Diwali: India's Festival of Light光之慶典：印度排燈節
Part 1
Diwali: India's Festival of Light
Windows are brightened by tiny candles, strings of colored lights are draped across streets, and vibrant lanterns hang over doors.
小蠟燭照亮窗戶，彩色燈串垂掛街道，色彩鮮艷的燈籠懸掛門上。
This is Diwali, India's "Festival of Light," when people come together to celebrate goodness defeating evil and darkness.
這是排燈節，印度的「光之慶典」，此時人們聚在一起慶祝善良戰勝邪惡和黑暗。
This five-day celebration occurs every October or November, depending on the position of the moon.
這個為期五天的慶典在每年十月或十一月舉行，
日期要視月亮的位置而定。
It marks the start of the Hindu New Year, though other religions in India also celebrate the holiday.
它慶祝印度教新年的開始，不過印度其他宗教也會慶祝這個節日。
The word "Diwali" means "rows of lamps."
「Diwali」一詞的意思是「一排排的燈」，
The celebrations are full of colors and bright lights.
慶祝活動五彩繽紛而且燈火通明。
Homes and shops are decorated with creative forms of lighting.
人們用創意造型的照明燈具裝飾住家和商店，
Sweets and snacks are also part of the fun.
糖果和點心也是歡慶的樂趣之一。
On the final day, sisters traditionally invite their brothers to their homes.
在節慶的最後一天，姊妹們依照傳統邀請她們的兄弟到家裡作客。
Today, Diwali is recognized around the world.
如今排燈節在世界各地都獲得認可，
It's also a national holiday in Singapore, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka.
它也在新加坡、馬來西亞和斯里蘭卡是國定假日。
Cities outside Asia with large South Asian populations, such as Vancouver, Canada, also have festivals.
亞洲以外擁有大量南亞人口的城市，如加拿大溫哥華，也會舉辦慶典。
The city of Leicester, in the UK, is home to the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India.
英國的萊斯特市也是排燈節的所在地，那裡有印度國外最盛大的慶祝活動。
a string of一串，一行，一列[C][（+of）]
A string of accidents happened at that corner. 在那個轉角發生了一連串的事故。
The monk wears a string of beads. 和尚戴著一串唸珠。
brighten（v.）（使）明亮
brighten flower
brighten window
There are, however, one or two items of good news to brighten the economic picture a bit. 然而，總會有一兩則好消息讓人對經濟前景有些希望。
The sky brightened after the storm. 暴風雨過後天空明亮起來了。
Ruth's face brightened. 露絲臉上露出喜色。
Sunlight brightened the room. 陽光使房間明亮起來。
Her presence greatly brightened up the evening party. 她的出席使晚會大為活躍。
drape（v.）垂掛
vibrant（adj.）（色彩）鮮豔的；（光線）明亮的
He always uses vibrant colours in his paintings.
他在畫中經常運用鮮豔的色彩。
energetic, exciting, and full of enthusiasm
活躍的；精力充沛的；熱情洋溢的
a vibrant young performer
充滿朝氣的年輕演員
a vibrant personality
活潑的個性
a vibrant city
充滿活力的城市
The hope is that this area will develop into a vibrant commercial centre.
希望這個地區會發展成為一個活躍的商業中心。
defeat（v.）擊敗
The French defeated the English troops. 法國人打敗了英國軍隊。
2.使失敗，挫敗
Our hopes were defeated. 我們的希望落空了。
occurr
occurred /occurred /occurring
Earthquakes occur frequently in this area. 這一地區經常發生地震。
出現；存在；被發現[Q]
Do giraffes occur in Africa only? 長頸鹿是不是只在非洲才有？
被想起，被想到，浮現[（+to）]
It occurred to me to visit my teacher. 我想到要去看看我的老師。
It never occurred to me that he might be in trouble. 我怎麼也沒有想到他會遇上麻煩。
An accident involving over ten vehicles has occurred in the east-bound lane.
在東向車道上發生了一起涉及十多輛汽車的交通事故。
If any of these symptoms occur while you are taking the medication, consult your doctor immediately.
服藥期間如果產生了這些癥狀中的任何一種，要立即就醫。
Violence of some type seems to occur in every society.
每個社會似乎都會存在某種形式的暴力。
Minerals occur naturally in the earth's crust.
礦物自然存在於地殼中。
Some festivals occur on the same date each year; for others, the date changes.
Part 2
Diwali: India's Festival of Light
Each day of Diwali is related to a Hindu legend.
排燈節的每一天都與印度傳說有關，
However, these stories have different meanings in various parts of India.
不過這些故事在印度各地有不同的涵義。
No matter where Diwali is celebrated,
但無論排燈節在哪裡慶祝，
everyone shares a devotion to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and good fortune.
每個人都虔誠膜拜代表財富和好運的女神樂濕彌。
People in India leave their windows and doors open to allow Lakshmi inside.
印度人將自家門窗敞開，好讓樂濕彌入內。
Rooms are lit with small oil lamps to keep darkness away,
客房被小油燈照亮以驅走黑暗，
and entrances are decorated to welcome guests.
門口被裝飾來迎接訪客。
Diwali is also a time to wear new clothing to thank Lakshmi for providing wealth and success.
排燈節也是穿新衣的時節，以感謝樂濕彌給予財寶和成功。
In the evening, fireworks are set off.
到了晚上，人們會施放煙火。
You will also find colors in the brilliant artworks laid out on the floors of living rooms and outdoor areas.【Lay – Laid – Laid】
你還可以在客廳和戶外區域發現技藝高超的藝術品鋪陳在地板上。
Images of flowers are repeated in circles,
花的圖像一圈圈地重複排列，
made from colored sand, petals, flour, and dry rice.
它們是用彩沙、花瓣、麵粉和乾米製作而成。
These symbols of nature encourage guests — and Lakshmi — to drop in.
這些象徵自然的符號能鼓勵訪客以及樂濕彌造訪。
Diwali is the most joyful time of year in India.
排燈節是印度一年中最快樂的時節
It's so lively and colorful that it's worth experiencing for yourself!
這個節慶是多麼地生動活潑、多彩多姿，值得你親身體驗！
legend（n.）傳說
devotion（n.）（宗教）虔誠；獻身；奉獻
devotion to sth./sb. 對某事／某人的忠誠
devotion to duty 忠於職守
We appreciated his devotion of time and money to the project. 我們感謝他為這一計畫花費的時間和金錢。
His devotion to science is well known. 他對科學的獻身精神為人熟知。
devotion to music 熱愛音樂
Devotions are held every Sunday morning. 祈禱式於每星期日上午舉行。
He inspired respect and devotion from his pupils.
他贏得了學生們的尊敬和愛戴。
She will be remembered for her selfless/unstinting devotion to the cause.
人們將銘記她對這項事業的無私／不遺餘力的奉獻。
inside（adv./ prep/adj./n.）
在裡面；往裡面；監牢裡；向監牢
Let's go inside. 我們進去吧。（adv.）
He is on the inside of that deal. 他知道那筆交易的內幕。（n.）
I have a pain in my insides. 我肚子疼。（n.）
The dead seal's insides were spread all over the snow. 死海豹的內臟散落在雪地上。
The hotel looked shabby from the street, but it was fine on the inside.
這家飯店從街上看去顯得很破舊，但裡面很好。
We can't finish the job inside an hour. 我們一小時以內做不完這件工作。（prep）
He parked his car inside the gate. 他把車停在大門裡面。（prep）
inside news/information/knowledge 內幕消息（adj.）
to wear a T-shirt inside out 反穿著T恤衫
to blow an umbrella inside out 把雨傘吹翻
drop in（ph.）偶訪, 突然來訪
I wish they wouldn't drop in on me so often. 我希望他們不要常常來訪我。
Would you drop in when you are in town? 你來城裡就來玩好嗎？
drop-in（adj.）（諮詢、服務中心等）不用預約的
used to describe a place where people can go, usually to get help or advice, at any time without making an appointment (= an agreed date and time)
a drop-in centre for the homeless
為無家可歸人士提供的開放中心
a drop-in clinic/shelter
無須預約診所/開放式庇護所
Drop-in center
臨時中心是為精神病患者，無家可歸者，青少年和其他社區提供服務的機構，為人們提供了可以去獲得食物和其他服務的地方。精神健康服務中心可以為患有精神健康症狀的人們提供一個友好的環境。
drop-in （n.） 不速之客、偶爾地來訪、旁聽生【a drop-in lecture 旁聽課】
drop someone/something like a hot potato 馬上擺脫、放棄燙手山芋
She dropped the plan like a hot potato after realizing how much it would cost.
在了解這項計畫需要多少經費後，她馬上放棄。
drop it/the subject! 別提了、別說了！
I don’t want to talk about my ex-husband anymore. Let’s drop the subject.
我不想再談論我的前夫了。我們換個話題吧！
drop dead 突然死去、猝死；滾開、閉嘴
He dropped dead in his office at the age of 40.
他猝死在辦公室時年僅 40 歲。
Drop dead! I’m through with you.
滾吧！我跟你無話可說了。
drop-dead（adv.）非常有吸引力地
She is drop-dead gorgeous!她超有魅力的！
drop someone a line 給某人寫信、留言 (非正式的簡短書信)
Just drop me a line when you decide on the restaurant.
當你確定餐廳後留個紙條給我。
drop （someone） a hint 暗示某人、透露口風給某人
Sara dropped a hint that she wanted to go home. Sara 暗示她想要回家了。
She dropped off and missed the end of the film.她不小心睡著然後錯過了電影結局。
Pokémon GO craze shows no sign of dropping off.
寶可夢狂熱並無出現下降的跡象。
drop someone/something off 將某人或某物帶到某地
Sara dropped her luggage off at the hotel and went shopping.
她把行李留在飯店後就去購物了。
I’m about to go home. Do you need me to drop you off somewhere?
我準備要回家了。你需要我載你到哪裡嗎?
During Chinese New Year, we set off fireworks and watch them burst in the sky.
Rita and Eileen are very close, and share each other’s joys and sorrows.
artwork（n.）術品
petal（n.）花瓣
light（v.）
light-lighted-lighted 或 light-lit-lit，
習慣上，過去式用lit，過去分詞用lighted。
躺下lie – lay – lain
說謊lie – lied –lied【lying】
success成功；勝利；成功的事物
the achieving of the results wanted or hoped for
The success of almost any project depends largely on its manager.
幾乎所有專案計劃的成功都很大程度地取決於管理者的能力。
I've been trying to persuade her to take on more people, but so far without success.
我一直在勸她再僱些人，不過到目前為止都沒成功。
I'm not having much success in communicating with him at the moment.
目前我還沒有聯繫上他。
The success rate for this operation is very low.
這種手術的成功率非常低。
something that achieves positive results
Both films have been a big box-office success.兩部電影都獲得了巨大的票房成功。
She's determined to make a success of this project.她下定決心要使這個專案計劃大獲成功。
That salmon dish was a success, wasn't it?那盤鮭魚做得好極了，不是嗎？
to meet with success 獲得成功
wishing you every success 祝你馬到成功
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