【看新闻学英语】: 历久不衰的共同体精神

Enduring Community Spirit: Eumundi Markets
历久不衰的共同体精神:优美地集市

CoCo Hong,David Lee

【新闻关键字】

1. nestle: v.紧邻
2. hinterland: n.内地
3. stall: n.摊位
4. browse: v.浏览

Nestled in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, the Eumundi markets offers everything from locally farmed produce, an extensive range of handmade goods, to a wide range of mouth-watering foods.
紧邻着阳光海岸内陆,优美地市集提供了各色在地生产的农产品,从大量的手工制品至各式各样令人垂涎三尺的食物一应俱全。

[Peter Homan, Manager, Original Eumundi Markets]:
“The Eumundi markets started 30 years ago as a very tiny little market of only three stall holders, and the takings for the day were a total of thirty dollars.”
彼得‧霍曼,优美地市集里的老板说道:
“Eumundi市集创始于30年前,当时只是一个仅有3个摊贩的小市场,而且每天的营业总收入也只有30元。” 

People from all walks of life visit this world famous market, making it one of the most popular tourist sites on the Sunshine Coast.
形形色色的人造访了这个举世闻名的市场,使它成了阳光海岸最受欢迎的旅游胜地之一。

[Peter Homan, Manager, Original Eumundi Markets]:
“From three stalls it’s grown to over 600 stalls today, and is now an economic generator of about $120 million dollars a year for this local economy.”
彼得‧霍曼,优美地集市里最早的老板继续说道:
“从3个摊位成长到今日超过600个,优美地集市现在成了金鸡母,每年可为这里的地方经济创造了约1亿2千万元的收入。”

【新闻关键字】

5. entertain: v.使欢乐
6. a variety of: ph.种种
7. atmosphere: n.气氛

As you browse through the colorful stalls, you will be entertained by a variety of street performers, each adding to the festive atmosphere.
当你在玲琅满目的摊位中走走逛逛时,你将可感受到各种街头艺人所带来的欢乐气氛。

The stallholders enjoy the special family feel of the markets. [Terry West, Dutch Pancake Stall Holder]:“After 25 years I hope I’ve got another 25 years out of it. It’s a pretty good lifestyle.”
摊贩们也喜欢市集这种一家亲的感觉。泰瑞‧卫斯特,卖荷兰松饼的摊贩说:
“经过了这25年之后,我希望能有另一个25年。这是一个很棒的生活方式。”

Another long-term stallholder is Mike Joyce, whose soya tempeh is very popular with market visitors.
麦可.乔伊斯是另一位长期摊贩,他的印尼豆豉非常受到市场顾客的喜爱。

【新闻关键字】

8. certified: adj.有认证的
9. tempeh: n.印尼豆豉
10. bonsai: n.盆景
11. tranquility: n.平静

[Mike Joyce, Director Mighty Bean Tempeh]:
“The certified organic fresh tempeh that we harvest every Friday for Saturday markets, it’s everybody’s favorite.”
麦可.乔伊斯,“Mighty Bean Tempeh”这家店的经理说:
“我们每周五生产以供应周六的市集,这些经过认证的有机新鲜豆豉广受喜爱。”

And if it gets too busy, Mike Eberle’s bonsai garden, and beautiful Japanese paintings, will certainly bring tranquility.
假如你觉得这些让人太过于眼花撩乱,麦可.艾柏立的盆景庭园,以及日本绘画肯定会你带来平静。

The treasures to be discovered at the Eumundi markets, are not just the beautiful creations–you’ll also meet interesting characters, each with an amazing story to tell.
在优美地市集里等着被发掘的宝藏,不仅仅是这些美好的创作而已—你也将遇见一些有趣的人,而每一个人都可以告诉你一个惊人的故事。

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