双语阅读英语外刊精讲：亘古流传的美丽秘密如今依然流行2

2018-12-25 09:56:00来源：酷学英语

　　Word：

　　kohl 黑色眼影

　　prototype 原型

　　pasty a.面色苍白；n.肉饼

　　mascara 睫毛膏

　　Much like a Katy Perry concert, back in Ancient Egypt wearing different wigs could change your whole look. Not only was it "cool" to wear a wig but it kept you cool too. In fact both men and women shaved their heads bald and wore a wig for comfort in the hot Egyptian climate. But wearing a wig was also a fashion statement. They were used on special occasions, ceremonies, and at banquets.

双语阅读：英语外刊阅读精讲(附音频) .

　　Word：

　　wig 假发

　　bald 光头

　　Even back in ancient days women may have been trying to find that perfect shade of red. Henna was used as a red hair dye, for moisturizing, sun protection and its ability to transform skin with red patterns. Considered the oldest documented cosmetic, Henna was widely used throughout the Middle and Far East. Rumor has it Henna fans included famous Egyptians Queens, Cleopatra, Nerfertiti, Fatima (the Prophet Muhammed's daughter), and Mumtaz Mahal, to whom the Taj Mahal was built. Henna tattoos and hair dye are still popular today.

　　Word：

　　henna 散沫花，棕红色染剂

　　Rumor has it (that) 据说……；人们都说……

　　prophet 先知

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