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英语沙龙:Wedding custom around the world (4)

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Wedding custom around the world (4)


Philippines1):A white silk cord is draped around the couple’s shoulders to indicate their union. A bell-shaped cage2) housing white doves(symbolizing peace)is a favored wedding decoration. At a well-timed moment, the bride and groom pull on ribbon streamers to release the birds, a send-off into their new lives.

Poland:Reception guests customarily buy a dance with the bride by pining3) money to her veil or tucking bills into a special bridal4) purse to build a honeymoon fund. Luck comes of the bride who drinks a glass of wine at the celebration without spilling a drop.

Switzerland:A pine tree, which symbolizes luck and fertility5), is planted at the couple’s new home. After vows6), the bride’s floral wreath, which symbolizes her maidenhood, is removed and set afire by the mistress of ceremonies. It’s considered lucky if it burns quickly.

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indicate ['indikeit]

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v. 显示,象征,指示
v. 指明,表明

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decoration [.dekə'reiʃən]

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n. 装饰,装饰品

 
pine [pain]

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n. 松树,松木
vi. 消瘦,憔悴,渴望

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veil [veil]

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n. 面纱,掩饰物,修女
vt. 给 ...

 
groom [gru:m]

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n. 马夫,新郎,男仆
vt. 刷洗,照看马,

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fertility [fə:'tiliti]

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n. 肥沃,丰饶,生产力

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release [ri'li:s]

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n. 释放,让渡,发行
vt. 释放,让与,准

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