美国加州设立“李小龙日”

近日，美国加州州长加文·纽森签署法案，正式将每年5月17日定为“李小龙日”。

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🤔️小作业：

1. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?

A. Bruce Lee was the first Asian American to be honored with a state-recognized day in the U.S.

B. Bruce Lee's films were widely criticized for reinforcing Asian stereotypes.

C. The Bruce Lee Day celebration will be mandatory across all California schools.

D. Bruce Lee's return to San Francisco at age 18 was unrelated to his career success.

无注释原文：

May 17 officially declared "Bruce Lee Day" in California

From: CBS NEWS

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.

According to Asm. Matt Haney, who authored the proposal, the annual day of recognition honors Lee's impact on film, culture, and Chinese American history, and makes him the first Chinese American commemorated with a day in California.

"To be the first Chinese American recognized this way is a testament to my father's enduring legacy and the countless lives he continues to touch," said Shannon Lee, founder and CEO of the Bruce Lee Foundation and Lee's daughter.

Lee was born in San Francisco in 1940, while his parents were travelling for an international opera tour, but returned to Hong Kong soon after. May 17 was chosen to mark the day Lee left Hong Kong and returned to San Francisco at age 18, a pivotal moment that helped launch his acting and martial arts teaching career.

An international star who transformed martial arts cinema and introduced global audiences to Asian-led storytelling, Lee's philosophy of adaptability, discipline and self-expression has made him a cultural icon who continues to influence athletes, artists and educators around the world. His films challenged Asian stereotypes that were prevalent in American media at the time, and launched a "kung fu craze" in the 1970's.

"Bruce Lee represents the very best of California: innovation, diversity, determination, and the courage to challenge convention. Born in San Francisco, he transformed martial arts, redefined Hollywood, and inspired millions around the world to pursue their potential," Haney said in a statement. "At a time when Asian Americans were too often absent from or stereotyped on screen, Bruce Lee helped generations see themselves represented with strength and dignity."

According to Haney's office, the state will encourage voluntary commemorative events across California, including school lessons, cultural exhibits and public events highlighting Lee's contributions and history.

"Beyond the silver screen, Bruce Lee was a beacon for inclusiveness and tolerance and we feel strongly that his legacy needs to be remembered not only as the world famous martial artist and movie star but as an advocate of bridging diverse communities in the pursuit of equal representation and excellence," said Justin Hoover, the creative director of Chinese Historical Society of America.

The first Bruce Lee Day will take place on May 17, 2027.

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注：完整题目见本文开头；中文文本为AI翻译，仅供参考

含注释全文：

May 17 officially declared "Bruce Lee Day" in California

From: CBS NEWS

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.

加州州长加文·纽森（Gavin Newsom）签署法案，正式将每年5月17日定为“李小龙日”，以此致敬这位出生于旧金山的演员兼武术传奇人物留下的宝贵遗产。

designate /ˈdezɪɡneɪt/ 1）表示“命名；指定，划定（特征、用途）”，英文解释为“When you designate someone or something as a particular thing, you formally give them that description or name.”举个🌰：There are efforts under way to designate the bridge (as) a historic landmark. 人们在努力把这座桥定为历史地标。

2）表示“指定，选定；委派”，英文解释为“When you designate someone as something, you formally choose them to do that particular job.”举个🌰：Designate someone as the spokesperson. 指派某人为发言人。

📍designated作形容词，表示“指定的；特指的，划定的”。

📍类似的有个词dedicated，表示“专用的，专门的”（designed to be used for one particular purpose）举个🌰：Such areas should also be served by dedicated cycle routes. 这些地区也应该可由自行车专用路线到达。

legacy /ˈleɡ.ə.si/ 1）表示“遗产，遗赠”，英文解释为“money or property that you receive from someone after they die”举个🌰：An elderly cousin had left her a small legacy. 一位堂兄留给她一小笔遗产。

2）表示“历史遗产，遗留物”，英文解释为“something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time”举个🌰：The Greeks have a rich legacy of literature. 希腊人有丰富的文学遗产。

martial art /ˌmɑː.ʃəl ˈɑːt/ 表示“（日本或中国的）武术”，英文解释为“a sport that is a traditional Japanese or Chinese form of fighting or defending yourself”举个🌰：Kung fu and karate are martial arts. 功夫和空手道都属于武术。

icon /ˈaɪ.kɒn/ 1）表示“象征物；偶像”，英文解释为“If you describe something or someone as an icon, you mean that they are important as a symbol of a particular thing.”如：a fashion icon 时尚偶像。

2）表示“图标；图符”，英文解释为“a small symbol on a computer screen that represents a program or a file”

According to Asm. Matt Haney, who authored the proposal, the annual day of recognition honors Lee's impact on film, culture, and Chinese American history, and makes him the first Chinese American commemorated with a day in California.

提案发起人、州议员马特·哈尼（Matt Hane）表示，这一年度纪念日旨在表彰李小龙在电影、文化以及华裔美国人历史领域的深远影响，他也因此成为加州首位获此殊荣的华裔美国人。

Asm.是Assembly member的缩写，中文意思是州众议员（或译为州议会众议员）。

commemorate /kəˈmem.ə.reɪt/表示“纪念；缅怀”，英文解释为“To commemorate an important event or person means to remember them by means of a special action, ceremony, or specially created object.”举个🌰：A statue has been built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poet's birthday. 为纪念诗人百年诞辰建起了一尊雕像。

"To be the first Chinese American recognized this way is a testament to my father's enduring legacy and the countless lives he continues to touch," said Shannon Lee, founder and CEO of the Bruce Lee Foundation and Lee's daughter.

李小龙基金会创始人兼首席执行官、李小龙的女儿李香凝表示：“成为首位以这种方式获得认可的华裔美国人，这证明了我父亲留下的不朽遗产，以及他仍在影响着的无数生命。”

testament /ˈtes.tə.mənt/ 表示“证明；验证”，英文解释为“proof”举个🌰：The detail of her wildlife paintings is (a) testament to (= proof of) her powers of observation. 她画野生动物十分细致，这证明她有很强的观察能力。

Lee was born in San Francisco in 1940, while his parents were travelling for an international opera tour, but returned to Hong Kong soon after. May 17 was chosen to mark the day Lee left Hong Kong and returned to San Francisco at age 18, a pivotal moment that helped launch his acting and martial arts teaching career.

李小龙1940年出生于旧金山，当时他的父母正随国际歌剧团巡演，但不久后他便随家人返回中国香港。选定5月17日，是为了纪念李小龙18岁那年离开香港、重返旧金山的日子——这一关键转折点，为他日后开启演艺与武术教学生涯奠定了基础。

pivotal /ˈpɪvətəl/表示“关键的；核心的”，英文解释为“A pivotal role, point, or figure in something is one that is very important and affects the success of that thing.”如：a pivotal role in European affairs 在欧洲事务中的关键作用。

An international star who transformed martial arts cinema and introduced global audiences to Asian-led storytelling, Lee's philosophy of adaptability, discipline and self-expression has made him a cultural icon who continues to influence athletes, artists and educators around the world. His films challenged Asian stereotypes that were prevalent in American media at the time, and launched a "kung fu craze" in the 1970's.

作为一位颠覆了武术电影、让全球观众领略到亚洲叙事魅力的国际巨星，李小龙所倡导的适应力、自律与自我表达哲学，使他成为持续影响世界各地运动员、艺术家和教育者的文化偶像。他的电影挑战了当时美国媒体中盛行的亚洲人刻板印象，并在20世纪70年代掀起了一股“功夫热潮”。

adaptability /əˌdæp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/ 表示“适应性；适应力”，英文解释为“an ability or willingness to change in order to suit different conditions”举个🌰：Adaptability is a necessary quality in an ever-changing work environment. 在不断变化的工作环境中，适应能力是一种必要的素质。

stereotype /ˈster.i.ə.taɪp/表示“模式化形象；成见；刻板印象”，英文解释为“A stereotype is a fixed general image or set of characteristics that a lot of people believe represent a particular type of person or thing.”举个🌰：There's always been a stereotype about successful businessmen. 对成功的商人们总有一种成见。

表示“盛行的；普遍存在的”，英文解释为“A condition, practice, or belief that is prevalent is common.”举个🌰：This condition is more prevalent in women than in men. 这种情况在女性中比在男性中更为普遍。

🎬电影《感谢你抽烟》（Thank you for smoking）中的台词提到：The health issue's way too prevalent. 健康问题太普遍了。

对比：

📍pervasive表示“到处存在的，到处弥漫着的，遍布的”，英文解释为“Something, especially something bad, that is pervasive is present or felt throughout a place or thing.”如：the pervasive influence of mobile phones in daily life 手机在日常生活中无处不在的影响。

"Bruce Lee represents the very best of California: innovation, diversity, determination, and the courage to challenge convention. Born in San Francisco, he transformed martial arts, redefined Hollywood, and inspired millions around the world to pursue their potential," Haney said in a statement. "At a time when Asian Americans were too often absent from or stereotyped on screen, Bruce Lee helped generations see themselves represented with strength and dignity."

哈尼在一份声明中表示：“李小龙体现了加州的精髓：创新、多元、坚韧，以及挑战传统的勇气。他生于旧金山，改变了武术，重塑了好莱坞，并激励全球数百万人发掘自身潜能。在亚裔美国人常常被银幕忽视或刻板化的年代，李小龙让几代人看到了自己以力量和尊严的形象被呈现。”

diversity /daɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/ 表示“多样性，多样化”，英文解释为“the fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people”举个🌰：Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country? 电视节目能充分反映出这个国家民族和文化的多样性吗？

convention /kənˈven.ʃən/ 1）表示“大会；会议”，英文解释为“a large formal meeting of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest, or a large meeting for a political party”

2）表示“（国家或首脑间的）公约，协定，协议”，英文解释为“an official agreement between countries or leaders”如：the Geneva convention 日内瓦公约。

3）表示“传统；（尤指社会）习俗，常规，惯例”，英文解释为“a usual or accepted way of behaving, especially in social situations, often following an old way of thinking or a custom in one particular society”举个🌰：They defied/flouted/broke with convention by giving up their jobs and becoming self-sufficient. 他们离经叛道，放弃了工作，开始过自给自足的生活。

According to Haney's office, the state will encourage voluntary commemorative events across California, including school lessons, cultural exhibits and public events highlighting Lee's contributions and history.

据哈尼办公室透露，加州将鼓励在全州范围内自发举办纪念活动，包括开设学校课程、举办文化展览和公共活动，以彰显李小龙的贡献与生平。

"Beyond the silver screen, Bruce Lee was a beacon for inclusiveness and tolerance and we feel strongly that his legacy needs to be remembered not only as the world famous martial artist and movie star but as an advocate of bridging diverse communities in the pursuit of equal representation and excellence," said Justin Hoover, the creative director of Chinese Historical Society of America.

美国华人历史学会创意总监贾斯汀·胡佛（Justin Hoover）表示：“在银幕之外，李小龙是包容与宽容的灯塔。我们坚信，他的遗产不应仅被铭记为世界闻名的武术家和电影明星，更应被铭记为一位致力于连接不同社群、追求平等代表与卓越的倡导者。”

beacon /ˈbiː.kən/ 表示“（山顶上作为信号的）信标灯；灯塔；烽火”，英文解释为“a light or fire in a place that is easy to see, such as on the top of a hill, that acts as a warning or signal”举个🌰：As part of the centenary celebrations a chain of beacons was lit across the region. 作为百年庆典的一部分，这个地区各处点起了一盏盏信标灯。

The first Bruce Lee Day will take place on May 17, 2027.

首个“李小龙日”将于2027年5月17日举行。

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