43 April Showers Bring May Flowers 四月雨带来五月花
From the golden-tipped fields of mid-west America to the ancient kingdoms of verdant Palestine, there is a happy truth to be shared with all who would take heed. In more recent times, this truth has been expressed as: April showers bring May flowers. This is a truth that promises light bursting from darkness, strength born from weakness and, if one dares to believe, life emerging from death.
从美国中西部金色的田野,到巴勒斯坦嫩绿色的古老疆土,那些留心观察的人共享着同一个快乐的真理。近来这一真理被阐述为:四月雨带来五月花。它预示黑暗亦会进发光明,软弱亦会诞生刚强。如果你敢相信,死亡亦会萌生新的生命。
Farmers all over the world know the importance and immutability of the seasons. They know that there is a season to plant and a season to harvest; everything must be done in its own time. Although the rain pours down with the utmost relentlessness, ceasing all outdoor activities, the man of the field lifts his face to the heavens and smiles. Despite the inconvenience, he knows that the rain provides the nourishment his crops need to grow and flourish. The torrential rains in the month of April, give rise to the glorious flowers in the month of May.
全世界的农民们都知道季节的重要性和永恒性。他们知道哪个季节播种,哪个季节收获,每件事都必须应时而做!虽然暴雨无情地倾盆而下,迫使终止了所有的户外劳作,但土地的主人会仰天微笑。尽管有诸多不使,但是他知道,雨会为他的庄稼带来繁茂生长所需的养分。四月的倾盆大雨将会带来五月的繁花似锦。
But this ancient truth applies to more than the crops of the fields; it is an invaluable message of hope to all who experience tragedy in life. A dashed relationship with one can open up the door to a brand new relationship with another. A lost job here can provide the opportunity for a better job there. A broken dream can become the foundation of a wonderful future. Everything has its place.
但这一古老真理并不只适用于农田里的庄稼,它还是那些正经历着人生磨难的人们无限的希望一段终结的友谊会开启另一段崭新友谊的大门,此处失去的工作会提供彼处更好的工作机会:一个破灭的梦想也会成为美好未来的基石。万物皆有道!
Remember this: overwhelming darkness may endure for a night, but it will never overcome the radiant light of the morning. When you are in a season of sorrow, hang in there, because a season of joy may be just around the corner…
请谨记:势不可挡的黑暗或许会持续整整一夜,但它永远无法阻挡清晨的万丈光芒!当你正处于悲伤季节,请坚持住,因为欢乐的季节也许马上就会到来……
英语词汇注释
verdant adj. 翠绿的,青的
heed n. 注意,留心
immutability n. 不变,不变性
torrential adj. 奔流的,猛烈的
tragedy n. 悲剧,灾难
dash vt. 使破灭
radiant adj. 发光的,明亮的