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VOA慢速英语:UNESCO Lists 'Intangible Heritage' Traditions

2010-12-01来源:和谐英语

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1.It defines intangible heritage as living traditions that are passed on from one generation to another.

pass on传递; 传授

例句：Would you please pass the dictionary on to Mary?
请你把这本词典传给玛丽, 行吗?

The story is passed on from generation to generation in the village.
这故事在村民中世代相传。

2.Croatia is listed for its gingerbread tradition. This sweet bread is made from flour, sugar, baking soda and spices.

made from 由……制成

例句：Steel is made from iron
钢是由铁炼成的。

3.Men wear pants made out of leather.

made out of由…制成

例句：The hut was made out of pieces of wood.
这小屋是用木板建造的。

4.As many as eight thousand dancers take part in this event that dates back to the year eleven hundred.

date back to追溯到…; 从…开始

例句：The castle dates back to the 14th century.
该城堡建于14世纪。

The history of the town dates back to the Middle Ages.
这个城镇的历史可回溯到中世纪。