EP40 五分钟英语-About the Valentine's Day

#英语 #英语口语 #英语听力 #英语学习 #学英语 #五分钟开场白：Morning, my listeners. Happy Valentine’s Day!Personally, I am not a holiday person. I think holidays have become a commercial subject rather a social gathering.现在的节日都过于商业化。Both Valentine’s day and Christmas will be on top of the list.So today let’s take a look at how the market treats the Valentine’s day.今天我们了解一下有关节日被商业的新闻。Maybe we can resist these ideas, and bring back our holiday and make it about connection, relationships, and joy.第一部分：英语新闻朗读（0:13") Valentine’s Day Could Be a $23.9 Billion Gift to Restaurants and Retailers. (Barron’s) 15 best Valentine's Day gifts under $50 in 2022. (NBC news) Why not celebrate yourself this Valentine's Day? (Mint Lounge) Australian business owners are hoping to make a quick comeback this Valentine’s Day. (Australian Broker) Wines to add some sparkle to Valentine’s Day. (Guardian)第二部分：中英文新闻讲解（3:05")第三部分：重要单词回顾（4:30") Cupid: the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection; 邱比特 Skyrocket: (of a price, rate, or amount) increase very steeply or rapidly; 火速上升 Pamper: indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil; 宠爱，溺爱 Anticipated: regard as probable; expect or predict; 预计的 Seductive: tempting and attractive; enticing; 诱人的前往小宇宙评论区与主播互动