冰淇淋:夏日甜蜜滋味 |
http://www.sina.com.cn 2004/09/24 10:44 空中美语 |
语音讲解: During the hot summer months, people everywhere count on the sweet and creamy taste of ice cream to cool them down. Whether covered in chocolate, blended into milkshakes, or served in cones, ice cream is always a hit. But where does this popular dessert come from? Some say the Roman emperor Nero invented ice cream to satisfy his sweet tooth. He is said to have sent slaves high into the mountains to bring back snow, which chefs would mix with honey and fruit. Apparently, Nero liked the frozen sweet so much that he had special cold rooms built in his palace to store snow. Another story says that ice cream was first invented in China, almost four thousand years ago. Italian explorer Marco Polo supposedly brought it back to Europe in 1295 after a long trip to the East. There is little proof, however, for either of these explanations. What we do know is that, by the mid-1600s, English king Charles I was enjoying ice cream. Palace records show the dessert was a favorite at palace dinner parties. |
冰淇淋 The Sweet Taste of Summer |
在炎炎夏季里,各地的人们都靠甘甜美味又香浓滑顺的冰淇淋来消暑解热。不论是裹上一层巧克力、打成奶昔,或是用甜筒盛装,冰淇淋总是广受欢迎。但这道大家都喜爱的甜点是从哪里来的呢? 有人说,罗马皇帝尼禄(编者按:即著名的罗马帝国暴君)为了满足自己吃甜食的口欲而发明了冰淇淋。据说他曾派遣奴隶到高山上取回冰雪,随后由厨师将蜂蜜及水果调和在雪中。尼禄显然很喜欢这道冰凉甜点,以致在宫殿里建造了特殊的冷藏室来贮藏冰雪。 另外一个说法是,将近四千年前,中国人首先发明了冰淇淋。据说在公元1295年,意大利探险家马可·波罗结束漫长的东方之旅后,将冰淇淋带回欧洲。 然而,上述两种说法都没有什么证据可以佐证。但我们确实知道,十七世纪中期的英国国王查理一世已经开始享用冰淇淋了。王宫记录载明:冰淇淋是当时宫廷晚宴中最受欢迎的甜点。 Vocabulary 1.count on v. phr. to rely on 依靠;倚赖 George’s family counted on him to earn enough money for food, and he didn’t let them down. 乔治的家人全靠他赚钱养家糊口,而他也没让家人失望。 2.blend v. to combine two or more ingredients 混合;调和 After blending the flour, eggs, milk, and baking powder, you’re ready to start cooking pancakes. 将面粉、鸡蛋、牛奶和泡打粉混合均匀后,就可以开始做薄饼了。 3.serve v. to give sb. food or drink 供应(食物);端上(饭菜、饮料等) Soup, cereal, and yogurt are usually served in bowls, but wine is served in glasses. 汤、麦片和酸奶酪通常装在碗里食用,酒则是倒在玻璃杯里饮用。 4.sweet tooth n. a craving for sweet food 吃甜食的渴望 Jerry eats candy bars everyday because he has a sweet tooth. 杰瑞天天吃好几条巧克力棒,因为他对甜食情有独钟。 5.apparently adv. appearing to be so; seeming to be 显然地;看起来似乎 Sherman is apparently in love with Maria. He is always following her around. 薛曼看来是爱上玛莉亚了,他总是形影不离地跟随着她。 6.proof n. evidence; confirmation that sth. is true 证据 Don’t accuse Sheila of theft until you have proof. 除非你能提出证据,否则不要随便指控席拉是小偷。 More Information 1.milkshake n. 奶昔 2.supposedly adv. 据称 |
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