英语美文点亮智慧人生48：A Pair of Precious Hands 宝贵的双手（MP3+双语字幕）

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[00:00.00]There was once a shepherd	从前，有个牧羊人，
[00:08.49]who had a daughter whose great beauty	他有一个非常美丽的女儿，
[00:11.40]attracted a lot of young men	她的美吸引了方圆几百里的
[00:12.71]from all over the country.	许多年轻小伙子。
[00:15.10]One day, the shepherd asked his daughter,	一天，牧羊人问女儿：
[00:17.92]"My dear daughter, tell me,	“亲爱的孩子，告诉我，
[00:20.35]what kind of man do you want to be your husband?"	你想要什么样的人做你的丈夫呢？”
[00:23.96]His daughter said,"My dear father,	女儿回答说：“亲爱的父亲，
[00:26.79]my future husband can be poor but also a wealthy man."	我将来的丈夫是个既贫穷又富有的人。”
[00:31.37]"How could that be? Poor and rich are two opposite things!" said her father.	 “这怎么可能呢？贫穷和富有是相对的啊！”
[00:37.18]"Dear father,	牧羊人说。女儿说：“亲爱的父亲，
[00:38.61]a poor person also has his wealth." said his daughter.	贫穷的人也有他自己的财富。”
[00:42.46]The shepherd then announced that his daughter was ready for marriage.	然后，牧羊人就发出了招婿的通告。
[00:46.80]One day, there were many eligible men	一天，许多符合条件的求婚男子
[00:49.64]gathered outside the shepherd's home.	云集在牧马人的房子外面。
[00:51.82]He came out and said,"All right, gentlemen,	牧羊人走出帐篷，对大家说：“好，
[00:55.21]those who think they are eligible,	各位认为自己有资格来求婚的人士，
[00:57.55]please come forward and tell me your qualifications!"	请上前来说说自己的条件吧！”
[01:01.17]A few well-dressed gentlemen came forward	几个衣着华丽的小伙子走上前来，
[01:04.43]followed by their servants and camel loads of gifts carried by camels.	他们的仆人牵着满栽礼品的骆驼跟在后面。
[01:09.81]"We are rich men;	“我们都是有钱人。
[01:11.38]we have gold and silver mines, silk, fur and red carpets.	我们拥有金山、银山、丝绸、皮毛和红毡。
[01:16.10]Please choose one of us."	请从我们当中选一个吧。”
[01:17.81]The shepherd's daughter just smiled.	牧羊人的女儿只是报以微笑。
[01:20.18]Then came five young men with some jewelry boxes.	接着，五位手捧珠宝盒子的小伙子走上前来。
[01:23.86]"These golden boxes contain rare jewelry.	“这些金盒子里装满了稀世珍
[01:27.37]You will be the most wealthy person	如果你选择我们其中之一作为的丈夫，
[01:29.93]if you choose one of us to be your husband."	你将成为最富有的人。”
[01:32.46]"All of you are not my idea of an ideal husband,"	“你们都不是我心目中的理想丈夫。”
[01:36.34]said the disappointed lady.	牧羊人的女儿失望地说。
[01:38.32]One by one young men came forward	小伙子们一个个走上前来求婚，
[01:41.50]but they were rejected by her.	但都被她拒绝了。
[01:43.49]The shepherd began to worry.	牧羊人开始着急起来。
[01:45.68]Suddenly, a plainly dressed young man appeared.	突然，有个衣着朴素的青年走了过来。
[01:49.29]The shepherd asked,"Young man, you look so poor.	牧羊人问：“年轻人，你看上去很穷。
[01:53.16]What can you offer my daughter?"	那么，你有什么宝物要献给我女儿吗？”
[01:55.25]"My wealth is always with me	“我的财富一向随身携带，
[01:57.96]and it is my hands,"	它就是我的双手，”
[01:59.75]the young man said,	青年说，
[02:01.32]"I am a good tailor.	“我是一个技艺精湛的裁缝师：
[02:02.80]I am also a good carpenter.	我还是一个熟练的木匠，
[02:05.20]I can make tables and chairs	我能在一个小时内，
[02:07.60]within an hour.	给你们订制一套桌椅：
[02:08.34]Moreover, I can also put up a tent for you all!"	而且，我还能给你们搭一个帐篷。”
[02:11.94]The lady smiled.	牧羊人的女儿笑了。
[02:13.44]The young man continued, "l can cook too.	青年继续说：“我还会烹饪，
[02:16.66]I can cook delicious meals.	我能做出最美味的饭菜。
[02:18.95]However, I do not have any property,	然而，我既没有什么财产，
[02:21.89]servants or jewelry.	也没有仆人，更没有什么金银珠宝。
[02:23.38]But, with my pair of hands,	但我有一双手，有了这双手，
[02:25.78]I do have a whole life of wealth!"	我就拥有了一生用之不尽的财富！”
[02:28.49]"That's great!"	“大好了！”
[02:29.89]shouted the shepherd's daughter excitedly.	牧羊人的女儿激动地高声喊道：
[02:32.19]"You are more wealthy than any of them	“你比他们中任何人都富有！
[02:34.86]because you have a pair of precious hands.	因为你有一双宝贵的手，
[02:38.26]You are my idea of an ideal husband!"	你正是我心目中的理想丈夫！”
[02:41.34]A pair of hardworking hands can create much wealth.	一双勤劳的手，可以创造无限的财富。

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英语美文点亮智慧人生48：A Pair of Precious Hands 宝贵的双手（MP3+双语字幕）