最純正的英語(yǔ)—英國(guó)首相特蕾莎梅最新演講
Stephen Lawrence Day is a national annual commemoration of Stephens life and legacy
史蒂芬勞倫斯日是為了紀(jì)念史蒂芬而誕生的國(guó)際性年度紀(jì)念日
a chance for us to reflect and to encourage and support young people in achieving their dreams
是一個(gè)讓我們?nèi)シ此既ス膭?lì)支持年輕人追求他們的夢(mèng)想的機(jī)會(huì)
Stephen was a young man of enormous potential
史蒂芬是個(gè)有著巨大潛力的年輕人
he was talented and much-loved
他很有才華很受人喜愛(ài)
and he had every reason to believe
我們有充分的理由相信
that he would go on to make the most of all that life has to offer
他會(huì)利用好生命給他帶來(lái)的一切東西
his life stands as an example
他的生命就是一個(gè)例子
a reminder of the work we must do to ensure that young people no matter what their background
提醒著我們要做的事是確保無(wú)論有著什么樣背景的年輕人
are given every chance to fulfill their ambitions
都被給予了充足的機(jī)會(huì)去實(shí)現(xiàn)他們的抱負(fù)
and a reminder to us all of the work we need to do to build a fairer
并提醒我們大家，我們需要做的是建立一個(gè)更公平的
and more inclusive society
更有包容性的社會(huì)
that is what I hope this day will encourage us to do
我希望這個(gè)日子會(huì)鼓勵(lì)大家去這么做
last year on the 25th anniversary of Stephens death
去年，在25周年史蒂芬勞倫斯追悼會(huì)上
Iannounced that the 22nd of April would be Stephen Lawrence Day
我宣布四月22號(hào)定為史蒂芬勞倫斯日
and this year children and young people in schools and communities across the country
今年，全國(guó)學(xué)校和社區(qū)的兒童和年輕人
will have the opportunity to learn about Stevens life and legacy
都會(huì)有機(jī)會(huì)去了解史蒂芬的經(jīng)歷
and engage in activities that will make a positive contribution to the places where they live
參加一些的活動(dòng)，給他們的生活帶來(lái)積極的意義
I hope that they will be inspired by Stephens story
我希望他們可以從史蒂芬的故事里得到啟發(fā)
and I want children in all parts of this country
我希望全國(guó)各地的孩子
to have the support and encouragement they need to go as far as their talents and hard work will take them
會(huì)得到鼓勵(lì)和支持，使他們會(huì)盡可能地發(fā)揮自己的才能和努力
Stevens murder was a watershed moment for our country
史蒂芬謀殺案是我們國(guó)家的一個(gè)分水嶺
it was a moment that demanded we wake up
使我們清醒過(guò)來(lái)
to the reality of the racism that still exists in our society
讓我們看清我們社會(huì)中仍存在種族歧視的現(xiàn)實(shí)
and the obstacles that far too many young people live with every single day of their lives
太多年輕人每天生活都會(huì)遇到障礙
it was a moment that demanded all of us work together
是時(shí)候要求我們所有人團(tuán)結(jié)起來(lái)
to bring about positive change
去帶來(lái)一些正能量的改變
for decades Doreen and Neville Lawrence have fought heroically
幾十年來(lái)，多琳和內(nèi)維爾勞倫斯英勇抗?fàn)?/p>
to ensure that their son's life and legacy is not forgotten
為了不讓他們兒子的經(jīng)歷被人淡忘
this day is a tribute to them
在這個(gè)日子我們要向他們致敬
they have shown such extraordinary strength of spirit
在他們孜孜不倦地尋求正義和積極改變的過(guò)程中
in their tireless search for justice and positive change
所表現(xiàn)出如此非凡的精神力量
never faltering
從不動(dòng)搖
never hesitating never giving up
從不猶豫，從不放棄
let us continue to learn the lessons of 26 years ago
讓我們繼續(xù)吸取26年前的教訓(xùn)
let us continue to build on all the good work that has been done since then
讓我們繼續(xù)去做之前對(duì)的的事情
and let us ensure that Stevens lasting legacy is a brighter
讓我們確信史蒂芬最終帶給我們的是一個(gè)更明亮的
better future for many generations of children to come
更好的未來(lái)，來(lái)迎接一代又一代的兒童
