2016年大学英语四级翻译重难点特色词汇三

中国年&那些传统节日

十二生肖

the twele Chinese zodiac signs

本命年

one’s year of birth considered in relation to the 12 Terrestrial Branches

传统节日

traditional holidays

春节

the Spring Festival

元宵节

the Lantern Festival (15th day of the first lunar month)

清明节

the Pure Brightness Festival / the Tomb-sweeping Day (April the 5th)

端午节

the Dragon Boat Festival (5th of the fifth lunar month)

中秋节

the Moon Festival / the Mid-Autumn Day (15th of the eight lunar month)

重阳节

the Double Ninth Day / the Aged Day