话题113 白金汉宫
白金汉宫( Buckingham Palace)是英国的王宫。建造在威斯敏斯特城内,位于伦敦詹姆士公园(St.James'Park)的西边,1703年为白金汉公爵所建而得名,最早称白金汉屋,意思是“他人的家”。皇宫花园约占地18公顷,为英王乔治四世所设计。园内有湖泊、草地、小径,并有各种花草树木。每年夏天,女王在园内举行花园招待会,邀请全国各界代表、知名人士及各国驻伦敦的外交官参加。
英语情景会话
A: As Palaces go,I think the grandiose building facing down the mall is neither old or attractive.
A:就王宫而言,我想这幢面朝林阴道的壮观建筑既谈不上古老也无吸引入之处。
B: In fact, the Palace's best facade, Nash's long garden front, only can be enjoyed by those invited to one of Her Majesty's garden parties.
B:其实,白金汉宫最美的一面是纳什设计的长长的面朝花园这一面,只有那些受邀出席女王陛下花园宴请的客人才有缘一饱眼福。
A:Really?
A:真的吗?
B: Yes. When the trees are bare, we can see it from the top of the double deck bus heading down Gloucester Place.
B:是的。当树叶落尽时,坐在沿格洛斯特广场行驶的双层巴士上层可以一睹它的“芳容”。
A:What a pity it is!
A:太遗憾了!
B: Yes. But you can also get a glimpse of Nash's architecture by visiting the royal mews in Buckingham Palace Road.
B:是的,但是如果您参观位于白金汉宫路的皇家马厩,也能一瞥纳什设计的建筑。
A:Really?
A:真的?
B: Yes, it is also designed by Nash.
B:是的,它也出自纳什的设计。
其他常用英语口语表达
They will meet at Buckingham Palace next month.
她们将于下个月在白金汉宫会面。
Buckingham Palace is the home of Queen Elizabeth II.
白金汉宫是女皇伊丽莎白二世的府邸。
We'll have a quick look at Buckingham Palace.
我们将简单看一下白金汉宫。
Well, Buckingham Palace is one of Britain's great national treasures and is definitely worth a visit.
白金汉宫是英国国宝之一,很值得观赏。
常用英语词汇表达
Buckingham Palace 白金汉宫
Royal Guard 皇家卫队
royal mews 皇家马厩
Queen Elizabeth 伊丽莎白女王
Windsor castle 温莎堡
Throne Room 王座室