第一篇：美國總統(tǒng)布什白宮告別演說全文

美國總統(tǒng)布什白宮告別演說全文

Fellow citizens: For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your president.The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence — a time set apart.Tonight, with a thankful heart, I have asked for a final opportunity to share some thoughts on the journey that we have traveled together, and the future of our nation.Five days from now, the world will witness the vitality of American democracy.In a tradition dating back to our founding, the presidency will pass to a successor chosen by you, the American people.Standing on the steps of the Capitol will be a man whose history reflects the enduring promise of our land.This is a moment of hope and pride for our whole nation.And I join all Americans in offering best wishes to President-elect Obama, his wife Michelle, and their two beautiful girls.Tonight I am filled with gratitude — to Vice President Cheney and members of my administration;to Laura, who brought joy to this house and love to my life;to our wonderful daughters, Barbara and Jenna;to my parents, whose examples have provided strength for a lifetime.And above all, I thank the American people for the trust you have given me.I thank you for the prayers that have lifted my spirits.And I thank you for the countless acts of courage, generosity and grace that I have witnessed these past eight years.This evening, my thoughts return to the first night I addressed you from this house — September the 11th, 2001.That morning, terrorists took nearly 3,000 lives in the worst attack on America since Pearl Harbor.I remember standing in the rubble of the World Trade Center three days later, surrounded by rescuers who had been working around the clock.I remember talking to brave souls who charged through smoke-filled corridors at the Pentagon, and to husbands and wives whose loved ones became heroes aboard Flight 93.I remember Arlene Howard, who gave me her fallen son's police shield as a reminder of all that was lost.And I still carry his badge.As the years passed, most Americans were able to return to life much as it had been before 9/11.But I never did.Every morning, I received a briefing on the threats to our nation.I vowed to do everything in my power to keep us safe.Over the past seven years, a new Department of Homeland Security has been created.The military, the intelligence community and the FBI have been transformed.Our nation is equipped with new tools to monitor the terrorists' movements, freeze their finances and break up their plots.And with strong allies at our side, we have taken the fight to the terrorists and those who support them.Afghanistan has gone from a nation where the Taliban harbored al-Qaida and stoned women in the streets to a young democracy that is fighting terror and encouraging girls to go to school.Iraq has gone from a brutal dictatorship and a sworn enemy of America to an Arab democracy at the heart of the Middle East and a friend of the United States.There is legitimate debate about many of these decisions.But there can be little debate about the results.America has gone more than seven years without another terrorist attack on our soil.This is a tribute to those who toil night and day to keep us safe — law enforcement officers, intelligence analysts, homeland security and diplomatic personnel, and the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.Our nation is blessed to have citizens who volunteer to defend us in this time of danger.I have cherished meeting these selfless patriots and their families.And America owes you a debt of gratitude.And to all our men and women in uniform listening tonight: There has been no higher honor than serving as your commander in chief.The battles waged by our troops are part of a broader struggle between two dramatically different systems.Under one, a small band of fanatics demands total obedience to an oppressive ideology, condemns women to subservience and marks unbelievers for murder.The other system is based on the conviction that freedom is the universal gift of Almighty God, and that liberty and justice light the path to peace.This is the belief that gave birth to our nation.And in the long run, advancing this belief is the only practical way to protect our citizens.When people live in freedom, they do not willingly choose leaders who pursue campaigns of terror.When people have hope in the future, they will not cede their lives to violence and extremism.So around the world, America is promoting human liberty, human rights and human dignity.We're standing with dissidents and young democracies, providing AIDS medicine to dying patients — to bring dying patients back to life, and sparing mothers and babies from malaria.And this great republic born alone in liberty is leading the world toward a new age when freedom belongs to all nations.For eight years, we've also strived to expand opportunity and hope here at home.Across our country, students are rising to meet higher standards in public schools.A new Medicare prescription drug benefit is bringing peace of mind to seniors and the disabled.Every taxpayer pays lower income taxes.The addicted and suffering are finding new hope through faith-based programs.Vulnerable human life is better protected.Funding for our veterans has nearly doubled.America's air and water and lands are measurably cleaner.And the federal bench includes wise new members like Justice Sam Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts.When challenges to our prosperity emerged, we rose to meet them.Facing the prospect of a financial collapse, we took decisive measures to safeguard our economy.These are very tough times for hardworking families, but the toll would be far worse if we had not acted.All Americans are in this together.And together, with determination and hard work, we will restore our economy to the path of growth.We will show the world once again the resilience of America's free enterprise system.Like all who have held this office before me, I have experienced setbacks.There are things I would do differently if given the chance.Yet I've always acted with the best interests of our country in mind.I have followed my conscience and done what I thought was right.You may not agree with some of the tough decisions I have made.But I hope you can agree that I was willing to make the tough decisions.The decades ahead will bring more hard choices for our country, and there are some guiding principles that should shape our course.While our nation is safer than it was seven years ago, the gravest threat to our people remains another terrorist attack.Our enemies are patient, and determined to strike again.America did nothing to seek or deserve this conflict.But we have been given solemn responsibilities, and we must meet them.We must resist complacency.We must keep our resolve.And we must never let down our guard.At the same time, we must continue to engage the world with confidence and clear purpose.In the face of threats from abroad, it can be tempting to seek comfort by turning inward.But we must reject isolationism and its companion, protectionism.Retreating behind our borders would only invite danger.In the 21st century, security and prosperity at home depend on the expansion of liberty abroad.If America does not lead the cause of freedom, that cause will not be led.As we address these challenges — and others we cannot foresee tonight — America must maintain our moral clarity.I've often spoken to you about good and evil, and this has made some uncomfortable.But good and evil are present in this world, and between the two of them there can be no compromise.Murdering the innocent to advance an ideology is wrong every time, everywhere.Freeing people from oppression and despair is eternally right.This nation must continue to speak out for justice and truth.We must always be willing to act in their defense — and to advance the cause of peace.President Thomas Jefferson once wrote, “I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” As I leave the house he occupied two centuries ago, I share that optimism.America is a young country, full of vitality, constantly growing and renewing itself.And even in the toughest times, we lift our eyes to the broad horizon ahead.I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people.This is a nation that inspires immigrants to risk everything for the dream of freedom.This is a nation where citizens show calm in times of danger and compassion in the face of suffering.We see examples of America's character all around us.And Laura and I have invited some of them to join us in the White House this evening.We see America's character in Dr.Tony Rehcasner, a principal who opened a new charter school from the ruins of Hurricane Katrina.We see it in Julio Medina, a former inmate who leads a faith-based program to help prisoners returning to society.We've seen it in Staff Sgt.Aubrey McDade, who charged into an ambush in Iraq and rescued three of his fellow Marines.We see America's character in Bill Krissoff — a surgeon from California.His son, Nathan — a Marine — gave his life in Iraq.When I met Dr.Krissoff and his family, he delivered some surprising news: He told me he wanted to join the Navy Medical Corps in honor of his son.This good man was 60 years old — 18 years above the age limit.But his petition for a waiver was granted, and for the past year he has trained in battlefield medicine.Lieutenant Commander Krissoff could not be here tonight, because he will soon deploy to Iraq, where he will help save America's wounded warriors — and uphold the legacy of his fallen son.In citizens like these, we see the best of our country — resilient and hopeful, caring and strong.These virtues give me an unshakable faith in America.We have faced danger and trial, and there's more ahead.But with the courage of our people and confidence in our ideals, this great nation will never tire, never falter, and never fail.It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as your president.There have been good days and tough days.But every day I have been inspired by the greatness of our country, and uplifted by the goodness of our people.I have been blessed to represent this nation we love.And I will always be honored to carry a title that means more to me than any other — citizen of the United States of America.And so, my fellow Americans, for the final time: Good night.May God bless this house and our next president.And may God bless you and our wonderful country.Thank you.各位同胞：

過去的八年，我很榮幸地成為你們的總統(tǒng)。這個世紀的頭十年是一個非常重要的時期。今晚，帶著一顆感恩的心，我將利用這最后的機會和你們一起分享我的一些看法，對過去一起走過的時光以及我們國家未來的看法。

再過五天，世界將見證充滿活力的美國民主政治。根據(jù)我們建國時創(chuàng)立的傳統(tǒng)，總統(tǒng)職位將交給你們--美國人民選舉出來的繼任者。屆時站在國會臺階上的那個人，他的經(jīng)歷將折射出我們這個國家長久以來的承諾。對于我們整個國家來說，這是一個充滿希望和自豪的時刻。我將和其他所有美國人民一起，向當(dāng)選總統(tǒng)奧巴馬、他的妻子米歇爾以及他們兩位美麗的女兒表達最美好的祝愿。

今晚，我的內(nèi)心充滿感激。我要感謝副總統(tǒng)切尼以及白宮的每一位工作人員；我要感謝勞拉，是她帶給了這個家庭無比的快樂，帶給我愛；我要感謝兩名優(yōu)秀的女兒--巴巴拉和杰納；我要感謝我的父母，他們樹立的榜樣為我的一生提供了動力。除此之外，還我要感謝所有美國人民給予我的信任。謝謝你們的祈禱讓我斗志昂揚。在過去的八年時間里，你們給了我無窮的勇氣和寬厚，我對此表示深深的感謝。

今晚，我的思緒重新回到2001年9月11日，當(dāng)時我第一次在這里發(fā)表晚間演說。那天上午，恐怖分子對美國發(fā)動了自珍珠港事件以來最為嚴重的恐怖襲擊，造成約3000人死亡。我清楚地記得，我三天后站在世貿(mào)大樓的殘骸前，周圍是夜以繼日不停工作的救援人員。我記得我同那些穿過五角大樓濃煙密布的走廊進行救援的勇士們交談，同那些93號航班英雄們的妻子和愛人們對話。我還記得阿勒內(nèi)-霍華德，她將自己已經(jīng)犧牲的兒子的警徽送給我，提示我們所失去的一切。直到現(xiàn)在，我都一直保存著他的徽章。

隨著時光流逝，絕大多數(shù)美國人重新回到了911以前的生活狀態(tài)。但我卻從來沒有。每天早上，我都會聽取國家面臨威脅的一個簡報。那時我會發(fā)誓要盡我最大的努力來保證我們的安全。

在七年前，一個全新的機構(gòu)--國土安全部正式成立了。美國的軍隊、情報機構(gòu)以及聯(lián)邦調(diào)查局都進行了改造，我們的國家使用最新的裝備來監(jiān)控恐怖分子的動向，凍結(jié)他們的財產(chǎn)并且粉碎他們的陰謀。和我們強有力的盟友一起，我們對恐怖分子以及他們的支持者宣戰(zhàn)。阿富汗原來是一個塔利班政權(quán)包庇“基地”組織，婦女走在街頭會遭到石頭襲擊的國家，但現(xiàn)在卻成為了一個新興的民主國家，它在與恐怖勢力做斗爭并且鼓勵女孩們上學(xué)。伊拉克也從一個殘暴的獨裁政權(quán)，一個發(fā)誓與美國不共戴天的國家，變成為中東心臟地帶的民主國家，變成為美國的朋友。

關(guān)于這些決策存在著一些合理的爭論，但對于這些結(jié)果卻沒有任何爭議。美國在過去的7年多時間里沒有再在本土遭到過恐怖襲擊，這要感謝那些日夜辛勤工作保衛(wèi)我們安全的人，包括執(zhí)法人員、情報分析人員、國土安全和外交官員，以及美國軍隊的男女士兵。

我們的國家非常幸運地擁有這樣的國民，當(dāng)我們的國家處在危險之中時，他們自愿起來保衛(wèi)我們的國家。我非常珍視與這些無私的愛國者以及他們家人進行的會面，美國應(yīng)該感謝你們。對于那些今晚正在聆聽這次演講的男女軍人們，我想說的是：這個世界上再也沒有比成為你們的總司令更讓人感到榮幸了。

我們的軍隊目前正在進行的戰(zhàn)爭，廣義上來看其實是兩種不同體系之間的戰(zhàn)爭。一種是一小撮狂熱分子要求人們完全臣服于壓迫的意識形態(tài)，他們迫害婦女并且殺害那些和他不一樣信仰的人。另外一種體系則建立在普世的民主基礎(chǔ)上，自由和正義照亮了和平之路。

我們的國家正是在這種信念下誕生的。長期來看，倡導(dǎo)這種信念是保衛(wèi)我們國民的唯一切實有效的方法。當(dāng)人們生活在民主政治中，他們就不會選舉出那些追隨恐怖勢力的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人。當(dāng)人們對未來充滿希望，他們就不會選擇放棄生命來發(fā)動暴力襲擊。因此，美國一直在全世界倡導(dǎo)自由、人權(quán)和尊嚴。我們向那些新興的民主政體提供支持，向艾滋病人提供藥物讓垂死的病人起死回生，讓母親和嬰兒們免受瘧疾的困擾。這個在自由基礎(chǔ)上誕生的偉大國家，正帶領(lǐng)全世界走向一個新時代，這個時代民主將屬于所有的國家。

過去八年里，我們也努力地在國內(nèi)擴張機會和希望。在全國，學(xué)生們現(xiàn)在可以在公立學(xué)校接受條件更好的教育；新的醫(yī)療福利政府讓老人和殘疾人更加安心；每一位納稅人的個人所得稅降低；通過信心重建計劃，那些吸毒者也找到了新的希望；人們脆弱的生命得到更好的保護；為老兵提供的資金保障幾乎增加一倍；美國的空氣、水源以及土地比以前更加清潔。

當(dāng)繁榮遇到挑戰(zhàn)時，我們采取了行動。在面臨金融崩潰時，我們采取了決定性的措施來保衛(wèi)經(jīng)濟。對于那些辛苦工作的家庭來說，這是一個非常艱難的時期，但是如果我們不采取行動，后果會更嚴重，所有的美國人都受到了影響。團結(jié)一心的美國人將通過堅定信心和辛勤的工作來使我們的經(jīng)濟再次走上成長之路。我們將向世界再次展示，美國自由企業(yè)制度的堅韌性。

和所有前任一樣，我也經(jīng)歷過挫折，我也有一些失誤。不過，我的行動總是以我們國家的最佳利益為出發(fā)點。我對的起自己的良心，采取了我認為是正確的措施。你們可能不同意我所作出的一些艱難決定，但是我希望，你們能認為，我是一位愿意作出艱難決定的總統(tǒng)。我們的國家在未來將面臨更多的艱難選擇，必須用一些指導(dǎo)性原則來指引我們的路線。

雖然我們的國家現(xiàn)在比七年前更為安全，但我們所面臨的最嚴重威脅仍然是恐怖襲擊。我們的敵人很有耐心，他們決心再次對我們發(fā)動襲擊。美國沒有試圖挑起沖突或者作過任何導(dǎo)致沖突的錯事。但我們有莊嚴的責(zé)任，必須負起責(zé)任。我們必須克服自滿，必須保持決心，不能放松警惕。

與此同時，我們必須抱有信心和明確目的與世界進行接觸。在面臨海外威脅的情況下，人們很容易受到孤立主義的誘惑，但是我們必須抵制孤立主義和保護主義，撤退至我們的國境線內(nèi)只會招來危險。在21世紀，國內(nèi)的安全和繁榮取決于自由事業(yè)在海外的擴展。如果美國不領(lǐng)導(dǎo)自由事業(yè)，那么自由事業(yè)將沒有領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者。

在我們應(yīng)對這些挑戰(zhàn)時，我們今晚還無法預(yù)測其它的挑戰(zhàn)，美國必須保持道德上的純潔。人們經(jīng)常對你們談起正義和邪惡，這可能使一些人感到不舒服，但是這個世界存在著正義和邪惡，兩者之間不可能有妥協(xié)。無論何時何地，殺害無辜者來推動一種意識形態(tài)都是錯誤的，把人們從壓迫和絕望中解放出來永遠是正確的。美國必須為正義和真相說話。我們必須保衛(wèi)它們，推進和平事業(yè)。

托馬斯-杰斐遜總統(tǒng)曾寫道：“我不緬懷過去的歷史，而致力于未來的夢想?！痹谖壹磳㈦x開他兩個世紀前所居住的白宮時，我也持這種樂觀的態(tài)度。美國是一個年輕的國家，富有活力，不斷在成長和更新自己。即使是在最困難的時刻，我們也可以展望未來的前景。

我對美國的未來充滿信心，因為我知道美國人民的性格，這是一個激發(fā)移民冒著失去所有東西的風(fēng)險來追求自由夢想的國家，這是公民們在危險時刻表現(xiàn)平靜、在遭受苦難時表現(xiàn)出同情心的國家。我們在身邊可以看到這樣的例子。我和勞拉今晚邀請了一些這樣的人到白宮。

我們可以在托尼-里卡斯尼爾的身上看到美國的性格，這位校長在卡特里娜颶風(fēng)的廢墟上重建了他的學(xué)校。我們可以在胡利奧-梅迪納看到這種性格，這位前犯人領(lǐng)導(dǎo)著一個基于信仰的項目來幫助犯人們重返社會。我們也可以在奧布里-麥克達德參謀軍士身上看到這種性格，他沖入包圍圈，營救出了三名海軍陸戰(zhàn)隊?wèi)?zhàn)友。

我們在加州醫(yī)生比爾-克里索夫身上看到了美國的這種性格，他的兒子納塔恩作為一名海軍陸戰(zhàn)隊隊員在伊拉克獻出了自己的生命。當(dāng)我遇到克里索夫和他的家人時，他告訴我一些令我意想不到的消息：他告訴我，為了記念自己的兒子，他想加入海軍醫(yī)療部門。這位好人已60歲，超過規(guī)定年齡的上限18年，但他所提出的例外申請獲得了批準，他在過去一年一直在接受戰(zhàn)場救治的訓(xùn)練。克里索夫中校今晚不能來到這里，因為他即將被部署至伊拉克，他將在那里幫助救護美軍傷員，維護他為國犧牲的兒子所留下的遺產(chǎn)。

我們在這些公民身上看到我們國家最優(yōu)良的品質(zhì)：堅韌和抱有希望、有愛心和堅強。這些品質(zhì)使我對美國有不可動搖的信心。我們曾面臨危險和考驗，未來還會有更多的危險和考驗。但是借助于我們?nèi)嗣竦挠職夂臀覀儗硐氲男判?，這個偉大的國家將永遠不會疲倦、不會松懈，不會失敗。

作為你們的總統(tǒng)為你們服務(wù)是我一生的榮耀，任期內(nèi)有過好日子和艱難的日子，但我每天都被我們國家的偉大所鼓舞，為我們?nèi)嗣竦纳屏妓駣^。我對自己有機會代表我們所熱愛的國家感到幸福，我將永遠對自己是美國公民而感到榮耀，對我來說，這一身份比任何其它身份都有份量。

所以，親愛的美國同胞，讓我最后一次對你們說：晚安。愿上帝保佑白宮和我們的下一位總統(tǒng)。愿上帝保佑你和我們這個美好的國家。

第二篇：布什告別演說

THE PRESIDENT: Fellow citizens: For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President.The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence — a time set apart.Tonight, with a thankful heart, I have asked for a final opportunity to share some thoughts on the journey that we have traveled together, and the future of our nation.各位公民：八年來，我有幸擔(dān)任你們的總統(tǒng)。新世紀的第一個十年是一段意義重大的時期——一個時間分界點。今晚，我懷著一顆感謝的心，請求一個最后的機會，就我們一起走過的旅程以及國家的未來，與諸位分享一些想法。

consequence ['k?nsi,kw?ns]: having important effects or influence重要性；重大意義

set apart: set apart from others使分離

a time set apart一個完全不同的時代

Five days from now, the world will witness the vitality of American democracy.In a tradition dating back to our founding, the presidency will pass to a successor chosen by you, the American people.Standing on the steps of the Capitol will be a man whose history reflects the enduring promise of our land.This is a moment of hope and pride for our whole nation.And I join all Americans in offering best wishes to President-Elect Obama, his wife Michelle, and their two beautiful girls.五天后，世界將目睹美國民主的活力。按照我們立國時的傳統(tǒng)，總統(tǒng)之位將傳給你們——美國人民所選擇的繼任者。站在國會山的臺階上的，將是一個其故事可以說明我們國家持久承諾的人。對于我們整個國家來說，這是一個充滿希望和自豪的時刻。我和所有美國人一起，向總統(tǒng)當(dāng)選人奧巴馬、他的妻子米歇兒以及他們兩個美麗的女兒致以最美好的祝愿。

vitality: the property of being able to survive and grow 活力

Tonight I am filled with gratitude — to Vice President Cheney and members of my administration;to Laura, who brought joy to this house and love to my life;to our wonderful daughters, Barbara and Jenna;to my parents, whose examples have provided strength for a lifetime.And above all, I thank the American people for the trust you have given me.I thank you for the prayers that have lifted my spirits.And I thank you for the countless acts of courage, generosity, and grace that I have witnessed these past eight years.今晚，我滿懷感激——感激副總統(tǒng)切尼以及行政成員們；感謝勞拉，她給這個家?guī)須g樂，給我的生活帶來愛；感謝我們了不起的女兒芭芭拉和詹娜；感謝我的父母親，他們的榜樣為我提供了畢生的力量。最重要的是，我感謝美國人民給我的信任。我感謝你們的祈禱鼓舞了我的靈魂。我感謝你們在過去八年讓我目睹了無數(shù)體現(xiàn)勇氣、慷慨與仁慈的行動。

generosity [,d?en?'r?s?ti]: acting generously慷慨，大方 grace: polite and pleasant behaviour寬容;友好;善意

This evening, my thoughts return to the first night I addressed you from this house — September the 11th, 2001.That morning, terrorists took nearly 3,000 lives in the worst attack on America since Pearl Harbor.I remember standing in the rubble of the World Trade Center three days later, surrounded by rescuers who had been working around the clock.今晚，我的思緒回到我站在這個地方向你們致辭的第一個晚上——2001年9月11日。那天早上，恐怖分子奪走了近3000性命，這是自珍珠港事件以來，美國遭遇的最嚴重的襲擊。我記得于三天后站在世貿(mào)中心的廢墟中的情形，周圍是全天候工作的救援人員。

rubble ['r?bl]: the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up瓦礫

I remember talking to brave souls who charged through smoke-filled corridors at the Pentagon, and to husbands and wives whose loved ones became heroes aboard Flight 93.I remember Arlene Howard, who gave me her fallen son’s police shield as a reminder of all that was lost.And I still carry his badge.我記得與那些穿越五角大樓濃煙的勇士們的談話，以及與93號航班上殉難英雄們的妻子或丈夫們的交談。我還記得阿勒內(nèi)-霍華德，她將自己已經(jīng)犧牲的兒子的警徽送給我，提示我們所失去的一切。我仍然戴著他的徽章。brave soul: 勇士;勇敢的人 loved ones: 親人；心愛的人

fallen ['f?:l?n]: killed in battle死去的；陣亡的

shield [?i:ld]: a piece of equipment made of strong plastic, used by the police to protect themselves against angry crowds [= riot shield](警察驅(qū)散**群眾時用的)防暴盾牌

As the years passed, most Americans were able to return to life much as it had been before 9/11.But I never did.Every morning, I received a briefing on the threats to our nation.I vowed to do everything in my power to keep us safe.隨著時間的流逝，大多數(shù)美國人可以回歸911之前的生活，但我就不能。每天早上，我都收到一份關(guān)于我國面臨威脅的簡報。我發(fā)誓要盡我所能保證我們的安全。

Over the past seven years, a new Department of Homeland Security has been created.The military, the intelligence community, and the FBI have been transformed.Our nation is equipped with new tools to monitor the terrorists’ movements, freeze their finances, and break up their plots.And with strong allies at our side, we have taken the fight to the terrorists and those who support them.在過去七年，一個新的國土安全部成立了。我們的軍隊，軍事情報部門，以及FBI都進行了改革。我們的國家裝備了新的工具去監(jiān)控恐怖分子的活動，凍結(jié)他們的金融，打破他們的陰謀。而且在強大盟友的支持下，我們向恐怖分子以及那些支持他們的人們發(fā)起了戰(zhàn)斗。

Afghanistan has gone from a nation where the Taliban harbored al Qaeda and stoned women in the streets to a young democracy that is fighting terror and encouraging girls to go to school.Iraq has gone from a brutal dictatorship and a sworn enemy of America to an Arab democracy at the heart of the Middle East and a friend of the United States.阿富汗已經(jīng)從塔利班窩藏基地組織、在大街上對婦女行石刑的國家變成一個年輕的民主體，與恐怖主義斗爭，鼓勵女孩子去上學(xué)。伊拉克已經(jīng)從一個殘暴的獨裁國家和美國的死敵變成一個位于中東之心的阿拉伯民主體，變成美國的朋友。

There is legitimate debate about many of these decisions.But there can be little debate about the results.America has gone more than seven years without another terrorist attack on our soil.This is a tribute to those who toil night and day to keep us safe — law enforcement officers, intelligence analysts, homeland security and diplomatic personnel, and the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.很多這些決定引起合法性的爭論，但其結(jié)果卻是無須爭論的。七年多里，美國領(lǐng)土沒有再遭遇又一次恐怖襲擊。這要歸功于那些日夜辛勤工作保衛(wèi)我們的安全的人們——執(zhí)法人員，情報分析家，國土安全和外交人員，以及美國武裝部隊的男女成員。

toil [t?il]: work hard辛苦工作

Our nation is blessed to have citizens who volunteer to defend us in this time of danger.I have cherished meeting these selfless patriots and their families.And America owes you a debt of gratitude.And to all our men and women in uniform listening tonight: There has been no higher honor than serving as your Commander-in-Chief.在危險時刻，公民自愿捍衛(wèi)國家，這是我們國家之福。我珍惜與這些無私的愛國者以及他們的家人的會晤。美國感激你們。致今晚所有在聆聽的全體男女軍人：作為你們的三軍總司令是至高無上的榮耀。

blessed ['blesid]: highly favored or fortunate幸福的，幸運的

The battles waged by our troops are part of a broader struggle between two dramatically different systems.Under one, a small band of fanatics demands total obedience to an oppressive ideology, condemns women to subservience, and marks unbelievers for murder.The other system is based on the conviction that freedom is the universal gift of Almighty God, and that liberty and justice light the path to peace.我們的部隊發(fā)起的戰(zhàn)斗屬于更為廣泛的、兩種根本不同的制度之間的斗爭的一部分。在其中一種制度下，一小撮狂熱分子要求全體服從一種壓制性的意識形態(tài)，迫使婦女卑屈，殺害不信仰者。而另一種制度則是基于這樣的信念：自由是萬能的上帝賦予所有人的禮物，自由與正義照亮和平之路。

band of [b?nd] : a group of people formed because of a common belief or purpose 一伙，一群，一幫

fanatic [f?'n?tik]: someone who has extreme political or religious ideas and is often dangerous [= extremist](對宗教、政治等)狂熱者，盲信者

condemn [k?n'dem]: compel or force into a particular state or activity使處于(某種特定地位或境界)subservience [s?b's?:vi?ns]: in a subservient state屈從，恭順 conviction [k?n'vik??n]: an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence深信，確信，堅強信念

This is the belief that gave birth to our nation.And in the long run, advancing this belief is the only practical way to protect our citizens.When people live in freedom, they do not willingly choose leaders who pursue campaigns of terror.When people have hope in the future, they will not cede their lives to violence and extremism.這是我們的立國信仰。從長期來看，推廣這種信仰是保護我們公民的唯一可行辦法。當(dāng)人們生活在自由之中，他們就不會愿意選擇追求恐怖主義運動的領(lǐng)袖。當(dāng)人們對未來充滿希望，他們就不會愿意把生命交給暴力與極端主義。

cede [si:d]: to give something such as an area of land or a right to a country or person, especially when you are forced to放棄

So around the world, America is promoting human liberty, human rights, and human dignity.We’re standing with dissidents and young democracies, providing AIDS medicine to dying patients — to bring dying patients back to life, and sparing mothers and babies from malaria.And this great republic born alone in liberty is leading the world toward a new age when freedom belongs to all nations.因此，美國在全世界推廣人的自由、人的權(quán)利以及人的尊嚴。我們支持異見人士及年輕的民主體，提供愛滋病藥物讓瀕臨死亡的病人恢復(fù)生機，不讓瘧疾傷害母親與嬰兒。這個僅為自由而生的偉大共和國帶領(lǐng)世界走向自由屬于所有國家的新時期。

dissident['disid?nt]: someone who publicly criticizes the government in a country where this is punished持不同政見者

For eight years, we’ve also strived to expand opportunity and hope here at home.Across our country, students are rising to meet higher standards in public schools.A new Medicare prescription drug benefit is bringing peace of mind to seniors and the disabled.Every taxpayer pays lower income taxes.8年了，我們努力尋找機會并且希望全國的公立學(xué)校的學(xué)生能夠達到更高的標準。一個新的醫(yī)療福利計劃讓老年人和殘障人士無后顧之憂。每個納稅人繳納了更少的稅款。

Medicare ['medi'kε?]: health care for the aged 老年保健醫(yī)療計劃(政府的健康保險計劃，尤指為65歲以上老人設(shè)置的醫(yī)療費減免計劃)

The addicted and suffering are finding new hope through faith-based programs.Vulnerable human life is better protected.Funding for our veterans has nearly doubled.America’s air and water and lands are measurably cleaner.And the federal bench includes wise new members like Justice Sam Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts.通過基于信心的計劃，（吸毒）上癮和苦難者正發(fā)現(xiàn)新希望；脆弱的生命得到更好的保護。用于退伍軍人的資金幾乎翻了一番。美國的空氣、水和陸地更加清潔。而且聯(lián)邦法官席上有了像法官阿利托（Sam Alito）和首席法官羅伯茨（John Roberts）這樣睿智的新成員。

addicted [?'diktid]: unable to stop taking a harmful substance, especially a drug沉溺于某種（尤其是不良的）嗜好的;上了癮的

vulnerable ['v?ln?r?bl]: someone who is vulnerable can be easily harmed or hurt易受傷害的；脆弱的

veteran ['vet?r?n]: someone who has been a soldier, sailor etc in a war老兵，老軍人，老戰(zhàn)士

measurably ['me??r?bli]: to a measurable degree 可以測定的程度；可視地

bench [bent?]: the position of being a judge or magistrate in a court of law法院;法官的職位;[總稱]法官(們)

When challenges to our prosperity emerged, we rose to meet them.Facing the prospect of a financial collapse, we took decisive measures to safeguard our economy.These are very tough times for hardworking families, but the toll would be far worse if we had not acted.All Americans are in this together.And together, with determination and hard work, we will restore our economy to the path of growth.We will show the world once again the resilience of America’s free enterprise system.當(dāng)我們的繁榮面臨挑戰(zhàn)，我們起來面對。面對金融崩潰的前景，我們采取了果斷措施保護我們的經(jīng)濟。努力工作的家庭面臨非常困難的時刻，但如果我們不采取行動，損失會嚴重得多。所有美國人團結(jié)在一起，憑著決心以及努力的工作，我們將讓經(jīng)濟重上增長之路。我們將再一次向世界展示美國自由企業(yè)體系的彈性。toll: a very bad effect that something has on something or someone over a long period of time損失；代價；犧牲

resilience [ri'zili?ns: the ability to become strong, happy, or successful again after a difficult situation or event(體力或精神等的)恢復(fù)能力

Like all who have held this office before me, I have experienced setbacks.There are things I would do differently if given the chance.Yet I’ve always acted with the best interests of our country in mind.I have followed my conscience and done what I thought was right.You may not agree with some of the tough decisions I have made.But I hope you can agree that I was willing to make the tough decisions.和此前負責(zé)這個辦公室所有人一樣，我曾經(jīng)歷挫折。如果還有機會，在一些事情上我會改變做法。然而，我在做事的時候總是心懷我們國家的最佳利益。我按照我的良心，并做了我認為正確的事情。你可能不會同意我所作出的一些艱難決定。但我希望你們明白我愿意作出這些艱難的決定。

The decades ahead will bring more hard choices for our country, and there are some guiding principles that should shape our course.While our nation is safer than it was seven years ago, the gravest threat to our people remains another terrorist attack.Our enemies are patient, and determined to strike again.America did nothing to seek or deserve this conflict.But we have been given solemn responsibilities, and we must meet them.We must resist complacency.We must keep our resolve.And we must never let down our guard.未來十年，我們的國家將面臨更多艱難的選擇，一些指引性的原則可以指明我們的方向。

盡管我們的國家比七年前安全，我們的民眾所面臨的最嚴重威脅仍然是再度發(fā)生的恐怖襲擊。我們的敵人很有耐心，決心再次襲擊。美國沒有尋求挑起沖突，也不應(yīng)該遭受這些沖突。但我們已經(jīng)肩負莊嚴的責(zé)任，我們必須面對。我們必須抵制自滿。我們必須保持決心。我們絕不能放松警惕。

complacency [k?m'pleis?nsi]: the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself自滿;自滿情緒

let down: move something or somebody to a lower position放松

At the same time, we must continue to engage the world with confidence and clear purpose.In the face of threats from abroad, it can be tempting to seek comfort by turning inward.But we must reject isolationism and its companion, protectionism.Retreating behind our borders would only invite danger.In the 21st century, security and prosperity at home depend on the expansion of liberty abroad.If America does not lead the cause of freedom, that cause will not be led.同時，我們還應(yīng)該繼續(xù)懷著自信和清晰的目標來參與世界各地的事務(wù)。面對海外的威脅，轉(zhuǎn)向內(nèi)部尋求安慰是很有誘惑力的。但是我們必須拒絕孤立主義及作為其同伴的保護主義。在21世紀，國內(nèi)的安全與繁榮有賴于自由在海外的擴大。如果美國不帶領(lǐng)自由事業(yè)，這項事業(yè)就得不到指引。

engage [in'ɡeid?]: to attract someone's attention and keep them interested使卷入；使參與，使參加

As we address these challenges — and others we cannot foresee tonight — America must maintain our moral clarity.I’ve often spoken to you about good and evil, and this has made some uncomfortable.But good and evil are present in this world, and between the two of them there can be no compromise.Murdering the innocent to advance an ideology is wrong every time, everywhere.在我們解決這些挑戰(zhàn)——以及其他一些我們無法在今晚預(yù)測的挑戰(zhàn)時，美國必須維持我們的道德明確性。我經(jīng)常跟你們說善與惡。這令一些人感到不舒服。但善惡存在于世上，兩者之間不會有任何妥協(xié)。無論在何時何地，把殺害無辜者作為推廣意識形態(tài)的手段都是錯誤的做法。

address [?'dres]: if you address a problem, you start trying to solve it處理，對付

Freeing people from oppression and despair is eternally right.This nation must continue to speak out for justice and truth.We must always be willing to act in their defense — and to advance the cause of peace.讓人們擺脫壓迫和絕望是永遠正確的。國家必須繼續(xù)為正義和真理發(fā)言。我們必須始終愿意行動起來捍衛(wèi)它們，推進和平的事業(yè)。

President Thomas Jefferson once wrote, “I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” As I leave the house he occupied two centuries ago, I share that optimism.America is a young country, full of vitality, constantly growing and renewing itself.And even in the toughest times, we lift our eyes to the broad horizon ahead.杰斐遜總統(tǒng)曾寫道，“我喜歡未來的夢想更甚于過去的歷史?！痹谖译x開這個他于兩個世紀前所在的地方時，我贊成他的這種樂觀精神。美國是一個年輕的國家，充滿活力、不斷成長和自我更新。甚至在最艱難的時刻，我們都會放眼前面廣闊的地平線。

I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people.This is a nation that inspires immigrants to risk everything for the dream of freedom.This is a nation where citizens show calm in times of danger, and compassion in the face of suffering.We see examples of America’s character all around us.And Laura and I have invited some of them to join us in the White House this evening.我對美國的諾言有信心，因為我知道我們?nèi)嗣竦奶刭|(zhì)。這是一個鼓勵移民為自由的夢想而冒險的國家。這是一個公民可以在危險的時刻表現(xiàn)平靜，在苦難面前展示憐憫的國家。我們看到，我們周圍就有美國特質(zhì)的榜樣。勞拉和我已經(jīng)邀請當(dāng)中一些人今晚到白宮。

compassion [k?m'p???n]: the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it同情；憐憫

We see America’s character in Dr.Tony Recasner, a principal who opened a new charter school from the ruins of Hurricane Katrina.We see it in Julio Medina, a former inmate who leads a faith-based program to help prisoners returning to society.We’ve seen it in Staff Sergeant Aubrey McDade, who charged into an ambush in Iraq and rescued three of his fellow Marines.我們看到里卡斯鈉博士（Dr.Tony Recasner）的美國特質(zhì)，這位校長在卡特里娜颶風(fēng)的廢墟中開辦一所新的特許學(xué)校。我們看到麥地那（Julio Medina）身上的美國特質(zhì)，這位前囚犯帶領(lǐng)一個以信仰為基礎(chǔ)的項目，幫助囚犯重回社會。我們也可以在奧布里-麥克達德參謀軍士身上看到這種性格，他沖入包圍圈，營救出了三名海軍陸戰(zhàn)隊?wèi)?zhàn)友。

character ['k?r?kt?]: 特性;性格，品質(zhì)

charter school: an experimental public school for kindergarten through grade 12;created and organized by teachers and parents and community leaders;operates independently of other schools 契約學(xué)校，特許學(xué)校

Staff Sergeant ['sɑ:d??nt]:(美國海軍部隊)中士;（美）參謀軍士 We see America’s character in Bill Krissoff — a surgeon from California.His son, Nathan — a Marine — gave his life in Iraq.When I met Dr.Krissoff and his family, he delivered some surprising news: He told me he wanted to join the Navy Medical Corps in honor of his son.This good man was 60 years old — 18 years above the age limit.我們在克里索夫（Bill Krissoff）這位來自加州的外科醫(yī)生身上看到美國特質(zhì)。他的兒子內(nèi)森（Nathan）是一位海軍陸戰(zhàn)隊隊員，在伊拉克獻出了生命。當(dāng)我見到克里索夫和他家人的時候，他告訴了我一個驚人的消息：他告訴我，為了緬懷兒子，他希望加入美國海軍醫(yī)療團。這位好人60歲了——比年齡上限大了18歲。

But his petition for a waiver was granted, and for the past year he has trained in battlefield medicine.Lieutenant Commander Krissoff could not be here tonight, because he will soon deploy to Iraq, where he will help save America’s wounded warriors — and uphold the legacy of his fallen son.但他的豁免申請得到了批準，而且在過去的一年里，他已經(jīng)接受戰(zhàn)地醫(yī)學(xué)訓(xùn)練。克里斯夫少校今晚不能出席，因為他很快就要部署到伊拉克，在那里，他將幫忙拯救美國受傷的勇士，維護他已逝兒子的遺產(chǎn)。

petition [pi'ti??n]: an official letter to a law court, asking for a legal case to be considered請愿；申請；請求

waiver: an official written statement saying that a right, legal process etc can be waived豁免;豁免規(guī)定

Lieutenant Commander [lef'ten?nt]: a commissioned officer in the navy ranking above a lieutenant and below a commander(美國海軍)海軍少校

In citizens like these, we see the best of our countrycitizen of the United States of America.擔(dān)任你們的總統(tǒng)是我一生的榮幸。我們有過好日子也有過艱難日子。但每一天，我都因我們國家的偉大而受到鼓舞，都因我們民眾的善良感到振奮。我非常幸運地能夠代表這個我們深愛的國家。我將永遠為這個對我來說意味著更多的身份而感到自豪：美利堅合眾國公民。

privilege ['privilid?]: something that you are lucky to have the chance to do, and that you enjoy very much 榮幸；榮耀；光榮

uplift: to make somebody feel happier or more hopeful 鼓舞；激勵；使振奮

And so, my fellow Americans, for the final time: Good night.May God bless this house and our next President.And may God bless you and our wonderful country.Thank you.(Applause.)所以，親愛的美國同胞，讓我最后一次對你們說：晚安。愿上帝保佑白宮和我們的下一任總統(tǒng)。愿上帝保佑你們和我們美好的國家。謝謝你們。

第三篇：克林頓告別白宮演說

Farewell Address By The President to the Nation

My fellow citizens, tonight is my last opportunity to speak to you from the Oval Office as your

president.a I am profoundly grateful to you for twice giving me the honor to serve, to work for you and with you to prepare our nation for 21st century.And I'm grateful to Vice President Gore, to my Cabinet secretaries, and to all those who have served with me for the last eight years.This has been a time of dramatic transformation, and you have risen to have every new challenge.You have made our social fabric stronger, our families healthier and safer, our people more prosperous.You, the American people, have made our pessage into the global information age an era of great American renewal.In all the work I have done as president, every dicision I have made, every executive action I have taken, every bill I have proposed and signed, I've try to give all Americans the tools and conditions to build the future of our dreams, in a good society, with a strong economy, a cleaner enviroment, and a freer, safer, more prosperous world.I have steered my course by our enduring values.Opportunity for all.Reponsibility from all.A community of all Americans.I have sought to give America a new kind of goverment, smaller, more modern, more effective, full of iders and policies appropriate to this new time, always putting people first, always focusing on the future.Working together, America has done well.Our economy is breaking records, with more than 22 million new jobs, the lowest unemployment in 30 years, the highest home ownership ever, the longest expansion in history.Our families and communities are stronger.Thirty-five million Americans have used family leave low.Eight million have moved off welfare.Crime is at a 25-year low.Over 10 million Americans recieve more college aid, and more people than ever are going to college.Our schools are better-higher standards, greater accountability and larger invistments have brought higher test scores, and higher graduation rates.More than three million children have health insurance now, and more than 7 million Americans have

been lifted out of poverty.Incomes are rising aross the board.Our air and water are cleaner.Our food and drinking water are safer.And more of our precious land has been preserved, in the continetal United States, than any time in 100 years.I'm very grateful to be able to turn over the reins of leadership to a new president, with America in such a strong position to meet the challenges of the future.Tonight, I want to leave you with three thoughts about our future.First, America must maintain our record of fiscal responsibility.Through our last four budgets, we've turned record deficits to record surpluses, and we've been able to pay down $600 billion of our national debt, on track to be debt free by the end of the decade for the first time since 1835.Staying on that course will bring lower interest rates, greater prosperity and the opportunity to meet our big challenges.If we choose wisely, we can pay down the debt, deal with the retirement of the baby boomers, invest more in our future and provide tax relief.Second, because the world is more connected every day in every way, America's security and prosperity require us to continue to lead in world.At this remarkable moment in history, more people live in freedom than ever before.Our alliances are stronger than ever.People all around the world to look in America to be a force for peace and prospeity, freedom and security.The global economy is giving more of our own people, and billions around the world, the chance to work and live and rise thier families dignity.But the forces of intergration that have greated these good opportunitis also make us more subject to global forces of destruction, to terrorism, organized crime and narcotrfficking, the spread of deadly weapon and disease, the degradation of the global enviroment.The expansion of trade hasn't fully closed the gap between those of us who live on the cutting edge of the global economy and the billions around the world who live on the knife's edge of survival.This global requires more than compassion.It requires action.Global poverty is a powder keg that could be ignety by our indifferece.In his first inaugural address, Thomas Jefferson warned of entangling alliances.But in our times, America cannot and must not disentangle itself from the world.We must work harder to overcome our differences.In our hearts and in our lows, we must traet our people fairness and dignity, regardless of their race, religion, gender or sexual oreintation and regardless of when they arrived in our contry, always moving toward the more perfect union of our founders'dreamd

Hillary Chelsea and I join all Americans in wishing our cery best to the next president, Geoge W.Bush to his family and his administration in meeting these challenges and in leading freedom's march in this new contry.As for me, I'll leave the presidency more idealistic, more full of hope than the day I arrived and more confident than ever that America's best days lie ahead.My days in this office are nearly through, but my days of service, I hope, are not.In the years ahead, I will never hold a position higher or a covenant more scared than that of president of the United States.But there is no title I will wear more proudly than that of citizen.Thank you.God bless you, and God bless America.

第四篇：911全國演說-美國總統(tǒng)布什

911全國演說－美國總統(tǒng)布什

911全國演說－美國總統(tǒng)布什：President Bush's address 11/9/2001, Tuesday night, After terrorist attacks on New York and Washington Good evening.Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life President Bush's address 11/9/2001, Tuesday night, After terrorist attacks on New York and Washington

Good evening.Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts.The victims were in airplanes or in their offices--secretaries, businessmen and women, military and federal workers.Moms and dads.Friends and neighbors.Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror.The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing, have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness and a quiet, unyielding anger.These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat.But they have failed.Our country is strong.A great people has been moved to defend a great nation.Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America.These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.America was targeted for attack because we're the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world.And no one will keep that light from shining.Today, our nation saw evil, the very worst of human nature, and we responded with the best of America, with the daring of our rescue workers, with the caring for strangers and neighbors who came to give blood and help in any way they could.Immediately following the first attack, I implemented our government's emergency response plans.Our military is powerful, and it's prepared.Our emergency teams are working in New York City and Washington, D.C., to help with local rescue efforts.Our first priority is to get help to those who have been injured and to take every precaution to protect our citizens at home and around the world from further attacks.The functions of our government continue without interruption.Federal agencies in Washington which had to be evacuated today are reopening for essential personnel tonight and will be open for business tomorrow.Our financial institutions remain strong, and the American economy will be open for business as well.The search is underway for those who are behind these evil acts.I've directed the full resources for our intelligence and law enforcement communities to find those responsible and bring them to justice.We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them.I appreciate so very much the members of Congress who have joined me in strongly condemning these attacks.And on behalf of the American people, I thank the many world leaders who have called to offer their condolences and assistance.America and our friends and allies join with all those who want peace and security in the world and we stand together to win the war against terrorism.Tonight I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened.And I pray they will be comforted by a power greater than any of us spoken through the ages in Psalm 23: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me.”

This is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace.America has stood down enemies before, and we will do so this time.None of us will ever forget this day, yet we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world.Thank you.Good night and God bless America.評價講解

2001年9月11日是人類文明世界的一個恥辱日，這一日，據(jù)說是伊斯蘭的極端恐怖分子，騎劫了四架美國民航客機，用自殺方式，攻擊紐約世貿(mào)中心的一對摩天大廈，以及華盛頓國防部的五角大樓。

美國蒙受奇恥大辱，舉國上下久未經(jīng)歷如此大的災(zāi)難，人民可能會陷于崩潰，這時若沒有一個強而有力的政府和領(lǐng)袖，很容易會釀成更大的災(zāi)難。美國總統(tǒng)布什上任短短七個月，其路線、形像和政策，均備受批評，但在如此重大時刻，布什則顯示出非凡的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)能力，事發(fā)當(dāng)晚，他正式向全國國民發(fā)表了一篇演說。

布什這次演說，未必可和我們介紹過的林肯和馬丁路德金相比，但就文采和語調(diào)而言，無疑亦是一篇有份量之作，演詞有幾點值得討論。

例如?The victims were in airplanes or in their offices--secretaries, businessmen and women, military and federal workers.Moms and dads.Friends and neighbours.布什在這篇演說中用了宏觀的手法，描述在災(zāi)難中死亡的美國人，句中采用的名詞，所代表的階級非常廣泛，是經(jīng)過深思熟慮挑選出來的。

Secretaries秘書、businessmen 商人，接著提婦女women，大家也許知道，女權(quán)運動在美國非常興盛，這一句women婦女，是直接向美國的婦女動之以情。最后一定要講Moms and dads，不用fathers and mothers，Moms and dads原本是一些不登大雅之堂的俗語，但演講要視對象而定，布什是向全國人民以至全世界人民演講，一定要用盡量淺白的言語。Moms and dads，每個字只有一個音節(jié)，比fathers and mothers更加簡潔。

細心想想這些詞匯，可說將所有人一網(wǎng)打盡，而且布什用了一連串這樣的字眼?爹地、媽咪、鄰居和朋友……即使你不認識災(zāi)場中的死傷者，感覺上也會跟他們非常親切。這就是一個演說家所表現(xiàn)出來的非凡的智能。

另外一句也很重要?Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror.這里可顯示出英語被動語式的靈活，布什將數(shù)千條無辜的生命放在前面，而evil則是邪惡。英語中evil這個字不能隨便用，他當(dāng)然可說bad、wicked或criminal，但這些只是級數(shù)比較低的字眼，指稱這樣嚴重的罪行，一定要將文字兵器庫內(nèi)那口核彈抬出來，這個核彈級的形容詞就是evil。

歷史上只有希特拉配得上用evil這形容詞，所以當(dāng)我們在香港聽到有些人說法輪功是邪教，譯成英文變成It is an evil cult時，肯定令英語世界的人聞之失笑，用evil來形容一個信仰，絕對言過其實、非?？鋸?。字典可告訴你evil是甚么意思，但放在文本中，其上下文所傳達出來的意思，就一定要在英語世界生活過，才能準確使用。

前港督彭定康離任前在立法局發(fā)表最后一份施政報告時，也曾引用美國詩人杰克?倫敦（Jack London）的詩句，一篇有力的演詞，有時必須引用古今名人的例句和經(jīng)典，加強自己的說法的感染力。布什總統(tǒng)引用了圣經(jīng)詩篇中的句子?Tonight I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened.And I pray they will be comforted by a power greater than any of us spoken through the ages in Psalm 23: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me.”

這里用了一個委婉詞Euphemism?a power greater than any of us，指的是舉頭三尺的神明，其實用一個God字已可代替，但這里不用God字，因為要留待最后一句才用。在英語演講中，有些字眼要不斷重復(fù)，有些字則要靈活變化。

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me.” You當(dāng)然是用大楷，因為指上帝，the valley of the shadow of death是死亡陰影的幽谷。在小說天路歷程The Pilgrim's Progress中，描述了一個基督徒，在尋找永生的旅途上，也路經(jīng)了the valley of the shadow of death。

布什所用的結(jié)句是?None of us will ever forget this day, yet we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world.Thank you.Good night and God bless America.來到這里，結(jié)論應(yīng)有千鈞之重，但用一句最簡單的日常生活的問候語、道別語?Thank you.Good night and God bless America作結(jié)，如此俗套的用語，在這里卻有畫龍點睛的效果。

布什的演講最后有個關(guān)于文法的地方，值得拿出來討論?We go forward to defend freedom.我們會挺身而出捍衛(wèi)自由。go forward to后面得配一個簡單的動詞，很多香港人不知道forward to充滿機關(guān)，如?We look forward to seeing you soon!look forward to后面一定要seeing you soon，因為前面一句forward是go的副詞，后一句look forward to三個字代表一個動詞hope。但用hope時，緊記要用We hope to see you soon!

第五篇：美國總統(tǒng)布什的告別演說詞

美國總統(tǒng)布什的告別演說詞！

八年的總統(tǒng)生涯，是美國人民賦予我的榮耀！21世紀的前10年是一個并不尋常的時期。今晚，我?guī)е活w感恩的心來到這里，并且我希望你們能給我最后一次機會，因為我想和你們分享我對過去八總統(tǒng)生涯的想法，以及我對國家未來的展望。5天以后，全世界就將會看到美國民主的活力。我即將把我的工作交由你們心目中的理想總統(tǒng)，奧巴馬！能夠接受全美人民崇敬的人，必須能夠為你們，為這片土地帶來希望。對于我們的國家來說，這是一個充滿希望和自豪的時刻。并且，我渴望與美國人民一道為奧巴馬，他的妻子和兩個漂亮的女兒送去美好的祝愿。

今天，我滿懷感激之情，感謝我的副總統(tǒng)切尼以及我所有的政府成員。我還要感謝我的妻子勞拉和我的女兒芭芭拉，詹娜，是她們給我的生活帶來了無盡的快樂和愛意。我感謝我的父母，是他們給予了我前進的動力。最重要的是，我感謝美國人民給予我的信任.，我感謝你們給予我的勇氣、寬容。

今晚，我的思緒回到了2001年的9月11日。當(dāng)天早晨，恐怖分子帶走了近3000人的生命。自珍珠港事件后，恐怖分子制造了美國歷史上最嚴重的一次恐怖襲擊。我想起了3天后我站在世貿(mào)中心廢墟前的情景，那時，我誠摯地與那些夜以繼日搶救傷者的救援工人們交談，他們不顧自己的危險，在濃煙滾滾的五角大樓的走廊里抓緊工作。同時，我也為不幸遇難的人感到痛心，他們是我們的英雄！我想起了阿琳-霍華德，他當(dāng)時把他死去兒子的警察盾牌交給了我，以表達對逝者的思念之情。而現(xiàn)在，我仍然珍藏著他的徽章。

隨著時間的推移，大部分的美國人民能夠從悲痛中解脫出來，并重歸“9.11”之前正常的生活。然而，我還沒有解脫。每天清晨，我都會收到簡報，獲知是什么還在威脅著我們國家的安全，并且我發(fā)誓一定會竭盡全力來維護你們的安全。

針對我的許多決策，有人對其合法性表示出懷疑。但是，當(dāng)我們看到結(jié)果時這些人就不會再發(fā)出疑問了。在過去的七年多來，美國本土再也沒有遭受過恐怖襲擊。這要歸功于那些日夜辛勞保護我們安全的人們：執(zhí)法人員、情報分析員、國土安全人員、外交人員、以及美軍的士兵們。受上帝的恩典，美國有這些愿意在國家危難之際挺身保護他人的公民。我非常珍惜美國可以擁有這些無私的愛國者及其家庭。美國感激你們。對于那些正在收聽的演講的美軍士兵們來說，沒有什么榮譽要比讓你當(dāng)上總司令還要崇高。

美軍正在從事的戰(zhàn)爭從屬于兩種系統(tǒng)之間的沖突，而這兩種系統(tǒng)又有天壤之別。在其中的一種系統(tǒng)中，一小撮狂熱分子要求所有人都服從于他們所制定的暴虐的意識形態(tài)，這些人讓婦女屈從，而對那些不相信他們暴政的人進行謀殺。而另一種系統(tǒng)則相信自由是上帝給予全世界的禮物，自由與正義是通往和平的道路。美國，正是基于這樣的信念誕生的。從長遠來看，推廣這種理念是保護我們公民的唯一選擇。當(dāng)人們生活在自由之中時，他們就不愿再去選擇那些追求恐怖活動的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者。當(dāng)人們對未來懷有希望時，他們就不會將自己的生命交給暴力和極端主義。環(huán)視全球，美國正在推動人類自由、人權(quán)及人的尊嚴的發(fā)展。我們同持有不同政見者以及年輕的民主國家同在，我們?yōu)橥炀壬峁┲委煱滩〉乃幬?，我們避免母親和自己的孩子染上瘧疾。自由是美國成立的唯一基石，并且領(lǐng)導(dǎo)世界向一個自由普照全球的時代發(fā)展。

過去的八年，我們努力擴大美國人民所擁有的機會與希望。在美國，學(xué)生不斷上進，以求符合公立學(xué)校更高的標準。對于老人和殘疾人來說，一種新的醫(yī)療處方藥福利令他們頗感舒心。每個納稅人繳納了更少的稅款。通過以信仰為基礎(chǔ)的治療項目，那些癮君子和痛苦的人們找到了新希望。過去八年來的工作更好地保護了人脆弱的生命。對于退伍老兵的補助幾乎增加了一倍。美國的一山一水都真切地變得更為干凈。睿智的山姆-阿力拓、首席法官約翰-羅伯茨加入到聯(lián)邦法院中。

當(dāng)美國的繁榮遇到挑戰(zhàn)時，我們勇敢地去面對。當(dāng)金融危機發(fā)生時，我們采取果斷措施來保護我們的經(jīng)濟。對于那些辛勤工作的家庭來說，這些都是十分艱難的時期。但是如果我們不采取行動的話，結(jié)果將會更為糟糕。所有的美國人都站在了一起。憑借著我們的決心和辛勤工作，我們將美國經(jīng)濟重新拉回到增長的車道上。我們將向世界再次展現(xiàn)美國自由企業(yè)制度的復(fù)興。

正如所有前任總統(tǒng)一樣，我也曾經(jīng)歷過挫折。如果可能的話，我會采取不一樣的方式來應(yīng)對這些措施。但是，我總是為國家利益的最大化來行動。你也許會不同意我所做出的一些決定，但我希望你能理解我是愿意采取這些措施的。未來的幾十年，美國將面對更多的艱難抉擇，而有一些指導(dǎo)性原則可以塑造我們的道路。

盡管我們的國家要比7年前更為安全，但目前美國最嚴峻的威脅仍然是另一場恐怖襲擊。我們的敵人十分耐心，并且決心要再次發(fā)動襲擊。美國沒有故意挑起沖突。但是我們肩負著莊嚴的責(zé)任，必須同恐怖主義作斗爭。我們不能驕傲自

滿，我們要堅定決心，我們絕不能放松警惕。與此同時，我們必須帶著信心和清晰的目標參與世界事務(wù)。面對來自海外的威脅，在國內(nèi)尋求安慰是一種誘人的舉措。但是我們必須拒絕孤立主義與保護主義。退縮只會找來危險。在21世紀，國內(nèi)的安全和繁榮需要依靠國外自由的擴展。如果美國不領(lǐng)導(dǎo)自由事業(yè)，那么自由事業(yè)就將無所適從。

一方面我們在處理這些眼前和未來的挑戰(zhàn)，另一方面美國必須保持自己在道義上的明確性。我經(jīng)常談及善惡問題，這令一些人頗感不適。但是目前這個世界確實存在著善惡雙方，而且雙方之間無法達成妥協(xié)。通過謀殺無辜來宣揚某種意識形態(tài)無論在何時何地都是錯誤的。將人們從壓迫與絕望中解救出來是永遠正確的。美國必須堅持為正義與真理而呼喊，我們必須保護正義與真理，并且推動和平事業(yè)的發(fā)展。

托馬斯-杰斐遜曾寫到：“相比于過去的歷史，我更喜歡未來的夢想。”隨著我馬上要離開白宮，我贊同杰斐遜這樣的樂觀精神。美國是一個年輕的國家，充滿了活力，不斷發(fā)展與更新。即便在最艱難的時候，美國仍然沒有放棄對未來的夢想。

我了解我們民族的特質(zhì)，因此我也相信美國的明天會更美好。這是一個鼓勵移民們?yōu)樽杂傻膲粝攵L試一切事情的國家，這是一個在面對危險使仍然鎮(zhèn)定的國家，這是一個面對苦難仍抱有同情心的國家。我們在身邊的每一個人身上都可以看到美國的特征。今晚，受我和夫人勞拉的邀請，一切代表也來到了白宮。我在外科醫(yī)生克里索夫身上看到了美國人民的偉大個性。克里索夫的兒子，一名海軍，在伊拉克光榮地獻出了自己的生命。當(dāng)我見到克里索夫和他家人的時候，他告訴了我一個驚人的消息：他告訴我，為了緬懷兒子，他希望加入美國海軍醫(yī)療團?？死锼鞣蛞呀?jīng)60歲了，超過了年齡限制，但是他的申請得到了批準。在過去的一年中，克里索夫接受了良好的訓(xùn)練，但已經(jīng)榮升少校的他今晚不能來到這里，他很快就會前往伊拉克，在那里他可以救助我們受傷的勇士并繼續(xù)他兒子為完成的事業(yè)。

同時，從美國公民身上，我看到了我們國家優(yōu)秀的一面—我們的國家充滿關(guān)懷和希望，這樣的優(yōu)點令我對國家有著堅貞的信念。我們面臨著危險和審判，而且在未來我們?nèi)詫⑿枰獞?yīng)對更多的挑戰(zhàn)。然而，依靠你們的勇氣和信心，偉大的美國永遠會穩(wěn)如磐石，從來不會走向沒落。

對我來說，能夠擔(dān)任你們的總統(tǒng)，是我一生的榮耀。我有過歡樂也有過困苦。

但是，每天我都會受到偉大祖國的鼓舞，并且我也一直在為我們的國家祈禱。在以后的時光里，我會永遠珍視這樣一段話：美利堅合眾國的公民。

我親愛的同胞們，我的演說就到這里了，晚安！愿上帝保佑奧巴馬！愿上帝保佑你和我們美好的國家！