Draft English version of Chinese menus

时间：2007-08-31 08:13:09

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Aug. 31 - A draft version of English translations for 2,753 Chinese dishes and drinks served in restaurants has been released in Beijing recently and is now open for public opinions before it is finalized1.

 

The draft version came into being one year after Beijing Tourism Bureau launched the standardizing2 work on English translations for restaurant menus last March, as part of the effort in creating a more user-friendly communication environment for foreign guests during the 2008 Olympics.

 

To better introduce the profound Chinese culinary culture, this draft version has categorized the dishes by ingredients, cooking method, and flavor. Still, a large part is named after the people who created the dish or the region where it originated.

 

Some dishes retained their names in Pinyin as they are distinctive3 in China and have been accepted by foreigners, such as Zhengjiao (steamed dumpling) and Tangyuan (glutinous dumpling).

 

The draft is open for discussion until September 1.

 

The translation draft compiled by Beijing's tourism bureau has been examined by experts from tourism institution of Beijing Union University.

 

The new version of the translation of Chinese dishes will be promoted nationwide.

 
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1 finalized 73d0ccbca69b94ee4cd7fc367a8ac9fc     
vt.完成（finalize的过去式与过去分词形式）
参考例句：
  • The draft of this article has been finalized [done]. 这篇文章已经定稿。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • The draft was revised several times before it was finalized. 稿子几经删改才定下来。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
2 standardizing cea4f4df247b821dfddd5450ebb07063     
使合乎规格，使标准化( standardize的现在分词 )； 规格化
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  • These composite indices are derived by standardizing each of its component series. 这些综合指数是使通过把它们的组成部分中的各个数列标准化而获得的。
  • Significant progress was made in rectifying and standardizing nonbank financial institutions. 整顿和规范非银行金融机构取得重要进展。
3 distinctive Es5xr     
adj.特别的，有特色的，与众不同的
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  • She has a very distinctive way of walking.她走路的样子与别人很不相同。
  • This bird has several distinctive features.这个鸟具有几种突出的特征。

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