Sonnet 18
William Shakespeare
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day
Thou art more lovely and more temperate :
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer's lease hath all too short a date:
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimmed ,
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance, or nature's changing course untrimmed :
But thy eternal summer shall not fade ,
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow'st ,
Nor shall death brag thou wander'st in his shade,
When in eternal lines to time thou grow'st,
So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee
英文详解
Sonnet :十四行诗,商籁体诗(全诗共 14 行,每行 10 个音节,有固定的押韵格式)
thee :<古>(thou的宾格)你
Thou :你(古时候的叫法)
art :be的现在式单数第二人称形式,过时用法
temperate :(气候)温和的
rough :(人或行为)粗暴的,粗野的,粗鲁的
bud :花苞,蓓蕾
lease :出租,租赁
hath :have 的第三人称单数的过时形式
complexion :肤色,面色
dimmed :(光线)昏暗的,暗淡的
untrimmed :参差;未装饰的,未修饰的
eternal :永恒的,永远的,不朽的
fade :褪色,变暗淡
possession :占有,拥有,个人财产
ow'st :莎士比亚时代,owe与own通用。古英语第二人称单数后加-st或-est,复数通常以aþ结尾,第三人称以þ结尾。而第一人称以e结尾。
brag :自大,吹嘘,夸耀
十四行诗——十八
梁实秋译
我可能把你和夏天相比拟?
你比夏天更可爱更温和:
狂风会把五月的花苞吹落地,
夏天也嫌太短促,匆匆而过:
有时太阳照得太热,
常常又遮暗他的金色的脸;
美的事物总不免要凋落,
偶然的,或是随自然变化而流转。
但是你的永恒之夏不会褪色;
你不会失去你的俊美的仪容;
死神不能夸说你在他的阴影里面走着,
如果你在这不朽的诗句里获得了永生;
只要人们能呼吸,眼睛能看东西,
此诗就会不朽,使你永久生存下去。
作者介绍
莎士比亚 (1564-1616),英国剧作家、诗人、文学家,代表作品有《哈姆雷特》《威尼斯商人》等。他是文艺复兴时期最重要的作家。莎士比亚的作品从主题、构思、语言等多个方面都有扩展,对后世影响极大。他被认为是世界最伟大的文学家之一。但是由于其私人记录流传甚少,他和他的作品还有很多未解之谜。
本诗的格式是十四行诗。十四行诗是一种起源于意大利的定型诗,由十四句诗句组成,其押韵结构与文字构成皆有严格限制。莎士比亚将意大利诗人彼得拉克的四四三三格式改为四四四二格式,每行诗句有10个抑扬格音节。本诗即是如此。
赏析
那样生机勃勃的夏日,灿烂的阳光下,绿树成荫,处处芳菲,如此美好的季节依然不若你可爱温婉。而你的美是永恒的,死亡都不能使之褪色,就像这诗歌一样,不朽于世。
本期与翻译来源于网络
浪漫
[词典] romantic;
[例句]这家老客栈颇有些浪漫气氛。
There is an air of romance about the old inn
夏天到处都充满着浪漫的气息:夏季那温暖的和风,那鲜花和草坪修剪过后的味道,还少不了那欢声笑语。夏天就是有一种休闲轻盈的奇妙感觉。夏天也是一个外出约会、重温欢乐的时间。无论是你第一次约会或想与交往已久的男(女)朋友共度温馨夜晚,尝试一下新的约会方式,这样会让双方都很开心回味无穷。在夏天,你可以拥有许许多多的约会方式,这是其它季节不能与之相比的。的是,这些约会建议还不需要花费过多金钱。
Looking for a romantic summer date idea Give one of these a try…
还在找夏日浪漫的约会建议?那就在下面建议中选一个吧!
1 Outdoor movie - Drive-Ins are making a comeback Seek out your nearest drive-in and pack the snacks
露天**——汽车露天正在慢慢回归。去找找最近的露天,然后扫一堆零食过去边看边吃。
2 Pull up a blanket - No drive-in nearby or just not your thing That’s ok Many cities show outdoor films in the park Don’t forget your blanket and refreshments Or do it yourself – set up your lounge chairs in your backyard or on your deck, open a bottle of wine and watch a movie on your laptop
准备一张毯子——附近没有露天,或是不是你的菜?没关系,那你可以找一些城市里面播放户外**的公园。别忘了要带毯子和饮料。或者自己做一个户外:坐在后院的躺椅或阳台上,开一瓶红酒,把手提电脑放在膝上,然后看**吧。
3 Bowling is so old school that it’s hip again - Just about everybody has a bowling alley somewhere nearby It’s a casual, fun date night Invite some friends and make it a group date Have a beer or soda and a slice of pizza and unwind while engaging in some friendly competition
古老而又“新颖”的方式:打保龄——几乎每个人的附近都有一家保龄球馆。打保龄会让你的约会之夜即休闲又有趣。可以多叫一些朋友,让这个夜晚变为“情侣团体约会之夜”吧。和朋友们进行保龄比赛的同时,喝瓶啤酒(或苏打水)吃块批萨,是多么舒适啊。
4 Visit the zoo - You don’t have to have young children to enjoy the zoo Wandering among the animals, taking in their habitats and behavior, even their antics is a great low-key date Top it off with some popcorn or an ice cream cone and it’s a fantastic date
逛动物园——并不是只有带着小朋友才能去动物园的。其实徜徉在不同动物的围绕中,观察它们的行为习惯,甚至看它们做滑稽动作,也不失为一个即不错又低调的约会。更让人开心的是,逛动物园的同时还吃着爆米花和雪糕,这种约会实在太好了。
5 Take a wine tour - Either join an organized wine tour, where someone else will do the planning and take you from winery to winery to do your sipping or plan your own, grab another couple and a designated driver and let the tasting begin
红酒之旅——参加一个红酒之旅旅行团,旅行社的人会给你做好安排,带你从一个酿酒厂到另一个酿酒厂,期间你们还可以畅饮葡萄酒。或者你们自己计划安排红酒之旅,另外抓上另一对情侣,找一个专门的司机,那么,红酒畅饮之旅就可以开始了。
6 Go on a dinner cruise - If you live near a body of water (ocean, lake or even some rivers) you can probably find a dinner cruise Don’t be afraid to mix it up; try a breakfast, lunch, or evening cocktail cruise too There’s just something so romantic about eating on the water while someone else is in charge of the driving
船上餐会——如果你家附近有大海、湖泊或是小河,那么,你就可以和你的伴侣来一个“船上约会”。不必担心状况会混乱,早餐、午餐甚至一个鸡尾酒小会都能在船上搞定。有专门的船夫掌舵,而你们就可以在水上享受美味和浪漫啦。
7 Live music is everywhere - Summer concerts are a great way to spend a date Get tickets to a big-ticket concert in the grandstand; enjoy a local concert in the park, or find a local bar or tavern that offers live music
无处不在的现场音乐会——夏季音乐会是一个浪漫约会的好去处。你可以弄看台票去看大型音乐会,或是在公园里欣赏小型音乐会,亦或是在当地的酒吧欣赏乐队的表演。
8 Visit the fair - Be a teenager again Buy some cotton candy or some terribly unhealthy, but delicious fair treat Ride the Ferris wheel, roller coaster, or whatever twirling, upside down ride strikes your fancy, (preferably, before you eat your cotton candy)
参加游园活动——你可以再一次成为小朋友:去买一些棉花糖,或是买一些非常不健康但很美味的小甜品。坐上摩天轮,玩一遍过山车,或是坐上那些让你到处旋转上下颠倒、还弄得你头昏脑胀的游园项目(建议在游玩这些项目前别吃棉花糖)。
9 Make a romantic picnic - Pack up your favorite picnic fare and a blanket and off you go Bring some wine and cheese or pack a themed menu – think Mexican, French, Italian or whatever cuisine suits your mood Choose a nice spot at the local park, gardens, or by the water To make it even more fun, try a breakfast or moonlight picnic (be sure to pack the bug spray)
浪漫的野餐——带上你最喜欢吃的食物和毯子,你们就可以出发野餐去了。然后,要带一些红酒和芝士,或者弄一个主题菜谱——可以是墨西哥式、法式、意大利式,合你口味就可以了。你的野餐地点可以选择在当地的公园、花园或是小河旁。如果要让野餐更过瘾,那你们可以尝试早餐或月光下的野餐(要记得带杀虫剂哦)。
10 Get out on the water - Rent a sailboat, rowboat, paddleboat, kayak, or canoe Grab a pole and go fishing or don your swimsuit and jump in
水上约会活动——你可以租一艘帆船,皮划艇,划艇,皮艇,或独木舟。有了船,你可以划船和钓鱼,或是穿上泳衣潜水去。
11 Play tourist - See your town from a visitor’s perspective Visit your local tourism office or chamber of commerce for information on events, festivals, and local sights you may never have thought of
游客角色扮演——以一个观光者的角度去看看自己所在的城市。你可以去当地的旅游公司和商会了解一些你从未想过的活动、节日和当地景点的信息。
12 Go camping - Pitch a tent (you can borrow or rent one if you don’t have your own, grab a couple of sleeping bags, pack your food and necessities and sleep under the stars Being away from the rest of the bustling world allows time to really pay attention and enjoy being with another person
露营——扎好营(如果你没有自己的帐篷,你可以去租一个),拿两个睡袋,将食物和必需品打包起来,之后你就可以睡着看星星了。这样你就可以远离繁华都市,停下来瞩目这个星空,并享受着和你的伴侣一起度过的时间。
13 Outdoor Theater - Attend an outdoor performance or live play Think Shakespeare in the park or attend an outdoor symphony or music festivals Theater is so much more fun and relaxed under the canopy of the sky than in a stuffy theater
露天剧场——参加一个露天的现场表演吧。在公园里与莎士比亚同在,或是欣赏那户外交响乐,或是在摇滚节中狂欢。与室内剧场相比,露天剧场乐趣多多,同时能让你在蓝天下更休闲放松。
14 Produce can be romantic - Spend a morning wandering a farmers’ market checking out the fresh local produce or spend the afternoon at a “U-pick” farm picking berries or other delectable, then bring your ingredients home and cook something fabulous with your date
自给自足也是一种浪漫——花一个早上,在农贸市场中淘一些当地的新鲜农产品,或是用一个下午的时间,去一个自助农场中,摘取新鲜的草莓和其它美味的水果,把这些原料带回家和对方精心烹饪吧。
15 Take me out to the ballgame - Visit your local ballpark or stadium If you’re lucky enough to have a pro or semi-pro team near you, a ball game can be a fun date Even with a $6 hotdog and $5 soda, it’s still a cheap date For an even more low-key (and free) option, visit a local ball field and watch local kids (or grown “Kids”) play their hearts out
看球赛——去附近的棒球场和露天运动场。假如你家附近有一支职业的或半职业的球队,那么,看球赛也算是一场不错的约会。即使你看球赛时买了6美元的热狗和5美元的苏打水,这仍然是一个廉价的约会。还有一个更为低廉(甚至免费)的约会选项:去当地的球场,观看小朋友们(或成年的“大孩子们”)用心地玩比赛。
16 Go the natural route - Visit the nearest state park Pack a picnic Ride bikes Go on a hike Walk the nature trails Play Frisbee golf Bird watch Look for wildlife tracks Try geocaching Play photographer
自然观光路线——参观比较近的国家公园。在野外,你可以去野餐、骑自行车、徒步远足、走自然路线、玩飞盘高尔夫、观察鸟类,甚至还能寻找野生动物留下的痕迹,还能寻寻宝,摄影野外风光。
17 Resurrect some old favorite summer activities - Play mini-golf Go to the batting cage Race go-karts Fly kites
重温以前喜爱的夏天活动——打迷你高尔夫,玩笼球,开卡丁车,放风筝。
18 Take a tour - Take a walking tour, a boat tour, a bicycle tour,an architectural tour old buildings or a “gourmet eating” tour
旅游——步行旅游,游船旅游,自行车旅游,古旧建筑旅游,或者来一趟美食之旅也不错。
19 Visit the aquarium - Aquariums aren’t just for kids and field trips They’re also a great date option Wander through the tanks, taking in the underwater life, but watch out for the sharks!
参观水族馆——水族馆并不仅仅是小孩子玩耍和学生的实习考察之地——它还是一个情侣约会的好去处。在水族箱之间漫步,感受那水下世界,但要小心那到处游荡的鲨鱼啊!
20 Take a mystery trip - Buy or download a map of your region, close your eyes, and randomly choose spots on the map to visit Plan a day trip or weekend getaway to one or several and explore
来一趟神秘之旅——购买或者下载一份地图,然后闭上眼睛,在地图上随意标记一个地方,之后就去这个地方旅行。为这个地方计划好一天旅行或周末之旅,那么探险开始了。
Grab that someone special, get out there, and enjoy the plentiful dating options that summertime has to offer!
找一个特别的伴侣,然后走出去,享受夏天给你们带来的多种多样的约会吧。
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