凯旋门英文简介

A triumphal arch is a structure in the shape of a monumental archway, usually built to celebrate a victory in war. The arch is invariably a free-standing structure, quite separate from city gates or walls. In its simplest form a triumphal arch consists of two pillars connected by an arch, crowned with a superstructure or attic on which a statue might be mounted or which bears commemorative inscriptions. More elaborate triumphal arches have flanking subsidiary archways, typically a pair.H I S T O R I Q U E Le 31 mars 1889, la pose du drapeau au sommet de la Tour Eiffel consacrait l'oeuvre mondialement connue de Gustave Eiffel, au terme d'une construction qui aura nécessité 18 038 pièces métalliques, 2 500 000 rivets et plus de 2 ans d'assemblage. Edifiée pour l'exposition universelle qui célébra le centenaire de la Révolution Fran?aise, la Tour Eiffel a acquis en 108 ans, une réputation mondiale et plus de 167 millions de visiteurs de toute nationalité ont, depuis sa création, escaladé le monument érigé en fer puddlé, symbole du rayonnement de Paris. En 1996, pas moins de 5 530 279 visiteurs ont apprécié, du haut de ses 318,7 mètres avec antenne, la vue portant à 80 kilomètres par beau temps. The most famous monument in France and the symbol of Paris H I S T O R Y On 31 March 1889, the flag was raised on the top of the Eiffel Tower, thus consecrating Gustav Eiffel's world-renowned monument, made of 18,038 metal components, 2,500,000 rivets, which took over two years to assemble. In the 108 years since it was built for the World Exhibition, in celebration of the French Revolution, the Eiffel Tower has gained world renown. Over 167 million visitors of all nationalities have climbed the monument made of puddled iron, which has become a symbol of the cultural influence of Paris. In 1996, from its 318.7 meter summit (including the antenna), no less that 5 530 279 visitors enjoyed the view, which extends for up to 80 kilometers in fine weather. Come admire the Eiffel Tower

凯旋门arch of triumph ； triumphal arch1. The triumphal arch commemorates Caesar's victory over Pompey. 凯旋门用于纪念恺撒击败庞培，得胜而归。2. Avenues radiate from the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. 在巴黎,街道以凯旋门为中心向四方伸展。3. This huge triumphal arch was erected at the beginning of this century. 这座巨大的凯旋门是本世纪初建造的。4. That is an triumphal arch. 那是一座凯旋门。5. Triumphal arch, with symbolic function, is a classical form in West. 凯旋门是西方国家建筑的一种形式, 也是起标志性的作用。

The Champs Elysées (Elysian fields) were originally nothing but fields, until Marie de Medicis decided in 1616 to put up a long tree-lined pathway. In 1667, Le Notre extended the vista of the Tuileries and the Champs-Elysees became a very fashionable place to walk. In 1724, the avenue was extended up to Chaillot hill, now the site of the Arc de Triomphe and the Etoile.