躺著學(xué)萬能會(huì)話4 中秋節(jié)

 What's the meaning behind this holiday?
這個(gè)節(jié)日有什么特殊意義嗎？
 It is said to have originated from...
據(jù)說最早以前是源于……
 Let me guess...
讓我猜猜……
 getting the hang of...
對(duì)……開竅了

Jay:   I heard everybody usually barbecues to celebrate
the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Catherine:   In the past few years, it has become quite regular,
but it is not a tradition.
Jay: What's the meaning behind this holiday?
Catherine:   Well, it is said to have originated from sacri? cing
to the moon goddess. But, nowadays the full

Jay:   Are there many of them?
moon just represents the gathering of friends and
Catherine:   family.As many as the stars...just kidding, but there are
Jay:   very many throughout Taiwan.Oh that's right. It is a full circle just like the
traditional round dinner table.
Jay:   So, is Taoism the most popular religion here?
Catherine:   Exactly. So, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a time
Catherine:   Well, that depends on how you look at it.
for friends and family to come together and
Nowadays, Taoism and Buddhism are so
appreciate the moon.
intertwined that they  are dif? cult to separate.
Jay: Let me guess you also get together to eat right!?
Jay:   Are there many Christians?
Catherine:   Ha-ha you're finally getting the hang of it! At
some point, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, you
Catherine:   Yes, in fact, it is the third most popular religion.
have to eat mooncakes.
Jay: Wow, that's an eye opener.