常春藤生活英语【150】Destination: Portugal 前进葡萄牙

Destination: Portugal 前进葡萄牙

Portugal, with its miles of coastline and historic cities, is fast becoming a top tourist destination in Europe. The capital, Lisbon, is the largest tourist city in Portugal. The combination of beautiful seaside cliffs, splendid old castles, and quiet villages appeal to millions of tourists who visit the country every year. The biggest attraction is perhaps Portugal's beaches, which face the Atlantic Ocean. There, tourists and locals alike enjoy popular activities like surfing, kite flying, and scuba diving.

Portugal has also developed a reputation for great golf vacations with more than 10 Portuguese courses ranked in Europe's Top 100 Golf Courses. What's more, Portugal is perhaps best known for having the best deep-sea fishing in the world. Although visitors can experience exciting big game fishing along the coast of the Portuguese mainland, the best fishing is found off the islands of Azores and Madeira. Far in the Atlantic Ocean, both islands offer visitors access to blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, and shark. With its classic cities, beautiful coastline, and fantastic waters, Portugal brings out the best in Europe in one perfect package.

拥有绵延百哩的海岸线以及历史古城的葡萄牙，正迅速成为欧洲的顶尖旅游胜地。首都里斯本是葡萄牙最大的观光城市。该国境内的壮丽滨海悬崖、雄伟古堡及恬静村庄等种种景色的绝妙组合，每年都吸引了上百万名观光客到此一游。葡萄牙最引人入胜之处大概就是滨临大西洋的众多海滩。在这些海滩上，观光客和当地民众皆一同享受着诸如冲浪、放风筝及潜水等热门活动。

葡萄牙境内座落着十几个名列欧洲百大的高尔夫球场，也因此打响了该国拥有优质高球假期的名声。此外，葡萄牙最为享誉国际的大概就是其深海钓鱼了。虽然游客可以在葡萄牙本土沿岸体验到放长线钓大鱼的刺激感，但最棒的钓点其实是在亚述群岛及马德拉群岛的外海处。远在大西洋上的这两座岛屿让游客得以更容易捕到蓝马林鱼、黄鳍鲔鱼及鲨鱼。集典雅城市风貌、瑰丽海岸景色与壮观浪潮于一身的葡萄牙，完美地呈现出欧洲精彩绝伦的一面。

Building Your Vocabulary  

1. historic　a. 有重大历史意义的，历史性的
We must preserve this historic building.
我们必须要保存这栋具有历史意义的建筑。
2. combination　n. 结合，混合
Milk and cookies are a perfect combination.
牛奶与饼干是完美的组合。
3. attraction　n. 吸引人之物
The nightlife is the main attraction in Taipei.
夜生活是台北主要吸引人之处。
4. reputation　n. 名声；名望
Wulai has a reputation for great hot springs.
乌来的温泉颇负盛名。
5. experience　vt. 经历，体验
Have you experienced bungee jumping?
你有体验过高空弹跳吗？
6. access　n. 接近的机会（常与介词 to 并用）
I have easy access to many shops from my apartment downtown.
从我位于闹区的公寓很容易就能到达许多商店。

Phrases for Learning

1. appeal to...　　吸引……
The ad mainly appealed to male shoppers.
这则广告主要是在吸引男性顾客。
2. bring out the best/worst in...　　
把……最好∕最丑的一面引发出来
Wars bring out the worst in human nature.
战争暴露了人性最丑陋的一面。 

参考字词

cliff　n. 悬崖，峭壁
mainland　n. 大陆，本土
blue marlin　n. 蓝马林鱼

Tips In Use  

...tourists and locals alike enjoy the top activities...
（……观光客和当地民众皆一同享受着……热门活动。）
1. 此处的 alike 作副词用，表『同样地，一样地』。
The dessert can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
（大人小孩都可以享用这道甜点。）
2. alike 也常作形容词用，表『相同的，相像的』，通常置于 be 动词后作主词补语，而不可置于名词前修饰。表『相似的，相像的』时，其前不可用 very 修饰，而应用 much。
Jenny's new and previous jobs are very much alike.
（珍妮的新工作跟她先前的十分雷同。） 

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