孟雪瑩
The human body is a marvel of complexity, andamong its most remarkable features is its capacityto perceive and interpret the world through our fivesenses: sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. These senses grant usthe ability to engage with the world in a vibrant and multifacetedmanner. For children, the five senses serve as vital tools tounderstand and explore their surroundings as they grow.
人體是一種復(fù)雜的奇跡,其最顯著的特點(diǎn)之一是有通過(guò)我們的五種感官——視覺(jué)、聽(tīng)覺(jué)、味覺(jué)、觸覺(jué)和嗅覺(jué)——感知和解讀世界的能力。這些感覺(jué)賦予我們以生動(dòng)多彩的方式與世界互動(dòng)的能力。對(duì)于兒童而言,五種感覺(jué)在他們成長(zhǎng)的過(guò)程中作為重要方式,幫助他們理解和探索周?chē)h(huán)境。
Our sense of sight is perhaps the mostfamiliar of all, allowing us to visuallyapprehend the world. It enables us todistinguish colors, shapes, sizes, and distances.Is that apple small or large? What hue does ithave? These questions can be answered withthe help of our eyes. When we see a buildingin front of us, our sight allows us to gauge thespace between it and us. Sight is essential fornumerous daily activities, includingreading, driving, and recognizingfamiliar faces.
我們的視覺(jué)可能是大家最為熟悉的,它使我們能夠從視覺(jué)上感知世界。它使我們能夠區(qū)分顏色、形狀、大小和距離。那個(gè)蘋(píng)果是小還是大?它是什么顏色?這些問(wèn)題可以通過(guò)我們的眼睛得到答案。當(dāng)我們看到眼前的建筑物時(shí),視覺(jué)使我們能夠估計(jì)它與我們之間的距離。視覺(jué)對(duì)于許多日?;顒?dòng)至關(guān)重要,包括閱讀、駕駛和認(rèn)出熟悉的面孔。
Next in line is our sense of hearing. Hearing empowersus to perceive sound and silence, and our ears play a pivotalrole in this. It enables us to listen to music, conversations, andthe sounds that fill our surroundings. The distant siren of a firetruck, the approaching train, or the wailing of an ambulance areall distinguishable through our sense of hearing. It also providesus with an understanding of the direction and proximity ofthese sounds. Our sense of hearing is vitalfor effective communication, safety,and our enjoyment of various forms ofentertainment.
緊隨其后的是我們的聽(tīng)覺(jué)。聽(tīng)覺(jué)使我們能夠感知聲音和寂靜,而我們的耳朵在其中發(fā)揮著關(guān)鍵作用。它使我們能夠聽(tīng)到音樂(lè)、對(duì)話(huà)和充斥環(huán)境的聲音。遠(yuǎn)處消防車(chē)的警報(bào)聲、接近的火車(chē),或者救護(hù)車(chē)的呼嘯聲,這些我們都能通過(guò)聽(tīng)覺(jué)來(lái)辨別。它還使我們能夠了解這些聲音的方向和遠(yuǎn)近。聽(tīng)覺(jué)對(duì)于有效的溝通、安全以及我們對(duì)各種形式的娛樂(lè)的享受至關(guān)重要。
The sense of touch is another essential sense,offering insight into temperature and texture. Is thisobject hot or cold? Is it soft or hard? Is it smooth orrough? We rely on our sense of touch to answer thesequestions. Our skin allows us to feel the warmthof a fire, the softness of a pillow, or the roughnessof a stone. Touch is indispensable for countlesseveryday activities, including cooking, cleaning,and the comforting act of hugging.
觸覺(jué)是另一種重要的感覺(jué),能夠讓我們洞察溫度和質(zhì)地。這個(gè)物體是熱的還是冷的?它是軟的還是硬的?它是光滑的還是粗糙的?我們依靠觸覺(jué)來(lái)回答這些問(wèn)題。我們的皮膚使我們能夠感受到火的溫暖、枕頭的柔軟或石頭的粗糙。觸覺(jué)對(duì)無(wú)數(shù)日?;顒?dòng)至關(guān)重要,包括烹飪、清潔和擁抱的慰藉性行為。
Through our sense of smell,we can gauge the intensity ofscents, the lasting aroma ofsubstances, and the diversity offlavors. Our noses play a crucialrole in this sensory experience.Whether we are smelling flowers,food, or other items in our surroundings,our sense of smell provides invaluable information. Is that plateof fish fresh? Is the air in the building safe or hazardous? Thesimple act of smelling helps us find the answers. The sense of smellis significant for identification, memory, and the appreciation ofvarious scents.
通過(guò)嗅覺(jué),我們可以衡量氣味的強(qiáng)度、物質(zhì)的持久香氣和口味的多樣性。我們的鼻子在這一感官體驗(yàn)中扮演著關(guān)鍵角色。無(wú)論是聞花、食物還是周?chē)钠渌锲?,我們的嗅覺(jué)都為我們提供了寶貴的信息。那盤(pán)魚(yú)新鮮嗎?建筑物內(nèi)的空氣是安全的還是有危險(xiǎn)的?簡(jiǎn)單的聞味行為有助于我們找到答案。嗅覺(jué)對(duì)識(shí)別、記憶和欣賞各種氣味都非常重要。
The sense of taste is our gateway toperceiving flavors. Our tongues enable us tosavor different culinary delights andbeverages. Does this dish havea salty, sweet, sour, bitter,or spicy flavor? Our tastebuds provide the answers,creating a delightfulsensory experience. Tasteis intimately linked to ouremotions and memories,a l l o w i n g u s t ofeel happiness,contentment, andcomfort while enjoying delicious food.
味覺(jué)是我們感知味道的門(mén)戶(hù)。我們的舌頭使我們能夠品嘗不同的美食和飲料。這道菜是咸的、甜的、酸的、苦的還是辣的?我們的味蕾為我們提供了答案,創(chuàng)造了一種令人愉悅的感官體驗(yàn)。味覺(jué)與我們的情緒和記憶密切相關(guān),使我們?cè)谙碛妹牢妒澄飼r(shí)能夠感受到幸福、滿(mǎn)足和舒適。
The five senses collectively forma complex and fascinating aspect ofthe human body. They play a pivotalrole in our ability to interact withour environment. Each sense servesdistinct purposes in our daily activities. Its important to care for our senses tomaintain good health and a high quality oflife.
五種感覺(jué)共同構(gòu)成了人體復(fù)雜而迷人的一面。它們?cè)谖覀兣c環(huán)境互動(dòng)的能力中發(fā)揮著關(guān)鍵作用。每種感覺(jué)在我們?nèi)粘;顒?dòng)中都有不同的作用。為保持健康和高品質(zhì)生活,保護(hù)好我們的這五種感覺(jué)很重要。
Notes:
marvel n. 奇跡
complexity n. 復(fù)雜
remarkable adj. 顯著的
perceive v. 感知
interpret v. 詮釋?zhuān)活I(lǐng)會(huì)
vibrant adj. 生動(dòng)的
multifaceted adj. 多彩的
vital adj. 重要的
familiar adj. 熟悉的
hue n. 色調(diào);色彩
numerous adj. 多種的
empower v. 使……能夠
pivotal adj. 關(guān)鍵的
wailing n. 呼嘯
proximity n. 接近
texture n. 質(zhì)地
pillow n. 枕頭
indispensable adj. 至關(guān)重要的
intensity n. 強(qiáng)度
scent n. 氣味
aroma n. 芳香
substance n. 物質(zhì)
crucial adj. 關(guān)鍵的
hazardous adj. 危險(xiǎn)的;有害的
gateway n. 門(mén)戶(hù)
beverage n. 飲料
sensory adj. 感官的
intimately adv. 密切地
distinct adj. 不同的