The sun shines on the White Nights Festival
Tonight, most people around the world will turn in for the night after darkness settles. But for many in St. Petersburg, Russia, the late hours won't keep people in - the late hours will draw people out. For the next three months, the White Nights Festival, an international arts celebration like no other, will welcome visitors from far and wide. Taking place during the season of the midnight sun, the famed festival has something for everyone - so long as they're willing to stay out late.
Stars of the White Nights
The festival kicks off tonight with a performance of Stars of the White Nights. Composed of ballet, opera and symphony events, this portion of the festival features famous local and international performers, Maestro and festival artistic director Valery Gergiev created Stars of the White Nights in 1993 as a "musical gift" to St. Petersburg. Initially a 10-day event, Stars of the White Nights now spans the entire three-month run of the festival. Audience members enjoy outstanding performances by renowned conductors, dancers and musicians in the historic Mariinsky Theatre and Mariinsky Concert Hall.
turn in 上床睡覺
eg: Ellen usually turns in at 11 pm.
=> Ellen一般都晚上11點睡覺。
eg: The kids turned in after listening to their bedtime stories.
=> 小朋友聽完床邊故事後就睡著了。
eg: Don't call Grandpa this late! He's probably already turned in for the night!
=> 不要這麼晚打電話給外公! 他大概已經上床睡覺了!
draw out
draw someone out 吸引某人前來
draw drew drawn
eg: The sequel to the blockbuster drew many fans out.
=> 對轟動電影的續集令許多影迷前來觀賞。
eg: Wonderful weather drew people out to the parks.
=> 好的天氣吸引人們到公園玩。
kick off 開始/展開
eg: The basketball game will kick off in 5 minutes.
=> 籃球比賽會在5分鐘後將開始 .
eg: The awards ceremony kicked off with an orchestra performance.
=> 管弦樂團的表演為這個頒獎典禮揭開序幕。
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stay in 待在家裡不外出
stay out 待在外頭晚上不回家
stay up 熬夜
stay up late 不上床/熬夜
stay over 過夜
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...the white Nights Festival, an international arts celebration like no other, will welcome visitors from far and wide.
like no other
like no other celebration
eg: I have attended many concerts before, but this musician's performance was like no other.
eg: That restaurant serves a spaghetti dish like no other.
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