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截圖及英文原文出處https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20250422-japans-97-year-old-cherry-blossom-guardian
Japan's 97-year-old cherry blossom guardian
（日本97歲的櫻花守護者）
作者Ross Kenneth Urken
For 16 generations, master gardeners in this one family have dedicated their lives to preserving one of the nation's most cherished – and highly sought-out – symbols.
（這個家族的園藝師傅已經傳承16代，世世代代致力於守護這個國家最受珍愛、也最受追捧的象徵之一。）
Each spring during sakura (cherry blossom) season, the Ninna-ji and Daikaku-ji temples in Kyoto's leafy Ukyo ward are overwhelmed by busloads of tourists who come to snap photos of the temples' blooming cherry trees. But little do they know that only a few kilometres away, there's a secret sakura garden hiding in plain sight.
（每年春天櫻花季節來臨時，京都綠意盎然的右京區內，仁和寺和大覺寺總是擠滿乘坐遊覽車而來的遊客，爭相拍攝寺院裡盛開的櫻花。但他們大多不知道，就在幾公里之外，有一座隱藏在眼前卻不為人知的秘密櫻花園。）
1. blossom (n.) 花朵，開花
The delicate blossoms of the cherry tree signal the arrival of spring.
櫻花樹上脆弱的花朵象徵著春天的來臨。
2. generation (n.) 世代，一代人
The tradition has been passed down from one generation to the next.
這項傳統一代接著一代地傳承下來。
3. dedicate (v.) 奉獻，致力於
She has dedicated her life to environmental education.
她一生致力於環境教育。
4. preserve (v.) 保護，保存
It is essential to preserve historical landmarks, so future generations can appreciate their significance.
保護歷史地標是非常重要的，讓未來的世代能夠理解其重要性。
5. cherish (v.) 珍惜，珍愛
He cherished the old photographs of his grandparents, which reminded him of their love and wisdom.
他珍惜那些祖父母的老照片，這些照片讓他想起他們的愛與智慧。
6. symbol (n.) 象徵，符號
The olive branch is a universal symbol of peace and reconciliation.
橄欖枝是全球公認的和平與和解的象徵。
7. temple (n.) – 寺廟，廟宇
Tourists often visit the ancient temples in Kyoto to experience spiritual calm and traditional architecture.
觀光客常造訪京都的古老寺廟，體驗精神的平靜與傳統建築之美。
8. overwhelm (v.) 壓倒，使不知所措
The sheer number of people at the festival began to overwhelm the organizers.
慶典上龐大的人潮開始讓主辦單位不知所措。
9. snap (v.) 拍照，快速拍攝
Tourists eagerly snapped photos of the stunning cherry blossoms as they strolled through the park.
遊客們一邊在公園散步，一邊熱切地拍攝令人驚豔的櫻花。
10. bloom (v.) 開花，盛開
The roses in the garden will bloom by the end of the month, adding vibrant color to the landscape.
花園裡的玫瑰將在月底盛開，為景色增添繽紛的色彩。
截圖及英文原文出處https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20250422-japans-97-year-old-cherry-blossom-guardian
