英语六级翻译模拟练习：元宵节

　　看灯 watching lanterns

　　汉朝 the Han Dynasty

　　佛教 Buddhism

　　明帝 Emperor Ming

　　敬佛 worship Buddha

　　皇宫 imperial palace

　　礼仪 ritual

　　盛大的 grand

　　无数的 countless

　　猜灯谜 Guessing lantern riddles

　　贴 paste

　　【精彩译文】

　　The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month. Watching lanterns is this day’s important activity. Throughout the Han Dynasty, Buddhism flourished in China. Emperor Ming heard that Buddhist monks would watch sarira and light lanterns to worship Buddha on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month. Therefore, he commanded to light lanterns in the imperial palace and temples to show respect to Buddha on this day. Later, the Buddhist ritual developed into a grand festival among common people. Lanterns of various shapes and sizes are hung in the streets, attracting countless visitors. "Guessing lantern riddles" is an essential part of the Festival. Lantern owners write riddles on pieces of paper and paste them on the lanterns. If visitors have got solutions to the riddles, they will obtain a little gift.