美国西部历史文化与现代英语研究

Research on American West Culture and Modern English

美国西部对中国人来说充满着神秘和浓郁的个人英雄主义色彩。西部文化是在狂野的西进运动中逐渐形成,在面对充满敌意的印第安人的同时,牛仔还必须学会克服各种不利条件。因此西部精神就是暗指吃苦耐劳、敢于开拓的精神。在极为混乱且未开发的西部,学会先发制人就是生存的不二选择。牛仔文化中先开枪再问话的习俗正是来至于此,身穿一身代表个人英雄主义和自由洒脱的牛仔服裤的牛仔们,在好莱坞电影、小说传奇和电视节目的烘托下,树立了正直、善良、追求自由的形象。同时美国人也不会忘记印第安土著对人类的贡献:以玉米为首的谷物种植;以金字塔为标志的建筑艺术;以鹰羽冠为象征,色彩鲜艳、做工精巧的服饰等等。西部文化实际上是白人牛仔和印第安风俗、民族习惯之间的碰撞,在美国历史中形成了多姿多彩的风情画。很多中国学生学习英语就可以从西部历史文化中吸收到宝贵的知识财富。

The western part of the United States is quite heroic and mysterious.The western culture was gradually formed in the Westward Movement.When facing hostile Indians,cowboys must learn to overcome all kinds of disadvantages.Therefore,the spirit of the west is to imply the spirit of hard work and courage to open up.In the most chaotic and undeveloped west,the best way to survive is to shoot first,and then ask question from which is the cowboy culture comes.The cowboys,symbolizing a personal heroism and always wearing easy and free jeans,are featured in Hollywood films,novel legends and TV programs,along with their integrity,kindness and freedom.At the same time,Americans should not and will not forget Indian Aboriginals contribution to human beings:corn and grain planting,the architectural art marked by Pyramid,symbolized eagle's crown,bright color,exquisite workmanship and so on.The western culture is actually a collision between the white cowboys and the customs and habits of Indian.This has left us a valuable asset for our future generation to learn English.