CCTV9英语新闻："欢乐春节"活动在罗马举行

 Not only is the holiday atmosphere in China building up, the festive 1 spirit has spread to other parts of the world as well. In Rome on Saturday, the Chinese Embassy invited locals to take part in Lunar New Year celebrations and to experience some traditions for themselves.

After the Chinese ambassador to Italy, along with Rome's mayor, added the final touches to this dragon, the celebrations for the Spring Festival here in Rome officially kicked off.
Art troupes 2 from Hunan and Shaanxi Province treated locals with the most original folk performances in China. Their stunning 3 performances even attracted some little ones attempting to imitate. Chinese students in Rome and local martial 4 arts enthusiasts 5 also participated in the performance.
The Mayor of Rome, Gianni Alemanno, expressed his gratitude 6 for the artists coming from afar: "Chinese people are very diligent 7 and courageous 8 and strive to be the top, and it's these precious qualities that have made the China we see today."
Since 2011, China's embassy to Italy has been organizing Spring Festival celebrations in Rome, bringing traditional Chinese art to locals.
"This kind of event really brings the Chinese and Italians closer. And that in turn can boost our bilateral 9 relations," said Li Ruiyu, Chinese Ambassador to Italy.
Recently, China's Ministry 10 of Culture has initiated 11 their 2014 overseas Spring Festival campaign, aiming to bring Chinese New Year celebrations to foreign countries. Up to 500 different kinds of activities will be carried out in some 300 cities in 103 countries.
"We really want to dig deep into the core value of the Spring Festival, to integrate the family concept into the festivities and to promote this cultural brand," said Zhao Haisheng from the Bureau of External Relations of the Ministry of Culture.
In addition to music and dance performances, the Spring Festival celebration campaign will also feature temple fairs and cultural exhibitions.




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1
festive

  
 


adj.欢宴的，节日的


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It was Christmas and everyone was in festive mood.当时是圣诞节，每个人都沉浸在节日的欢乐中。
We all wore festive costumes to the ball.我们都穿着节日的盛装前去参加舞会。












2
troupes

  
 


n. （演出的）一团, 一班
vi. 巡回演出


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There are six Kunqu opera troupes left in the country. 整个国家现在只剩下六个昆剧剧团。
Note: Art performance troupes include within and outside of the system. 注：艺术表演团体统计口径调整为含系统内、系统外两部分。












3
stunning

  
 


adj.极好的；使人晕倒的


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His plays are distinguished only by their stunning mediocrity.他的戏剧与众不同之处就是平凡得出奇。
The finished effect was absolutely stunning.完工后的效果非常美。












4
martial

  
 


adj.战争的，军事的，尚武的，威武的


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The sound of martial music is always inspiring.军乐声总是鼓舞人心的。
The officer was convicted of desertion at a court martial.这名军官在军事法庭上被判犯了擅离职守罪。












5
enthusiasts

  
 


n.热心人，热衷者( enthusiast的名词复数 )


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A group of enthusiasts have undertaken the reconstruction of a steam locomotive. 一群火车迷已担负起重造蒸汽机车的任务。 来自《简明英汉词典》
Now a group of enthusiasts are going to have the plane restored. 一群热心人计划修复这架飞机。 来自新概念英语第二册












6
gratitude

  
 


adj.感激，感谢


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I have expressed the depth of my gratitude to him.我向他表示了深切的谢意。
She could not help her tears of gratitude rolling down her face.她感激的泪珠禁不住沿着面颊流了下来。












7
diligent

  
 


adj.勤勉的，勤奋的


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He is the more diligent of the two boys.他是这两个男孩中较用功的一个。
She is diligent and keeps herself busy all the time.她真勤快，一会儿也不闲着。












8
courageous

  
 


adj.勇敢的，有胆量的


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We all honour courageous people.我们都尊重勇敢的人。
He was roused to action by courageous words.豪言壮语促使他奋起行动。












9
bilateral

  
 


adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的


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They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。












10
ministry

  
 


n.(政府的)部；牧师


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They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。












11
initiated

  
 


n. 创始人
adj. 新加入的
vt. 开始，创始，启蒙，介绍加入


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He has not yet been thoroughly initiated into the mysteries of computers. 他对计算机的奥秘尚未入门。
The artist initiated the girl into the art world in France. 这个艺术家介绍这个女孩加入巴黎艺术界。