中译英，来自翻译练习

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原文：

饮食不仅是人类赖以生存的物质条件，也是社会发展进步的重要标志。饮食文化是中华传统文化的重要组成部分，从茹毛饮血到欢煮熟食，从大羹玄酒到佳肴美馔，中国古人的餐桌见证了上万年的饮食革命和文化流变。吃饭——不仅是为了果腹与生存，更成为一种生活方式的集中表达，调羹弄膳之间，处处流露着生活智慧和生命尊严。

译文：

Food is not only the basic material for human but also the significant symbol of social development. It is an important part of Chinese traditional culture. From the time of eating the raw meat and drinking the blood to food cook, from the time of meat broths and alcoholic beverages to delicious food, the dinning table in ancient China witness the culinary revolutions and cultural shifts that span over ten thousand years. Eating is not merely about filling stomachs and living; it represents a certain way of lifestyle. Food preparation embodies the wisdom and dignity of life.