2019英语四级段落翻译练习题：太极拳.docx

2019 英语四级段落翻译练习题：太极拳

太极拳 (Taijiquan)是一种中国武术内家拳(the internalstyles of

Chinese martial art)。它基于以柔克刚(thesoft overcoming the

hard) 的原理，发端于中国古代，最开始是一种武术和自卫方式。随着

时间的推移，人们开始通过练太极拳来改善健康状况、增加福祉(well-being) 。练习者用意念慢慢地、轻轻地移动身体 , 同时深呼吸，所以有时被

称为移动冥想(meditation) 。中国人通常会在清晨到附近的公园练习太极拳。

Taijiquan is one of the internal styles of Chinesemartial

art. It is based on the principle of the softovercoming the

hard and originated in ancient Chinaas a martial art and a

means of self-defense. Overtime, people began to exercise it

to improve theirhealth and well-being. Practicers move their

bodies slowly，gently and with thought whilebreathing deeply

，so it is sometimes referred to as“moving

meditation ”.Chinese commonlypractice Taijiquan in nearby

parks in early morning.