World’s biggest sandcastle constructed in Denmark

 

World’s biggest sandcastle constructed in Denmark

丹麥打造全球最大沙堡

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The world’s tallest sandcastle has been completed in Denmark, towering more than 20 metres high and comprising nearly 5,000 tonnes of sand, according to its designers.

世界最高沙堡已在丹麥落成，據設計師稱，這座沙堡高度超過20公尺，用掉近5000噸沙子。

Standing 21.16 metres in height, the castle is more than 3 metres taller than one built in Germany in 2019, which previously held the title, according to Guinness World Records.

這座打破金氏世界紀錄的城堡高21.16公尺，比起先前紀錄保持者、德國2019年沙堡高出約3公尺多。

A total of 4,860 tonnes of sand make up the intricately decorated structure, which is reminiscent of a pyramid, in the small seaside town of Blokhus.

這座精雕細刻的沙堡位於布洛克豪斯海邊小鎮，總共用掉4860噸沙子，造型讓人聯想到金字塔。

Its Dutch creator, Wilfred Stijger, was assisted by 30 of the world’s best sand sculptors. He said he wanted the castle to represent the power the coronavirus has had over the world since the beginning of the pandemic. On top of the sandcastle is a model of the virus wearing a crown.

來自荷蘭的沙堡設計師威爾弗雷德．史蒂格，在全世界最傑出的30名沙雕師協助下，完成這座沙堡。他表示，他希望這座城堡能夠代表自大流行開始以來冠狀病毒在世界上的影響力。沙堡的頂部是一個戴著皇冠的病毒模型。

新聞辭典

towering：形容詞，高聳的，屹立的；突出的；高傲的；激烈的。例如：towering crimes（滔天罪行）。

comprise：動詞，包含、包括；由…組成。例句：The course comprises a class book, a practice book, and a CD.（這門課的教材包括一冊課本、一本練習用書和一片光碟。）

reminiscent：名詞，回憶；引起聯想的相似事物；追憶。例句：The decor was reminiscent of a municipal arts-and-leisure centre.（這種佈置讓人想起都市裡的藝術休閒中心。）