2014年6月英語四級翻譯練習(xí)：剪紙

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　　剪紙(paper cutting)是中國最為流行的傳統(tǒng)民間藝術(shù)形式之一。 中國剪紙有_千五百多年的歷史，在明朝和清朝時期(the Ming and Qing Dynasties)特別流行。人們常用剪紙美化居家環(huán)境。特別是在 春節(jié)和婚慶期間，剪紙被用來裝飾門窗和房間，以增加喜慶的氣氛。 剪紙最常用的顏色是紅色，象征健康和興旺。中國剪紙在世界各地 很受歡迎，經(jīng)常被用作饋贈外國友人的禮物。

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　　Paper cutting is one of China’s most popular traditional folk arts. Chinese paper cutting has a history of more than 1,500 years. It was widespread particularly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. People often beautify their homes with paper cuttings. During the Spring Festival and wedding celebrations, in particular, paper cuttings are used to decorate doors，windows and rooms in order to enhance the joyous atmosphere. The color most frequently used in paper cutting is red, which symbolizes health and prosperity. Chinese paper cutting is very popular around the world and it is often given as a present to foreign friends.