is You
歌手:Mariah Carey & Justin Bieber
歌名:The Christmas Song
歌手:Nat King Cole
歌名:Santa's Coming for Us
歌手:Sia
学习词汇:
3.Sleigh/Sleigh Ride
滑雪橇
Vehicle for traveling over snow, normally pulled by animals.
在雪地上行驶的车辆 通常由动物拉着
A popular activity in the winter is to take a Sleigh Ride, in which horses pull you on a scenic path.
滑雪橇是冬天里很流行的活动 就是会有一匹马在路上拉着你前进
相关歌词:
歌名:The Christmas Song
歌手:Nat King Cole
歌名:Sleigh Ride
歌手:Miley Cirus
歌名:White Christmas
歌手:Lady Gaga
学习词汇:
4.Yuletide
圣诞季节
Old term for Christmas time - that is, the period of several days around and including Christmas Day.
是一个形容圣诞节的老式说法 指的是圣诞节前后那几天(包括圣诞节)
This is not common in spoken English, but many Christmas songs and movies use the term.
在如今的口语里不常见了 但还是被很多圣诞歌曲和电影使用
Christmas Carols
圣诞颂歌
Traditional songs with lyrics on the theme of Christmas.
以圣诞节为主题的传统歌曲
They're normally sung acapella - only voices, without the accompaniment of any musical instrument.
它们通常是无伴奏的 只有声音 没有任何乐器伴奏
Traditionally choirs will go house to house and sing carols for their neighbors, as a way to spread Christmas cheer.
传统上 唱诗班会挨家挨户地为邻居们唱圣诞颂歌 以此来传播圣诞节的欢乐气氛
相关歌词:
歌名:The Christmas Song
歌手:Nat King Cole
歌名:It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
歌手:Michael Buble
歌名:What Christmas Means to Me
歌手:Stevie Wonder
学习词汇:
5.Christmas Cheer
圣诞祝福
Refers to the joyful and generous attitude most people have at Christmas time.
指的是大多数人在圣诞节时的快乐和慷慨大方的态度
6.Toys and Goodies
玩具和糖果
Toys and goodies refer to the presents and candy given by Santa Claus to the "Nice" children.
玩具和糖果是指圣诞老人送给"好"孩子们的礼物和糖果
相关歌词:
歌名:Santa's Coming for Us
歌手:Sia
歌名:It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
歌手:Michael Buble
歌名:The Christmas Song
歌手:Nat King Cole
学习词汇:
7.Jingle
铃铛
A light, ringing sound, such as that made by metal objects being shook together, such as his one, made by little bells.
一种轻而清脆的声音 如金属物体被摇在一起时发出的声音 如这个小铃铛发出的声音
Jingle Bells
铃儿响叮当
Bells are one of the symbols of Christmas.
铃铛是圣诞节的标志之一
Jingle Bells refer to the name of one of the most popular Christmas songs, which has the famous lines in its lyrics that say...
《铃儿响叮当》是最受欢迎的圣诞歌曲之一 有一句歌词这样唱道
8.Christmas Spirit
圣诞气氛
The general feeling at Christmas time, characterized by values of generosity, charity, kindness, and joy.
圣诞节的大方感觉 以慷慨 慈善 善良和欢乐为特征
We often say 'Tis the season to be jolly', which means that it is the time of year to be in good spirits(happy).
我们常说Tis the season to be jolly 表达的就是圣诞节就是一年当中心情愉悦的时候
相关歌词:
歌名:Santa's Coming for Us
歌手:Sia
歌名:Deck the halls
歌手:Pentatonix
学习词汇:
9.Glisten
闪亮
To give off a sparkling or clean reflection, commonly seen on moist or polished surfaces.
在潮湿或磨光的表面上 我们能看到的闪闪发光或清晰的反射
Many Christmas songs use this adjective, as it is descriptive of the reflection given by snow.
许多圣诞歌曲都用这个形容词 因为它描述了雪的反射这种现象
相关歌词:
歌名:It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
歌手:Michael Buble
歌名:White Christmas
歌手:Lady Gaga
学习词汇:
10.Snowman
雪人
Figure of a "person" made with packed snow.
用雪包裹成"人"的一个形象
It's normally made by children, who use carrots and coal to add features to the snowman's face.
雪人通常是由孩子们制作的 他们会用胡萝卜和煤来给雪人的脸增加点特色
11.Charcoal (Coal)
木炭
Material used as fuel for fire (for example, in fireplaces).
用作生火燃料的材料(例如:在壁炉里)
12.Holly
冬青树
A plant with small, dark green leaves and red berries, used decoratively during Christmas time.
一种长有深绿色小叶子和红色浆果的植物 在圣诞节期间用作装饰
相关歌词:
歌名:It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
歌手:Michael Buble
歌名:What Christmas Means to Me
歌手:Stevie Wonder
学习词汇:
13.Chestnuts
栗子
A type of nut, commonly found in North America.
一种坚果 在北美比较常见
They are typically roasted and eaten in the fall and winter, and give off a distinct smell.
它们通常在秋天和冬天烘烤和食用 并散发出独特的气味
14.Turkey
火鸡肉
Meat from the animal "turkey".It's traditionally had both on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
来自动物"火鸡"的肉 这是感恩节和圣诞节的传统
15.Pumpkin Pie
南瓜派
Dessert pie made with spiced, pumpkin-based custard filling.
用五香、以南瓜为基础的奶油冻做成的甜点派
16.Candy Cane
糖果手杖
Sugar candy in the shape of a cane.
拐杖形状的糖果
These are often decoratively hung, for example, from the Christmas Tree.
这些通常是当作装饰挂着的 例如 挂在圣诞树上
本视频里的英文圣诞歌曲整理如下:
1. The Christmas Song(by Nat King Cole)
2. Santa's Coming for Us(by Sia)
3. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas(by Michael Buble)
4. White Christmas(by Lady Gaga)
5. What Christmas Means to Me(by Stevie Wonder)
6. Sleigh Ride(by Miley Cirus)
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