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2020年必将被载入史册 各种地道表达学起来

kira86 于2020-12-21发布
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2020年必定要被载入史册: ne for the history books; make history写就历史;go down in history载入史册;history in the making正在创造历史;on the wrong side of history站在历史的对立面;ancient history陈年旧账。
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2020 Is Definitely 'One for the History Books'

2020年必定要被载入史册

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.

你现在正在收听的是美国之音慢速英语词汇掌故节目。

It is safe to say that the year 2020 has been "one for the history books." It stands out. And it is so worth remembering that historians will certainly write about it in history books.

可以肯定地说,2020年是“载入史册的一年。”这一年非常引人注目,它是如此值得被记住,历史学家们肯定会在历史书上记下这一笔。

Sadly, 2020 will be remembered mostly for a bad reason - the coronavirus pandemic. It will also "go down in history" as the year of face masks and quarantines.

悲哀的是,2020年将因为一个糟糕的原因被大多数人铭记——新冠病毒大流行。2020年还将作为“口罩之年”和“隔离之年”被载入史册。

Of course, 2020 did not start out as a year that would "make history." It started off as just a normal year. However, when health officials said the virus had turned into a worldwide pandemic ... that was "history in the making."

当然,2020年一开始并非是一个“创造历史”的年份。它一开始是正常的一年。然而,当卫生官员表示这种病毒已经成为全球流行病时,那是“历史正在被改写的一刻。”(history in the making 在创造历史)

Countries closed their borders, schools and businesses closed, and people stayed indoors.

各国关闭边境,学校停学、企业歇业,人们都呆在家里。

Although, something good also can be "one for the history books." For example, the hard work and sacrifice of healthcare workers during the pandemic is also "one for the history books." The scientists who make an effective vaccine will also "go down in history" for their important work.

尽管如此,一些好事情也能是被“载入史册”的事情。例如,医护人员在大流行期间的辛勤工作和牺牲奉献也能“载入史册。”研究出有效疫苗的科学家们也将因为他们的重要成就而“载入史册。”

History remembers some years fondly. Maybe there was a World Cup, a space launch, or an Olympics for the history books.

历史温情地记住了某些年份。史书可能会铭记世界杯、航天发射或奥运会(举办的)年份。

But not 2020.

但绝不会温情地记住2020年。

Let's imagine that the year 2020 has feelings. It might feel badly to know it is "going down in history" as the year of the COVID-19 pandemic. It might tell us that a pandemic was not in its plans. It might say that the pandemic is not that serious. It might say everyone is making a big deal out of nothing.

我们假设假如2020年是有情感的。如果它知道自己因为新冠肺炎大流行而载入史册,那么它也可能会感到难受。它可能会告诉我们,一场大流行并不在它的计划之内。它可能会说,大流行没那么严重。它可能会说,大家在小题大做。

That would put 2020 very much "on the wrong side of history." This phrase usually describes outdated decisions, practices, or opinions. No one wants to be "on the wrong side of history."

这将使得2020年很大程度上“站在历史的对立面。”这个短语通常用来描述不合时宜的决策、做法或是观点。没人想要“与历史背道而驰。”

So, maybe 2020 should just stop talking. If people had any goodwill left for this unfortunate year ... it would be "history." That goodwill would be forgotten. If something is "history," it is gone, destroyed, or at least in very serious trouble.

所以,可能“2020年”应该要闭嘴。如果人们对这不幸的一年还有什么好感,那可能就是“(终将成为)历史”了。这种好感会被遗忘。如果某件事是历史,它就会消失、毁灭,或者至少陷入了非常严重的麻烦当中。

But 2020 is not unreasonable. More likely, it probably hopes that it will soon be "ancient history." If we say something is "ancient history," it is usually a troubled event that is long forgotten. People have moved on. In other words, 2020 may hope that we completely forget about it.

但是2020年还算合理。更有可能的是,它可能希望这一切很快成为“陈年旧账。”如果我们说某些事情是“陈年旧账,”它通常是一件被遗忘很久的麻烦事。人们已经向前看了。换句话说,2020年可能希望人们把它彻底遗忘。

Although, forgetting about it would be foolish and even dangerous. Lessons from history can be important.

尽管忘记它可能是愚蠢的,甚至是危险的。因为从历史中吸取经验教训非常重要。

In fact, we have a saying: "those who don't learn history are destined to repeat it." If we don't study history, it may be our destiny to make the same mistakes again and again.

实际上我们有一种说法:“不能从历史中吸取教训的人注定要重蹈覆辙。”如果我们不学习历史,我们可能注定会一而再再而三地犯同样的错误。

And here is another saying: "history often repeats itself." So, it may be a good idea to remember the valuable lessons we have learned in 2020.

还有一种说法:“历史总在不断重演。”所以,可能最好是记住我们在2020年学到的宝贵经验。

Even though it may have been a very difficult year for many people, we must fight the urge to "rewrite history." When we "rewrite history," we re-create facts to fit our own way of thinking or our own plans.

尽管这一年对很多人来说都很艰难,我们必须遏制“重写历史”的冲动。当我们“重写历史”时,我们会按照自己的思维方式或计划重新编造事实。

So, to 2020 we say this: Do not despair. Do not be sad. You are part of our "shared history." In your dark and uncertain days, there were also bright, beautiful moments. There were people caring for each other and selfless heroes. And we are not likely to forget them or you. All are destined for the history books.

因此,对于2020年,我们要说:不要绝望。不要悲伤。你是我们“共有的历史”的一部分。在黑暗和不确定的日子里,也有光明、美好的时刻。有互相关心的人和无私的英雄。我们不太可能会忘记他们或是忘记你。这一切都注定要被载入史册。

And that's Words and Their Stories.

以上就是本期词汇掌故节目的全部内容。

Until next time ... I'm Anna Matteo.

我们下期节目再见。我是安娜·马特奥。

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