精美英文欣赏：慈母心曲Reflections of a Mother.doc

精美英文欣赏：慈母心曲Reflections of a Mother 人的嘴唇所能发出的最甜美的字眼儿，就是“母亲”；最美好的呼唤，即是“妈妈”。 纪伯伦: /Article/201009/114476_3.shtmlVocabulary：1. reflection n. 沉思2. reputation n.名气，名声，名誉 3. lofty a.高傲的；崇高的；高耸的 4. gracious adj. 亲切的, 高尚的 5. sin n.罪，罪孽 6. eternal a.永久的；无休止的；永恒的，永不改变的: /Article/201009/114476_2.shtmlReflections of a MotherI gave you life, but I cannot live it for you.I can teach you things, but I cannot make you i learn.I can give you directions, but I cannot be there to lead you.I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for it.I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe.I can teach you right from wrong, but I can not always decide for you. I can buy you beautiful cloths, but I cannot make you beautiful inside.I can offter you advice, but I cannot accept it for you. I can give you love, but I cannot force it upon you.I can teach you to share, but I cannot make you unselfish. I can teach you respect, but I cannot force you to show honor.I can advise you about friend, but cannot choose them for you.I can advise you about sex, but I cannot keep you pure.I can tell you the facts of life, but I cannot build your reputation.I can tell you about drink, but I cannot say nofor you.I can warn you about drugs, but I cannot prevent you from using them.I can tell you about lofty goals, but I cannot achieve them for you.I can teach you about kindness, but I cannot force you to be gracious.I can warn you about sins, but I cannot make you moral.I can love you as a child, but I cannot place you in Gods family.I can pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with God.I can teach you about jusus, but I cannot make jesus your lord.I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you eternal life.I can love you with unconditional love all of my life.and I will!*参考译文 慈母心曲我给了你生命，但不能替你生活。我能教你知识，但不能强迫你学习。 我能为你指路，但不能为你引路。我能让你自由，但不能带给你自由。 我能带你做礼拜，但不能强迫你信教。我能教你区别是非，但不能事事为你做主。 我能为你添置漂亮的衣裳，但不能让你拥有美丽的心灵。我能给你忠告，但不能代你接受忠告。 我能给你母爱，但不能强迫你接受母爱。我能教你与人分享，但不能强迫你做一个无私的人。 我能教你尊敬别人，但不能强迫你待人以敬。我能建议你如何交友，但不能替你选择朋友。 我能在性方面给你忠告，但不能让你守身如玉。我能教你性知识，但不能为你树美名。 我能教你如何饮酒，但不能替你对酒说“不”。我能告诫你不要吸毒，但不能制止你吸毒。 我能教你志存高远，但不能替你实现远大的目标。我能教你与人为善，但不能强迫你宽以待人。 我能告诫你勿以恶小而为之，但不能强迫你尽善尽美。我能爱你，我的孩子，但不能让你投胎在上帝之家。 我能为你祈祷，但不能让你与