世界上10种最美丽的花

译者 lucyhi2008

10 of the Most Beautiful Flowers in the World

10种世界上最美的花

The most beautiful flowers in the world are those you like best. I am sure you already have a list of your own, because most human beings like flowers. Their scent and their appearance have inspired us since the very beginning. We use them to decorate our hair, our homes or our parks  and we perfume ourselves with flower essences. Imagine a world where flowers would not exist: it would be really toneless and sad, don’t you agree?  Flowers are very special to me and this is why I created this top “10 most beautiful flowers in the world”:

世界上最美的花当然就是指那些你最喜欢的花，我们大多数人都是喜爱花的，所以我相信你已经列出了你自己的列表。第一眼相见，它们的花香、花容就让我们为之惊叹。我们用它们来点缀我们的头发、装点我们的家、修饰我们的公园；花朵制成的精油让我们香气袭人。要是一个世界没有了花，那将会多么死气沉沉、黯淡无光，不是吗？我对花有着非常特别的情感，所以我列出我的“世上10种最美的花”的列表。

1. The Bird of Paradise

1. 天堂鸟

This amazing flower truly has the shape of a bird and this detail is what makes it special. The colorful bird of paradise is really tall: the plant may reach as much as 5 feet in height and the flower itself is pretty large as well. The bird of paradise may be found in South Africa. However, check your local florist: this plant is not only one of the most beautiful in the world, but one of the most popular as well.

这种令人惊艳的花形状很像天堂鸟，正是这一点让它很特别。颜色瑰丽的天堂鸟花非常高：天堂鸟花的植株有1.5米那么高，花朵本身有井口那么大。或许你只能在南非看到天堂鸟花，但是，访问一下你本地的花店你就会发现：天堂鸟花不但是世界上最美丽的花之一，也是最受欢迎的花之一。

2.  The Rose

2. 玫瑰

Roses are the most celebrated flowers in the world. The big, colored roses have been since centuries preferred by all categories of people at any event what so ever. They have many symbols, depending on their colors. Roses may not be exotic or new to you, but they sure are  among the most beautiful flowers in the world and this is exactly why we all love them.

玫瑰是世界上最有名的花。几个世纪以来，无论任何情况、任何场合之下，花朵饱满、颜色鲜艳的玫瑰花一直深受各个不同种族人们的偏爱。根据花色的不同，它们有很多的象征意义。玫瑰或许对你来说并不奇特或新鲜，但它们绝对属于世上最美的花之一，这也恰恰是为什么我们都喜爱它的原因。　　

3. Orchids

3. 兰花

Orchids are also well known and very famous for the wide range of species out there. They are very adaptable, populating all continents, except for the cold one. The unbelievable orchids are as old as time and as beautiful as rain drops. While considered rare and valuable some centuries ago, they may be seen today in many homes and offices.

兰花也以因其品种繁多而赫赫有名。除了最冷的南极洲外，它们适宜在任何大洲种植。不可思议的兰花，古老如岁月，精美如雨滴。然而几个世纪以前，兰花还是稀有珍贵之物，如今在许多家庭和办公室里都可以见到。

4. The calla lily

4. 马蹄莲

The calla lily is simple, as all elegant things. The splendor of it was acknowledged by Greeks as well: they named this plant “kallos”, which means “beauty”. Even though it makes a great houseplant, you should be careful for children and animals: callas are very toxic, if eaten!

马蹄莲花集朴素、典雅于一身。它的风采也被希腊人称颂：他们把它命名为“kallos”，意思是“美人”。虽然马蹄莲花一种极好的盆栽花，但是你要留心你的小孩和宠物，不要让他们吃了它，马蹄莲花有剧毒。

5. The Hyacinth

5. 风信子

They are spring flowers that decorate many gardens around the world. However, today, we may find them all year long, thanks to the effort of florists who cultivate the wonderful hyacinths. They are very special flowers, yet very sensitive. Once they are cut, their beauty and perfume will disappear very fast. They thrive in pots though, so you may enjoy them in the house as well as in the garden.

风信子是春天里的花朵，装饰着世界上许许多多的花园。不过，多亏了花卉学家们的努力，培育出了许多美妙的风信子，所以今天，我们能够在一年的任何时间里看到它们。它们是非常特别的花，非常敏感。一旦被剪断了，它们的美丽和芳香会迅速消失。它们也适合盆栽，所以你可以在同时在室内和花园里欣赏到它们。

6. The peony

6. 牡丹

The large, rich peony flowers look great in gardens and this is exactly why they are often seen as part of outdoors arrangements. The beauty of these flowers was appreciated since ages, by specialists and common people alike. The emperor of China was so amazed by the powerful scent and by the aspect of the peony that he named it the national flower of his country.

花园里花朵大大的、富丽堂皇的牡丹花看上去    美极了，这就是为什么我们总能在户外布景看到它们。这些漂亮的花朵数百年来都被花卉专家和普通人们赞赏称颂。中国的帝王惊艳于它浓郁的花香和外观，把它命为国花。

7. The water lily

7. 睡莲

One of the most famous and beautiful flowers in the world, the water lily is known all over the world. This is both because of the fact that its numerous species are widely spread  and because of their romantic aspect. They were used as love symbols by poets, in their poems, they were painted by famous artists and their picture was taken by many photographers. They are one of Mother Nature’s masterpieces.

提及世界上最有名、最美丽的花之一，睡莲可谓举世皆知。这不光是因为它品种繁多、分布广泛，还因为它花形浪漫。在诗人的诗歌里，它是爱情的象征；著名的艺术家绘画它，众多的摄影家们拍摄它。它们是在大自然母亲的杰作之一。

8. Pulmeria

8. 鸡蛋花

Pulmeria is the flower of a small tropical tree. This 5 petal flower looks very, very beautiful, and it may be easily cultivated. All it needs is a lot of sun and very little water. It has a powerful perfume, especially at night and this is one of the reasons for which this little flower is so unique.

鸡蛋花是热带一种小型树种的花朵。它的5瓣花非常优美、精致，同时它也很容易栽植。它只需要大量的阳光和很少量的水。花香非常浓郁，尤其是在夜间，这也是为什么这种小花如此独特的原因之一。　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

9. Cherry blossoms

9. 樱花

The most treasured flowers in Japan, cherry blossoms are truly wonderful to look at. There is nothing more poetic than a flowering cherry tree . It is not a surprise that Japanese people, with their sensitive soul and their inclination for beauty and peaceful sights, prefer these flowers above all others.

樱花是日本最为珍贵的花，看上去也极为美丽。没有什么能比花团锦簇的樱花树更富有诗意了。对于热爱美丽和平的景象、感性的日本来说，喜爱樱花胜过一切花朵，这并没什么好惊讶的。

10.  Gazania

10. 非洲菊

Last on this list but certainly first on many people’s lists, Gazania is one of the most beautiful flowers in the world. The strange pattern and the intense colors of this plant made me chose the Gazania for this top. In its home region, in South Africa, Gazania is also called the Treasure Flower, probably because of its amazing, intense, sometimes even glaring combinations of colors.

虽然它排在这个列表的最后，但是一定有很多人把它排在第一位，非洲菊是世界上最美丽的花之一。它奇异的花样图案和强烈的色彩，让我把它选在了这个列表中。在它的原产地南非，也被称为“富贵花”，可能是因为那让人称奇的、强烈的、有时甚至几种颜色组合在一起的炫丽夺目的色彩。