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姚明的篮球名人堂演讲(2)

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There is old saying in China that if the mirror is made of bronze, one can dress properly.

中国有句老话叫做“以铜为镜,可以正衣冠;
If the mirror is history, one can predict ups and downs.
以史为镜,可以知兴替;
If the mirror is people, one can reflect on one's own weakness and strength.
以人为镜,可以明得失。”
I would like to take a moment to mention a few mirrors in my life.
下面我要谈谈我人生中的几面镜子。
First, I'd like to mention Mr. Mou Zouyun. He was a legend, Chinese basketball legend.
首先是牟作云先生。他是一位传奇,一位中国篮球的传奇。
And over 80 years ago, Mr. Mou, Mr. Mou Zouyun came here to Springfield to study basketball.
80年之前,牟作云先生来到斯普林菲尔德研究篮球。
After that, he went back to China, dedicated his life to Chinese basketball.
之后回到了中国,为中国篮球事业奉献了自己的毕生心血。
And today, the Championship Cup of CBA is named after him. That cup has become the life goal for every CBA player dream of.
事实上,CBA冠军杯的名字就是以他命名的。那个冠军奖杯是每一个CBA球员梦寐以求的荣誉。
I am not the first Chinese man to play in the NBA. That honor belongs to Mr. Wang Zhi Zhi.
我并不是第一个登陆NBA的中国人。这一荣誉属于王治郅先生。
He was a pioneer for all future Chinese players who dream of coming to the NBA.
他是未来所有梦想来NBA打球的中国球员的先驱。
He cleared the road for us and made so many sacrifices.
他为我们扫清了道路,做出了很多牺牲。
I learned so much from him. Although he cannot be here today, I want to thank him.
我从他身上学到了很多。尽管他今天不能来到现场,但是我想谢谢他。
Many people know the story that began when Rockets drafted me in 2002.
很多人都知道,我的NBA生涯是从2002年开始,那一年火箭队选中了我。

姚明的篮球名人堂演讲

Not many people know how much effort the Rockets put in before I arrived and throughout my career.

但是很多人不知道的是,在我来到美国之前以及我之后的职业生涯,火箭队做出非常非常多的努力。
Thank you to Les Alexander, Michael Goldberg, Carroll Dawson, Tad Brown, and Keith Jones for making me feel at home in Houston.
谢谢莱斯·亚历山大、迈克尔·哥德堡、卡罗尔·道森、泰德·布朗、凯西·琼斯等人,是你们让我在休斯敦找到了家的感觉。
When I arrived on my first day, Steve Francis gave me a strong high five and a huge hug to welcome me.
当我第一天来的时候,史蒂夫·弗朗西斯给了我一个大力击掌和大大的拥抱。
Steve has been the perfect big brother to me ever since that day.
从那天起,弗朗西斯就是我最好的大哥了。
Cuttino Mobley invited me to his home for something called "soul food."
卡蒂诺·莫布利邀请我去他家,吃了一种叫做soul food的东西。
Please excuse me for my beginning English back then that I heard sounds like salty food which confused me a little bit.
请原谅我的英语,刚开始的时候,我听到的是salty food,这让我有点困惑。
Thank you to Steve, Cuttino and everyone on my early Rockets teams to make me feel so welcome.
谢谢弗朗西斯、谢谢莫布里,还有我早期火箭队的队友,是你们让我在休斯敦感到自己是如此受欢迎。
Coach Rudy Tomjanovich is famous for saying, "Never underestimate the heart of a champion."
鲁迪·汤姆贾诺维奇教练有一句名言,“永远不要低估冠军之心”。
Rudy has demonstrated this not only on the court, but off the court too, especially in his battle with cancer.
场上场下他都诠释了这句话,尤其在他与癌症抗争的时候。
Rudy, you have inspired me to be the best that I can be.
鲁迪,你给了我很多激励,让我成为最好的自己。
When Jeff Van Gundy arrived with Patrick Ewing and Tom Thibodeau, that coaching staff really turned us into a tough defensive team, like he always does.
当杰夫·范甘迪以及他的教练组,包括帕特里克·尤因、汤姆·锡伯杜,来到球队后,你们把火箭队打造成了一支防守强队。
With T-Mac, Shane Battier, Rafer Alston, we became a talented young team, especially with Dikembe Mutombo.
同时球队还有麦迪、巴蒂尔以及阿尔斯通,我们组成了一支很有天赋的年轻队伍,尤其是和迪肯贝·穆托姆博一起。
That team was not only competitive, but a team with a brotherhood.
那支球队不仅有战斗力,同时大家更是亲如兄弟。
I always remember Coach Van Gundy said once that, "The best chance also could be your last."
我一直记得范甘迪教练说过的一句话:“最好的机会也可能成为最后的机会。”
That is so true in basketball and in life.
这句话无论用在篮球还是生活都是真谛。

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talented ['tæləntid]

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adj. 有才能的,有天赋的

 
dedicated ['dedi.keitid]

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adj. 专注的,献身的,专用的

 
competitive [kəm'petitiv]

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adj. 竞争的,比赛的

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inspired [in'spaiəd]

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adj. 有创见的,有灵感的

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weakness ['wi:knis]

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n. 软弱

 
championship ['tʃæmpiənʃip]

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n. 锦标赛,冠军,拥护

 
coach [kəutʃ]

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n. 大巴,教练;(火车)客车车厢,四轮马车,经济舱

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underestimate ['ʌndər'estimeit]

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n. 低估
v. 低估

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reflect [ri'flekt]

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v. 反映,反射,归咎

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champion ['tʃæmpjən]

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n. 冠军,优胜者,拥护者,勇士
vt. 保卫

 

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