The Olympic Games are a source of pride for all countries who join them. On this date in 1896, the first modern Olympic Games started in Athens, Greece. The Games were inspired by the original Olympic Games held in ancient Greece. Fourteen countries joined these first modern Games, which were all held during the summer and included events like cycling, swimming, and gymnastics. All together, there were 43 events and 241 athletes. The Olympic Games have changed over time, but they still celebrate the pride of countries around the world.
奧林匹克運動會的所 有與會國都以參加這項賽事為榮。在1896年的今天,現代奧運在希臘的雅典首辦。這個賽事之所以開辦,是受到最初在古希臘舉行的奧運所啟發。第一屆現代奧 運有14個國家共襄盛舉,所有賽事全都在夏季舉行,包 括像是自行車、游泳及體操等項目。合計有43項比 賽及241位運動員參加。雖然奧運隨著時光而有所改變,但這項盛事仍頌揚著世界各國的驕傲。
單字片語
◎pride n.自豪,驕傲
take pride in... 對……感到自豪,以……為傲
例:Mr. Lin takes pride in his children's achievements.(林先生以他孩子的成就為榮。)
◎inspire vt.啟發;鼓舞
be inspired by... 受到……啟發;受到……鼓舞
例:The painting was inspired by my visit to Hawaii.(這幅畫的靈感源自於我的夏威夷之旅。)
◎original a.最初的,原本的
例:The new model is far better than the original one.(新機型比起原本的要好很多。)
◎ancient a.古代的,古老的
例:People in ancient times couldn't have imagined the existence of the Internet.(古代人絕對想像不到之後會有網路的存在。)
◎include vt.包括
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