On the eighth of October comes Cold Dew, the first sign of real cold. The days stay warm, but the nights grow sharp. In many homes, a small argument starts. Older people quote an old rule: no cold showers, no bare ankles, and eat sesame and pears. Younger people answer with the weather report. In truth, both sides are right. Our bodies do need time to adjust, and it is the sudden drop in temperature that causes trouble, not the date itself. What matters is not who wins the argument. It is that someone remembers to bring a jacket.
十月八日,寒露到了,这是真正转冷的第一个信号。白天还暖,夜里却明显变凉。很多家里的第一场小争论,就从这里开始:长辈搬出老话,不洗冷水澡、不露脚踝、多吃芝麻和梨;年轻人则掏出天气预报。其实两边都对。身体确实需要时间适应,真正让人受凉的是气温的突然下降,而不是节气本身的日期。重要的不是谁争赢了,而是有人记得给你带件外套。
核心词汇
- dew/djuː/n. 露水On the eighth of October comes Cold Dew.
- argument/ˈɑːɡjumənt/n. 争论In many homes, a small argument starts.
- adjust/əˈdʒʌst/v. 调整;适应Our bodies do need time to adjust.
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