在今天的中国，建军节作为节日出现在日历上。然而目前，它还不是中国的法定假日。但是对于职业军人来说，建军节这天可以少工作一些时间。

There are many ceremonies on Army Day. They range from an “Honor Guard” march, a flag raising ceremony that takes place in Tiananmen Square, military bands’ performances, and military parades. These ceremonies serve as symbols of China’s military power and provide a way of honoring the PLA.

在建军节这天会有许多仪式，包括“仪仗队”的行进，天安门广场的升旗仪式，军乐队的演奏，以及阅兵式。这些仪式是中国军事实力的象征，也是向人民解放军致敬的一种方式。

There are some “different” ways to celebrate Army Day.

庆祝建军节有一些“不同”的方式。

81 new couples from the navy, air force and army held their group weddings on August 1st 2017.

2017年8月1日，来自海、空和陆军的81对新人举行了集体婚礼。

They posed the five point star and “August 1st”, showing their way of celebrating the anniversary of the coming Army Day.

他们摆出五角星和“八一”标志，展示他们庆祝即将到来的建军节的方式。

For more Chinese people, sending our best wishes and respect to the army and Chinese soldiers —— the most admirable people in China, is the most popular on Army Day.

对更多的中国人来说，在建军节最受欢迎的方式是向军队和中国士兵——中国最可爱的人——致以最美好的祝愿和敬意。

写作佳句

1. August 1 is an important holiday for the Chinese, which is known as Army Day.

8月1日对中国人来说是一个重要的节日，它就是建军节。

2. There will be many ceremonies on Army Day. They range from an “Honor Guard” march, a flag raising ceremony that takes place in Tiananmen Square, military bands’ performances, and military parades.

在建军节这天会有许多仪式，包括“仪仗队”的行进，天安门广场的升旗仪式，军乐队的演奏，以及阅兵式。

3. These ceremonies serve as symbols of China’s military power and provide a way of honoring the PLA.

这些仪式是中国军事实力的象征，也是向人民解放军致敬的一种方式。

检测题

一、英译汉

写出下列句中画线词的汉语释义。

1. The recent popular uprising was led by a peasant’s son. _______

2. The supermarket fired the first shot in a price war today. _______

3. Generally speaking, there was no resistance to the idea. _______

4. Britain needs new leadership if it is to help shape Europe’s future. _______

5. After a struggle with the armed robber, the two police officers managed to arrest him. _______

二、汉译英

将下列句子翻译成英文。

1. 8月1日对中国人来说是一个重要的节日，它就是建军节。

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2. 在建军节这天会有许多仪式。

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3. 这些仪式是中国军事实力的象征，也是向人民解放军（PLA）致敬的一种方式。

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参考答案

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一、1. 起义 2. 头一枪 3. 反对 4. 领导层 5. 持枪的

二、1. August 1 is an important holiday for the Chinese, which is known as Army Day.

2. There are many ceremonies on Army Day.

3. These ceremonies serve as symbols of China’s military power and provide a way of honoring the PLA.返回搜狐，查看更多