TED英文演说-最初那对不幸恋人的神话中英文演讲稿.docxVIP

第 第 PAGE 1 页 The myth of the original star-crossed lovers 最初那对不幸恋人的神话 Shannon Zhao 2022 In the celestial court of the Jade Emperor lived seven princesses. Each had their chosen place in court, but the youngest princess had a special skill. She could pluck clouds from the sky and spin them into the softest robes. Her work was so precise, not even the most expert eye could find a seam. 玉皇大帝统治的天庭住着七位公主，每位公主在这有不同的职责，不过其中最小的公主有项特殊技能。她能从天空摘下云朵，并将之纺织成世上最柔软的长袍。织女的做工十分细致，无人能察觉布料上的接缝。 But her craft was the same day after day, and she longed for new inspiration. Finally, the Queen Mother granted the weaver permission to visit Earth. The other princesses would accompany her to protect their sister from earthly dangers. Dressed in special robes that allowed them to fly between Heaven and Earth, the sisters soared down from the sky. The weaver was in awe of the rolling hills and rivers, and the sisters decided to swim in one of the glittering streams. As the weaver floated, she dreamt about staying forever. 日复一日，她的手艺无法突破自我，因而渴求能找到灵感。王母娘娘最终同意让织女到访人间，其他公主会跟她一起下凡，保护她们的小妹免于人间的危险。公主们身穿特殊长袍，因而能在天庭和人间翱翔自如。她们从天上飞下来，眼前绵延的山峦和溪流让织女叹为观止。公主们决定在一条波光粼粼的小溪里游泳，织女在溪流里一边漂浮着，一边梦想着长流于此。 Meanwhile, a lone cowherd approached the riverbank. He came here often to sweep his parent’s grave and speak with his only companion – a stoic bull who listened patiently to the cowherd’s sorrows. But upon seeing the weaver’s beauty, the cowherd forgot his routine. While he longed to introduce himself, his lonely lifestyle had made him timid. Thankfully, the bull saw his friend’s plight and offered some advice. He told the cowherd of the swimmer’s celestial origins and of her dream to stay on Earth; but also that she could only remain if she lost her ticket back to Heaven. 此时，一名牧牛人走向河岸边。这位牛郎时常来此打扫父母的坟墓，也常对着他唯一的同伴说话。也就是一头会默默地听着他诉说伤心事的公牛。但当牛郎看到织女的美貌后，他顿时将一切抛诸脑后。他想上前自我介绍，但因为自己孤零零的而怯步。公牛看到牛郎踌躇不前，给了他一些建议。公牛对牛郎说，在戏水的织女来自天庭，她希望能一直待在人间。公牛还说，织女一旦她失去能让她回天庭的东西，就能留下来。 As the cowherd approached, the princesses flew away in fear