奥巴马在上海发表演讲

1、奥巴马在上海发表演讲（中英对照）11月16日，美国总统奥巴马在上海科技馆与中国青年对话。演讲开始前，奥巴马幽默地用上海话侬好 开场，引来现场阵阵掌声和笑声。1 诙谐开场：我的中文远不如你们的英文2 追溯中美建交，称中国使亿万人民脱贫史无前例3 引中国古言，温故知新4 展望未来，最好的使者是年轻人你好。诸位下午好。我感到很荣幸能够有机会到上海跟你们交谈，我要感谢复旦大学的杨校长，感谢他的款待和热情的欢迎。 我还想感谢我们出色的大使洪博培，他是我们两国间深厚的纽带。我不知道他刚才说什么，但是希望他说得很好。Good after noon .It is a great honor for me to

2、 be here in Shan ghai, and to havethis opport un ity to speak with all of you. I'd like to tha nk Fuda n Uni versity'sPreside nt Yang for his hospitality and his gracious welcome. I'd also like to tha nkour outsta nding Ambassador, Jon Hun tsma n, who exemplifies the deep ties andrespect

3、 betwee n our n ati on s. I don't know what he said, but I hope it was good.(Laughter.)我今天准备这样，先做一个开场白，我真正希望做的是回答在座的问题，不但回答在座的学生问题，同时还可以从网上得到一些问题，由在座的一些学生和洪博培大使代为提问。很抱What I'd like to do is to make some opening comments, and then what I'm reallylook ing forward to doing is tak ing questi

4、 ons, not only from stude nts who are inthe audie nee, but also we've received questi ons on li ne, which will be asked by some of the stude nts who are here in the audie nee, as well as by AmbassadorHun tsma n. AndI am very sorry that my Chin ese is not as good as your En glish.but I am looking

5、 forward to this chanee to have a dialogue.这是我首次访问中国，我看到你们博大的国家，感到很兴奋。在上海这里，我们看到了瞩目的增长，高耸的塔楼，繁忙的街道，还有企业家的精神。 这些都是中国步入 21世纪的迹象， 让我感到赞叹。This is my first time traveli ng to Chi na, and rm excited to see thismajesticcoun try. Here, in Shan ghai, we see the growth that has caught the atte nti on ofthe wo

6、rld - the soari ngskyscrapers , the bustl ing streets and en trepre neurialactivity. And just as rm impressed by these sig ns of Chin a's journey to the 21stcen tury, I'm eager to see those ancient places that speak to us from Chin a's dista nt past.同时我也急切的要看到向我们展现中国古老的古迹，明天和后天我要到北京去看雄伟壮

7、丽的故宫和令人叹为观止的长城，这个国度既有丰富的历史，又有对未来憧憬的信念。Tomorrow and the next day I hope to have a cha nee whe n rm in Beiji ng to seethe majesty of the Forbidden City and the wonder of the Great Wall. Truly, thisis a n ati on thaten compassesboth a rich history and a belief in the promise ofthe future.而我们两国的关系也是如此，上

8、海在美中关系的历史中是个具有意义的重大城市，在30年前，上海公报打开了我们两国政府和两国人民接触交往的新的篇章。The same can be said of the relati on ship betwee n our two coun tries. Shan ghai,of course, is a city that has great mea ning in the history of the relati on ship betwee n the Un ited States and Chin a. It was here, 37 years ago, that theShan

9、ghai Communique ope ned the door to a new chapter of en gageme nt betwee n our gover nments and among our people. However, America's ties to this city - and to this country - stretch back further, to the earliest days of America's in depe nden ce.不过美国与这个国家的纽带可以追溯更久远的过去， 追溯到美国独立的初期， 乔治华盛顿 组织了

10、皇后号的下水仪式，这个船成功前往大清王朝，华盛顿希望看到这艘船前往各地， 与 中国结成新的纽带。希望中国开辟新的地平线，建立新的伙伴关系。In 1784, our founding father, George Wash ington, commissi oned the Empressof China, a ship that set sail for theseshores so that it could pursue trade withthe Qing Dyn asty. Wash ington wan ted to see the ship carry the flag aroun

11、d the globe, and to forge new ties with n ati ons like Chi na. This is a com mon America n impulse - the desire to reach for new horiz ons, and to forge new partn ershipsthat are mutually ben eficial.在其后的两个世纪中，历史洪流使我们两国关系向许多不同的方向发展，而即使在最动荡的方向中，我们的两国人民打造深的，甚至有戏剧性的纽带，比如美国人永远不会忘记，在二战期间，美国飞行员在中国上空被击落后，当

12、地人民对他们的款待， 中国公民冒着失去一切的危险罩着他们。而参加二战的老兵仍然欢迎故地重游的美国老兵，他们在那里参战。Over the two cen turies that have followed, the curre nts of history have steered the relati on ship betwee n our coun tries in many direct ions. And even in the midst of tumultuouswin ds, our people had opport un ities to forge deep and eve

13、ndramatic ties. For in sta nee, America ns will n ever forget the hospitality show n to our pilots who were shot dow n over your soil duri ng World War II, and cared for by Chin ese civilia ns who risked all that they had by doing so. And Chin ese vetera ns of that war still warmly greet those Ameri

14、ca n vetera ns who retur n to the sites where they fought to help liberate China from occupation.40年前，我们两国间开启了又一种联系，两国关系开始解冻， 通过乒乓球的比赛解冻关系。我们两国之间有着分歧， 但是我们也有着共同的人性及有着共同的好奇，就像一位乒乓球运动员一样，那时的国家就是一样，但是这个小小的开头带来了上海公报的问世，最终还 带来了美中在1979年建交。在其后的30年我们又取得了长足的进展，1979年美中贸易只有50亿美元，现在已经超过了 4000亿美元。A differe nt ki

15、 nd of connection was made n early 40 years ago whe n the frost between our countries began to thaw through the simple game of table tennis. The very un likely n ature of this en gageme nt con tributed to its success - because for all our differe nces, both our com mon huma nity and our shared curio

16、sity were revealed. As one American player described his visit to China -"Thepeople are just like us.The country is very similar to America, but stillvery differe nt." Of course this small ope ning was followed by the achieveme nt of the Shan ghai Communiq ue, and the even tual establishme

17、 nt of formal relati ons between the United States and China in 1979. And in three decades, just look at how far we have come. In 1979, trade betwee n the Un ited States and China stood at roughly $5 billi on - today it tops over $400 billi on each year.贸易在许多方面影响人民的生活，比如美国电脑中许多部件，还有穿的衣服都是从中国进口的，我们向中

18、国出口中国工业要使用的机器，这种贸易可以在太平洋两岸创造更多的就业机会，让我们的人民过上质量更高的生活。The commerce affects our people's lives in so many ways. America imports fromChina many of the computer parts we use, the clothes we wear; and we exportto China machinery that helps power your industry. This trade could create evenmore jobs on

19、both sides of the Pacific, while allow ing our people to enjoy a better quality of life. And as dema nd becomes more bala need, it can lead to even broader prosperity.在需求趋于平衡的过程中，这种贸易可以是更广阔的贸易。如今我们有着积极合作和全面的 关系，为我们在当前重大的全球问题上建立伙伴关系打开了大门，这些问题包括经济复苏、 洁净能源的开发、制止核武器扩散以及应对气候变化。还有在亚洲及全球各地促进和平和稳定，所有这些问题我明天

20、与胡主席会谈时都会谈到。In 1979, the political cooperation between the United States and China was rooted largely in our shared rivalry with the Soviet Union. Today, we have a positive, con structive and comprehe nsive relati on ship that ope ns the door to partnership on the key global issues of our time - eco

21、nomic recovery and the development of clean energy; stopping the spread of nuclear weapons and the scourge of climate change; the promotion of peace and security in Asia and around the globe. All of these issues will be on the agenda tomorrow when I meet with President Hu.1979 年的时候， 我们两国人民的联系十分有限， 如

22、今当年乒乓球运动员的好奇可以在许多 领域建立的联系中都可以看到，在美国数量最多的留学生都来自中国。而在美国的学生中， 学中文的人数增加了 50% 。我们两国有近 200 个友好城市， 美中科学家在许多新的研究领 域和发现领域进行合作， 而我们两国人民都热爱篮球，姚明就是个例子。不过，此行中我不 能观看上海鲨鱼队的比赛，有点遗憾。And in 1979, the connections among our people were limited. Today, we see the curiosity of those ping-pong players manifested in the ti

23、es that are being forged across many sectors. The second highest number of foreign students in the United States come from China, and we've seen a 50 percent increase in the study of Chinese among our own students. There are nearly 200 "friendship cities" drawing our communities togeth

24、er. American and Chinese scientists cooperate on new research and discovery. And of course, Yao Ming is just one signal of our shared love of basketball - I'm only sorry that I won't be able to see a Shanghai Sharks game while I'm visiting.那么我们两国之间的这种关系给我们带来了积极的变化， 这并不是偶然的， 中国使得亿万人 民脱贫，

25、而这种成就是人类历史上史无前例的。 而中国在全球问题中也发挥更大的作用， 美 国也目睹了我们经济的成长。It is no coin cide nee that the relati on ship betwee n our coun tries has accompa nied a period of positive cha nge. China has lifted hun dreds of milli ons of people out of poverty - an accomplishme nt un paralleled in huma n history -while play

26、ing a larger role in global even ts. And the Un ited States has see n our economy grow along with the standard of living enjoyed by our people, while bringing the Cold War to a successful con clusi on.中国有句古言，温故而知新。当然，我们过去30年中也遇到了挫折和挑战，我们的关系并不是没有困难的，没有分歧的。但是我们必须一定是对手这种想法不应该是一成不变的。由于我们两国的合作，美中两国都变得更加繁

27、荣、更加安全。我们基于相互的利益、相互的尊重就能有成就。There is a Chin ese proverb:"Con sider the past, and you shall know thefuture." Surely, we have known setbacks and challe nges over the last 30 years.Our relati on ship has not bee n without disagreeme nt and difficulty. But thenotion that we must be adversaries

28、 is not predestined - not when we consider the past. In deed, because of our cooperati on, both the Un ited States and China are more prosperous and more secure. We have see n what is possible whe n we build upon our mutual in terests, and en gage on the basis of mutual respect.不过，这种接触的成功要取决于我们要彼此了解

29、，要能够进行开诚布公的对话，彼此进行了解。就像当年美国乒乓球运动员所说的，我们作为人有着共同的向往，但是我们两国又不同。And yet the success of that en gageme nt depe nds upon un dersta nding - on susta ining an ope n dialogue, and lear ning about one ano ther and from one another. For just as that American table tennis player pointed out - we share much in c

30、om mon as huma n bein gs, but our coun tries are differe nt in certa inways.我认为我们两国每个国家都应该勾画出自己要走的路，中国是一个文明古国，它有着博大精深的文化。相对而言，美国是一个年轻的国家，它的文化受到来自许多不同国家移民的影响，而指导我们民主制度文件的影响，我有一个非常简单的向往，代表了一些核心的原则，就是所有的人生来平等，都有着基本的权利，而政府应当反映人们的意志，贸易应该是开放的， 信息流通应当是自由的，而法律要保证这个公平。I believe that each country must chart i

31、ts own course. China is an ancient n ati on,with a deeply rooted culture. The Un ited States, by comparis on, is a youngn atio n, whose culture is determ ined by the many differe nt immigra nts who havecome to our shores, and by the founding docume nts that guide ourdemocracy .Those docume nts put f

32、orward a simple visi on of huma n affairs, and theyenshrine several core principles - that all men and women are created equal,and possess certain fun dame ntal rights; that gover nment should reflect the willof the people and resp ond to their wishes; that commerce should be ope n,in formati on fre

33、ely accessible; and that laws, and not simply men, shouldguara ntee the adm ini strati on of justice.当然，我们的国家历史也不是没有过困难的地方，从很多方面来讲，很多年以来，我们是通过斗争来促进这些原则或者是所有的人民能够享受到，为了缔造一个更完美的联合，我们也打过一个很痛苦的内战，把一部分我们被奴役的人口释放出来，经过一段时间才能使妇女有投票权，劳工有组织权，包括来自各地的移民能够全部不接受。即使他们被解放以后，非洲与美国人也和美国人经过一些分开的、不平等的条件，经过一段时间才争取到全面的平等

34、权利，所有这些是不容易的。但是我们对这些核心原则的信念我们取得的进展，在最黑暗的风暴当中是作为我们的指南针。Of course, the story of our n ati on is not without its difficult chapters .In many ways - over many years - we have struggled to adva nee the promise of these prin ciples to all of our people, and to forge a more perfect union. We fought a very

35、painful civil war, and freed a portion of our populati on from slavery. It took time for women to be extended the right to vote, workers to win the right to organize, and for immigrants from different corners of the globe to be fully embraced . Eve n after they were freed, Africa n America ns persev

36、ered through con diti ons that were separate and not equal, before winning full and equal rights. None of this was easy. But we made progress because of our belief in those core prin ciples, which have served as our compass through the darkest of storms. That is why Lincoln could sta nd up in the mi

37、dst of civil war and declare it a struggle to see whether any n atio n, con ceived in liberty, and "dedicated to the propositi on that all men are created equal" could long en dure.这就是为什么美国永远为了全世界各地的核心原则说话，我们不寻求把任何政治体制强制给任何国家，但是我们也不认为我们所支持的这些原则是我们国家所独有的，这些表达自由、 宗教崇拜自由、接触信息的机会、政治的参与，我们认为这些是

38、普世的权利，应该是所有人 民能够享受到，包括少数民族和宗教的族群，不管是在中国、美国和任何国家，对于普遍权利的尊敬，作为美国对其他国家的开放态度的指导原则，我们对其他文化的尊重，我们对国际法的承诺和对未来的信念的原则。That is why Dr. Martin Luther King could sta nd on the steps of the LincolnMemorial and ask that our nation live out the true meaning of its creed. That's why immigrants from China to Ken

39、ya could find a home on our shores; why opportunity is available to all who would work for it; and why someone like me, who less than 50 years ago would have had trouble voting in some parts of America, is now able to serve as its President. And that is why America will always speak out for these co

40、re principles around the world. We do not seek to impose any system of government on any other nation, but we also don't believe that the principles that we stand for are unique to our nation. These freedoms of expression and worship - of access to information and political participation - we be

41、lieve are universal rights. They should be available to all people, including ethnic and religious minorities - whether they are in the United States, China, or any nation. Indeed, it is that respect for universal rights that guides America's openness to other countries; our respect for differen

42、t cultures; our commitment to international law; and our faith in the future. 所有这些都是你们知道关于美国的一些情况， 我们有很多要从中国学习。 我们看看这个伟大 城市的各地， 也看看这个房间， 我就相信我们两国有很重要的共同点， 也就是对未来的信念， 不管是美国还是中国，对现在的成就不能感到自满。These are all things that you should know about America. I also know that we have much to learn about China. Lo

43、oking around at this magnificent city - and looking around this room - I do believe that our nations hold something important in common, and that is a belief in the future. Neither the United States nor China is content to rest on our achievements.虽然中国是一个古老的国家， 你们也是充满信心展望未来， 致力于下一代能够比这一代做的 更好， 除了你们不

44、断增长的经济之外， 我们很配合中国在科学和研究方面所投入的力量， 包括建设的基础设施和使用的技术，中国是世界上使用互联网技术最多的国家， 这就是我们很高兴互联网是今天活动的一部分，这个国家也拥有最大的机动电话网络，对新的投资保持继续增长，和应对气候变化方面有新的投资，我也希望两国加强这方面的合作。但是更重要是看到年轻人你们的才能、你们的献身精神、你们的梦想在21世纪实现方面会发挥很大的作用。For while China is an an cie nt n ati on, you are also clearly look ing ahead withcon fide nee, ambiti

45、on, and a commitme nt to see that tomorrow's gen erati on cando better than today's. In addition to your growing economy, we admire China'sextraordinary commitment to scienee and research - a commitmentborne outin everyth ing from the in frastructure you build to the tech no logy you use

46、. Chi na is now the world's largest Internet user - which is why we were so pleased to in clude the Internet as a part of today's event. This country now has the world'slargest mobile phone n etwork, and it is in vesti ng in the new forms of en ergythat can both susta in growth and comba

47、t climate cha nge - and rm look ingforward to deepe ning the partn ership betwee n the Un ited States and China inthis critical area tomorrow. But above all, I see China's future in you - youngpeople whose tale nt and dedicati on and dreams will do so much to help shape the 21st cen tury.童年的记忆更I

48、蔓I最快的提高英语口语的方法我说过很多次，我认为世界是互相连接的，我们所做的工作， 我们所建立的繁荣， 我们所保 护的环境，我们所追求的安全，所有这些都是共同的，而且是互相连接的，所以 21世纪的 实力不在零和游戏，一个国家成功不应该以另外一个国家的牺牲作为代价。rve said many times that I believe that our world is nowfun dame ntallyin terc onn ected. The jobs we do, the prosperity we build, the environment we protect, the secur

49、ity that we seek - all of these things are shared. And give n that in terc onn ecti on, power in the 21st cen tury is no Ion ger a zero-sum game;one coun try's success n eed not come at the expe nse of ano ther.这就是我们为什么不寻求遏制中国的崛起。相反，我们欢迎中国作为一个国际社会的强的、 繁荣的、成功的成员。And that is why the Un ited States

50、 in sists we do not seek to contain Chin a's rise. On the con trary, we welcome Chi na as a strong and prosperous and successful member of the community of nations - a China that draws on the rights, stre ngths, and creativity of in dividual Chin ese like you.再回到刚才的谚语， 我们应该考虑过去。 在大的国家合作的时候， 就比互相碰撞会取得更多得好处，这就是人类在历史上不断吸取的教训。我认为我们合作应该是超越政府间的合作，应该是以人民为基础，我们所研究的内容，我们所从事的生意，我们送获得的知识，我们所 进行的体育比赛，所有这些桥梁必须是年轻人共同合作建立起来。To return to