Rooster公雞

The rooster has strong symbolism1 and is deeply connected to prosperity2. Forcenturies this animal has been connected with good luck.

公雞具有強(qiáng)烈的象征意義，與繁榮息息相關(guān)。幾個(gè)世紀(jì)以來(lái)，這種動(dòng)物一直與好運(yùn)聯(lián)系在一起。

This bird is connected to the sun and dawn. It is also a symbol of courage，pride and domination3.

這種鳥(niǎo)與太陽(yáng)和黎明相關(guān)。它也是勇氣、自豪和統(tǒng)治力的象征。

In ancient times in Europe， people believed the crowing4 of the roosterwarded5 off all the evil spirits that lurked6 about during the night.

在古代的歐洲，人們相信公雞的啼叫可以驅(qū)散夜間潛伏的所有邪靈。

An old superstition states that if a rooster comes into your kitchen it is verygood luck. It foretells wealth and prosperity will enter the household.

一個(gè)古老的迷信說(shuō)，如果一只公雞走進(jìn)你的廚房，會(huì)帶來(lái)好運(yùn)。它預(yù)示著財(cái)富和繁榮將來(lái)到這個(gè)家庭。

Not very many people today would dream of letting a live rooster peck7 awayin the kitchen. None the less， the superstition is still very much alive today. Allsorts of stuff for the kitchen are sold with rooster pictures on them. Having one ormore images of roosters in your kitchen is an obvious good luck symbol.

今天沒(méi)有多少人會(huì)夢(mèng)想讓一只活公雞在廚房里啄來(lái)啄去。盡管如此，這種迷信至今仍很盛行。售賣的各種各樣的廚房用品上面都印有公雞的圖案。廚房里有一個(gè)或多個(gè)公雞的形象顯然是一種好運(yùn)的象征。

Barcelos is an old town in Northern Portugal with around 120，000inhabitants8. An old legend featuring a rooster originates9 from this town. It hasmade a huge influence on not only the town but on the whole country of Portugal.The Rooster of Barcelos has become somewhat a national symbol of Portugal. It isconsidered extremely auspicious10 and is a favorite good luck symbol in Portugal.

巴塞洛斯是葡萄牙北部的一個(gè)古老城鎮(zhèn)，約有12 萬(wàn)居民。一個(gè)以公雞為主角的古老傳說(shuō)源自這個(gè)小鎮(zhèn)。它不僅對(duì)這個(gè)小鎮(zhèn)，而且對(duì)整個(gè)葡萄牙都產(chǎn)生了巨大的影響。巴塞洛斯的公雞在某種程度上已經(jīng)成為葡萄牙的國(guó)家象征。它被認(rèn)為是非常吉利的，在葡萄牙是最受人喜愛(ài)的好運(yùn)象征。

A statue of a rooster comes in handy especially if you share an office withothers. If your desk is in a tight spot you need a rooster guarding your desk. Itcould be that you have people workingbehind your back or that your desk hasbeen squeezed into a corner.

公雞雕像能派上用場(chǎng)，尤其是當(dāng)你和別人共用一間辦公室的時(shí)候。如果你的辦公桌位置尷尬，你需要一只公雞來(lái)保護(hù)你的辦公桌。情況可能是有人坐在你背后工作，也可能是你的桌子被擠到了角落。

Rumors11 and gossip12 are quitecommon in work places. Placing a statueof a rooster on your desk will protect youfrom gossip according to Feng Shui. Itshould give you peace of mind and youdon’t worry about what other ill-manneredpeople are saying.

流言蜚語(yǔ)在工作場(chǎng)所很常見(jiàn)。根據(jù)風(fēng)水的說(shuō)法，在你的桌子上放一尊公雞雕像可以保護(hù)你免受流言蜚語(yǔ)的侵?jǐn)_。它能讓你安心，不用擔(dān)心其他不禮貌的人在說(shuō)什么。

In the Chinese zodiac the year of the rooster arrives every twelve years.Generally speaking a person born in this year is a good organizer; he or she may beeccentric13 and entertaining. Other traits14 of people born in this year are that theyare honest and clever. They are often found to be good looking. They areindependent， but may also be rather impatient.

在中國(guó)的十二生肖中，雞年每十二年到來(lái)一次。一般來(lái)說(shuō)，在這一年出生的人是一個(gè)很好的組織者；他或她可能是古怪和有趣的。這一年出生的人還具有誠(chéng)實(shí)而聰明的特點(diǎn)。他們通常長(zhǎng)得很好看。他們比較獨(dú)立，但也可能相當(dāng)沒(méi)有耐心。

（英語(yǔ)原文選自：goodlucksymbols.com）