奥巴马演讲 庆祝夏季奥运会召开
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Hi, everybody. Today, I want to take a break from the back-and-forth of campaign season, and talk about something that's brought us all together this week—the Summer Olympics. 
 
These games remind us that for all our differences, we're Americans first. And we could not be prouder of the men and women representing our country in London, in both the Olympics and in the Paralympics(残奥会). Last weekend, Michelle led the American delegation1 to London and reaffirmed the special relationship we share with our strongest ally, Great Britain. She met with the Queen, and with Prime Minister Cameron's wife, Samantha. She spent some time thanking our brave service members and military families. And, of course, she took in as many events as she could to cheer on our athletes. I've got to admit I was a little jealous(嫉妒的) she got to go. 
 
But like many of you, I caught as many events as I could, jumping off the couch for a close race, or a perfect vault2. I watched the wonderful young women of our gymnastics team recapture the team gold for America, and I was filled with pride watching Gabby Douglas win the all-around gold with incredible poise3 and grace. I watched our swimmers win a haul of medals, and Michael Phelps become the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time. I saw our women's soccer team power through the competition.
 
And I'm just as proud of all our athletes in sports that don't always get as much attention. The U.S. women's eight continued its rowing dominance with another gold medal. Kayla Harrison won America's first-ever gold medal in Judo4, and Marti Malloy won a bronze. Kim Rhode became the first American to win individual medals in five straight Olympics with her gold in skeet shooting; and her teammate, Army Sergeant5 Vincent Hancock, won his second skeet gold. I also thought of the truly difficult journeys that many of our athletes have made. Some have faced personal loss, or beaten cancer. Some have worked long shifts at multiple jobs to feed their Olympic dream. And some have done the impossible. 
 
Less than four years ago, Bryshon Nellum was shot three times in his legs. But this week, he'll run the 400 meters. And as a boy, Lopez Lomong fled war and persecution6 and life as a refugee—one of the “Lost Boys” of Sudan. Today's he's an American—and representing his country at the Olympics for the second time. So it's no surprise America is vying7 for the top of the medal count. But it's not the medal count alone that inspires us—most of our athletes won't claim a medal at all. It's the character of the men and women who compete for those medals. It's their hard work and sacrifice—the countless8 hours in the gym, in the pool, on the track. It's their dogged perseverance9 and unyielding determination, through disappointment and triumph alike. It's that unconquerable spirit—that American spirit—that says even though we may have very different stories to tell; even though we may not look alike or talk alike or be dealt the same hand in life—if we work hard, we can achieve our dreams. 
 
We can make it if we try. We are one people, with common values and ideals; we celebrate individual excellence,but recognize that only together can we accomplish great and important things we cannot accomplish alone. That's why we watch. That's why we cheer. That's why we come together, for two weeks in summer, and swell10 with pride at the incredible things our fellow citizens can do. So to all our Olympic and Paralympic athletes—whether you've already competed or have yet to compete—your country could not be prouder of you. 
 
Thank you for presenting the best of America to the rest of the world. And, thank you for becoming new role models to our children—mine included—and inspiring them to believe that if they work hard and do their best, they can achieve great things, too.Go get'em this week, Team USA. We can't wait to welcome you home.God bless you, and God bless America.


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1 delegation NxvxQ     
n.代表团;派遣
参考例句:
  • The statement of our delegation was singularly appropriate to the occasion.我们代表团的声明非常适合时宜。
  • We shall inform you of the date of the delegation's arrival.我们将把代表团到达的日期通知你。
2 vault 3K3zW     
n.拱形圆顶,地窖,地下室
参考例句:
  • The vault of this cathedral is very high.这座天主教堂的拱顶非常高。
  • The old patrician was buried in the family vault.这位老贵族埋在家族的墓地里。
3 poise ySTz9     
vt./vi. 平衡,保持平衡;n.泰然自若,自信
参考例句:
  • She hesitated briefly but quickly regained her poise.她犹豫片刻,但很快恢复了镇静。
  • Ballet classes are important for poise and grace.芭蕾课对培养优雅的姿仪非常重要。
4 judo dafzK     
n.柔道
参考例句:
  • The judo is a kind of fighting sport.柔道是一种对抗性体育活动。
  • Which is more important in judo, strength or techniques?柔道运动中,力量和技术哪个更重要?
5 sergeant REQzz     
n.警官,中士
参考例句:
  • His elder brother is a sergeant.他哥哥是个警官。
  • How many stripes are there on the sleeve of a sergeant?陆军中士的袖子上有多少条纹?
6 persecution PAnyA     
n. 迫害,烦扰
参考例句:
  • He had fled from France at the time of the persecution. 他在大迫害时期逃离了法国。
  • Their persecution only serves to arouse the opposition of the people. 他们的迫害只激起人民对他们的反抗。
7 vying MHZyS     
adj.竞争的;比赛的
参考例句:
  • California is vying with other states to capture a piece of the growing communications market.为了在日渐扩大的通讯市场分得一杯羹,加利福尼亚正在和其他州展开竞争。
  • Four rescue plans are vying to save the zoo.4个拯救动物园的方案正争得不可开交。
8 countless 7vqz9L     
adj.无数的,多得不计其数的
参考例句:
  • In the war countless innocent people lost their lives.在这场战争中无数无辜的人丧失了性命。
  • I've told you countless times.我已经告诉你无数遍了。
9 perseverance oMaxH     
n.坚持不懈,不屈不挠
参考例句:
  • It may take some perseverance to find the right people.要找到合适的人也许需要有点锲而不舍的精神。
  • Perseverance leads to success.有恒心就能胜利。
10 swell IHnzB     
vi.膨胀,肿胀;增长,增强
参考例句:
  • The waves had taken on a deep swell.海浪汹涌。
  • His injured wrist began to swell.他那受伤的手腕开始肿了。
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