英国大斋节前夕(the eve of the great fast),是情人们举行婚礼的旺季。在这传统的“迎亲节”里,许多男青年在亲朋的陪同下,携威士忌和鲜花,兴高采烈地到女方家,相约去教堂举行婚礼。向新婚夫妇收“通行税”(tax for passing)是英国盛...英国大斋节前夕(the eve of the great fast),是情人们举行婚礼的旺季。在这传统的“迎亲节”里,许多男青年在亲朋的陪同下,携威士忌和鲜花,兴高采烈地到女方家,相约去教堂举行婚礼。向新婚夫妇收“通行税”(tax for passing)是英国盛行的古老风俗。人们在公路上放置鲜花、青藤和长绳,表示对新郎、新娘的祝贺,新婚夫妇走过时应当撒钱致谢。英国不同民族间的男女通婚,还要先付“罚金”(fine),才能拿走分割他俩的绳索。这种“罚金”活动,往往在教堂广场进行。教堂走廊上竖着一块“接吻石”(kissing stone),两个陌生男青年站在新娘旁边.表示要从她的头顶跳过去,与她接吻。展开更多
Language serves as the tool of communication between people.In any language persons,things and activities that are ta boos should not be talked about or should be mentioned in a roundabout way.it is not only a linguis...Language serves as the tool of communication between people.In any language persons,things and activities that are ta boos should not be talked about or should be mentioned in a roundabout way.it is not only a linguistic phenomenon but also a social phenomenon.The origin of taboo is deeply rooted in the social and cultural background.Today in the increasingly frequent cross-cultural communication,if you do not understand the language taboos,it will hinder the smooth communication.This pa per will talk about American taboos from two aspects.It is designed to help English learners understand American culture and im prove competence of cross-cultural communication.展开更多
文摘英国大斋节前夕(the eve of the great fast),是情人们举行婚礼的旺季。在这传统的“迎亲节”里,许多男青年在亲朋的陪同下,携威士忌和鲜花,兴高采烈地到女方家,相约去教堂举行婚礼。向新婚夫妇收“通行税”(tax for passing)是英国盛行的古老风俗。人们在公路上放置鲜花、青藤和长绳,表示对新郎、新娘的祝贺,新婚夫妇走过时应当撒钱致谢。英国不同民族间的男女通婚,还要先付“罚金”(fine),才能拿走分割他俩的绳索。这种“罚金”活动,往往在教堂广场进行。教堂走廊上竖着一块“接吻石”(kissing stone),两个陌生男青年站在新娘旁边.表示要从她的头顶跳过去,与她接吻。
文摘Language serves as the tool of communication between people.In any language persons,things and activities that are ta boos should not be talked about or should be mentioned in a roundabout way.it is not only a linguistic phenomenon but also a social phenomenon.The origin of taboo is deeply rooted in the social and cultural background.Today in the increasingly frequent cross-cultural communication,if you do not understand the language taboos,it will hinder the smooth communication.This pa per will talk about American taboos from two aspects.It is designed to help English learners understand American culture and im prove competence of cross-cultural communication.
