Chinese archaeologists unearth 2,400-year-old soup 中國考古學家挖掘出2400年的湯

Chinese archaeologists unearth 2,400-year-old soup 
中國考古學家挖掘出2400年的湯
2011-01-27◎國際新聞中心

The liquid and bones were in a sealed bronze cooking vessel dug up near the ancient capital of Xian - home to the country’s famed terracotta warriors. Tests are being carried out to identify the ingredients. An odourless liquid, believed to be wine, was also found.
在中國著名兵馬俑故鄉古都西安出土的密封銅製烹調器皿中，發現液體與骨頭。裡面的成分正在辨識，這裡同時也發現一種無味的液體，據信應該是酒。

The pots were discovered in a tomb being excavated to make way for an extension to the local airport."It’s the first discovery of bone soup in Chinese archaeological history," the newspaper quoted Liu Daiyun of the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology as saying."The discovery will play an important role in studying the eating habits and culture of the Warring States Period（475-221BC）."
這些罐子是為了挪出道路擴建當地機場而挖路時，在一個墓穴中發現。報紙引述山西省考古研究院的劉呆運報導：「這是中國考古史上首度發現有骨頭的湯。這項發現將在研究戰國時代飲食習慣與文化方面扮演重要角色。」

The scientists said the tomb could have held the body of either a member of the land-owning class or a low-ranking military officer, the report said.
報告說，科學家指出，這個墓穴可能埋葬地主階級或是低階將官的屍體。

In 1974, the terracotta army was found there at the burial site of Qin Shihuang, China’s first emperor. He presided over the unification of China in 221BC and ruled until 210BC.
1974年，兵馬俑在秦始皇的墓地出土。秦始皇是中國第一位皇帝，在西元前221年統治統一的中國，統治直到西元前210年。

新聞辭典

unearth：動詞，出土，發現。例句：A private detective has apparently unearthed some fresh evidence.（私家偵探顯然發現了新證據。）

dig up：片語。挖掘。例句：They’re digging up the road outside to repair the electricity cables.（他們挖了外面的路修電線。）

preside over sth：片語，主持，負責。例句：Judge Langdale is to preside over the official enquiry into the case.（蘭德爾法官將負責主持此案的正式調查。）