【轻松英文阅读】英国人对于三明治的热爱

 Many people around the world know about the unique aspects of British culture, like drinking tea every afternoon. However, very few people know about the country’s love for sandwiches!

 

Over one billion sandwiches were bought on the go in England…and that was only last year!

 

If you walk around in the streets of a big city like London, you will certainly notice the huge amount of shops selling sandwiches on the street. From Starbucks to the grocery shop and even the pharmacy¹, you will find a huge selection of sandwiches to eat on the go. The choice is very diverse, ranging from traditional favorite combinations (ham and cheese, tomatoes and mozzarella) to more exotic recipes.

 

So why are sandwiches so popular in the UK? English people love to make the most out of their day, saving time while working or doing their errands. A good sandwich is a cheap, quick and effective way to get all the nourishment² you need…and yes, it is tasty too!

1 pharmacy   

n.药房，药剂学，制药业，配药业，一批备用药品

参考例句：

• She works at the pharmacy.她在药房工作。
• Modern pharmacy has solved the problem of sleeplessness.现代制药学已经解决了失眠问题。

2 nourishment   

n.食物，营养品；营养情况

参考例句：

• Lack of proper nourishment reduces their power to resist disease.营养不良降低了他们抵抗疾病的能力。
• He ventured that plants draw part of their nourishment from the air.他大胆提出植物从空气中吸收部分养分的观点。