資料來(lái)源：《英語(yǔ)暢談世界文化》




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Ps：這么大顆的鉆石是真的咩？

每天一分鐘，我們一起玩轉(zhuǎn)世界文化。鉆石恒久遠(yuǎn)，一顆永流傳。這句廣告詞已經(jīng)成為了經(jīng)典，鉆石的璀璨光芒已經(jīng)成為了忠貞愛(ài)情的象征。童鞋們注意引號(hào)不寫(xiě)，是英式拼寫(xiě)哦~~

Hints：
the Diamond Trade Act
searching-houses
De Beers
Lord Rothschild
"Champagne"
Yes, but then the Diamond Trade Act allowed the companies to set up "searching-houses" in a system of routine surveillance, searching, and stripping by company police. The companies were forced by strikes to be more lenient to their white workers than to blacks. So, I guess this was the first apartheid. Unfortunately, yes. The methods were successful, however. After De Beers set up its "searching-houses" in March 1883, its diamond production rose significantly, showing that there had been a hemorrhage of diamonds from the workings. The De Beers? I think my 21st birthday present was by De Beers. It probably was. You know who headed De Beers? Lord Rothschild, probably one of the most famous rich men in the world. Oh, so that's why my dad always says, "Who do you think I am, Rothschild?" I'm going to have their pale pinkish yellow diamond, called "Champagne" for my engagement ring. Good choice. After all, a diamond is for ever!