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lavender: Can you write pronunciation with syllables separate?
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Certainly! The pronunciation of "lavender" can be broken down into syllables as follows:
la-ven-der
Each syllable is pronounced as follows: la - [lah] ven - [vehn] der - [dur]
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Lavender, originally from the coastal areas of the Mediterranean, various parts of Europe, and the islands of Oceania, later became widely cultivated in the United Kingdom and Yugoslavia. Its elegant and graceful foliage and beautiful blue-purple flower spikes are enchanting. When in full bloom, it creates a misty and romantic atmosphere, accompanied by a subtle fragrance of woody sweetness that captivates and intoxicates.
In addition to its visual appeal, lavender is also favored for its medicinal properties. The use of lavender in treating ailments can be traced back to ancient Roman and Greek times. For several centuries, it has been primarily used in dried form or as essential oil in clinical and cosmetic industries abroad. The entire plant contains 1% to 3% essential oil, mainly used in aromatherapy and massage, offering benefits such as calming and sedative effects, antispasmodic properties, antibacterial activity, neuroprotective effects, and cholesterol reduction. Lavender can also be made into tea, providing various benefits such as cooling and refreshing effects, alleviating gastrointestinal bloating, preventing nausea and dizziness, and boosting immunity. It is even said to aid in voice recovery when consumed by individuals with hoarseness or loss of voice, earning it the title of "the best companion for office workers."
Lavender fragrance is well-known among women, and I also have a preference for it. Lavender essential oil and air fresheners with lavender scent are beloved choices. Just a few drops can immediately transform the entire space into a cozy and gentle ambiance.
Of course, one of the most well-known benefits of lavender is its use in beauty care, which women are particularly familiar with. Lavender has the effects of inhibiting bacteria, balancing sebum secretion, and soothing the skin. It is often used in facial cleansing products and can also be used for bathing.
Lavender is often associated with love. Lavender fields are among the preferred outdoor floral backgrounds for newlywed couples' photoshoots, thanks to a poignant legend.
In European tradition, lavender seems naturally intertwined with love. Numerous love stories and folk customs revolve around lavender. "Lavender Represents True Love" is one of the most representative lyrical poems from the Elizabethan era. The floral language of lavender is "waiting for love." Just like the TV series "Lavender" depicts, lavender signifies a subtle declaration of love, a firm commitment that can withstand hardships, and the promise of walking hand in hand with one's beloved.
In Provence, France, one of the birthplaces of lavender, there was a young girl who, one day, ventured alone into the cold mountains to pick flowers. There, she encountered a traveler who had come from afar but was injured. The girl was captivated by his elegant smile at first sight. She invited him to her home and took care of him until he recovered. During this time, their love blossomed and became inseparable. Not long after, the young traveler bid farewell to the girl, and the deeply in love girl insisted on accompanying him to his homeland filled with blooming roses. Just before the girl was about to leave, an old lady in the village gave her a bunch of lavender, instructing her to use it to test the sincerity of the young man. Legend had it that the fragrance of lavender could reveal impurities. As the traveler held her hand, preparing to embark on their journey, the girl threw the lavender hidden in her clothes onto the young man. Unexpectedly, a burst of purple smoke emanated from his body, and he disappeared, while the girl faintly heard the hearty laughter of the young man echoing in the valley. Not long after, the girl also vanished without a trace. Some believed that she, like the young man, transformed into smoke and disappeared in the valley, while others said that she followed the scent of lavender flowers in search of the young man...
Since then, the legendary story of lavender has been passed down. And because of this story, lavender is also considered one of the essential materials for warding off impurities and for use in incense.
(Story source: Internet)
※※ Another version of the legend provided by an enthusiastic reader on YouTube: It is said that lavender was originally yellow in color. At a market one day, a girl encountered a handsome young man and fell in love at first sight. The young man bought her a pot of yellow lavender. When the girl returned home holding the flowers, she yearned for the pot every day. Tears of longing fell into the pot, gradually turning the lavender purple. The girl planted the purple lavender in her garden, and everyone passing by admired it and started planting it as well. When the young man heard the news, he also came to ask for the seeds, only to discover that the original pot had transformed. From then on, the two remained together and never parted. The yellow lavender was gradually forgotten. ※※
After listening to the story of lavender, do you find it even more beautiful? During the peak of lavender blooming, don't forget to pick a bunch and give it to your beloved...
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等待愛情
(2023-06-06 15:54:36)下一個欲哭無淚！剛不小心，把昨晚發的這篇文誤刪了！好在是在手機上操作的，可以同時打開幾個頁麵。其中一個停留在我回複水星兄評論頁麵上，可以複製、截圖。文章沒有存檔，否則真的要大哭一場了！
梅雨過了，梅子也上市了，今年第一個台風也在上周呼呼了兩天。偃旗息鼓了之後，氣溫明顯上升，盛夏即將來臨。
我一直都覺得夏天從來不比春天遜色多少，夏初的薔薇、月季、石榴，仲夏的喇叭花、五角星花、荷花、美人蕉等，依然點綴著我們的生活，帶來五彩繽紛的夢幻。而夏天勝於春日的更是有琳琅滿目的水果：櫻桃、荔枝、琵琶、荔枝、李子等已經陸續上市，水蜜桃亦在蓄勢待發，準備又一次抓住我們的胃，俘虜我們的心。
夏天，還有一個非常值得期待的風景，那就是，在薰衣草花海中漫步。
都知道我愛花、寫花、唱花，似乎天天與花打交道。其實我住樓房，栽花條件很有限。得益於日本是個愛花的民族，房前屋後，公園空地，處處、四季鮮花盛開，每每路過時都吸引我駐足。每看到一種新花（第一次見的）都會讚歎一番，回來查資料去進一步了解。而遇上小時候曾經種過的花，更會有一種思鄉情緒湧動，總是想起以前，播種、育苗、盼著長高長粗，盼著開花，日日數花的情形。
但是薰衣草，我以前從沒見過，雖然在畫報、雜誌以及影視劇中經常看到它的身影。薰衣草種類不算多，全球約28種，而中國隻有兩種，栽植較少，以前沒看過也正常。
日本北海道的薰衣草是相當有名的，可惜遠了點。兩次去北海道都是秋天，雖看到了層林盡染的紅葉，卻也錯過了漫野姹紫，總是有些遺憾。
為了親自看看薰衣草，十年前特地參加一個旅遊團，去群馬縣的薰衣草園逛了一天。
群馬縣的薰衣草園規模不算很大，但對我們這些長期居住在都市裏的人來說，依然魅力無窮。在園中緩步，沐一身淡淡的清香，沾一袖氤氳的紫霧，便覺得是仙境，自己是不食人間煙火的仙子。再加上清涼的天氣（薰衣草喜溫涼，一般種植海拔相對較高），與山下的炎熱相比，那種舒適、愜意不可言喻，就像一股清泉緩緩流過。很可惜拍的圖片存在USB裏，USB卻壞了，再也看不到了。
以下圖片是北海道薰衣草
簡單介紹一下薰衣草。
薰衣草，原產於地中海沿岸、歐洲各地及大洋洲列島，後被廣泛栽種於英國及南斯拉夫。其葉形花色優美典雅，藍紫色花序頎長秀麗，盛開時氤氳一片，還帶著木頭甜味的清淡香氣，迷離浪漫，令人沉醉。
薰衣草除了視覺上的震撼，還因它的藥理作用而得到青睞。
薰衣草用於治療疾病可以追溯到古羅馬和古希臘時代，國外幾個世紀以來主要以幹品或精油形式應用於臨床和化妝品行業。全草含揮發油1%~3%，主要應用於芳香療法或按摩方麵，具有鎮靜催眠、解痙（淨）、抗菌、神經保護、降脂等等。薰衣草還能製成茶，具有清涼爽快、消除腸胃脹氣、預防惡心暈眩、預防感冒等多種益處，沙啞失聲時飲用也有助於恢複，所以有“上班族最佳夥伴”的美名。
薰衣草香估計女士們都用過，我也偏愛，精油以及空氣潔淨劑等都喜歡薰衣草香型的，隻要幾滴，整個空間立刻變得溫馨且充滿柔情。
當然。女性最為了解的莫過於薰衣草的美容作用。因為薰衣草具有抑製細菌，平衡油脂分泌，撫慰肌膚的功效，常用於潔麵產品，還可泡浴。
薰衣草，也經常代表愛情。薰衣草花海，是新婚夫婦首選的室外花卉攝影背景之一，這要得益於它的一個淒美傳說。
在歐洲傳統中，薰衣草似乎與愛情天然相關，大量的愛情傳說或民間習俗都涉及到薰衣草，《薰衣草代表真愛》是伊麗莎白時代最具代表性的抒情詩。薰衣草的花語是“等待愛情”，就像電視劇《薰衣草》所演繹的那樣，薰衣草意味著一種含蓄的示愛，一種堅定的承諾，曆經磨難而終能攜子之手。
在法國的普羅旺斯，也就是薰衣草的故鄉之一，有個少女，某天一個人獨自在寒冷的山中采花，遇到了一位來自遠方但受傷的旅人，少女第一眼便被他風度翩翩的笑容給俘虜了。於是少女便將他請到家中，照顧他直到痊愈。這段期間，兩人產生了愛情，到了難分難舍的地步。不久後的某日，青年旅人向少女告別離去，處於熱戀中的少女堅持要隨青年一起到他開滿玫瑰花的故鄉。就在少女臨走的前一刻，村子裏的老太太給了她一束薰衣草，要她用這束薰衣草來試探青年人的真心。因為傳說薰衣草的香氣能讓不潔之物現形。正當旅人牽起她的手準備遠行時，少女將藏在衣服裏的薰衣草丟擲在青年身上。沒想到，青年身上發出一陣紫色的輕煙之後，就消失不見了，而少女在山穀中還仿佛隱隱的聽到青年爽朗的笑聲。沒過多久，少女竟也不見蹤影。有人認為她和青年一樣幻化成輕煙消失在山穀中，也有人說，她循著薰衣草花香去尋找青年了……
從此，薰衣草的傳奇故事就流傳了下來。也因為這個故事，薰衣草還被人們認為是驅除不潔之物及用於薰香的重要材料之一。
（故事來源於網絡）
※※ YouTube上熱心讀者提供的另一個傳說版本：據說薰衣草原是黃色的。在一次集市上，少女邂逅了一位英俊青年並一見鍾情。青年於是給少女買了一盆黃色的薰衣草。少女捧著花回到家後，每天都要望著花盆相思。相思的淚順著臉頰滴到盆裏，漸漸地薰衣草轉成了紫色。少女把紫色的薰衣草種在花園裏，所有過路的人都喜歡並栽種。青年聽到了這個消息後也來索要種子。發現原來就是那盆黃色的薰衣草變的。兩人從此在一起不再分開。黃色的薰衣草也逐漸被遺忘了。※※
聽了薰衣草的故事，是否覺得都薰衣草越發美麗呢？正是薰衣草盛開之際，別忘了摘上一束送給心愛的Ta。。。
幾年前，我填過一首【江城梅花引·薰衣草】，還在某詩賽上獲了獎。這幾天突發奇想，用視頻保留下來，並自己朗誦、講解作品的背景故事。這是第一次朗讀自己的詩詞作品，新手上路（還稱不上朗誦，也有點口音），完全是閉門造車，還有很多不足，待一點點進步。也請大家多提寶貴意見。對我來說，朗讀比唱歌難多了，兩個完全不同的範疇。
【江城梅花引】薰衣草
文/墨脈
一庭紫霧鎖晨昏，緒紛紛，夢紛紛。
怕到此時，憶起舊時人。
濃淡依稀都是影，執纖手，約今生、兩不分。
不分不分有幾春？心似雲，情若塵。
散了散了，散不盡、點滴溫存。
風透珠簾，縷縷暗香熏。
明日恐將秋雨近，皆逝去，淚無痕、隻斷魂。
我還是第一次遇到這種事，吃一塹長一智，今後要小心了。沒想到水星兄也有相應的經曆，如果枚存檔，真的很令人沮喪。以前發生過點擊發布文章卻突然消失的事，那時文學城瀏覽器出了問題。
7月份，北海道處處都是美景。一路開車一路感歎。
我這朗誦純業餘，就是測試一下，語速、時間等。積累經驗，慢慢改善。
不知道薰衣草背後還有這麽淒美的傳奇故事，聽過墨墨的歌，第一次聽墨墨朗誦，好嗓音，聽老朋友的朗誦感覺很親切！
謝謝墨墨分享！：））
謝謝沉香姐，我這是個嚐試，從來沒朗誦過，很多瑕疵。