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Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲
[ 2009-01-22 11:28 ]

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Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲

Barack and Michelle Obama went on a presidential walkabout
History was made in Washington this week as Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States in front of a crowd of two million people.

President Obama made an impassioned and emotional speech to the multitude of people who had braved the elements to witness the inauguration of America’s first African-American President.

President Obama’s speech touched on many subjects of significance to the American people, including the fragile state of their economy and security matters such as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

But he began by addressing his personal feelings on his election and the weight of responsibility he felt in taking on such an important office.

"I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors," said President Obama.

The President went on to talk about the fears that many Americans have that their country is becoming less successful and diminishing as a global power.

He spoke of a "sapping of confidence across our land - a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights".

However, President Obama continued to say that America would respond to the challenges before it, and that the nation would pull together and overcome its problems by working together in a spirit of co-operation.

"On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord," said the President.

After such a stirring speech, the world waits to see if America’s new president’s actions will match his lofty words and ideals.

GLOSSARY 词汇表 (收听发音, 请单击英语单词)

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲sworn in
宣誓就职

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲impassioned
慷慨激昂的

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲multitude
众多(的人)

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲braved the elements
勇敢面对恶劣天气

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲inauguration
就职仪式

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲fragile state
(经济)疲软局势

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲weight of responsibility
身上的重任

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲office
(总统)职务

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲humbled
谦卑的 

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲bestowed
授予

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲sacrifices
牺牲

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲diminishing
逐渐缩小的

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲sapping of confidence
逐渐失去了信心

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲lower its sights
降低目标

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲pull together
齐心协力

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲spirit of co-operation
协作精神

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲unity of purpose
共同目标

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲discord
不和,分歧

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲stirring
令人激动地

Politics: Obama’s Speech 政治:奥巴马演讲lofty words
寓意深厚的演讲

 

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