Flying a Kite
放風箏
Kite flying is becoming increasingly popular.
放風箏越來越流行了。
Young and old alike can be seen in parks enjoying this healthy outdoor recreation.
我們可以看見老老少少在公園里享受這個健康的戶外娛樂。
Some people enjoy watching the multicolored kites high up in the sky.
有些人喜歡看五彩繽紛的風箏高高飄在空中,
Others find it thrilling to control a flying object.
也有些人覺得操縱飛行物體很刺激。
By tugging at the string the kite will ascend.
我們用力拉線時,風箏會上升。
A slack string will allow the kite to drift with the wind and descend.
一條放松的線會讓風箏隨風飄動而下降。
As far as I am concerned, flying a kite is fun because it gives me an excuse to laze away a sunny afternoon daydreaming while watching the delicate kites bobbing up and down.
就我而言,放風箏很好玩,因為那可以給我一個借口一邊看那優美的風箏上下飄動,一邊做白日夢,懶散地打發一個晴朗的下午。