英语阅读｜The momentous days for sliced bread 切片面包的伟大时代（上）

厦门南强同科

THESE are momentous days for sliced bread, at least in France. The land of the long crusty baguette boasts more artisanal bakers supplying freshly cooked loaves than any other country in Europe, says the International Association of Plant Bakers. Yet sales of pre-cut bread, wrapped in cellophane and twist-tied with plastic fasteners, are booming.

这是切片面包的伟大时代——至少在法国如此。用国际工业面包师协会（International Association of Plant Bakers）的话来说，这片土地历来出产又长又硬的法式长棍面包，并以拥有全欧洲最多的手工面包师傅向顾客奉上新鲜出炉的面包为荣。但预先切片、再用玻璃纸包起来、最后用塑料条扭紧封好的那种面包，销量正在蓬勃增长。


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