VOA常速英语2008年-Kite Festival Evokes Artistry in the Sky

By Elaine Lu
Washington
17 April 2008
 

The annual Smithsonian Kite Festival celebrated¹ the art and history of Chinese kites at this year's event. Kites large and small; kite fliers professional and amateur²; Washingtonians as well as visitors from around the world gathered around the Washington Monument to welcome the colorful designs. For producer Joseph Mok, Elaine Lu has more.

1 celebrated   

adj.有名的，声誉卓著的

参考例句：

• He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。
• The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。

2 amateur   

adj.业余的，非专业的；n.业余爱好者

参考例句：

• He made an amateur attempt to build a cupboard.他很外行地试做了一个碗柜。
• Although Tom's only an amateur he's a first-class player.虽然汤姆只是个业余爱好者，但却是一流的高手。