33 A Golf Announcer's Script
一位高尔夫解说员的广播稿
It's 25 degrees centigrade and it's a beautiful day for golf!
今天气温25摄氏度,天气晴朗宜人,非常适合打高尔夫!
Welcome to the centennial celebration of the Golden Golf Tournament in Bend,Oregon.
欢迎大家来到俄勒冈的本德市参加高尔夫金球比赛的百年庆典。
One hundred year ago, the population of this town was under 10,000.
100年前,我市人口还不到1万。
Today, the census tells us that the population is over 1,000,000.
如今,人口普查结果显示人口总数已突破百万大关。
The golf course has grown too.
高尔夫球场也扩大了。
It's no longer just a small country golf course with unique character.
它不再是个个性独特的乡村球场。
Now, it's a multi-million dollar resort with characteristic charm.
现在,它已经是价值好几百万美元、具有独特魅力的度假胜地。
The course grounds now include a new hotel with a chapel.
球场区现在包括一家新开的酒店,酒店里还有个小教堂。
In each sleeping chamber, you can hear the pleasant sounds of chamber music as it was played 100 years ago.
在每一间卧室里,你都能听到悠扬的室内音乐,正如100年前所演奏的那样。
Last year's champion has returned to defend his title.
去年的冠军为捍卫他的冠军称号再次来到本德,
Three other previous champions will also be playing.
其他三位前冠军也将参赛。
Perhaps this championship will determine who is the best Golden Golfer this decade.
也许今年的锦标赛将决定谁是这十年来的最佳金球高尔夫选手。
The start of the match is often chaotic.
比赛开始时常常是乱成一团。
Throngs of spectators try to get themselves in the best position to see the action.
成群的观众争先恐后的想占个最佳位置,以便观战。
There's a lot of pushing going on out there.
大家你推我,我推你。
Although I wouldn't characterize it as a chaos, it's getting pretty wild.
虽说我不能将这一场面描绘成一片混乱,但也够疯狂的。
I can see a dense crowd of people pushing their way towards the front of get a better view of the opening ceremony.
我能看到黑压压的一群人正你拥我挤地向前排走,想到开幕式跟前看个一清二楚。
Minutes from now, the tournament master will ring the ceremonial bell with his gold hammer.
几分钟后,比赛主持将用他的金锤敲响正式比赛的钟声。
As usual, the players are formally dressed for this ceremonious occasion.
跟往常一样,选手们将盛装参加这一隆重的仪式。
While we're waiting, let's talk a little more about golf.
现在我们一边等,一边可以聊点高尔夫的话题。
We've seen some unusual tough matches this year.
今年我们观看到了相当激烈的比赛。
Our network censors have had a difficult time screening our some of the rough language.
我们的网络审查员好不容易才筛除了一些粗俗用语。
Some of the players were censured for swearing.
一些选手因骂人而收到指责。
Nothing causes more chagrin than being officially reprimanded.
没有什么比当众受骂更令人懊恼了,
It's almost as bad as being chafed by a brand new pair of golf shoes!
这就好比被一双新高尔夫球鞋擦破脚一样难受!
And there's the sound of the bell!
现在钟声敲响了!