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2202124 Introduction to Translation
Informative Text (Thai-English) Discussion
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วัด ยังคงเป็นศูนย์กลางของสังคมชนบทในหลาย ๆ ด้าน แม้ว่าบทบาทของวัดบางประการ เช่นเป็นที่ให้การศึกษาจะหมดไปแล้ว คนชนบทส่วนใหญ่ชอบสร้างและบำรุงรักษาวัด เพราะเห็นว่าวัดเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในสังคมที่เจริญแล้ว ก่อนอื่นวัดเป็นที่ประกอบพิธีกรรมทางศาสนา ซึ่งชาวบ้านทั้งหมู่บ้านจะมาทำร่วมกัน โดยมีวัตถุประสงค์หลัก คือ การทำบุญ ชาวบ้านจะศึกษาพระธรรมคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้า ฝึกสมาธิวิปัสสนา ตลอดจนขอคำแนะนำต่าง ๆ จากพระ พระบางรูปยังช่วยรักษาชาวบ้านที่เจ็บไข้ได้ป่วยโดยใช้ยาสมุนไพรอีกด้วย ในแง่หนึ่งพระจึงเป็นผู้นำของสังคมชนบท นอกจากนี้ วัดยังเป็นที่พึ่งพิงของคนแก่ คนอนาถาที่ไม่มีที่จะไป นี่คือสิ่งที่วัดให้กับสังคมไทยในชนบท
Translation
1: Sample for Critique Temples are still central to rural communities in many ways. Though certain roles of this institution, like being a place of education, are now obsolete, most people in the provinces still enjoy building and supporting temples because they see them as important for a civilized society. First and foremost, the temple is a place for religious services where the entire village will take part, the main purpose being making merit. People study the Buddha's dharma, meditate, as well as consult monks on various things. Some monks even treat ailing villagers with herbal medicine. In one sense, monks are a leader of rural society. Furthermore, the temple is a refuge for the elderly or destitute who have no other place to stay. These are what temples offer to Thai rural communities. |
Translation
2: Sample for Critique The temple is still the
center of the rural community in many respects, although
some of its functions, such as as an educational center, no
longer exist. Most rural people like to build and maintain
the wat as they see it as an integral part of a civilized
society. First of all, the temple is a center for religious
ceremonies which involve the community as a whole and the
main purpose is to make merit. The villagers learn about
Buddha’s teachings, practice meditation and ask for advice
from the monks. Some monks even provide health care
for the people using herbal medicine. Thus, in a way, a monk
is a leader of a rural community. Moreover, a wat is usually
a sanctuary for the old and the destitute who have nowhere
to go. All this is what the Wat provides for the rural Thai
community. |
Reference
Discussion
ที่
place
location
locale
Vocabulary
central
central (Cobuild Advanced English Dictionary)
1. adjective
Something that is central is in the middle of a place or area.
...Central America's Caribbean coast.
The disruption has now spread and is affecting a large part of
central Liberia.
...a rich woman living in central London.
Synonyms: main, central, chief, key
centrally adverb [ADVERB -ed, ADVERB after
verb]
The main cabin has its full-sized double bed centrally placed
with plenty of room around it.
2. adjective
A place that is central is easy to reach because it is in the
centre of a city, town, or particular area.
...a central location in the capital.
centrally adverb [ADVERB -ed, ADVERB after
verb]
...this centrally located hotel, situated on the banks of the
Marne Canal.
3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
A central group or organization makes all the important
decisions that are followed throughout a larger organization or
a country.
There is a lack of trust towards the central government in Rome.
...the central committee of the Cuban communist party.
centrally adverb [ADVERB -ed, ADVERB after
verb]
This is a centrally planned economy.
4. adjective
The central person or thing in a particular situation is the
most important one.
Black dance music has been central to mainstream pop since the
early '60s. [+ to]
...a central part of their culture.
centrality uncountable noun
The centrality of the German economy to the welfare of Europe
must be recognised. [+ of]
centrally adverb [ADVERB after verb]
In her memoirs Naomi is quick to acknowledge that her
grandmother was centrally important in her venture as a writer.
อนาถา
destitute
homeless
indigent
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