中级美语L31

31. Good Feng Shui in New York

第31课 纽约好风水

Feng shui, or geomancy in English, is becoming more and more popular in America.
风水，英文称作geomancy, 在美国越来越受到欢迎。
The Chinese consider feng shui old news, but to Americans, it's something brand-new.
风水对中国人来说已稀松平常，但对美国人来说却颇为新鲜。
Store and home owners are consulting feng shui masters for advice.
时下商店主人和屋主纷纷向风水师求救。
How did this ancient Chinese tradition make its way across the seas?
这个中国古老的传统是如何远渡重洋的呢？
The answer is quite simple.
答案很简单。
Chinese businessmen have been building high rises in America.
中国商人不断地在美国兴建高楼大厦，
They deem it necessary to rely on feng shui experts, just as they would at home.
而他们认为有必要照风水专家的话去做，就像他们在国内那样。
More and more wealthy Americans are beginning to believe in geomancy.
有钱的美国人开始相信风水。
They say that geomancy in New York make US$250 an hour!
据说纽约的风水师一小时可以赚进两百五十块美金！
In view of this, we can foresee a bright future for geomancy in America.
有鉴于此，我们可以预见风水在美国将大有可为。