最純正的英語—英國首相特蕾莎梅最新演講

Stephen Lawrence Day is a national annual commemoration of Stephens life and legacy

史蒂芬勞倫斯日是為了紀(jì)念史蒂芬而誕生的國際性年度紀(jì)念日

a chance for us to reflect and to encourage and support young people in achieving their dreams

是一個讓我們?nèi)シ此既ス膭钪С帜贻p人追求他們的夢想的機會

Stephen was a young man of enormous potential

史蒂芬是個有著巨大潛力的年輕人

he was talented and much-loved

他很有才華很受人喜愛

and he had every reason to believe

我們有充分的理由相信

that he would go on to make the most of all that life has to offer

他會利用好生命給他帶來的一切東西

his life stands as an example

他的生命就是一個例子

a reminder of the work we must do to ensure that young people no matter what their background

提醒著我們要做的事是確保無論有著什么樣背景的年輕人

are given every chance to fulfill their ambitions

都被給予了充足的機會去實現(xiàn)他們的抱負(fù)

and a reminder to us all of the work we need to do to build a fairer

并提醒我們大家，我們需要做的是建立一個更公平的

and more inclusive society

更有包容性的社會

that is what I hope this day will encourage us to do

我希望這個日子會鼓勵大家去這么做

last year on the 25th anniversary of Stephens death

去年，在25周年史蒂芬勞倫斯追悼會上

Iannounced that the 22nd of April would be Stephen Lawrence Day

我宣布四月22號定為史蒂芬勞倫斯日

and this year children and young people in schools and communities across the country

今年，全國學(xué)校和社區(qū)的兒童和年輕人

will have the opportunity to learn about Stevens life and legacy

都會有機會去了解史蒂芬的經(jīng)歷

and engage in activities that will make a positive contribution to the places where they live

參加一些的活動，給他們的生活帶來積極的意義

I hope that they will be inspired by Stephens story

我希望他們可以從史蒂芬的故事里得到啟發(fā)

and I want children in all parts of this country

我希望全國各地的孩子

to have the support and encouragement they need to go as far as their talents and hard work will take them

會得到鼓勵和支持，使他們會盡可能地發(fā)揮自己的才能和努力

Stevens murder was a watershed moment for our country

史蒂芬謀殺案是我們國家的一個分水嶺

it was a moment that demanded we wake up

使我們清醒過來

to the reality of the racism that still exists in our society

讓我們看清我們社會中仍存在種族歧視的現(xiàn)實

and the obstacles that far too many young people live with every single day of their lives

太多年輕人每天生活都會遇到障礙

it was a moment that demanded all of us work together

是時候要求我們所有人團(tuán)結(jié)起來

to bring about positive change

去帶來一些正能量的改變

for decades Doreen and Neville Lawrence have fought heroically

幾十年來，多琳和內(nèi)維爾勞倫斯英勇抗?fàn)?/p>

to ensure that their son's life and legacy is not forgotten

為了不讓他們兒子的經(jīng)歷被人淡忘

this day is a tribute to them

在這個日子我們要向他們致敬

they have shown such extraordinary strength of spirit

在他們孜孜不倦地尋求正義和積極改變的過程中

in their tireless search for justice and positive change

所表現(xiàn)出如此非凡的精神力量

never faltering

從不動搖

never hesitating never giving up

從不猶豫，從不放棄

let us continue to learn the lessons of 26 years ago

讓我們繼續(xù)吸取26年前的教訓(xùn)

let us continue to build on all the good work that has been done since then

讓我們繼續(xù)去做之前對的的事情

and let us ensure that Stevens lasting legacy is a brighter

讓我們確信史蒂芬最終帶給我們的是一個更明亮的

better future for many generations of children to come

更好的未來，來迎接一代又一代的兒童