“新年倒计时”英语怎么说
摘要:北京市政府的一位官员周四称,北京将举办独特的新年倒计时庆祝活动,届时会在中华世纪坛点燃一个巨型球。你知道怎么用英语表达吗?
Beijing will hold its unique New Year countdown by lighting a gigantic ball at the China Millennium Monument, an official from the Beijing Municipal government said on Thursday.
Cities around the world mark the New Year with unique celebrations, including the dropping of the crystal ball in New York City's Times Square and Big Ben's "bongs" in London. This year, Beijing is joining in with a unique lighting ceremony.
北京市政府的一位官员周四称,北京将举办独特的新年倒计时庆祝活动,届时会在中华世纪坛点燃一个巨型球。
世界各地的城市都通过特别的庆祝仪式迎接新年,包括纽约时代广场的水晶球降落倒数计时,以及伦敦大本钟新年特制钟声。今年,北京以特别的燃灯仪式加入此列。
【讲解】
“新年倒计时”在文中的表达是###New Year countdown。Countdown就是“倒计时,倒数”的意思,“新年倒计时”也可以说成countdown to the New Year。“以(某种方式)迎接新年”可以表达为mark the New Year with...。另外,“跨年夜”或“新年夜”的英文是New Year's eve。