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Blossoms of Innovation: A Tale of Collaboration in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:
Zh: 北京的春天来了,紫禁城笼罩在温暖的阳光下,樱花随风飘舞。
En: Spring has arrived in Beijing, and the Forbidden City is bathed in warm sunlight, with cherry blossoms dancing in the breeze.
Zh: 这里是一个充满历史和奇迹的地方,吸引着来自世界各地的人。
En: This is a place filled with history and wonders, attracting people from all over the world.
Zh: 就在这一天,李明和小雨相遇了。
En: On this particular day, Li Ming and Xiao Yu met.
Zh: 李明是一位本地的历史学家,对古建筑有着浓厚的兴趣。
En: Li Ming is a local historian with a strong interest in ancient architecture.
Zh: 他总是独自一人走在紫禁城的长廊中,沉浸在历史的海洋里。
En: He always walks through the long corridors of the Forbidden City alone, immersed in the ocean of history.
Zh: 与他不同,小雨是一个充满活力的年轻建筑师。
En: Unlike him, Xiao Yu is a vibrant young architect.
Zh: 她梦想设计出结合现代与传统的建筑,每次来到紫禁城,她都像发现新大陆一样兴奋不已。
En: She dreams of designing architecture that combines modern and traditional elements.
Zh: 那天,小雨正在仔细观察一座古老宫殿的屋顶,她被木雕的精致细节迷住了。
En: Every time she visits the Forbidden City, she is as excited as if discovering a new continent.
Zh: “这简直太美了,这样的设计真令人着迷!
En: That day, Xiao Yu was carefully observing the roof of an ancient palace, captivated by the exquisite details of the wood carvings.
Zh: ”她忍不住低声赞叹。
En: "This is simply beautiful, such a design is truly fascinating!"
Zh: 李明正巧经过,听到了小雨的话。
En: she couldn't help but murmur in admiration.
Zh: 他停下脚步,看了看小雨,忍不住说道:“这是清朝的典型风格,利用榫卯结构,不用一颗钉子。
En: Li Ming happened to pass by and heard Xiao Yu's words.
Zh: ”小雨回头,露出友好的笑容:“真的很有趣!
En: He stopped, looked at her, and couldn't help but say, "This is a typical style of the Qing Dynasty, using mortise and tenon joints, without a single nail."
Zh: 这些细节让我灵感不断。
En: Xiao Yu turned around, showing a friendly smile, "Really interesting!
Zh: ”就这样,两人开始聊了起来。
En: These details continuously inspire me."
Zh: 李明起初还有些犹豫,不确定是否要与陌生人分享他的知识。
En: And so, they started chatting.
Zh: 然而,小雨的热情和真诚打动了他。
En: Li Ming was initially a bit hesitant, unsure whether to share his knowledge with a stranger.
Zh: 很快,他便滔滔不绝地讲述着紫禁城里的历史故事。
En: However, Xiao Yu's enthusiasm and sincerity moved him.
Zh: 小雨则讲述着她的梦想,她想设计一种新的建筑风格,可以让现代人也感受到传统之美。
En: Soon, he was passionately narrating historical stories of the Forbidden City.
Zh: 但她总是面对着质疑,很多人不相信她能做到。
En: Xiao Yu shared her dreams of designing a new architectural style that allows modern people to also feel the beauty of tradition.
Zh: 随着樱花的飘落,他们来到了紫禁城的一处偏僻角落。
En: But she often faced doubt, as many did not believe she could achieve it.
Zh: 在那里,他们无意间发现了一处隐藏的建筑细节。
En: As cherry blossoms fell, they arrived at a secluded corner of the Forbidden City.
Zh: 那是古代工匠用来防雨的小秘密,而这样的设计与小雨的一个构思不谋而合。
En: There, they accidentally discovered a hidden architectural detail—a small secret used by ancient craftsmen to keep out rain, which coincidentally matched one of Xiao Yu's ideas.
Zh: “这个细节可以应用在我的设计里!
En: "This detail can be incorporated into my design!"
Zh: ”小雨兴奋地说道,她的眼睛发亮。
En: Xiao Yu exclaimed excitedly, her eyes shining.
Zh: 李明也惊讶地发现这与他的研究主题有关。
En: Li Ming was also surprised to find that this related to his research topic.
Zh: 他意识到,小雨的现代创意可以与历史完美结合。
En: He realized that Xiao Yu's modern creativity could perfectly merge with history.
Zh: 于是,他决定打开自己的心扉,与小雨分享更多。
En: So, he decided to open his heart and share more with her.
Zh: 就这样,他们开始了一场合作。
En: Thus began their collaboration.
Zh: 小雨将古代工艺融入到现代设计中,而李明则用他的知识引导这一切的实现。
En: Xiao Yu incorporated ancient techniques into modern designs, while Li Ming used his knowledge to guide its realization.
Zh: 不久后,他们共同完成的项目受到高度评价,传统和现代完美融合。
En: Soon, the project they completed together received high praise, with a perfect blend of tradition and modernity.
Zh: 两人之间也建立了深厚的友情与合作关系。
En: They also developed a deep friendship and collaboration.
Zh: 从此,李明不再独自一人,他学会了分享自己的热情和知识。
En: From then on, Li Ming was no longer alone; he learned to share his passion and knowledge.
Zh: 而小雨则增强了自信,变得更加坚定自己的设计理想。
En: Xiao Yu, on the other hand, gained confidence and became more steadfast in her design ideals.
Zh: 在紫禁城的风中,他们的故事正如那飘舞的樱花,永远生动。
En: In the wind of the Forbidden City, their story, like the dancing cherry blossoms, remains forever vivid.
Vocabulary Words:
- bathed: 笼罩
- cherry blossoms: 樱花
- breeze: 微风
- ancient: 古老
- architecture: 建筑
- corridors: 长廊
- immersed: 沉浸
- ocean: 海洋
- vibrant: 充满活力
- observe: 观察
- exquisite: 精致
- carvings: 雕刻
- murmur: 低声
- admiration: 赞叹
- typical: 典型
- mortise and tenon: 榫卯结构
- enthusiasm: 热情
- sincerity: 真诚
- narrating: 讲述
- secluded: 偏僻
- craftsmen: 工匠
- incorporated: 融入
- confidence: 自信
- steadfast: 坚定
- collaboration: 合作
- realization: 实现
- praise: 赞美
- blend: 融合
- passion: 热情
- ideals: 理想