"The act itself never varies. But each kiss carries with it a meaning all its own. It can convey a husband’s eternal devotion. Or a wife’s enormous regret. It cansymbolize a mother’s growing concern. Or a lover’s growing passion. But whatever its meaning, each kiss reflects a basic human need. The need to connect to another human being. This desire is so strong it’s always amazing when some people don’t understand it. "
吻的动作是千篇一律的,但每个吻都有各自不同的含义。他能传达丈夫永恒的爱,或妻子莫大的懊悔,它象征母亲日益剧增的担心,或情人的无限的激情。但他无论代表什么,每个吻,反映了人们最基本的一种需求,与另一个灵魂的沟通,这种需求如此强烈,它令人惊叹不已,特别是在那些不理解它的人眼里。
1. vary
v. 变化,改变,使多样化
various adj. 多种多样的
As they're handmade, each one varies slightly. 由于它们是手工制作的,每一件都会略有不同。
2. convey
vt.传达;运输;表达
I can't convey my feelings in words. 我无法用言语表达我的心情。
3. eternal
adj. 永恒的,不朽的
the quest for eternal youth. 对永远年轻的追求。
4. devotion
n. 献身,奉献,热爱
devotion to the cause of the people and to socialism. 对于人民的事业和社会主义的献身。
5. enormous
adj. 巨大的,凶暴的
He earns an enormous salary. 他工资极高。
an enormous car/house. 大轿车/大房子。
enormous debt. 情深似海。
6. symbolize
v. 象征,代表
The lighting of the Olympictorch symbolizes peace and friendship among the nations of the world. 点燃奥林匹克火炬象征着世界各国人民的和平与友谊。
7. desire
n. 欲望,要求;v. 渴望,想要
I desire only to be left in peace. 我只想清清静静地不受打扰。