壹苹派生活美语　举起白旗投降吧！

　　A white flag may appear to be just a simple piece of cloth, but it carries a powerful message. When someone waves it in the air, it’s a sign that they want to cease fighting or give up. While this action is widely understood around the world, few people are aware of the history behind this tradition. Many historians believe that the connection between white flags and surrender began both in China and Rome around the same period.

　　白旗看似只是一块简单的布，但它承载著强大的讯息。当有人在空中挥舞它时，这是他们想要停止战斗或认输的信号。虽然这项行为在世界各地广为人知，但很少人知道这项传统背后的历史。许多历史学家认为，白旗与投降之间的关联大约在同一时期始于中国和罗马。

生活必备字词：

surrender　vi. & n. 投降

cease　vt. 停止

be aware of...　　知道……

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