Clean Up the House for Spring 新年除旧大扫除
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- 创建于 2013年2月08日
- 最后更新于 2023年12月18日
- 发布于 2013年2月08日
- 作者：Mike Lee
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As the Chinese New Year is approaching, it’s time to get ready for the year ahead. A great way to start off is by taking care of some year-end cleaning. Here is a simple and effective method of getting your room tidy and clean.
随着农历新年即将来临，该是时候为未来的一年做准备了。一个展开新年度的不错方法就是来个年终大扫除。这里提供一个既简单又有效的办法，可以让你的房间变得整齐又干净。
The essential first step is to ask yourself whether you really need to hang onto those old toys, books, etc. The only way to clear the clutter is to break emotional attachment to physical objects. If it’s trash, throw it away. If you haven’t used it for years, give it to charity. This process helps you be more thoughtful about buying new things or accepting gifts.
必要的第一步就是问自己是否真的需要继续保留旧玩具、旧书籍等等。清理杂乱的唯一方式就是打破对于实体物品的情感依恋。如果它是垃圾，就丢了吧；如果你几年来都没使用过，就捐给慈善机构。这个步骤帮助你在购买新物品或是接受礼物时更能深思熟虑。
Once you’ve cleared the area, it’s time to eliminate dust. Since dirt doesn’t stick well to dry rags, use wet cloths instead. Mop or vacuum last, because the floor often gets dirty again in the process. Therefore, it’s wise to start up high by dusting ceiling lights and bookshelves. Also, playing music helps you move fast and stay on task. Finally, enjoy knowing that a smart and thorough cleaning is going to help you start your year right.
一旦你清出空间，消灭灰尘的时候就到了。由于灰尘不容易附着在干的抹布上，所以必须改用湿抹布。拖地或用吸尘器清扫要放在最后，因为在整理的过程中地板通常又会变脏。因此，从天花板与书架等高处的地方开始清除灰尘是个聪明的做法。另外，听音乐可以帮助你动作加快并且专注在这个任务上。最后，你会了解到一个聪明且彻底的打扫将帮助你顺利开启新的一年。
－by Geoffrey Trager
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essential [ɪˋsɛnʃəl] adj. 必要的; 基本的
Eggs, milk, and flour are all essential for making most types of bread.
attachment [əˋtætʃmənt] n. 爱慕﹐依恋
Even though the girl had only seen the guy once, her attachment to him was strong.
thoughtful [ˋθɔtfəl] adj. 深思的，考虑周到的
Jane looked thoughtful when the teacher asked her a difficult question.
eliminate [ɪˋlɪmə͵net] v. 消除，消灭
(eliminate-eliminated-eliminated)
Frank took out the trash and sprayed some perfume to eliminate the bad smell of the garbage.
rag [ræg] n. 破布；抹布
Our waiter used a wet rag to wipe off the table top before we sat down to eat.
thorough [ˋθɝo] adv. 彻底的；完全的
Before starting work, all employees must go through a thorough health exam.
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hang onto 保有; 保留
clutter [ˋklʌtɚ] n. 凌乱，杂乱；散乱的东西
once conj.一旦，一经……便
vacuum [ˋvækjʊəm] v. 用真空吸尘器清扫