中级口译教程(英汉对照)

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Hello, welcome to Jinghe high-tech park. I‘m operation manager of the park. I‘m honored to be your guide and take you to tour around the park. May I know your major interests?

您好，欢迎光临京河高科技园区。我是园区的业务经理，我很荣幸能带大家参观我们的园区。不知道各位对哪方面比较感兴趣？

I‘m in terested in the general layout of the park. Would you please give me some idea of its setup?

我对园区的总布局颇感兴趣，能简要介绍下吗？

Well. First of all, we‘ll take a bird‘s-eye view of the park. And then we‘ll look around in the park and, to use a Chinese metaphor, we‘ll cast a passing glance at flowers while riding on horseback.

很好，我们先来鸟瞰一下整个园区吧，然后在园区内各处转悠一下，用我们的话说是“走马观花”吧

Good idea, but we‘ll cast a passing glance at flowers while riding on your car . . .in a more comfortable manner Great humor, sir. Let me come back to our story. Jinghe high-tech park enjoys a superior location, with Beijing as its backdrop, facing the vast expanse of the Bosea, bordered by the Jingjintang Expressway to the east. It takes only 30 minutes to reach the Capital‘s International airport， 20 minutes to get to the Beijing Railway Cargo Station, and one hour to arrive at the Tianjin New Harbor. The park is a national development zone approved by the State Council. It‘s entitled to the power of approving projects with preferential policies, operating under the management system of international standards.

先生好幽默！我们言归正传吧。京河高科技园区地理位置优越，背靠首都北京，面向辽阔的渤海，东依京津塘高速公路，驱车三十分钟可抵达首都国际机场，20分钟即可抵达首都火车货运站，一个小时可抵达天津新港。园区是经国务院批准的国家级开发区，享有项目审批权和优惠政策，是一个与国际管理体制接轨的经济区。

园区何时启用，园区的开发是由谁投资？When was it put to use? Who fuelled its development?

The construction of the park was undertaken in two stages with the first covering 588 acres comprising 28 industrial lots as well as R&D, administrative and supporting facilities. And the second covers 525 acres with 22 industrial lots. The park went into its full operation in 2000, supported by the generous finance from 5 seaval banks and 2 overseas banks.

园区建设分两期进行。一期工程占地588公顷，由28个工业地块以及研发、行政和辅助设施构成。二期工程占地525公顷，包括22个工业地块。园区于2000年全面运营，5家国内银行和两家国外银行提供了充足的贷款。

The park is well planned and arranged in perfect order. （园区规划合理，井井有条）

Yes，it is. A golf course is to its east, the Moon River to its west, and one km-wide green belt to its north. Inside the park, industries cluster in the east and residences concentrate in the west, In-between you can find the public service area.

是的，园区东侧是高尔夫球场，西边是月亮河，北侧为宽达一公里的规划绿地。园区的东部是工业区，西部是生活区，中部为公共建筑区。

What do you do to attract direct foreign investment? 你们是以什么方式吸引外商直接投资？

The park administration takes strong measures to improve the investment environment, to foster new competitive advantages, and to make it an investment paradise in north china for hi-tech and new-tech companies, multinationals, and large enterprises of pillar industries. The park‘s two leading industries are information technology and modern biotechnology.

园区采取有力措施改善投资环境，配有新的优势，使其成为华北地区吸纳高新技术产业、跨国公司以及大型骨干企业的乐园。园区两大主导产业是信息技术和现代生物技术。

Are there any particular requirements that prospective foreign enterprises must meet? 园区对外企有什么要求吗？

The target industries must meet the park‘s selection criteria. That is, they must strengthen R&D functions， use locally available technical resources and materials, develop suitable supporting industries, and collaborate with universities and government research institutes. Multinational companies from the USA, Japan and so on have settled down in the park. The park enjoys strong government support and has complete high-tech industry chains. It focuses on the integration of industry，education, and R&D. The park provides a stream-lined one-stop service for incoming enterpraises.

园区产业选择的标准是：能加强研发功能，能使用本地可用技术资源和材料，能发展相适应的辅助产业，能与各大学和政府研究机构合作。来自美国、日本等地的跨国公司已在园区内落户。园区有着强大的政府支持和完备的高技术产业链。园区注重产业、教育和研发的整合，为引入企业提供一条龙服务。

The physical environment of the park is wonderful.

Yes, it is one of the things that we take so much pride in. The park administration has been pursuing the policy of ecological conservation and sustainable development. To ensure the quality of the local environment, we stick steadfastly to our development strategy of ―attracting investment with a green environment and maintaining a green environment with a green environment through investment‖. As you can see, the park has a green coverage of more than 45%. It really boasts stretches of green grass, forests of green trees, streams murmuring, birds chirping, air refreshing, fragrant flowers blossoming all year round. The whole environment is enveloped in a peaceful, elegant and relaxing atmosphere.

是的，这也是我们引以为豪的一个方面。园区坚持走“生态型开发”和可持续发展道路。为了确保环境质量，我们始终坚持“以绿引资、以资养绿”的发展战略。园区绿化率达到45%以上，可谓绿草成茵，绿树成林、流水潺潺、鸟儿啁鸣，空气清新，四季花香——环境处处素雅幽静。

You‘re real poet. Do you have independent and complete establishments for water and power supply, and for waste treatment？你真是一位诗人，你们有独立完备的水电供应设施和垃圾处理设施吗？

Yes, the park has an independent techno-support and security service center, which is equipped with high-standard facilities for water and power supply and provides the enterprises with reliable, stable and quality power, clean water, internet maintenance services, as well as a 24-hour security service.

有，园区有独立运营的技术安保服务中心，配备有高标准水电测试设施，为企业提供可靠、稳定、优质的电力、洁净水和网络服务，以及24小时的安保服务。

That‘s wonderful. 太棒了！

宴会招待

Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. It‘s my great pleasure to host the banquet in honor of our dear friends and dedicated experts, and celebrate the successful conclusion of our talk. In particular, I‘d like to thank Ms. Kelland for coming. Without her last-minute effort, we would still be in the middle of nowhere, probably in the middle of negotiations, I‘m afraid.

各位，晚上好，今天我们在此举办晚宴，招待各位亲爱的朋友和敬业的专家，庆贺我们的会谈取得圆满成功，我感到非常高兴。我特别感谢凯兰女士大驾光临。没有凯兰女士的最后努力，还不知道现在会怎样呢，恐怕我们还在谈判之中。

Thank you, President Li. You all did very well. I just contributed my share. We all maneuver successfully to get our job done, so to speak. Well, ladies and gentlemen, are we carrying out another round of talk over the dinner?

谢谢李总，你们都做得很好，我只是尽了自己的责任。可以说我们每个人都成功的是我们的使命得以完成。

No more business talks today. I propose we limit our talk to friendship tonight. And of course, we‘ll delight ourselves completely in the food that Mother Nature grants us.

今天不谈生意，我建议今晚我们只叙友情，当然，我们要尽情享受大自然赐予我们的食物。

That‘s great, the delicious Chinese food! I can‘t wait to enjoy your food. What are we expecting tonight?

太好了，可口的中国菜，我等不及了。今晚我们有什么好吃的？

Tonight we have prepared a typical Shanghai meal. I hope you will like it.

今晚我们准备了典型的上海餐，希望各位喜欢。

Yes, eat in Shanghai as Shanghai people eat. But, to be frank, I‘ve heard of the famous Cantonese food, Sichuan food, Shandong food, but not that much of Shanghai food. What‘s special about Shanghai cuisine?

是的，在上海就该吃上海菜。不过，恕我直言，我只听说过名声显赫的粤菜、川菜和鲁菜，对上海菜不太了解

Shanghai cuisine, usually called Benbang cuisine, is the youngest among the major regional cuisine in China, with a history of more than 400 years. Like all other Chinese regional cuisines, Bnebang cuisine takes ―color、aroma and taste‖ as its essential quality elements. It‘s featured by the expert use of seasonings, the selection of raw materials with quality texture, and original flavors.

上海菜系是中国最年轻的地方菜系，通常被称为“本帮菜”，有着400多年的历史。同中国其它菜系一样，“本帮菜”具有“色、香、味”三大要素，特点是注重调料的使用、食物的质地和菜的原汁原味。

It sounds very appetizing.

听起来很能引起食欲

I‘d like to recommend a special snack known as Nanxiang Steamed Meat Dumplings and a special dish called

―Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish‘. Nanxiang Steamed Meat Dumplings are small in size, with thin translucent wrappers, filled inside with ground pork and rich tasty soup. The Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish is yellow-colored and squirrel-shaped with a crispy skin and tender meat, all covered with a sweet and sour sauce. They are absolutely tasters‘ choice. I bet you will like it .

我推荐一道特色点心“南翔小笼”和一道特色菜“松鼠桂鱼”。“南翔小笼”是猪肉馅，个小味美，皮薄汁醇。松鼠桂鱼色泽黄亮，形如松鼠，外皮脆而肉柔嫩，汤汁酸甜适口。绝对没错，你一定喜欢。

Oh，I suppose they are the perfect combination of the three elements ―color、aroma、taste‖. Especially the Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish. I can‘t figure out how the chef makes the dish look like a squirrel. Shall we add ‖appearance‖to your judgement criteria?

哦，我想它们的确是色香味三要素的完美结合。尤其是松鼠桂鱼，我想不出来厨师是怎样把菜做得像个松鼠的。我们在三个评价标准上再添上“形”吧。

Absolutely right, plus appearance – that makes the four element. Ok, here we are. Please help yourself to the dishes.

完全正确，可以再加上形，那我们就有了第四大要素。菜上来了，别客气，请随意。

The dinner is so delicious. The dishes are complete with color, aroma, taste and appearance. Thank you very much for your invitation and hospitality. I hope I haven‘t missed anything, have I?

味道太可口了，这些菜的色香味形都很好。谢谢你们的盛情宴请和款待。我希望没有漏掉什么好吃的吧？

I‘m very glad that you like the dishes. But this is just the beginning of the dinner. We have more surprises to expect. Ladies and gentlemen, I consider it a great honor to have you all here for this wonderful time of the year. Let us drink to the health of Ms. Kelland.

很高兴您喜欢这里的菜。晚宴才开场，好戏还在后头呢。女士们，先生们，各位能够赏光来此共度一年中的这个美好时光，我感到非常荣幸。让我们共同举杯，敬祝凯兰女士健康。

And toast to the health of President Li and to the health of everybody here. Cheers!

也祝李总身体健康，祝在座的各位身体健康。干杯！

为我们永久的友谊和合作，干杯！To our lasting friendship and cooperation, Cheers!

文化差异

Mr. Roberts, you have been living in China for two years. How do you like it?

罗伯茨先生，您在中国生活两年了，还习惯吧？

I think I‘ m quite used to my Chinese life here. Actually I‘m thinking about settling down in China for good.

我想我已经十分习惯这里的是那个活了，其实我还想在中国永久定居呢

I saw an American Movie called American Beauty a few days ago. I didn‘t quite get the story. I still wonder why the movie won the Oscar for the best picture of the year, either. Maybe the answer is the difference between the Chinese and American cultures. Or rather, it is due to the culture difference between the East and the West.

前几天我看了一部美国电影，片名叫《美国丽人》。我没有完全看懂，我也不知道这部电影为何获得了当年的奥斯卡最佳影片奖。没有完全看懂可能是中美两国的文化差异吧，或者叫做东西方文化差异。

This is a good topic and a broad topic, too. Let me talk a bit more about the film you mentioned. Actually, I have noticed a very interesting difference between many Chinese and American in understanding the title of the film.

这是一个很好也是一个很大的话题。我想先从你提到的电影谈起。事实上，我注意到许多中国人和美国人在理解此片名时有一个非常有趣的差别。

Yes? 是吗?

In some Oriental countries, the translation of the film‘s title goes as something like A Beautiful American Lady, or even Beauty is Guilty. While to most of the Americans, I‘m afraid the reaction toward this title is mixed or confused, for they cannot decide what exactly the phrase might indicate. The film first and foremost refers to a type of rose bearing large, long-stemmed purplish-red flowers. And the flowers usually remind people of romance, love, beauty in its abstract sense, and vigor and vitality of a nation, etc. But this interesting image on the film‘s poster has failed to make any sense to many Chinese viewers.

一些东方国家将这部电影片名译成《一个美丽的美国女士》，深甚至译成《美丽有罪》。但大多数美国人对于这样的片名反应颇为复杂，他们颇感困惑，难以断定这些词究竟意味着什么。其实American Beauty首先指一种美国红玫瑰，一种生有长颈的紫红色的大花。这种花会让人想到浪漫、爱情、抽象意义上的美，它还表示民族的勃勃生机等。我认为，这种见于电影海报的有趣意象，许多中国观众却未能理解其中的含义。

That‘s right. At least I didn‘t get that. Is this due to cultural differences?

你说的没错。至少我就没注意到这个意思！难道这是文化差异造成的吗？

Yes, absolutely. Such cultural differences arise from the differences in region, race, history, environment, and in the levels of economic, scientific and technological development.

确实是这样。这种文化差异是由地域、种族、历史和环境的差异造成的，也是由经济和科技水平的差异造成的。

Can you offer us some examples? For instance, during your stay in China, have you found any serious cultural differences or clashes with regard to life and work?

你能给我举些例子吗？比如说，你在中国的生活和工作中发现什么严重的文化差异或冲突吗？

We emphasize efficiency, competition and originality while your management gives priority to careful planning and encourage close cooperation and altruistic dedication among team members. In daily contacts, we tend to be humorous and casual while some of you appear more serious and formal. In American schools, discussion is given top priority and seminar is the usual way of class. Good teachers are those who possesss flexible and adaptable talents, and are able to respond instantaneously at any moment to any questions that might arise among the students. That kind of capacity makes a popular teacher in the USA. But Chinese teachers like to lecture in class, and a lot of them are obsessed with examinations; they spend long hours planning and preparing lessons, and writing consistent and standardized teaching plans. All too often, they ?re happy with bringing up identical and standardized talents.

我们强调效率、竞争和独创性，而你们则将严谨规划放在首位，鼓励团队成员之间的密切合作和无私奉献。在日常交往中，我们往往比较幽默和随意，而你们则比较认真和严肃。在美国学校，讨论享有至高无上的地位，讨论就是课堂教学的主旋律。优秀教师具有灵活应变的才能，能随时回答学生可能提出的各种问题。这样的教师最受学生欢迎。而中国教师喜欢讲课，喜欢考试，花许多时间去备课，编写千篇一律的标准教案，培养整齐划一的高材生。

I think Americans gives too much importance to individualism and personal gains, so much so that it might sacrifice collective benefits, hurt the agreeable relationship among group members and even bring harm to the harmony of the society.

我感到美国人太看重个人主义，太看重个人利益，这样可能会牺牲集体利益，影响群体之间的和睦，甚至会损害社会的和谐。

Yes , in many cases, you‘re right. American working ethic seems to be more individual-oriented. We often value the results and accomplishments of work more than its process. Central to American political, economic and social thought is the concept of individual moral autonomy. If I‘m not mistaken, traditional Chinese philosophical systems are based on Confucianism, which sings high praises for individual to uplift themselves for the benefit of communal harmony. That is, communal harmony takes precedence over individual freedom.

你说得对，在很多情况下，确实如此。我们美国人的工作理念似乎更强调个人主义。我们一般重视的是结果和成就，而不是过程。美国的政治观、经济观以及社会观的核心就是个人道德自治观。如果我没理解错的话，中国传统的思想体系是以儒家学说为基础的，这种思想强调整体和谐，强调整体和谐高于个人自由。

You may say so. I should say you‘re partially correct on that. In spite of so many cultural differences, globalization has brought the world increasingly closer. Likewise, cultural exchanges have become more more extensive.

可以这样说，应该说是不分正确吧。尽管我们有如此多的文化差异，全球化浪潮正使世界变得越来越小，文化交流也随之变得越来越广泛。

Yes。 The global integration of economy and the speeding information revolution have brought the world closer than ever before. Chinese learn English, Americans learn Chinese; we drink tea, you drink coca-cola; we exercise Kung Fu, you go to bowling; we enjoy Peking Duck, you like KFC; Titanic sailed into China, The Peony Pavilion has been performed on Broadway. Nowadays, easterners and westerners are walking side by side, talking face to face, living, working and studying in harmony. The whole world is becoming increasingly beautiful due to exchanges.

是的。全球经济一体化、不断加速信息革命，等等，都使世界的联系比以往更加紧密。中国人学习英语，美国人学习汉语；我们饮茶，你们喝可乐；我们练功夫，你们玩保龄球；我们品尝北京烤鸭，你们喜欢肯德基；泰坦尼克号驶进中国，牡丹亭也在百脑汇上演了。现在，东西方人肩并肩走，面对面交谈，和谐的生活、工作和学习。整个世界由于文化的交流而变得越来越美丽。

Yes, Chinese beauty and American beauty are walking together .I believe there‘s still much room for further discussion on this topic. As time is limited, we have to stop here today. We‘ll find some other time to continue our talk. Thank you .

是的，中国历任和美国丽人走到了一起。我想这个话题还有许多值得我们探讨的地方，由于时间关系，我们今天暂且谈到这里，以后我们再接着聊吧。谢谢。

My pleasure. Yes, we‘ll do it some other time. 不客气。是呀，我们另找时间再接着聊吧。

经营之道

Hi, Mr. Jackson. You have been working in China for three years. Can you tell us how you feel about the differences in business communication style between Chinese and American businessmen?

您好，杰克逊先生。你在中国已连续工作了三年，您能否谈下中美两国生意人在商务沟通方式上有何不同之处？

With pleasure. I think there are at least two differences in the way of businesspeople communication between Chinese and American businesspeople. First, Chinese businessmen tend to have business negotiations in a rather indirect

manner, as opposed to the more direct manner of American businesspeople. The Chinese take time to learn if their prospective business contacts are really reliable, for example, by inviting them to a party and socializing with them. In contrast, Americans usually act with the get-down-to-business-first mentality. Second, the decision-making process of Chinese companies is generally slow and time-consuming. This is because most Chinese companies keep to the

―bottom-up, then top-down and then bottom-up‖ decision-making principle which involves many people at different levels. American companies, on the other hand, usually operate with quick decisions made by the top management. I hope American businesspeople in China will understand these differences in business practices and adjust to the Chinese way.

我很乐意。我认为中美两国生意人在商务沟通方式上至少有两点不同。首先，中国人在商务谈判时倾向于一种迂回婉转的方式，而美国人则表现出一种直截了当的风格。中国人会花费时间来了解他们将要与之打交道的商人是否靠得住，例如邀请对方参加宴会，同时他们进行交流。与之相反，美国人则以公务为先的心态行事。第二，中国公司的决策过程耗时冗长。这是因为大部分中国公司遵循者一种“先自上而下、后自下而上、再自上而下”的决策原则，各个层次上的许多人士都会介入决策过程。而美国公司通常是由最高管理人士的快速决策运作。我希望在华的美国商人理解这些商务活动中的差异，适应中国人的经营之道。

The American way of doing business often strikes us Chinese as very aggressive. Were you aware of this in your collaboration With your Chinese colleagues?

美国式的经营之道在我们中国人看来往往显得咄咄逼人。您在与中国同事的合作中有没有注意到这一点？

Well, we are more direct and straightforward than most Chinese, I would say, due to our different cultural traditions. I notice that a lot of Chinese often avoid saying a clear ―no‖ just to be polite. Sometimes my Chinese colleagues say

―yes‖ not to express agreement, but only to show that they are listening.

这个嘛，我我认为，由于我们有着不同的文化传统，所以我们同大部分中国人相比，显得较为直截了当、开门见山。我注意到许多中国人出于礼貌而经常不明确的说一声“不”。有时我的中国同事道一声“是”，这可布什表示赞同，只是表明他们在注意对方说话而已。

It is important for all of us to acknowledge and respect these cultural differences in order to avoid misunderstandings, isn‘t it?

我们都应该承认这些文化差异，尊重这些差异，以免产生误解，这很重要，不是吗？

Yes, understanding these differences, I believe, will be a first step toward establishing affirm business relationship between American and Chinese companies.

是的，我认为，理解这些差异是朝着在没够公司和中国公司之间建立稳固商务关系的方向迈出的第一步。

You mentioned the Chinese type of decision-making process earlier. Do you see any strength with this type of management and how do you compare it with the American type of management、

刚才您提到了中国式的决策过程，您认为这种管理模式有无优点？将其与美国式的管理模式相比，你有何看法？

I would say the American-type, or the top-down, management emphasizes efficiency, and competition among workers, while the Chinese-type management gives priority to careful planning and encourages cooperation among workers, and between workers and the management. Thus, while the American-type management often frustrates many workers, the Chinese-type management gives workers a joy of participation and fulfillment, and a sense of pride in their work. 我感到美国式的自上而下的管理方式注重效率，注重员工间的竞争。而中国式的管理方式的特点就是，优先考虑周密的计划，鼓励员工间的合作，鼓励员工与管理层之间的合作。因此，美国是的管理方式常常使许多员工感到沮丧，而中国式的管理方式能使员工有一种喜悦的参与感和成就感，对自己的工作抱一种自豪感。

Talking about worker‘s attitude toward their work, how do the Chinese and the American differ in this respect?

谈到员工的工作态度，中国人和美国人在这方面有何不同?

I think most Chinese view work as essential for having membership in a community. They believe that work allows them to have the sense of belonging in a community. In other words, work is necessary for them to gain social acceptance in the society. That is why many Chinese managers and employees work so hard to maintain their

positions in their companies. Also, they see work as the most important thing in life. That is, they have tried to find the meaning of life through their jobs. While the Chinese work ethic is based on social pressure and community belonging, the American work ethic seems to be more individual oriented. Traditionally, we work because it is the will of the God, and we often value the results and accomplishments of work more than its process. By the way, I‘m very impressed by the obvious strong sense of dedication of the jobs among the older Chinese employees.

我认为，大多数中国人将工作视为能使自己成为整个团体中的一分子的必不可缺的条件。中国人相信，工作是自己有了团体归属感。换言之，中国人为了得到社会的认可，必须工作。这就是为何许多中国经历和员工会努力工作以保住自己在公司的职位的原因。中国人还将工作视为生活中最重要的大事。也就是说，他们想从工作中找到生活的意义。中国人的工作观建筑在社会压力和团体归属感的基础上，而美国人的工作观则有更强的个体取向性。我们一向认为，我们工作是秉承了上帝的意志，我们对工作成果的重视常常高于对工作过程的重视。复发is，年龄较大的中国员工对自己的工作有一种明显的奉献精神，我对此有很深的印象。

Returning to where we started, how do you comment on the merits and demerits of the two different approaches to business management?

回到我们一开始的话题，您如何评价中美两种不同经营之道的利弊呢?

It is difficult to decide which is better than which, because there are some merits and demerits to both types of management. My suggestion is that people of both countries should learn from each other. I will say that in recent years, the merits of the Chinese way, or rather , the Oriental way, of management are beginning to be recognized by an Oriental way of our American industries.

很难判断孰优孰劣，因为这两种经营方式各有自己的长处与短处。我希望两国人民应该相互学习，取长补短。应该说近年来中国人的经营方式，更确切的说是东方人的经营方式，开始为越来越多的西方人所认识。东方人的这种人情味更浓的经营方式似乎给我们美国差业界的管理人士以颇多的启迪。

谢谢！谢谢您接受我的采访。 Thank you for sharing your time with me.

新的长征

主席先生：

我谨代表我在座的所有同事，对你们那独有的、著称于世的宽带表示感谢。我不仅要特别感谢为我们准备晚宴的人们，而且还要特别感谢演奏优美音乐的人们。

On behalf of all my colleagues present here, I wish to thank you for the incomparable hospitality for which the Chinese people are justly famous throughout the world. I particularly want to pay contribute, not only to those who prepared the magnificent dinner, but also to those who have provided the splendid music.

我们在中国度过了十分愉快的时光，我很高兴我的访问能在如此融洽的气氛中结束。

These have been very pleasant days in China, and I‘m happy that my visit should conclude in such a congenial atmosphere.

主席先生，我要感谢您那热情洋溢、慷慨陈词的演讲。此时此刻，许多人正在通过神奇的电讯设备倾听着我们的讲话。然而，我们这里所说的话很快便会被人们遗忘。但是，我们在这里所做的事却能改变世界。

Mr. President, I wish to thank you for your very gracious and eloquent remarks. At this very moment through the wonder of telecommunications, many people are hearing what we say today. Yet, what we say here will not be long remembered. But what we do here can change the world.

所以，让我们沿着通往共同目标的不同道路，一起开始新的长征。这个目标就是建设一个和平与正义的世界，在这个世界里所有人都可以站在一起享有同等的尊严，所有国家不论其大小，都有权决定自己的政府形式，选择自己的发展道路，而不受外来干涉或统治。

So, let us start a long march together on different roads leading to the same goal, the goal of building a world structure of peach and justice in which all may stand together with equal dignity and in which each nation, lager or small, has a

right to determine its own form of government, its own course of development, free of outside interference or domination.

我国的社会制度和政治制度在许多方面都与贵国的社会制度和政治制度不同。这是我们不同的经历和不同的传统造成的。我们的制度并不总是带来大家都赞同的结果。人们有时会抱怨这种制度、批评这种制度。但是这种制度根深蒂固，已成为我国人民的意识与行为本能。我们不想把自己的思想意识强加于人。我们认为，有着不同政治制度和社会制度的人们和平相处是正确而又必要的。我们没有用同一种模式来评价当今世界的方方面面——由于我们有着截人=然不同的历史、地理和文化，很难想象我们会对所有问题都有一只的看法——但是我们彼此一致认为，世界和平是我们的基本需求，各国决定自己的命运、规划自己的未来也同样使我们的基本需求。

We have a social and political system which differs in many respects from your own. It is the result of different experiences and a different tradition. This system of ours does not always produce results of which we all approve. People sometimes grumble at it and criticize it. But it is a political system deeply rooted in the instincts of our people. We do not aim to impose our own ideas on other people. We believe that it is right and necessary that people with different political and social systems should live side by side. We do not assess in identical fashion all aspect of today‘s world—with our distinct histories, geographies and cultures it is inconceivable that we could see eye to eye on all issues—but we do agree on the fundamental need for world peace, and the equally fundamental need for all countries to determine their own fate and design their own future.

世界注视着我们，世界倾听着我们，世界拭目以待我们的作为。

The world watches. The world listens. The world waits to see what we will do.

我们要留给下一代什么遗产呢？他们是注定要痛苦地死于曾肆虐就世界的仇恨之中呢，还是一位我们曾有的缔造新世界的远见而必将要愉快地生活呢？

What legacy shall we leave our children? Are they destined to die painfully for the hatreds which have plagued the old world, or are they destined to live joyfully because we had the vision to build a new world?

时不我待，这是一个攀登崇高理想、创造更美好的新世界的时刻。

This is the hour. This is the day for us to rise to the heights of greatness which can build a new and better world.

本着这种精神，我敬请各位与我一起举杯，让我们为能够结合世界人民带来有益与和平的我们两国人民之间的友谊与合作而干杯。

In that spirit, I ask all of you present to join me in raising your glasses to the friendship and cooperation of our two peoples which can lead to friendship and peach for all peoples in the world.

开幕祝词

我宣布“亚太地区市民社会与文化多样性天津国际论坛”现在正式开幕。

May I hereby declare open ―Tianjin Forum on Civil Society and Cultural Pluralism in the Asia-Pacific Region‖.

首先，请允许我代表论坛的筹委会，向今天参加开幕的天津市政府领导、社会团体的领导、社区工作者协会的代表，以及社会各界的来宾，表示热烈的欢迎！同时向来自加拿大、澳大利亚、英国以及世界其他国家和地区的朋友们表示热烈的欢迎。加拿大温哥华兰格拉社区学院和澳大利亚塔拉特罗布大学市民社会研究所对这次国际论坛的成功举办给予了很大的帮助，对此我谨致以诚挚的谢意。

First of all, permit me, on behalf of the organizing committee of the forum, to extend our warm welcome to the leaders of the Tianjin Municipal Government, leaders of social organizations, representatives of the Community Social Workers‘ Association and guests from Canada, Australia, the UK, as well as thanks to the Langara Community College of Vancouver, Canada, and Civil Society Research Institute of Latrobe university， Australia, whose generous help has made possible the successful commencement of this forum.

女士们、先生们，日新月异的信息技术给我们带来了知识结构与内容的更新与革命，而全球化的浪潮更是波及人类生活的每一个层面，改变着我们局限于种族、地区与国家的传统思维方式。社会的发展与进步也越来

越多地与社会每一个成员和团队密切相关。从这个意义上来说，市民社会具有推动社会发展的重要意义。与此同时，日趋多元化的文化对社会进步也起着极其重要的促进作用。

Ladies and gentlemen, the ever-changing information technology has updated and revolutionized the structure and content of human knowledge. And globalization is increasingly affecting every facet of our life. Consequently, our traditional way of thinking, which used to be constrained within the mindset of ethnicity, region and state, has been drastically changed. Social development and advancement have been increasingly built into the life of every social individual and group. In this regard, the civil society is especially important for the promotion of social development and meanwhile, our culture is becoming more and more pluralistic, playing a pivotal role in pushing forward the advancement of our society.

中国有着古老灿烂的文明，同时也正在经历着一场历史性的走向现代化的大变革。作为亚太地区的重要国家，中国正在健康地稳步走向社会与文化的繁荣与发展。本次“亚太地区市民社会与文化多样性天津国际论坛”就是在这一背景下举行的。我们希望通过这次国际论坛，可以加深不同社会与文化之间的相互了解，促进亚太地区学术界的交流，促进本地区文化与社会的变革与发展。

China enjoys a long tradition of brilliant civilization, and is currently dedicated to the historical, vigorous transformation that leads to a modern society. China as one of the most important countries in the Asia-Pacific region is advancing healthily and steadily towards social and cultural prosperity and development. The current ―Tianjin Forum on Civil Society and Cultural Pluralism in the Asia-Pacific Region‖ is set exactly against this background. It is our hope that the forum will intensify mutual understanding between different societies and cultures, facilitate academic exchanges in the Asia-Pacific region, and promote cultural and social changes and development in this region.

女士们、先生们，我国社会主义市场经济体制的建立和发展，要求我们改革和完善社会福利保障体制，从而对社区服务提出更高的要求。随着政府职能的转变，原来由政府包揽的许多社会服务工作，有相当一部分将逐步转移到社会团体和民间组织。一方面，政府的宏观管理责任将会变得更加重大。另一方面，社会团体和民间组织有必要参与更多的社区服务工作。这就提出了一个课题：政府和社会团体如何密切合作，如何分工协作，更好地推进社区服务事业。海外一些发达国家和地区在这方面积累了不少经验，值得我们借鉴和研究。

Ladies and gentlemen, the establishment and development of China‘s socialist market economy requires the reform and improvement in our social welfare and security system, which in turn places higher expectations on the work of community service. With the transformation of governmental functions, much of the work involving social services that was initially undertaken by the government will have to be transferred gradually to social groups and non-governmental organizations. On one hand, the government will shoulder greater responsibilities in its macro-management; and on the other hand, social groups and non-governmental organizations will need to involve themselves more in community service. Consequently, there has emerged an issue which concerns the way of a closer collaboration and the division of responsibilities between the government and social groups, in order to further the development of community service. Some developed countries and regions have accumulated much experience in this regard, which merits our reference and study.

女士们、先生们，我们愿借此机会向各位介绍近年来我国城市的社区工作，尤其是天津市的社会保障体制改革，并通过交流达到学习国际先进经验的目的。我相信这次国际论坛对于推动我国社区服务事业的蓬勃发展，促进我国经济发展和社会稳定，具有积极的作用和意义。同时我也相信，在各位朋友的共同努力下，我们的论坛一定能够取得丰硕的成果。

Ladies and gentlemen, we should also like to take this opportunity to outline the community service programs of Chinese urban areas and in particular, to present the reform that has taken place in the management mechanism of Tianjin‘s social security and welfare programs, in the hope of sharing advanced international experience. It is my conviction that this forum is constructive and significant in promoting the prosperous development of China‘s economic development and social stability. I also believe that this forum will conclude with abundant accomplishments through your hard work.

最后，我预祝“亚太地区市民社会与文化多样性天津国际论坛”圆满成功！祝愿来自海外的专家学者以及国内各地的朋友们在天津生活愉快！谢谢。

In conclusion, I wish ―Tianjin Forum on Civil Society and Cultural Pluralism in the Asia-Pacific Region‖ a complete success. I wish our overseas experts and scholars, and Chinese friends from various parts of the country a pleasant stay in Tianjin. Thank you!

圣诞晚会

董事长先生，(Mr. Chairman,)

女士们、先生们，(Ladies and gentlemen,)

各位圣诞快乐！(Merry Christmas to you all !)

我谨代表我们一行的全体成员，感谢董事长先生的盛情邀请，使我们来到装饰得如此华丽的大厅，参加如此欢快的圣诞晚会。(On behalf of all the members of my group, I‘d like to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your gracious invitation for us to attend such an enjoyable Christmas party in such a magnificently decorated hall.)

圣诞节是一个十分欢愉的节日，这的确是一年中的良辰佳时。圣诞节对我们所有人都有其吸引人的地方，那就是人间的温暖、爱恋、关怀、团聚、融洽、奉献。这就是圣诞节的精神所在。(Christmas is a very happy and joyous occasion. It is really a wonderful time of the year. There is something in this holiday which appeals to everyone. That is, warmth, love, care, union, harmony and dedication of humanity. This is the spirit of the Christmas holiday.)

在许多国家，圣诞节是全年的一个亮点。除了礼物之外我们还希望得到其他一些东西。在所有的欢乐和装饰物的背后，我们希望得到更有意义、更丰富的东西，那就是生活的真谛：快乐、希望、信念。有了信念，我们将无所畏惧地跨入充满挑战和机遇的新的一年。(In many countries of the world, the celebration of Christmas is a high point of the year. We hope for more than presents at Christmas. We feel sure that behind all the fun and decorations, there must somehow be a message, something more—some key to life, such as happiness, hope and faith. Armed with that faith, we should be able to embark undaunted upon the new year with all its challenges and chances.)

当然，我们也很喜欢这里的美酒佳肴。是的，烤火鸡的味道好极了。音乐也非常优美。要是我会跳舞的话，相比会过得更加快乐。我喜欢这里的一切，而更为重要的是，我喜欢与你们聚会，与你们交谈，增进了解，共度难忘的时光。(Of course, we really enjoy the delicious wine and excellent food served here. Yes, the roast turkey is simply delicious. Also, the music is superb. If I were a better dancer, I could have enjoyed the party more. I like everything here, but more important, I enjoyed meeting and talking to you, getting to know you, and sharing the memorable time together.)

对于这次美好的安排，我感激不尽。晚会组织得完美无缺，令人尽兴。我日后一定还会记得这次美好的聚会。(I am deeply grateful to you for this nice arrangement. The party was perfectly organized and I enjoyed every minute of it. I‘m sure I will remember this great occasion for many years to come.)

就我们融洽的商务关系而言，今年对我们所有人来说都是一个好年度。我们的合资企业的销售额显著增长。我希望我们能保持这种务实的合作关系，使明年的业绩更加辉煌。(It has been a great year for all of us in terms of our harmonious business relationship. Our joint venture has had a remarkable sales growth. I hope we will be able to maintain this pragmatic cooperative relationship and make the new year a more fruitful year.) 让我们在这年终岁末之际，共同举杯，庆祝这喜庆佳节。(I would like to toast with you to this happy occasion at the end of the year.)

我为有幸参加这次精彩的聚会，再次向您深表谢意。我们度过了一个美好的夜晚。(Thank you very much again for this wonderful party. We had a great time.)

我再一次祝各位圣诞快乐！(Please join me once again in wishing every one of you a merry Christmas.)

A：你好，罗伯茨先生。(Hi, Mr. Roberts.)

B: Hi, Miss Chen. I have been thinking about something lately and I‘d like to share my thoughts with you.（你好，陈小姐。近来我一直在思考一件事。我想告诉你我的想法。）

A：好呀，请说。我很高兴能为您做些什么。(I‘d like to hear them. And I‘ll be very happy if I can help you with anything.)

B: In the West everybody is talking about going to the East and making an investment. Apparently a growing number of foreign firms have been pouring into China, and the Pudong Area of Shanghai is among the best choices of their investment destination. Today it is not a matter of whether to go east, but when and how.（现在西方人都在谈论去

东方投资。显然，越来越多的外国公司纷纷涌入中国，而上海的浦东地区是人们投资的首选目的地之一。现在的问题不在于是否要去东方投资，而在于何时去投资为好，如何去投资为好。）

A：你说的完全对。海外人士在上海及周边地区的投资近年来翻了两番。出现这一高涨的投资热有很多缘

由。除了中国是世界上经济增长最快的国家之一这个原因外，中国政府和地方政府很重视全面对外开放。不仅开放沿海城市，也开放内地，尽可能吸引外资。另外，许多海外机构与个人投资者认为，在中国直接投资比同中国公司做生意更有利可图。(You‘re absolutely right. Overseas investment in Shanghai and its surrounding areas has quadrupled in recent years. There are many reasons for this rising investment boom. Apart from the fact that China is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, the Chinese central government and local governments focus a lot of their attention on opening the whole country up to the outside world, both the coastal cities and the country‘s interior areas. They are doing all they can to attract foreign investment. On the other hand, many institutional and individual investors overseas find it more profitable to invest directly in China than just to do trade with Chinese companies.)

B: I‘m not sure if I understand the logic behind this preference. I‘m all years to your explanation.（这种偏爱的原因

何在，我不太明白。请你解释一下，我愿闻其详。）

A：好的。基本情况是这样的，外国直接在华投资可以最大限度的发挥有关双方的优势。中国幅员辽阔，自

然资源丰富，廉价劳动力充裕，税收抵，消费者市场不断增长，基础设施不断改善，当然啰，我们还有稳定的社会政治环境以及诱人的投资政策。这些优势难以在其他国家找到。而来自发达国家和地区的外国投资者则有充足的资金、先进的技术和管理知识。与做进出口贸易生意相比，在华直接投资则有更高的经济回报。(Ok. Basically, direct foreign investment in China maximizes the strengths of both parties concerned. China has massive land, abundant natural resources, huge cheap labor, low taxation, a growing consumer market, improving infrastructure and of course, a stable social and political environment with attractive investment policies. All these are rarely found elsewhere in the world. On the other hand, foreign investors from developed countries or areas have sufficient funds, advanced technology and managerial expertise. Direct investment in China will yield higher economic returns than import and export trade.)

B: You‘re right. I have friends who are interested in direct investment in China. Do you have any idea about the best place in which to invest?（你说的有道理。我有一些朋友有意在中国直接投资。至于投资的最佳地点，你有何

高见？）

A：就我个人来说，我希望你们在上海的浦东地区投资。这倒不是因为浦东是我的家乡，而是因为浦东确实

是投资者的理想场所。如果你或你的朋友有兴趣，我可以向你们提供许多研究资料。我也听说过许多关于在中国内地和其他沿海城市进行投资而获得极大成功的例子。真的很难说哪一个地方为最佳。也许应该说在某一时期的某一地点进行投资更好。(Personally, I like you to invest in the Pudong Area of Shanghai. Not because it‘s my hometown, but it is really an ideal place for investment. If you or your friends are interested, I have a lot of investment literature for you to study. I have also heard of many very successful stories of foreign investment in China‘s inland areas and other coastal cities. There‘s really no the best place. It‘s a matter of a better place at a given time.)

B: My next question concerns the forms of investment that are allowed in China currently.（接下来的一个问题是，目前有哪些许可的投资形式？）

A：投资方式很多，你可以同中方合资办企业，也可以独资办公司。(There‘s a variety of ways to invest in China. Among others you can invest in a joint venture with a Chinese partner, or establish a business independently, that is, set up a company solely founded and owned by a foreign investor.)

B: What is the difference?（两者有何不同？）

A：投资兴办合资企业时，通常外放提供资金、机械设备、先进技术和管理方法，而中方则提供土地、劳动

力以及部分用于基础设施建设的资金。至于独自企业嘛，外商提供所有的资金，赚取所有利润，同时承担所有的风险。你可以选择自己喜欢的方式经营独资公司，当然不可超越中国法律。(With a joint venture, a foreign

partner usually brings into the enterprise or business capital funds, machinery, advanced technology and management, while Chinese partner supplies land, labor and a portion of the funds for the infrastructure. The business is then jointly run by both parties. As for the solely foreign-funded business, you provide all the funds and take all the benefits, as well as all the risks. You can run the company in whatever way you prefer, within the boundary of Chinese laws, of course.)

B: Your explanations are very enlightening. If we should decide to invest in Shanghai, we‘d like you to be our Chinese consultant. I hope you won‘t refuse our offer then.（你的解释使我茅塞顿开。如果我们决定在上海投

资，我们想请你担任我们的中方顾问。希望你不要推辞。）

A：我深感荣幸。希望早日为您的投资尽力。(It‘s my honor. And I‘m looking forward to my early service.)

A：罗伯茨先生，很高兴再次见到您。有什么需要我做的吗？(I‘m happy to see you again, Mr. Roberts. May I help you in some way?)

B: Hi, Miss Chen, It‘s been ten months since I left China. I would like to discuss with you the possibilities of establishing a joint venture with your company to manufacture cordless phones and mobile phones.（你好，陈小姐，离开中国已有10个月了。我打算同你商谈下能否与贵公司合资兴办企业，共同生产无绳电话和移动电话。）

A：好极了。您的投资意向是明智的。我公司也正在寻求外资，合办一家生产无绳电话和移动电话的制造公司，您的提议很好。罗伯茨先生，我还记得一年前曾同您讨论过有关外国在华投资的事情。(That‘s great. Your investment proposal is a very wise decision. Our company is also seeking foreign investment in a manufacturing company for cordless and mobile phones. Your initiative is most welcome. I remember talking to you about the matter of foreign investment in China a year ago, Mr. Roberts.)

B: Yes, you did a good job. The whole idea of my investing in a joint enterprise with your company is the direct result of your wonderful lecture. Your answers are direct and honest. And your explanations were sincere and persuasive. May I get on China‘s economic express train and share your economic gains?（是的，那次你谈得很好。其结果是触发了我同贵公司合资办企业的念头。你的回答很坦率，你的解释很诚恳，很有说服力。现在我想搭乘中国经济快车，分享你们的经济成果，好吗？）

A：当然可以。欢迎罗伯茨先生加入我们的行列！我们来讨论一下合资企业的事宜吧。您能告诉我您的设想吗？(Of course. Welcome aboard, Mr. Roberts! Let‘s get down to the business of this joint venture. May I have some idea of your proposal?)

B: I did a lot of research in the market of telecommunications equipment lately. There‘s a potential market for cordless and mobile phones in China and elsewhere in the world. Initially, I would like to embark on this joint venture business at a moderate rate, with a safe scale. My suggestion for the amount of total capital investment is in the vicinity of eight million US dollars, a lucky number in China, I suppose.（最近我对电信设备的市场作了一番调查。中国乃至全世界的无绳电话和移动电话的市场，潜力很大。在合资企业的起步阶段，我希望有一个稳妥的速度和规模。我建议投资总额在八百万美元左右，我想中国人喜欢这个吉利的数字。）

A：很好。800万岂止是个吉利的数字，我认为这对启动这家合资企业来说是很合适的。那么您在合资中打算占多少投资比重呢？(Very good. Eight million is more than a lucky number; it‘s the right number for the initiation of this joint venture, as I understand it. But how much would be your share of investment in this partnership?)

B: My contribution is 50% of the total investment, including the construction funds and the cost of all the imported equipment, and the engineers, technicians and management staff from my home company.（我愿提供占投资总额50%的资金，其中包括建设资金、全部进口设备的费用以及来自我们国内公司的工程师、技工和管理人员的费用。）

A：我对你这个5:5对半开的合伙投资比例很满意。这就是说我们在经营管理和利润分配上也保持一种5:5对半开的权益关系。(I like the idea of a 50 to 50 investment partnership, in which case there will be a 50-to-50 distribution in business management and profit share.)

B: You‘re absolutely right.（完全正确。）

A：接下来的问题是产品的营销。无绳电话在中国有很大的需求量，但是我们无法保证在国内推销50%移动电话。此外，我们需要增加外汇储备，“天晴还需防雨天嘛”。我建议贵方负责向海外推销65%以上的移动电话，您看如何？我相信您对外汇的需求大于对人民币的需求。(The problem then involves the marketing of the manufactured products. Cordless phones are in high demand in China, but we can‘t guarantee a 50% domestic marketing of mobile phones. Besides, we need to increase our foreign exchange reserve for the rainy day. May I suggest that you market at least 65% of the total number mobiles phones internationally? I believe you need more foreign currency than our renminbi.

B: I love renminbi. We all know it is one of the strongest currencies in the world. And I have heard that the Chinese yuan will become a convertible currency soon. But I accept your proposal and we will be responsible for the international marketing of two-thirds of the mobile phones.（我很喜欢人民币。我们都知道这是世界上最坚挺的货币之一。我还听说中国的人民币不久便可成为一种可兑换的货币。不过我接受您的建议，我们负责在国际市场上推销三分之二的移动电话。）

A：好极了。(That‘s beautiful.)

B: Two more questions. One concerns the term of our partnership and the other the management‘s structure of the venture.（还有两个问题需要解决。一个问题是有关我们的合作期限，另一个问题涉及企业管理人员的结构。）

A：至于我们的合作期限，我们可以定为15年，只要双方愿意，合同期满后我们还可以续签。您意下如何？(As for the term of the partnership, let‘s start with a 15-year term for this joint venture, and extend the contract later if both parties wish to continue the partnership. What do you say to this?)

B: That‘s quite logical. May I suggest that we set up a board of directors for the management of the company and share rights and obligations as equal partners?（非常合理。我建议成立董事会来监管公司的业务运作，我们以平等的伙伴关系来分享我们的权利和义务。）

A：正合我的想法。下周我们是否再举行一轮会谈，详细讨论一些技术性问题？(That coincides with our usual practice. Shall we hold another round of discussion next week on some technical problems in a more detailed way?) B: That‘s fine. I like to work with you, as I did before. It‘s been a very rewarding day.（好的。同以往一样，我乐意与你合作。今天的收获很大。）

A：收获确实很大。罗伯茨先生，祝您周末愉快。(Yes, indeed. Have a nice weekend, Mr. Roberts.)

B: You, too.（我也祝你周末愉快。）

Respected Your Excellency,（尊敬的阁下）

My Chinese friends,（中国朋友们）

Thank you very much for your kind words of welcome. This is a happy and memorable occasion for me personally as well as for the members of my delegation.（我非常感谢阁下的友好欢迎词。对我本人以及代表团所有成员来说，这是愉快而难忘的一天。）

To come to China, one of the earliest cradles of civilization is, I suppose, the dream of many people the world over. I, therefore, feel very honoured to be your guest.（访问古老文明摇篮之一的中国，我想这是世界上许多人梦寐以求的愿望。因而，我为自己能成为贵国的客人而感到荣幸。）

In accepting Your Excellency‘s gracious invitation to visit this great country, I have had an excellent opportunity to renew old friendships and establish new contacts.（接受阁下的盛情邀请访问这个伟大的国家，使我有极好的机会来重温旧情，结交新友。）

When we established our friendly and cooperative relations, we did so on the understanding that we would develop our friendship on the basis of mutual respect and quality, and mutual benefit. These are the principles on which we seek friendship with all peoples of the world. It is absolutely vital that all nations, big or small, strong or weak, should conduct their relations with each other on these principles.（我们过去建立友好合作关系时是基于这样一种认识，即我们要在相互尊重和平等互利的基础上发展我们的友谊。这些原则是我们寻求同世界各国人民建立友谊的出发点。所有国家，无论其大小强弱，都应该在这些原则的基础上处理相互间的关系，这是至关重要的。）

We, therefore, welcome the interest and understanding that China has shown regarding the problems of and positions taken by small and developing countries. China‘s support is a constant source of encouragement to us in the pursuit of the goals of developing and maintaining the independence of our country.（我们因而欢迎中国关注和理解小国和发展中国家所遇到的问题以及所持的立场。中国的支持始终鼓励着我们去发展和保持我国独立的目标。）

It is my sincere hope that we can develop further, on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit, the links and the friendship that exist between our two countries. As we are both developing countries, having a common aspiration in improving the standard of life of our peoples, I look forward, in the next few days, to the opportunity of learning something from your endeavors and experience in promoting economic and social development in the service of your people.（我真诚的希望我们能够在互相尊重、互惠互利的基础上进一步发展我们两国之间业已存在的联系和友谊。我们都是发展中国家，有着提高自己国民生活水平的共同愿望，所以，我期待在今后的几天里有机会向你们学习，从你们为造福贵国人民而促进经济和社会发展的奋斗和经验中学到一些东西。）

I‘d like to take this opportunity to extend to Your Excellency an invitation to visit my country, so that we will have an opportunity to return the warm welcome and generous hospitality you extended to us.（我愿借此机会邀请阁下访问我国，以便我们有机会回报你们给予我们的热情欢迎和盛情款待。）

In closing, may I say again how delighted and privileged we are to be in your country. We are deeply grateful for what you have done for us since our arrival in your country. （在我结束讲话之前，我想再说一遍，我们来贵国做客是多么的愉快和荣幸。对于我们抵达贵国后你们为我们所做的一切，我们深表感谢。）May I propose a toast,（现在我祝酒，）

To the health of Your Excellency,（为阁下的身体健康，）

To the health of all the Chinese friends,（为所有中国朋友们的身体健康，）

To our lasting friendship.（为我们永久的友谊，）

Cheers!（干杯！）

传统节日Traditional Holidays

我很高兴有机会向各位介绍中国的主要传统节日，尤其是介绍中国最重要的传统节日——春节。

I‘m very happy to have the opportunity to talk to you about major traditional Chinese holidays and in particular about the Spring Festival ,the most important Chinese holiday.

同世界其他地区一样，节日在中国是人们勤于烹调、饱享口福的时候。菜市场鱼肉满架，购物和烹调成了人们的主要活动。但是节庆膳食除了在数量和质量上与平日不同之外，一些历史悠久、具有象征意义的特色食物也是节日必不可缺的伴侣。

Like in the rest of the world , holidays in china are a time to enjoy good cooking and eating,Grocery markets are well stocked with all kinds of fish and meat and shopping and cooking become major activities. But in addition to the quantitative and qualitative differences apparent in holiday meals,some special traditional foods with their symbolic significance are indispensable on these occasions.

例如农历5月三日的端午节，人们过端午节是为了纪念被昏君贬官放逐而抱石投江自尽的古代诗人和忠臣屈原。最初人们将以芦苇叶包扎好的糯米粽子投入屈原自尽的那条江，以祭祀亡灵。今天，人们在端午节时举行龙舟比赛，而粽子则由活生生的人来享用。

The Dragon Boat Festival on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month(around early June)is celebrated in memory of Qu Yuan,an ancient poet and loyal minister who drowned himself while in exile from a corrupt court.Zongzi,a kind of glutinous rice dumpling wrapped in reed leaves,were originally prepared as sacrificial offerings for Qu Yuan‘s departed soul and droppd into the river where he drowned himself.Today,however,dragon boat races are held during the festival and the zongzi are consumed by the living.

农历8月15日的中秋节是观赏满月的日子。圆圆的月亮象征着圆满，进而象征着家庭团聚。中秋节日的特制食品是一种圆形的月饼，内含核桃仁、蜜饯、豆沙或蛋黄等食物。

The Mid-autumn festival which occurs on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month(around mid-September)is an occasion for viewing the full moon.The round moon is a symbol for completeness,and by extension,family reunion.The specialty of the day is the yuebing(mooncake),a round pastry filled with nuts,candied preserved fruits,bean paste,duck egg yolks,etc.

春节期间人们通常猛吃畅饮。春节的食物比较讲究，除了常见的海鲜、家禽和肉类之外，人们还要按各自的地方习俗烹制一些传统菜肴。因为春节标志着新年的第一天，所以第一顿饭是相当重要的。饺子、汤圆、年糕和八宝饭是过年时家家户户必不可少的吉祥食品。“年糕”这个词里的“糕”字与“高”谐音，寓意来年“节节高”。香甜的汤圆则是合家团圆的象征。

Customarily,lavishly consuming food and drink is a major activity during the Spring Festival. People are usually particular about their food. In addition to the popular seafood,poultry and meat, regional custom dictates that traditional favorites should be prepared and consumed.Since the festival marks the first day of a brand new year,the first meal is rather important.Such foods as jiaozi(boiled dumplings),tangyuan(soup of small rice balls cooked with fillings),niangao(New Year cake,thick steamed pudding of glutinous rice flour)and babaofan(steamed sweet glutinous rice pudding)are signs of good luck and indispensable in every household.The Chinese character gao in the word niangao is homonymous with the word‖tall‖,suggesting ―growing up and prospering‖in the new year,and the round sweet dumpling is a symbol of family reunion.

春节期间的娱乐活动多种多样，丰富多彩。耍龙灯和舞狮子是春节期间的传统项目。还有一种至今仍受人欢迎的传统表演活动，叫踩高跷。根据记载，中国人的祖先开始使用高跷是为了从树上采集水果。如今，熟练地高跷表演者能够在高跷上展示惊人的技艺，表演高难度的动作。

The recreational activities during the Spring Festival are varied and colorful.The Dragon Dance and Lion Dance are traditionally performed during the festival . Walking on stilts is another traditional performance event popular in China.According to the archives, Chinese ancestors event began using stilts to help them gather fruits from trees. Today‘s skillful performers can perform truly amazing feats and extremely difficult movements on stilts.

现在，随着生活水平的不断提高，人们采用了新的方式庆祝新年。但不管庆祝方式怎么变，春节的精华不会变，那就是为了祈求新年吉祥如意，家家户户都会打扫得干干净净，门上都会贴上对联，人人穿上新衣裳，拿出最精美的食物，团聚在一起，互道吉利，表示祝贺。最重要的是，春节是一个合家欢聚的日子，出门在外的人总要想方设法在除夕夜到来之前赶回家，吃上一年中最重要的一顿饭——“团圆饭”。Nowadays,with the improvement of living standards,people have taken up new ways to celebrate the traditional Chinese New year.No matter what changes there might be, the traditional highlights of the Spring Festival will remain the same:hoping for a propitious and happy new year,each family will clean up the house and put up an antithetical couplet on each side of the door.Dressed up in their best,people will get together,treat each other to the most delicious foods and exchange auspicious greetings.Most important of all, the Spring Festival is the occasion for a family reunion.People away from home for various reasons will always try their best to come back home before the New Year‘s Eve for the family reunion dinner,the most important meal of the year.

从传统意义上说，春节以元宵节为终结日。每年农历正月十五的元宵节又被称之为“灯节”，自古以来就是展览和观赏花灯的盛大节日。这一节日正如宋词所描写的那样：“鱼灯万里耀长空，闹灯元宵处处同。顶马狮龙人物好，街歌巷舞尽儿童。”

Traditionally,the Spring Festival season ends with the Lantern Festival which falls on the 15th of the first lunar month.The Lantern Festival has been the great occasion to display and watch lanterns since antiquity.A poet of the Song Dynasty wrote these lines,‖The sky is ablaze with myriads of fish-shaped lanterns. It is fun everywhere on the

Lantern https://www.sodocs.net/doc/8d18431861.html,nterns in shape of horse,lion,dragon and human figure are all attractive.Streets and lanes are packed with singing and dancing children.‖

我今天简要介绍了一下中国的传统节日，希望各位朋友有机会去亲身体验一下我国传统节日的欢乐气氛。

I have given a brief introduction of traditional Chinese festivals.I sincerely hope that you have the chance to experience for yourself the happy festival atmosphere in China.