International Carrot Day国际胡萝卜日

张恒

The carrot is a favorite food of rabbits and good for the eyes.This vegetable is full of vitamins1 and nutrition2， and tastes verygood. When people think of a carrot， they think of the nose of asnowman in winter. But does everyone know that orange is just one ofthe many colors that carrots come in？ In fact， orange isnt even thecolor of carrots often seen outside of the Americas.

胡萝卜是兔子最喜欢的食物，对眼睛有好处。这种蔬菜富含维生素和营养，味道也很好。当人们想到胡萝卜时，他们会想到冬天里雪人的鼻子。但大家都知道橙色只是胡萝卜的多种颜色之一吗？事实上，橙色甚至不是美洲以外常见的胡萝卜颜色。

International Carrot Day is a great time to learn more about all of the differentkinds of carrot， and what they can bring to the enjoyment3 and nutrition of meals.The history of International Carrot Day is really the history of the carrot. Theresearch has showed that it may come from Central Asia. International Carrot Daystarted in 2003 and it has been popular in all the places of the world where thecarrot is known.

國际胡萝卜日是一个很好的机会去更多地了解各种不同种类的胡萝卜，以及它们能给每餐饭带来哪些乐趣和营养。国际胡萝卜日的历史就是胡萝卜的历史。研究表明，胡萝卜可能来自中亚。国际胡萝卜日始于2003 年，在世界上所有已知胡萝卜的地方都很受欢迎。

The easiest and most delicious way to celebrate International Carrot Day isto make sure that carrots are cooked in every meal. Making a carrot cake withcream cheese frosting4 is the great way to enjoy this vegetable. One great way tocelebrate the day is by taking a try at growing some！ Theyre not adifficult plant to grow， but they do need soil5 that is in good condition6.

庆祝国际胡萝卜日最简单、最美味的方式是确保一日三餐都吃胡萝卜。用奶油奶酪糖霜做胡萝卜蛋糕是享用这种蔬菜的一种很好的方式。庆祝这一天的一个好方法是尝试种植一些胡萝卜。它们不是一种难种的植物，但确实需要状况良好的土壤。

People might go and have an International Carrot Day Party if they are lookingfor a place to taste that carrot cake they made. Meet some friends and enjoy all ofthe lovely benefits7 and tastes of carrots.

那些正在寻找地方和大家品尝他们做的胡萝卜蛋糕的人，可以去举办一场国际胡萝卜日派对。认识一些朋友，享受胡萝卜所有让人愉悦的好处和美味。

International Carrot Day is for the breakfast， lunch， dinner， and dessert8 ofcarrots. And a nose for a snowman！ Lets go and have some carrots！

国际胡萝卜日是为胡萝卜做的早餐、午餐、晚餐和甜点而设的。还有雪人的鼻子！我们去吃胡萝卜吧！

Notes

1. vitamin 维生素

2. nutrition 营养

3. enjoyment 乐趣；乐事；享受；享有

4. frosting 结霜；霜状白糖

5. soil 泥土；土壤

6. condition 状况；状态；条件；环境

7. benefit 好处；益处

8. dessert 正餐后的甜点