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【每日一文】 双语:“属蛇的人或许属猫”?古代壁画“十二生肖”有猫无蛇冲上热搜,专家回应

【 发布日期:2025-01-15】【 点击数:1 】

A video titled "Ancient Chinese Mural Zodiac: ‘Cat Instead of Snake'?" sparked widespread discussion among netizens at the start of 2025.

近日,有网友社交平台上“古代壁画中十二生肖图有猫无蛇”的内容引发关注。

1、 title /ˈtaɪ.təl/ v. 给(图书、电影、戏剧、歌曲或艺术品)起名(专升本词汇)

例句:He titled his autobiography "Beneath the Underdog".

他给自传起名为《连弱势方都不如》。—— 《剑桥英语辞典》

2、 widespread /ˌwaɪdˈspred/ adj. 广泛的;普遍的;遍布的(专升本词汇)

例句:There are reports of widespread flooding in northern France.

有报道说法国北部到处洪水泛滥。—— 《剑桥英语辞典》


The video showcases murals from the Weishan Tomb in Hunan province, featuring twelve anthropomorphic figures with animal heads and human bodies. These heads represent the monkey, pig, rooster, tiger, horse, goat, dog, cat, ox, dragon, rat, and rabbit.

该壁画是湖南维山墓壁画中的一部分,现在在湖南大学岳麓书院展览。网友分享的内容为排列十二个兽面人身的图像。其头部,分别为猴、猪、鸡、虎、马、羊、狗、猫、牛、龙、鼠、兔,它们身着古代文官服饰,缙绅持笏。


3、province/ˈprɒv.ɪns/ n. 省(专升本词汇)

例句:The Guangxi province of China.

中国的广西壮族自治区。—— 《剑桥英语辞典》


4、 figure /ˈfɪɡ.ər/ n. 外形,轮廓;人影(专升本词汇)

例句:I could see two tall figures in the distance.

我可以看见远处两个高高的人影。—— 《剑桥英语辞典》


5、 represent /ˌrep.rɪˈzent/ v. 表示;象征;代表/表现;展现;描绘;描述(专升本词汇)

例句:To many people the Tiananmen Square represents the identity of the China.

在许多人看来,天安门广场是中国的象征。

He represents himself as an expert, but he knows nothing.

他自称是个专家,可是他一窍不通。—— 《剑桥英语辞典》


“十二生肖”壁画中的“猫”  图源网络


细心的网友发现,与现在不同的是,该十二生肖中没有蛇,但有猫。

十二生肖原来是有猫的吗?不少网友评论“原来马上是猫年了!”“属蛇的人或许属猫!”“狸猫换太子,太子是蛇。”

Observant netizens pointed out that, unlike the modern zodiac, this version replaces the snake with a cat. Some humorously commented, "Looks like the Year of the Cat is just around the corner!" and "Perhaps those born in the Year of the Snake were actually born in the Year of the Cat."


6、 observant /əbˈzɜː.vənt/ adj. 善于观察的;观察力敏锐的;机警的

例句:"That's a new dress, isn't it?" "Yes, you are observant!"

“那是件新衣服,是不是?”“没错,你真是好眼力!” —— 《剑桥英语辞典》


7、comment /ˈkɒm.ent/ v. 评论;议论;发表意见(专升本词汇)

例句:My mum always comments on what I'm wearing.

我妈妈总是对我的穿着指指点点。—— 《剑桥英语辞典》


湖南大学岳麓书院工作人员称,该“十二生肖”壁画为湖南维山墓壁画中的一部分,壁画中确实有猫没有蛇。“这个应该是古代的十二生肖,和现在的不太一样,具体内容还在研究。壁画对应的具体年代还没确定。”

A staff from Yuelu Academy said, "This appears to be an ancient version of the twelve zodiac animals, differing from the modern one. The specific details are still under research. The exact time period of the mural, as it may not yet have been determined."


8、differ /ˈdɪf.ər/ v. 与…不同,跟…不一样,有区别/意见不一致,有分歧*专升本重点词汇)

例句:His views differ considerably from those of his parents.

他的观点与其父母大相径庭。

例句:I beg to differ with you on that point.

在那一点上恕我与你看法不同。—— 《剑桥英语辞典》


9、determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ v. 确定,决定;影响/下决心(专升本词汇)

例句:Your health is determined in part by what you eat.

在某种程度上你的健康状况取决于你的饮食。

She determined that one day she would be an actor.

她决心将来当演员。—— 《剑桥英语辞典》


该工作人员称,该壁画于2006年在湖南新化被发现,后来这些壁画被取下运往岳麓书院保管、研究。目前复制品在湖南大学岳麓书院的中国书院博物馆二楼展览,供游客参观。

The mural was discovered in 2006 in Xinhua, Hunan province. Subsequently, it was removed and transported to Yuelu Academy for preservation and further study. Currently, replicas of the murals are on display on the second floor of the Meseum of Chinese Academy at Yuelu Academy, Hunan University.


网友分享的维山墓壁画“十二生肖”图


10、subsequent /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/ adj. 随后的,接着的(专升本词汇)

例句:The book discusses his illness and subsequent resignation from politics.

书中讲述了他患病及随后隐退政坛的事。—— 《剑桥英语辞典》


11、preservation /ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ n. 维护;保藏,保养(专升本词汇preserve词性转换)

例句:The house is in a poor state of preservation.

这间房屋保养得很差。—— 《剑桥英语辞典》


12、display /dɪˈspleɪ/ n. 陈列品,展览品;陈列,展示,展览;表演(专升本词汇)

例句:Lets enjoy this fireworks display.

让我们一起欣赏这场焰火表演。—— 《剑桥英语辞典》


文章转自中国日报双语新闻

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