世界三大嘉年華會 Top 3 Carnivals in the World // ft. Mary〈說點英文Chill Pill English〉

Recently, Taiwan has been celebrating the Lunar New Year, and the Lantern Festival.
Join us as we talk about another celebration being observed in France, Italy, and Brazil! Take a break and learn about the origins and customs of Carnival around the world, with ICRT’s Paz and Tim, as they chat with Podcaster, Mary. ICRT BreakDown is a fun and relaxing podcast to help you build your English vocabulary, and improve your understanding of common expression in the news. So, join us with a cup of your favorite coffee or tea. Just sit back, relax, and listen!

— Vocabulary
Religious tradition 宗教傳統
The family followed the religious tradition of celebrating Easter with a big feast and church service.
這家人遵循以盛大的宴會和教堂禮拜慶祝復活節的宗教傳統。

Local custom 當地習俗
As a sign of respect for the local custom, visitors to the village are expected to remove their shoes before entering the temple.
作為對當地習俗的尊重，村里的遊客在進入寺廟前必須脫鞋。

Animal bladder 動物膀胱
In medieval times, the animal bladder was used as a tool for playing the traditional game of Hacky Sack.
在中世紀，動物膀胱被用作玩傳統沙包球遊戲的工具。

Pagan 異教徒
The villagers secretly practiced their pagan rituals under the cover of darkness, away from the judgment of the local church.
村民們在黑暗的掩護下秘密地進行異教儀式，遠離當地教會的審查。

Fasting禁食
Fasting is a common religious practice in many cultures, where individuals abstain from food or drink for a set period of time to show devotion and seek spiritual growth.
在許多文化中，禁食是一種常見的宗教習俗，個人在一段時間內禁食禁飲，以表示虔誠和尋求精神成長。


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