环游世界学英语: 意大利五渔村 cinque terre

Cinque Terre [?t?i?kwe ?t?rre] comprises five small towns (hence the name, which translates to “Five Lands”) on the western coast of Italy in the region of Liguria, just above Tuscany. Situated within a national park, it’s characterized by terraced agricultural land and colorful towns that appear to rise from the Mediterranean Sea.

comprise: to be made up of (something)  构成、包含

• Cinque Terre comprises five small towns.

(be) comprised 

• Cinque Terre is comprised of five small towns.

hence: for this reason, therefore 因此

• I am feeling sick; hence, I can’t work today. （ therefore）

• It is winter, hence the snow. （hence + noun）

• Today’s my birthday, hence the cake.

Monterosso is the northernmost town; it’s the biggest and the flattest, so it’s the best option for those who have mobility issues. Monterosso is made up of an old town, a new town, lots of sandy beaches, some larger hotels and a long seaside promenade suitable for strollers too. If you want to avoid stairs and have a more “resort” feel to your vacation, then you should stay here.

noun + issues: problems or concerns 问题

• money ~, relationship ~, family ~, health ~

• I’ve been dealing with a lot of money issues lately

promenade: a public place for walking especially along a beach 步行的一条大道，通常是在水边的。

• 香港的星光大道 Tsim Tsa Tsui promenade，

• 上海的外滩 The Bund

…feel: a particular quality  某种感觉

• This restaurant has a bohemian feel.

Vernazza is the most picturesque of the villages, and as a result, probablythe most overrun by tourists in the summer months. It has sandy beaches (albeit much smaller than Monterosso’s) and is also mostly flat, but mostplaces to stay here require a lot of stair climbing. 

overrun: to enter and be present in (a place) in large numbers  数量多，泛滥

• This restaurant is overrun by cockroaches (小强).

• During the Spring Festival, East Nanjing Road is almost always overrun with tourists.
  

albeit: even though, although  虽然

• It’s an excellent computer, albeit expensive.

Some of Cinque Terre’s most iconic photographs are of Manarola’s marina, with its cascade of colorful houses tumbling down towards the sea. There’s no beach here—instead, people sunbathe on the rocks surrounding the marina and cliff dive from craggy outcroppings in the water. 

iconic:  widely recognized and well-established 被广泛认知的

• Gucci is an iconic brand name.

• The Ford Mustang is an iconic car. 
  

sunbathe: to sit or lie in the light of the sun especially in order to make your skin darker 日光浴

• Be sure to use sunscreen before sunbathing.
  

cliff diving  悬崖跳水

cliff jumping

Skydiving 空中跳伞

Riomaggiore, the southernmost town, has a similar look to Manarola, but a slightly livelier nightlife in the summer—outdoor DJ nights and concerts are frequent on weekends here. The beach is rocky, but the water is crystal clear, and a 45-minute hike up the hill at the top of town brings you to the santuario, a church with a panoramic vista all the way back to Monterosso.

• Focaccia 意大利橄榄油面包

  
  

• Pesto  罗勒松子青酱

  
  

• Monterroso anchovies (Protected Designation of Origin status from the European Union) 凤尾鱼

  
  

• Cinque Terre DOC white wine(AOC in France) 法定产区葡萄酒