生命的英语

　　Compared to the universe, our lives are really short, just like a meter. But the meaning of life doesn’t depend on its length but contributions. For example, Marie Curie, in order to find the radium, she devoted her whole life to the research. Though the radioactive element had shorter her life, she never gave up her mind to serve the world. According to her story, I conclude that the first meaning of life is contribution. The standard of judging a life isn’t how much he asks for but how much he gives away.

　　和宇宙相比，我们的生命其实很短暂，仿佛只有一米。但是生命的意义并不取决于它的长度，而取决于它的贡献。比如，居里夫人为了发现镭把她的毕生都奉献到研究中。尽管放射性元素缩短了她的生命，但她从来没有放弃为世界服务的决心。根据她的故事，我可以得出这样一个结论，生命的最初意义在于奉献。判断一个人生命的标准不是他索取了多少而是他贡献了多少。

　　The second meaning of life is struggling for our goals. Each of us has goals, such as longing for position, hoping for wealth and looking forward to be loved. However, the path leading to them isn’t filled with roses. But no matter how tough to accomplish our dream we should never say die. If you really want to achieve them, please keep diligent and patient just like an English motto goes;“No pains ,no gains.”

　　生命的第二大意义在于为我们的目标努力奋斗。我们每个人都有目标，比如追求职位，渴望财富，期待被爱。但是，通往它们的道路是布满荆棘的。但是不管实现梦想有多艰难，我们都应该永不言败。如果你真的想实现它们，请保持勤奋和耐心，就像一句英语座右铭说的：“没有付出就没有收获。”

　　The third meaning of life is happiness. Not only should we keep happy, but also bring enjoyment to others .For example, we can have an optimistic attitude which can affect the people in our surroundings. Besides, we are supposed to be ready to help others, because in this way we can make both us and them happy .I consider it an unchangeable truth that ‘Helping others creates happiness.’

　　生命的第三大意义在于快乐。我们不仅应该保持快乐，也应该给别人带来快乐。比如，我们可以抱着乐观的态度去影响身边的人。此外，我们应该乐于助人，因为这样我们可以使我们和别人都开心。我认为“助人为乐”是不变的真理。

　　just want to say, the lives for us are limited, but we are able to make efforts to make it shine out .Believe it, though our lives are rather short, we can also make a hit .If we try our best, our lives will be meaningful as well.

　　我只想说，生命给予我们的是有限的，但是我们可以努力使它发光。相信，尽管我们的生命很短暂，我们同样可以使它绽放光芒。如果我们尽力了，我们的生命同样有意义。

　　In recent years, the news about saving others' lives at the cost of one's own are frequently reported. Some people praise the people who save others, becuase it's traditional virtue in China to help those who are in need. However, some other people argue that it's not worth to save others lives at the cost of one's own and it should not be encouraged. As far as I am concerned, the spirit of self-sacrifice is worthy for us to learn, but we should find amore appropriate way to avoid accident as well.

　　近年来，关于用自己的生命为代价来拯救别人的生命的新闻频繁被报道。有的人赞扬拯救别人的人，因为帮助需要的人是中国的传统美德。然而，其他人争论到，以自己的生命为代价去拯救别人的生命是不值得的，这种行为不应该太被鼓励。在我看来，自我牺牲精神是值得我们学习的，但是我们也应该找一个更合适的方法来避免事故。

　　First, every life is precious and respected. Whenever somebody is in danger, we will certainly give them a hand to rescue the lifeif we could. It's our nature. However, it's unwise to take action without any considerations. For instance,somebody is drowning, if you are good at swimming, you could jump into the water to save the life; but if you can't swim, the best way for you is not jump into the water but shout loudly and ask others for help. Secondly, some extra accidents can be avoided if we think carefully. There are too many stories about young and promising people sacrifice their own lives to save other but lost their own lives. It's quite debated about these cases. They all have their persuasive reasons and it's difficult for us to tell right or wrong between them.

　　首先，每个生命都是珍贵和值得尊重的。无论什么时候，只要有人有危险，如果可以的话，我们一定会伸出援助之手。但是，缺乏考虑而采取行动的行为是不明智的`。比如，有人溺水的时候，如果你擅长游泳，你可以跳到水里拯救生命;但是如果你不会游泳，你最好不要跳进水里，而是大声喊叫寻求他人的帮助。其次，如果我们仔细考虑，一些额外的事故就可以避免。有太多故事是关于年轻有前途的人牺牲他们自己的生命去拯救别人，但是失去了自己的生命的。这样的案件争议相当大。他们都有有说服力的理由，我们很难判断他们谁对谁错。

　　In conclusion, we should study the noble spirit and action of those who sacrifice themselves to save lives. However, we should also try our best to find the best way to rescue others at the lowest cost. Anyway, all lives are precious, unique and respected and we don't want to see anybody lose their lives.

　　总之，我们应该学习那些牺牲自己拯救他人的人的高尚精神和行为。但是，我们也应该尽我们最大的努力以最小的代价去营救他人。不管怎么样，所有的生命都是宝贵，独一无二并且值得尊重的，我们不想看到任何人失去他们的生命。

　　In a university commencement address several years ago, Brian Dyson, CEO of Coca Cola Enterprises, spoke of the relation of work to one’s other commitments:

　　几年前的大学毕业典礼演讲，可口可乐的首席执行官布赖恩戴森,谈到了工作与其他事情的关系。

　　Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them work, family, health, friends and spirit and you’re keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back.But the other four balls family, health, friends and spirit are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life. How?

　　想象生活是一个游戏,在游戏里面你向空中抛接五只球。你把它们命名为工作，家庭，健康，朋友和精神。你把它们全都保持在天空上。你会很快就明白工作就像是一个橡皮球。如果你不幸失手弄掉它，它是会反弹回来的。但是另外四个球，家庭、健康、朋友和精神是由玻璃做成的。如果你不幸失手弄掉它们中的任何一个，它们会有不可恢复的磨损、记号、刻痕、损坏甚至会碎落一地。它们将会永远不再像以前一样。你一定要明白这个道理并且努力平衡你的生活。如何?

　　Don’t undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different that each of us is special.

　　不要通过与他人对比而破坏你的价值。因为我们都是不同的，每个人都是特别的。

　　Don’t set your goals by what other people deem important. Only you know what is best for you.

　　不要为自己设定别人认为很重要的目标。只有你才知道什么最适合你。

　　Don’t take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as they would be your life, for without them, life is meaningless.

　　不要理所当然的认为与你内心最贴近的东西。坚持自己就会是你的生活,因为没有它们,生活就会毫无意义。

　　Don’t let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or for the future. By living your life one day at a time, you live all the days of your life.

　　不要因为生活在过去的回忆或未来的幻想中,而让你现在的时间从指缝溜走。应当活在当下,生活在生命中的每一天。Don’t give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.不要放弃当你还能给予。没有什么真正算是结束直到你停止尝试的那一刻。

　　Don’t be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect. It is this fragile thread that binds us to each together.

　　别害怕承认你并非完美。因为正是这根脆弱的细线将我们联结在一起。

　　Don’t be afraid to encounter risks. It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.

　　别害怕遇到危险。我们正是在冒险中学会勇敢的。

　　Don’t shut love out of your life by saying it’s impossible to find. The quickest way to receive love is to give it; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly; and the best way to keep love is to give it wings.

　　不要因为担心寻找的困难而放弃了生命之中的爱情。获得爱情的最快方法就是付出，而失去爱情的最快方法则是紧紧束缚。对于爱情来说，最好的保护就是让它自由。

　　Don’t run through life so fast that you forget not only where you’ve been, but also where you are going.

　　不要匆忙地度过你的一生,以至于那匆忙让你忘了自己从何处来,往何处去。

　　Don’t forget, a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.

　　不要忘记人最大的情感需求是感激。

　　Don’t be afraid to learn. Knowledge is weightless, a treasure you can always carry easily.

　　不要害怕学习。知识没有重量,它是你可以轻松携带的珍宝。

　　Don’t use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved.Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way.

　　不要随意运用时间和言语。两者都不可能被收回。生活不是赛跑,而是旅行,每一步都宜细细品尝的。

　　Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery and Today is a gift: that’s why we call it ‘The Present’.

　　昨天是历史,明天是谜,今天是一份礼物:那就是我们为什么称它为“现在”。