The period of hot days after Start of Autumn, usually lasting for 30 days, is called "Autumn Tiger" or "Indian Summer". Because of the decreasing precipitation, it is even more sweltering during this period than during Major Heat.
立秋之后的高温天气通常会持续30天左右,这就是人们所说的“秋老虎”。由于降雨量减少,这段时间甚至比大暑时更加闷热。
Autumn Tiger:秋老虎
sweltering:闷热的
立秋对农民来说是非常重要的收获时节。
There is a saying that goes: "If it rains on the day of the Start of Autumn, a good harvest is expected."
俗话说:“立秋雨淋淋,遍地是黄金。”
以上内容,节选自China Daily推出的知识付费课程——《二十四节气双语精讲》。它用中英文双语讲解二十四节气的译法及与节气相关的传统习俗、民间传说、地方美食等,可以说十分有趣了。