口語步步高

◎供稿：陶藝丞

1國慶節即將來臨，我們一起來看看用英語怎么向外國友人介紹我們這個重要的節日吧。

Oct.1st is the National Day of China. In 1949 Oct.1st, it was the first year of the national day of China. At that time, people were very happy, because China has been free and the war has just stopped. Then every year of this day, people put the national flag out to celebrate.

10月1日是中國的國慶節，1949年10月1日，是中國的第一年國慶節。在那時候，人們非常高興，因為中國從此自由了，戰爭已經停止了。所以每年的這天，人們升起國旗慶祝。

The national holiday lasts seven days and most workers are given time off to visit relatives and take time for traveling.

全國公共假期7天，很多人會選擇這時候探望親友或是旅行。

When the anniversary is a multiple of five (e.g. the 50th, 55th, or 60th), large scale official celebrations may be held, including an inspection of troops on Tian’anmen Square.

當周年的年份是五的倍數時（如50,55，或60），將會舉行大規模的官方慶典，包括在天安門廣場舉行閱兵儀式。

2作為一名中國人，我們要有強烈的愛國心，下面我們學習一些與愛國相關的表達吧。

Gold is indeed valuable, but full of vitality and brave patriots are more precious than gold.

黃金誠然是寶貴的，但是生氣勃勃、勇敢的愛國者卻比黃金更寶貴。

Arise, Ye who do not want to be slaves, with our flesh and blood build up our new Great Wall!

起來，不愿做奴隸的人們，把我們的血肉筑成我們新的長城！

With patience, rather die for my country.

與其忍辱生，毋寧報國死。

Keep loyal and devoted to the last.

鞠躬盡瘁，死而后已。

To worry before the common people worries; to enjoy only after the people can enjoy.

先天下之憂而憂，后天下之樂而樂。

Patriotism is the lifeblood of a country.

愛國之心，實為一國之命脈。

Unite and revitalize China!

團結起來，振興中華！

Bright China, let my life burn for you.

光明的中國，讓我的生命為你燃燒吧。

The highest human spirit is patriotism.

人類的最高精神面就是愛國。

Better a tramp, not conquered.

寧做流浪漢，不做亡國奴。

Patriotism ['pe?tri?t?z?m] n.

愛國主義；愛國心

e.g. Their hearts glow with genuine patriotism.

他們胸中燃燒著忠貞的愛國主義火焰。

Patriot ['pe?tri?t] 愛國者

e.g. He avowed himself a patriot.

他自稱自己是愛國者。

Patriotic sentiment 愛國情操

e.g. These awakened his patriotic sentiments.

這些喚起了他的愛國心。

3古人也曾用許多詩歌來表達愛國之情，讓我們來欣賞兩首愛國詩歌吧。

山坡羊

［元］張養浩

峰巒如聚

波濤如怒

山河表里潼關路

望西都

意踟躕

傷心秦漢經行處

宮闕萬間都作了土

興

百姓苦

亡

百姓苦

Sheep on Mountain Slope

Ridges and peaks look as if gathered,

Billows rage with great fury.

The mountain and rivers along the perilous road.

Gazing at the West Capital, I linger.

And grieve over the place where previous dynasties once trod.

Alas!Those manifold palaces have vanished into dust.

A dynasty rises,

People suffer,

A dynasty falls,

People suffer.

春 望

［唐］杜甫

國破山河在， 城春草木深。

感時花濺淚， 恨別鳥驚心。

烽火連三月， 家書抵萬金。

白頭搔更短， 渾欲不勝簪。

A Spring View

Ridges and peaks look as if gathered,Billows rage with great fury.

The mountain and rivers along the perilous road. Gazing at the West Capital,I linger.

And grieve over the place where previous dynasties once trod. Alas!Those manifold palaces have vanished into dust.

A dynasty rises, People suffer,

A dynasty falls, People suffer.