2007年VOA标准英语-Tasty Charity Gala Raises Money for Poor Childr
时间：2019-01-26 作者：英语课 分类：2007年VOA标准英语（五月）
Washington
10 May 2007
A recent charity event in Washington, D.C. was as tasty as it was philanthropic. The non-profit group Heart of America Foundation sponsored a charity gala (April 16th) that brought together chefs and celebrities 1 to raise money for a good cause. For producer Amra Alirejsovic, VOA's Jim Bertel has all the delicious details.
Sweet chocolate treats were up for bid
It was a chocolate lover's fantasy: cakes, ice cream, and other confections all made from chocolate. The tasty treats were part of the Heart of America Foundation's "Sweet Charity" celebration, a fundraiser marking the group's 10th anniversary. The group raises money to change the lives of children living in poverty. Organizers say chocolate is a metaphor 2 for the sweetness and potential in every child.
More than 50 pastry 3 chefs from some of Washington's top restaurants were on hand to share their delicacies 4. Theresa Souther is from L'Academie de Cuisine 5. "It's a way to give back in a unique way. It is great way to meet people. It is a great way to feel that what we are doing is more than just feeding people, but actually helping 6 to change lives."
Chocolate could be found everywhere, even on the runway. Nisha Sidhu of CoCo created a one-of-a-kind outfit 7.
"We are calling it a chocolate couture, and almost her entire dress portion is covered with chocolate, so it is extremely heavy. There are about 125 chocolate gems 8, and it is coated in chocolate to simulate leather. Jewelry 9 is made entirely 10 out of sugar."
Model Ashley Williams is a chocolate lover and expressed her love for the food. "I personally love food, so wearing it is even more fun. I feel though like I am going to melt."
Many celebrities modeled the gourmet 11 garments including professional athletes, local celebrities and professional models.
Money from the event will be used to buy books for libraries, classrooms and children living in poverty in the Washington area.
- He only invited A-list celebrities to his parties. 他只邀请头等名流参加他的聚会。
- a TV chat show full of B-list celebrities 由众多二流人物参加的电视访谈节目
- Using metaphor,we say that computers have senses and a memory.打个比方，我们可以说计算机有感觉和记忆力。
- In poetry the rose is often a metaphor for love.玫瑰在诗中通常作为爱的象征。
- The cook pricked a few holes in the pastry.厨师在馅饼上戳了几个洞。
- The pastry crust was always underdone.馅饼的壳皮常常烤得不透。
- Its flesh has exceptional delicacies. 它的肉异常鲜美。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- After these delicacies, the trappers were ready for their feast. 在享用了这些美食之后，狩猎者开始其大餐。 来自英汉非文学 - 民俗
- This book is the definitive guide to world cuisine.这本书是世界美食的权威指南。
- This restaurant is renowned for its cuisine.这家餐馆以其精美的饭菜而闻名。
- The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
- By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。
- Jenney bought a new outfit for her daughter's wedding.珍妮为参加女儿的婚礼买了一套新装。
- His father bought a ski outfit for him on his birthday.他父亲在他生日那天给他买了一套滑雪用具。
- a crown studded with gems 镶有宝石的皇冠
- The apt citations and poetic gems have adorned his speeches. 贴切的引语和珠玑般的诗句为他的演说词增添文采。
- The burglars walked off with all my jewelry.夜盗偷走了我的全部珠宝。
- Jewelry and lace are mostly feminine belongings.珠宝和花边多数是女性用品。
- The fire was entirely caused by their neglect of duty. 那场火灾完全是由于他们失职而引起的。
- His life was entirely given up to the educational work. 他的一生统统献给了教育工作。