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A special letter 一封特殊的信
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  • Dear World:

    亲爱的世界:

    My son starts school today.

    我的儿子今天就要开始上学读书了。

    It's going to be strange and new to him for a while, and I wish you would sort of treat him gently.

    一时之间,他会感觉陌生而又新鲜。我希望你能待他温柔一些。

    You see, up to now, he's been king of the roost.

    你明白,到现在为止,他一直是家中的小皇帝。

    He's been boss of the backyard.

    一直是后院的王者。

    I have always been around to repair his wounds, and to soothe1 his feelings.

    我一直在他身旁,忙着为他治疗伤口,哄他开心。

    But now--things are going to be different.

    但是现在--一切都将不同了。

    This morning, he's going to walk down the front steps, wave his hand and start on his great adventure that will probably include wars and tragedy and sorrow.

    今天清晨,他就要走下前门的楼梯,冲我挥手,然后开始他的伟大的历险征程,其间或许有争斗、不幸以及伤痛。

    To live his life in the world he has to live in will require faith and love and courage.

    既然活在这个世上,他就需要信念、爱心和勇气。

    So, World, I wish you would sort of take him by his young hand and teach him the things he will have to know.

    所以,世界啊,我希望你能够时不时握住他稚嫩的小手,传授他所应当知晓的事情。

    Teach him - but gently, if you can.

    教育他吧--而如果可能的话,温柔一些。

    Teach him that for every scoundrel there is a hero; that for every crooked2 politician there is a dedicated3 leader; that for every enemy there is a friend.

    教他知道,每有恶人之地,必有豪杰所在;每有奸诈小人,必有献身义士;每见一敌人,必有一友在侧。

    Teach him the wonders of books.

    教他感受书本的神奇魅力。

    Give him quiet time to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on the green hill.

    给他时间静思大自然中亘古绵传之奥秘:空中的飞鸟,日光里的蜜蜂,青山上的簇簇繁花。

    Teach him it is far more honorable to fail than to cheat.

    教他知道,失败远比欺骗更为光荣。

    Teach him to have faith in his own ideas, even if everyone tells him they are wrong.

    教他坚定自我的信念,哪怕人人予以否认。

    Teach him to sell his brawn4 and brains to the highest bidder5, but never to put a price on his heart and soul.

    教他可以最高价付出自己的精力和智慧,但绝不可出卖良心和灵魂。

    Teach him to close his ears to a howling mob...and to stand and fight if he thinks he's right.

    教他置暴徒的喧嚣于度外……并在自觉正确之时挺身而战。

    Teach him gently, World, but don't coddle him, because only the test of fire makes fine steel.

    温柔地教导他吧,世界,但是不要放纵他,因为只有烈火的考验才能炼出真钢。

    This is a big order, World, but see what you can do.

    这一要求甚高,世界,但是请尽你所能。

    He's such a nice little fellow.

    他是一个如此可爱的小家伙。

     9级    双语 
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    1 soothe [su:ð] qwKwF   第7级
    vt.安慰;使平静;使减轻;缓和;奉承;vi.起抚慰作用
    参考例句:
    • I've managed to soothe him down a bit. 我想方设法使他平静了一点。
    • This medicine should soothe your sore throat. 这种药会减轻你的喉痛。
    2 crooked [ˈkrʊkɪd] xvazAv   第7级
    adj.弯曲的;不诚实的,狡猾的,不正当的;v.弯成钩形(crook的过去式和过去分词)
    参考例句:
    • He crooked a finger to tell us to go over to him. 他弯了弯手指,示意我们到他那儿去。
    • You have to drive slowly on these crooked country roads. 在这些弯弯曲曲的乡间小路上你得慢慢开车。
    3 dedicated [ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd] duHzy2   第9级
    adj.一心一意的;献身的;热诚的
    参考例句:
    • He dedicated his life to the cause of education. 他献身于教育事业。
    • His whole energies are dedicated to improve the design. 他的全部精力都放在改进这项设计上了。
    4 brawn [brɔ:n] OdGyX   第12级
    n.体力
    参考例句:
    • In this job you need both brains and brawn. 做这份工作既劳神又费力。
    • They relied on brains rather than brawn. 他们靠的是脑力,而不是体力。
    5 bidder [ˈbɪdə(r)] oyrzTm   第11级
    n.(拍卖时的)出价人,报价人,投标人
    参考例句:
    • TV franchises will be auctioned to the highest bidder. 电视特许经营权将拍卖给出价最高的投标人。
    • The bidder withdrew his bid after submission of his bid. 投标者在投标之后撤销了投标书。

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