女王圣诞致辞完整版：飞跃总是从一小步开始的

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[00:00.00]As a child, I never imagined that one day a man would walk on the moon.小时候，我从未想象过有一天会有一个人在月球上行走。
[00:06.18]Yet this year we marked the 50th anniversary of the famous Apollo 11 mission.但是今年，我们纪念了阿波罗11号登月50周年。
[00:20.02]As those historic pictures were beamed back to Earth, millions of us sat transfixed to our television screens, 当这些历史照片传回地球时，成千上万的人坐在电视屏幕上，
[00:28.00]as we watched Neil Armstrong taking a small step for man and a giant leap for mankind-and, indeed, for womankind.看着尼尔・阿姆斯特朗为人类迈出了一小步，不管是男人还是女人，都迈出了巨大的飞跃。
[00:38.36]It's a reminder for us all that giant leaps often start with small steps.这提醒我们，不积跬步无以至千里。
[00:45.21]This year we marked another important anniversary: D-Day.今年是又一个重要的周年纪念日：诺曼底登陆纪念日。
[00:50.85]On 6th June 1944, some 156,000 British, Canadian and American forces landed in northern France.・1944年6月6日，大约有15.6万英国、加拿大和美国的部队在法国北部登陆。
[01:01.54]It was the largest ever seabourne invasion and was delayed due to bad weather.这是史上规模最大的海上登陆战役，但当时因恶劣天气而推迟。
[01:07.50]I well remember the look of concern on my father's face.我依旧记得父亲脸上担忧的表情。
[01:11.99]He knew the secret D-Day plans but could of course share that burden with no one.他已经知道秘密登陆的计划，但必须独自承受这份重担，无法与他人分摊。
[01:18.18]For the 75th anniversary of that decisive battle, in a true spirit of reconciliation, 在诺曼底登陆75周年，那些曾经是敌人的各方本着真正的和解精神，
[01:26.85]those who had formally been sworn enemies came together in friendly commemorations either side of the Channel,在英吉利海峡两岸举行友好纪念活动，
[01:34.75]putting past differences behind them.将过去的分歧抛在脑后。
[01:38.20]Such reconciliation seldom happens overnight.这种和解很少在一夜之间发生。
[01:43.58]It takes patience and time to rebuild trust, and progress often comes through small steps.重建信任需要耐心和时间，而且这些进展通常是一小步一小步来实现的。
[01:51.28]Since the end of the Second World War, many charities, groups and organisations have worked to promote peace and unity around the world, 自第二次世界大战结束以来，许多慈善机构，团体和组织致力于在世界范围内促进和平与团结，
[02:03.00]bringing together those who have been on opposing sides.将对立的各方聚集在一起。
[02:08.34]By being willing to put past differences behind us and move forward together, 我们愿意放下过去的分歧携手并进，
[02:13.50]we honour the freedom and democracy once won for us at so great a cost.我们也尊重曾经以巨大代价赢得的自由和民主。
[02:20.14]The challenges many people face today may be different to those once faced by my generation, 今天许多人面临的挑战可能与我们这一代人所面临的挑战不同，
[02:28.19]but I have been struck by how new generations have brought a similar sense of purpose to issues such as protecting our environment and our climate.我也对新一代在面对如何解决环境保护和气候的“目标感”感到惊讶。
[02:38.94]My family and I are also inspired by the men and women of our emergency services and armed forces; 我和我的家人也被仍在紧急服务和武装部队的工作人员们所感动；
[02:47.10]and at Christmas we remember all those on duty at home and abroad, 不管男女，不管在国内外，在圣诞节，让我们记住那些在国内外值勤的人们，
[02:51.59]who are helping those in need and keeping us and our families safe and secure.他们帮助那些需要帮助的人，保障我们和家人的安全。
[02:57.78]Two hundred years on from the birth of my great, great grandmother, Queen Victoria,从我高祖母维多利亚女王出生的两百年后， 
[03:03.93]Prince Philip and I have been delighted to welcome our eighth great grandchild into our family.我和菲利普很高兴欢迎我们的第八位曾孙进入我们的家庭。
[03:10.67]Of course, at the heart of the Christmas story lies the birth of a child: 当然，圣诞节故事的核心在于孩子的诞生：
[03:16.37]a seemingly small and insignificant step overlooked by many in Bethlehem.但伯利恒（耶稣诞生地）许多人忽略了看似微不足道的关键。
[03:22.20]But in time, through his teaching and by his example,但是随着时间的流逝，耶稣将通过他的教导和榜样向世界展示， 
[03:27.00]Jesus Christ would show the world how small steps taken in faith and in hope 在信仰和希望迈出的一小步可以克服长期而根深蒂固的分歧，
[03:33.00]can overcome long-held differences and deep-seated divisions to bring harmony and understanding.从而带来和谐与谅解。
[03:40.50]Many of us already try to follow in his footsteps.我们中的许多人已经尝试跟随他的脚步。
[03:45.02]The path, of course, is not always smooth, and may at times this year have felt quite bumpy, but small steps can make a world of difference.当然，路途并不总是那么顺利，今年也许有时会感到坎坷，但一小步就能改变世界。
[03:55.88]As Christmas dawned, church congregations around the world joined in singing It Came Upon The Midnight Clear.圣诞节来临之际，世界各地的教堂会众齐声演唱《在晴朗午夜降临（或译为星夜颂赞、圣诞夜歌）》。
[04:04.51]Like many timeless carols, it speaks not just of the coming of Jesus Christ into a divided world, many years ago, 就像许多永恒的颂歌一样，它不仅说明了多年前耶稣基督进入一个分裂世界的故事，
[04:13.87]but also of the relevance, even today, of the angel's message of peace and goodwill.而且还说明了即使在今天，天使传达的平安与善意依旧重要。
[04:21.20]It's a timely reminder of what positive things can be achieved when people set aside past differences and come together in the spirit of friendship and reconciliation.这就提醒我们，当人们抛弃过去的分歧并本着友谊与和解的精神团结在一起时，可以取得积极的成就。
[04:34.15]And, as we all look forward to the start of a new decade, it's worth remembering that it is often the small steps, 而且，当我们都期待下一个10年时，我们要相信，最终能改变一切的，
[04:42.50]not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.往往是我们的前进的这些一小步，而不是大的飞跃。
[04:47.95]And so, I wish you all a very happy Christmas.最后，祝大家圣诞快乐。

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女王圣诞致辞完整版：飞跃总是从一小步开始的