Bagels have a unique chewy texture with a shiny crust because they are boiled before they are baked. They became a staple food of Jewish culture due to the custom of taking one day a week off to rest and do no work at all. On Shabbat, which is observed from before sundown on Friday until after nightfall on Saturday, Jews are forbidden to perform some activities, including cooking. The bagel is a product of this tradition.
貝果油亮的麵包外皮有一種獨特的耐嚼口感，因為在烘焙之前它們有先被煮過。它們成為猶太文化的主食是由於每週休息一天不工作的習慣。從星期五日落之前直到星期六黃昏後的安息日，猶太人被禁止從事一些活動，包括煮飯。貝果就是這一傳統下的產物。
生活必備字詞：
unique a. 獨特的，特有的
due to. . . 由於 ∕ 因為. . .
observe vt. 遵行（習俗）；慶祝（節日）
forbid vt. 禁止
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