[学点英语]马丁路德金纪念日

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.) is an American federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around King's birthday, January 15. The holiday is similar to holidays set under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.

马丁路德金日（官方的马丁路德金生日）是美国联邦假日，用于纪念马丁路德金生日。此假日设立于每年一月的第三个星期一，大致在马丁路德金1月15日的生日前后。这一假日与其他假日一样，都遵从“美国统一假期法案”。

Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American Baptist minister, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs.

马丁路德金是美国浸信会牧师，活动家，人道主义者，并且是美国黑人民权运动的领导人。因着他的基督教信仰，他提倡在推动民权的过程中采用非暴力不合作方式。这一做法令他广为人知。