Flying a Kite
放风筝
Kite flying is becoming increasingly popular.
放风筝越来越流行了。
Young and old alike can be seen in parks enjoying this healthy outdoor recreation.
我们可以看见老老少少在公园里享受这个健康的户外娱乐。
Some people enjoy watching the multicolored kites high up in the sky.
有些人喜欢看五彩缤纷的风筝高高飘在空中,
Others find it thrilling to control a flying object.
也有些人觉得操纵飞行物体很刺激。
By tugging at the string the kite will ascend.
我们用力拉线时,风筝会上升。
A slack string will allow the kite to drift with the wind and descend.
一条放松的线会让风筝随风飘动而下降。
As far as I am concerned, flying a kite is fun because it gives me an excuse to laze away a sunny afternoon daydreaming while watching the delicate kites bobbing up and down.
就我而言,放风筝很好玩,因为那可以给我一个借口一边看那优美的风筝上下飘动,一边做白日梦,懒散地打发一个晴朗的下午。