20100223 The Breathtaking Beauty of Huangshan (2)

The Breathtaking Beauty of Huangshan

To reach the summit, you can choose to climb the Eastern or Western Steps. The former is easier but quite crowded with tourists as well as vendors selling water, snacks and souvenirs. Those who climb the Western Steps experience a more rugged climb. If you prefer to ride, you can take one of the three cable car lines to the summit. One more alternative exists for reaching the peaks. A person can be carried up the mountain in a sedan chair. But the speed at which the two men move and the steep trails make this an option only for the truly adventurous.

Along any path, you'll encounter rocks, trees and scenic outlooks, like "Magpie in a Plum Tree" or "Monkey Transfixed by the Sea," named for whatever they resemble. Near the Jade Screen Pavilion stands a must-see: the Welcoming Pine, or Yingke (迎客) Song. The ancient tree's branches stretch out in welcome. Another must for visitors is watching the sunrise from one of the peaks: the view overlooking Beihai (北海) is simply stunning. Regardless of how you reach the top or how much unspoiled, natural beauty you see, visiting Huangshan will be the high point of your China visit.



transfix v. 把(某人)嚇呆/使(某人)怔住不動
=> something grabs your attention so you can only concentrate on that thing
eg: The people were transfixed at the sight of the accident.
eg: The deer were transfixed by our bright headlights.

unspoiled adj. 未受破壞的
eg: The unspoiled beauty of this beach should be preserved.
eg: The small, unspoiled village is located deep in the mountains.

alter- 其他
alternative n. 選擇/可供選擇的人事物
eg: If you don't want to eat at the college cafeteria, there are many alternatives.
=> 如果您不想在大學的自助餐廳吃，還有許多其他的選擇。
eg: It seems that I don't have any alternative but to listen to you.

rugged adj. 高低不平的/粗糙的
=> harsh/difficult

sedan chair n. 轎子
=> wooden chair you sit in and somebody carry you in the chair

magpie n. 喜鵲
=> very large bird

branch n. 樹枝

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scenic outlook 可以眺望到景色有視野的地方
=> 通常一個outlook可以讓你看到美麗的視野，
=> 這種地方也可以稱作a lookout point
=> 或是 a lookout

lookout n. 瞭望台

look out 小心/注意
eg: 如果在過馬路時看到一台汽車衝過來，警告身邊的人說Look out!

look out for something 搜尋/尋找...
eg: Can you look out for my wallet?


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Another must for visitors is watching the sunrise from one of the peaks.
=> Watching the sunrise from one of the peaks is a necessity for visitors.

must n. 必須做的事/不可少的事物
=> used in casual or informal situations or most in spoken situations
eg: a necessity

eg: A proper education is a must for every child.
eg: Having a personal set of paint brushes is a must for every student enrolled in this class.

must 必須
eg: You must do your homework