新奇事件簿 日本食物被列入全球美食名单之中

The United Nations is going to put traditional Japanese food on its list of important world cuisines². It will be the fifth time for UNESCO to give a country's or region's food its cultural heritage status. French, Mediterranean³, Mexican and Turkish food are already on the list. Traditional Japanese food is called 'Washoku'. It is very famous for its variety. It ranges from sushi (raw fish on rice) to ramen noodles, tempura and sukiyaki. Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs said it wants to put all of its food on the list, not just one or two famous dishes. The agency said Japanese food is special because of its artistic⁴ presentation. It also uses unique ingredients. Many dishes are important because they celebrate the four seasons.

联合国将把日本传统食物列入全球主要美食名单之中。这也是联合国教科文组织第五次将国家或地区的食物列入文化遗产名单之中。法国、地中海、墨西哥以及土耳其食物已经在名单之中。传统日本食物被叫做作“Washoku”。它因多样性而闻名。Washoku从寿司（生鱼和米饭）到拉面、天麸罗以及寿喜烧。日本文化厅称他们希望把所有食物都放入名单中，并不限于一种或两种著名美食。文化厅称由于食物所展现的美学色彩，这让食物非常特别。食物还使用了特殊食材。许多美食还因为庆祝四季而显得非常重要。

'Washoku' is very healthy and has a good balance of minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates⁵ and protein. It is one of the reasons why Japanese people live for so long. It also helps to keep obesity⁶ levels low. The cuisine¹ is also important as different meals throughout the year help to bring families and communities together. Food plays an important role in many ceremonies that mark seasonal⁷ traditions. The menu for New Year's celebrations, rice-planting events and harvest festivals are all very different. Japan's government said food helps Japanese people keep a strong sense of culture. It also said 'Washoku' is closely "associated with an essential spirit of respect for nature."

“Washoku”非常健康，讲究在矿物质、维他命、碳水化合物以及蛋白质之间的平衡。这也是为什么日本人长寿的原因之一。它还会帮助降低肥胖率。一年四季中也有许多能够让家人团聚的食物，这也是它们重要的原因。食物在许多纪念节气的仪式上也扮演着重要角色。庆祝新年、种水稻以及丰收时节的食物都不同。日本政府称食物让日本人有很强烈的文化感。还称“Washoku”也与对文化的尊重息息相关。

1 cuisine   

n.烹调，烹饪法

参考例句：

• This book is the definitive guide to world cuisine.这本书是世界美食的权威指南。
• This restaurant is renowned for its cuisine.这家餐馆以其精美的饭菜而闻名。

2 cuisines   

n.烹饪( cuisine的名词复数 )；菜肴；（通常指昂贵的饭店中的）饭菜；烹饪艺术

参考例句：

• Could you tell me the different features of these cuisines? 能不能告诉我这些不同的烹调流派各自有哪些特点？ 来自地道口语脱口SHOW 高中超越版
• Ice sculptures are used as decorations in some cuisines, especially in Asia. 冰雕在某些菜肴中被当作装饰品，尤其在亚洲。 来自互联网

3 Mediterranean   

adj.地中海的；地中海沿岸的

参考例句：

• The houses are Mediterranean in character.这些房子都属地中海风格。
• Gibraltar is the key to the Mediterranean.直布罗陀是地中海的要冲。

4 artistic   

adj.艺术(家)的，美术(家)的；善于艺术创作的

参考例句：

• The picture on this screen is a good artistic work.这屏风上的画是件很好的艺术品。
• These artistic handicrafts are very popular with foreign friends.外国朋友很喜欢这些美术工艺品。

5 carbohydrates   

n.碳水化合物，糖类( carbohydrate的名词复数 )；淀粉质或糖类食物

参考例句：

• The plant uses the carbohydrates to make cellulose. 植物用碳水化合物制造纤维素。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• All carbohydrates originate from plants. 所有的碳水化合物均来自植物。 来自辞典例句

6 obesity   

n.肥胖，肥大

参考例句：

• One effect of overeating may be obesity.吃得过多能导致肥胖。
• Sugar and fat can more easily lead to obesity than some other foods.糖和脂肪比其他食物更容易导致肥胖。

7 seasonal   

adj.季节的，季节性的

参考例句：

• The town relies on the seasonal tourist industry for jobs.这个城镇依靠季节性旅游业提供就业机会。
• The hors d'oeuvre is seasonal vegetables.餐前小吃是应时蔬菜。