对建造户外平台和露台的痴迷 The Obsession with Building Outdoor Decks and Patios duì jiànzào hùwài píngtái hé lùtái de chīmī

Content Introduction

中文

在美国，建造户外平台和露台的现象非常普遍，几乎成为一种文化现象。这不仅仅是出于对额外生活空间的需求，更深层次的原因在于美国人对休闲、家庭生活和户外活动的重视。

美国人崇尚轻松自由的生活方式，他们渴望在工作之余拥有充足的休闲时间，而户外平台和露台就成为了他们休闲娱乐的重要场所。在这里，他们可以举办烧烤派对、家庭聚会，或者仅仅是静静地享受阳光、阅读书籍。在广阔的郊区，拥有一个舒适的户外空间，也是身份和地位的象征。

这种现象也与美国的气候条件有关。美国许多地区阳光充足，气候宜人，大部分时间都适合在户外活动。因此，拥有一个户外平台或露台，就能最大程度地利用这些良好的气候条件，享受户外生活带来的乐趣。

此外，建造户外平台和露台也是美国DIY文化的一种体现。很多美国人喜欢自己动手进行家居装修和改造，而建造一个户外平台，对于一些动手能力强的家庭来说，更是充满挑战和乐趣的事情。这不仅能节省成本，更能体现他们的创造力和成就感。

总之，对建造户外平台和露台的痴迷，是美国文化和生活方式的综合体现，是美国人对休闲、家庭和户外生活追求的缩影。

拼音

Zài Měiguó, jiànzào hùwài píngtái hé lùtái de xiànxiàng fēicháng pǔbiàn, jīhū chéngwéi yī zhǒng wénhuà xiànxiàng. Zhè bù jǐn jìshì chūyú duì éwài shēnghuó kōngjiān de xūqiú, gèng shēncéncì de yuányīn zàiyú Měiguó rén duì xiūxián, jiātíng shēnghuó hé hùwài huódòng de zhòngshì.

Měiguó rén chóngshàng qīngsōng zìyóu de shēnghuó fāngshì, tāmen kěwàng zài gōngzuò zhī yú yǒngyǒu chōngzú de xiūxián shíjiān, ér hùwài píngtái hé lùtái jiù chéngwéi le tāmen xiūxián yúlè de zhòngyào chǎngsuǒ. Zài zhèlǐ, tāmen kěyǐ jǔbàn shāokǎo pàiduì, jiātíng jùhuì, huòzhě jǐn jǐn shì jìngjìng de xiǎngshòu yángguāng, yuèdú shūjí. Zài guǎngkuò de jiāoqū, yǒngyǒu yīgè shūshì de hùwài kōngjiān, yěshì shēnfèn hé dìwèi de xiàngzhēng.

Zhè zhǒng xiànxiàng yě yǔ Měiguó de qìhòu tiáojiàn yǒuguān. Měiguó xǔduō dìqū yángguāng chōngzú, qìhòu yí rén, dà bùfèn shíjiān dōu shìhé zài hùwài huódòng. Yīncǐ, yǒngyǒu yīgè hùwài píngtái huò lùtái, jiù néng zuìdà chéngdù de lìyòng zhèxiē liánghǎo de qìhòu tiáojiàn, xiǎngshòu hùwài shēnghuó dài lái de lèqù.

Cǐwài, jiànzào hùwài píngtái hé lùtái yěshì Měiguó DIY wénhuà de yī zhǒng tiǎnxian. Hěn duō Měiguó rén xǐhuan zìjǐ dòngshǒu jìnxíng jiājú zhuāngxiū hé gǎizào, ér jiànzào yīgè hùwài píngtái, duìyú yīxiē dòngshǒu nénglì qiáng de jiātíng lái shuō, gèngshì chōngmǎn tiǎozhàn hé lèqù de shìqíng. Zhè bù jǐn néng jiéshěng chéngběn, gèng néng tǐxiàn tāmen de chuàngzàolì hé chéngjiùgǎn.

Zǒngzhī, duì jiànzào hùwài píngtái hé lùtái de chīmí, shì Měiguó wénhuà hé shēnghuó fāngshì de zōnghé tǐxiàn, shì Měiguó rén duì xiūxián, jiātíng hé hùwài shēnghuó zhuīqiú de suōyǐng.

English

In the United States, the phenomenon of building outdoor decks and patios is extremely common, almost a cultural phenomenon. This is not merely due to the need for extra living space, but rather a deeper reason lies in the American emphasis on leisure, family life, and outdoor activities.

Americans advocate a relaxed and free lifestyle. They yearn for sufficient leisure time after work, and outdoor decks and patios have become important places for their leisure and entertainment. Here, they can hold barbecue parties, family gatherings, or simply enjoy the sunshine and read books quietly. In the vast suburbs, having a comfortable outdoor space is also a symbol of status and prestige.

This phenomenon is also related to the climatic conditions of the United States. Many areas in the United States have abundant sunshine and pleasant weather, suitable for outdoor activities most of the time. Therefore, having an outdoor deck or patio allows them to make the most of these favorable climatic conditions and enjoy the fun of outdoor life.

Moreover, building outdoor decks and patios is also a reflection of American DIY culture. Many Americans like to do home decoration and renovation by themselves, and building an outdoor deck is even more challenging and fun for some families with strong hands-on abilities. This not only saves costs but also reflects their creativity and sense of accomplishment.

In short, the obsession with building outdoor decks and patios is a comprehensive reflection of American culture and lifestyle, and a microcosm of Americans' pursuit of leisure, family, and outdoor life.

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A: 你最近在忙什么？
B: 我在忙着建一个户外平台，想在夏天的时候可以和家人朋友一起在户外聚会。
A: 听起来不错啊！现在建户外平台很流行吗？
B: 是啊，在美国，尤其是在郊区，很多家庭都喜欢建一个户外平台或者露台，可以扩展生活空间，享受户外时光。
A: 我觉得也是，这和美国人的生活方式有关吧？
B: 对，美国人很注重休闲和家庭生活，户外平台和露台是他们重要的休闲场所，很多家庭活动都在那里进行。
A: 理解了，这和中国的家庭生活方式还是挺不一样的。

拼音

A: nǐ zuìjìn zài máng shénme?
B: wǒ zài mángzhe jiàn yīgè hùwài píngtái, xiǎng zài xiàtiān de shíhòu kěyǐ hé jiārén péngyou yīqǐ zài hùwài jùhuì.
A: tīng qǐlái bùcuò a! xiànzài jiàn hùwài píngtái hěn liúxíng ma?
B: shì a, zài Měiguó, yóuqí shì zài jiāoqū, hěn duō jiātíng dōu xǐhuan jiàn yīgè hùwài píngtái huò zhě lùtái, kěyǐ kuòzhǎn shēnghuó kōngjiān, xiǎngshòu hùwài shíguāng.
A: wǒ juéde yěshì, zhè hé Měiguó rén de shēnghuó fāngshì yǒuguān ba?
B: duì, Měiguó rén hěn zhòngshì xiūxián hé jiātíng shēnghuó, hùwài píngtái hé lùtái shì tāmen zhòngyào de xiūxián chǎngsuǒ, hěn duō jiātíng huódòng dōu zài nàlǐ jìnxíng.
A: lǐjiě le, zhè hé Zhōngguó de jiātíng shēnghuó fāngshì háishì tǐng bù yīyàng de.

English

A: What have you been busy with lately?
B: I've been busy building an outdoor deck. I want to have gatherings with family and friends outdoors in the summer.
A: That sounds nice! Is building outdoor decks popular now?
B: Yes, in the US, especially in the suburbs, many families love to build an outdoor deck or patio to extend their living space and enjoy the outdoors.
A: I think so too. It must be related to the American lifestyle, right?
B: Yes, Americans value leisure and family life very much. Outdoor decks and patios are important leisure spaces for them, and many family activities are held there.
A: I understand. It's quite different from the Chinese family lifestyle.

Cultural Background

中文

在美国，户外空间被视为家庭生活和休闲娱乐的重要组成部分。

建造户外平台或露台是许多美国家庭表达个人风格和提升生活品质的方式。

DIY 文化在美国很盛行，许多人喜欢自己动手建造户外平台。

Advanced Expressions

中文

The prevalence of outdoor decks and patios reflects a broader cultural shift towards valuing leisure and outdoor living.

Building one's own deck is often seen as a rite of passage in American suburban life.

The aesthetic appeal of outdoor living spaces has become a significant factor in home design trends in recent years.

Key Points

中文

适用场景：与朋友、家人谈论美国文化、生活方式，或者与有建房意愿的人交流。,年龄/身份适用性：成年人，尤其是有家庭，或者对美国文化感兴趣的人。,常见错误提醒：不要误将deck和patio混淆，也不要将两者与中国的阳台混为一谈。

Practice Tips

中文

练习用英语描述自己理想中的户外平台或露台。

试着将中美两国家庭对户外空间的利用方式进行对比。

尝试用英语表达对美国DIY文化的看法。