2017年大学英语四级翻译试题库：旗袍
来源 :中华考试网 2017-10-13
中2017年大学英语四级翻译试题库：旗袍
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旗袍
旗袍，中国和世界华人女性的传统服装，源于满族女性传统服装，被誉为中国国粹。它形成于上个世纪20年代，民国20年代之后成为最普遍的女子服装，由中华民国政府于1929年确定为国家礼服之一。其特征是右衽大襟的开襟或半开襟形式，立领盘纽、摆侧开衩，单片衣料、衣身连袖的平面裁剪等。近代旗袍进入了立体造型时代，旗袍的衣长、袖长大大缩短，腰身也更加合体。
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Cheongsam
Cheongsam, commonly referred to as Qipao, is a traditional garment highly treasured in the Chinese culture. Originally worn by the Manchu women, it took its present form in the 1920s, and became the most popular garment for women in the Republic of China. In 1929, it was recognized as a national garment by the government of the Republic of China. It is characterized by left lapel over right lapel , a straight collar with traditional Chinese knot-buttons, side slits, fabric of a single cut, raglan sleeves, and intricate patterns. In modern times, it has been modified to suit the design of our times—including a shortening in sleeve and overall length as well as more-fitted tailoring.