aYour tree looks beautiful. Do you decorate it this way every year?
你们的树看起来好漂亮。你们每年都这么布置吗?
bYes, it's a family tradition dating back to my childhood. We use the same lights and ornaments, but of course we have a new tree each year.The children made some of these decorations. Here, you can hang this on one of those high branches.
aWell, everything seems to be just about ready. Now all we need is snow.Do you exchange the presents in the morning?
似乎一切都准备就绪了。现在我们都希望的是下一场雪了。 你们在早上交换礼物吗?
bOh, yes. The kids are too excited to wait. After we clean up the mess all the empty boxes and the wrapping paper we have a big breakfast. Then the kids have the whole day to play with their new toys.
aAnd we'll have a great turkey dinner at around four o'clock. My brother and his family will be joining us.I look forward to meeting them. Well, it's late, so I'll say good night. I'll see you early tomorrow, so I can share your Christmas morning.Good night!
1、date back to 追溯到;从…开始有
例句:
The traditional friendship between our two people(s) dates back to ancient days.
我们两国人民之间的传统友谊可追溯到遥远的过去。
2、ornament 装饰物
例句:
To get down to it, you have to cut away what is not true, what is inflated, beside the point, excess, ornament.
更直接点,你们要去掉不真实的,除了这点还有膨胀的,过量的和装饰的。
3、decoration 装饰
例句:
The decoration and furnishings had to be practical enough for a family home.
装修和家具陈设必须对一个家庭住房来说够实用。
4、wrapping paper 包装纸
例句:
Foil wrapping paper is beautiful but difficult to use.
锡箔包装纸好看却难用。