篮球明星克里斯·波什寄语青少年

2014-04-29 00:00:00ChrisBosh
新东方英语·中学版 2014年10期

克里斯·波什(1984~)是美国著名的NBA篮球运动员,2003~2010年效力于多伦多猛龙队,2010年加入迈阿密热火队,与勒布朗·詹姆斯、德怀恩·韦德一起号称热火队三巨头。2012年和2013年,波什带领球队夺得了NBA总冠军。此外,波什从2006年至今连续九次入选NBA全明星赛,是NBA的风云人物之一。作为篮球运动员,波什无疑是成功的;而在球场外,他也积极回馈社区,为社区做出贡献。在下文中,波什与青少年们分享了自己的故事、智慧与经验,读来令人受益颇多。

When I was offered the opportunity to share something with you, I was ecstatic1). I attempt to set an example on and off the court2). As co-captain this year of the Toronto Raptors3), I am attempting to show leadership on the court by making the correct decisions regardless of the scenario4). This includes my behavior while participating in practice, speaking engagements5), and games. If I work hard, day in and out, hopefully it will drive my teammates to do so also.

Off the court, I am also reaching my goal of giving back6) to the community. I am very passionate about this. Not too long ago, I was the kid participating in different community centres and Boys and Girls Club7) programs—learning and establishing values in different areas. Now that I have the opportunity, I am definitely focused on giving back.

My mother, Freida Bosh, my cousin, Adriane Mayes, and I work hard to show our faces8) in the community and to give back. This year, we have our third year of Ticket Programs, a mentoring9) program called Bosh's Kids, a book club entitled Bosh's All Stars, various education related contests that reward youths with game tickets, and we will host a Black History Quiz Bowl in February. I also speak at various times throughout the season emphasizing literacy, education, and respect. I have been lucky to have Converse10) Canada and Scholastic11) Canada on board with The Chris Bosh Foundation because they believe in what we are doing in the community. They have been extremely supportive of all of our endeavors12) in the United States and Canada.

It is important to surround yourself with the most positive, skilled, and supportive team possible. In order to have an idea of who that may be, you must pay attention to the people around you. Truly, education is one way of becoming aware of the difference between right and wrong. Your decisions in life are based on what education you receive. Listening to your teachers, elders, and mentors will help steer13) you to the correct decisions.

I have been blessed with the opportunity to play professional basketball. My position has given me the opportunity to reach out to all of you. If you remember one thing, just remember to be an individual. Sometimes life may throw curve balls at you14), but keep doing what is right—no matter who is watching. Continue to work hard and reach your dreams. Dreams do in fact come true.

当我获得这个机会,能与你们分享一些事情时,我兴奋不已。无论在篮球场上还是场外,我都努力想做个榜样。作为多伦多猛龙队今年的队长之一,我正在努力展现自己在球场上的领导能力,做到无论事态如何发展都能做出正确的决定。这包括了我在训练、正式讲话以及比赛中的言行举止。如果我日复一日都非常努力,但愿这样就会促使我的队友们也努力起来。

在球场外,我也正在实现自己回馈社区的目标,对此我满怀热情。在不久之前,我还只是一个参加不同社区中心和男生女生俱乐部活动的小孩,学习并树立不同领域的价值观。现在既然我有了这个机会,我当然要把重点放在回馈上。

我的母亲弗雷达·波什和我的表兄阿德里恩·梅斯以及我自己都努力工作,好在社区里露露脸,做做慈善回馈。今年,我们开展了第三年度的门票活动,发起了一项名为“波什的孩子”的辅导活动,组织了一个名为“波什全明星会”的读书俱乐部以及各种与教育相关的竞赛——这些竞赛都用比赛的门票来奖励参与的青少年。而且,我们还将在2月举办一次“黑人历史测验”比赛。我还在整个赛季的不同时期作演讲,强调读写能力、教育和尊重的重要性。我至今都非常荣幸“克里斯·波什基金会”能与匡威加拿大分公司和学乐加拿大分公司一起合作,因为他们信任我们正在社区里做的事情。他们一直鼎力支持我们在美国和加拿大所做的全部努力。

在你身边,能有一个尽可能最积极、最富经验和最支持你的团队十分重要。你要想了解谁有可能是这样的人,就必须要关注你身边的人。当然,教育是让你逐渐区分是非的方式之一。你一生中所做的那些决定就基于你所受到的教育。听从你的老师、长辈和指导者,这将有助于引导你做出正确的决定。

我一直非常幸运能有机会成为一名职业篮球运动员。而我所处的位置又给了我帮助你们大家的机会。如果你只记住一件事情,那么,请记住要成为一个独立的个体。有时候,生活可能会突然给你设置一些障碍,但是要坚持做正确的事情,不管谁在看。继续努力奋斗,实现你的梦想。梦想真的可以成真。

1.ecstatic [ɪkˈstætɪk] adj. 狂喜的;欣喜若狂的

2.court [kɔːt] n. (网球、篮球、羽毛球等的)球场

3.Toronto Raptors: 多伦多猛龙队,NBA最年轻的球队之一,是NBA唯一一个队址在美国之外的球队。

4.scenario [səˈnɑːriəʊ] n. 事态发展模式;未来的局面

5.speaking engagement: 做报告(指说话人被请去作关于某事的正式讲话)

6.give back: 作慈善回报;出于慈善目的贡献金钱(物品或服务等)

7.Boys and Girls Club: 男生女生俱乐部,美国一个为年轻人提供校外项目与活动的非营利组织,旨在帮助青少年发挥最大潜能,成为有益于社会、关爱互助、有责任心的公民。

8.show one's face: 露面,到场

9.mentor [ˈmentɔː(r)] vt. 指导;辅导

10.Converse: 匡威,美国一个著名的运动品牌,以帆布鞋著称。这里Converse Canada是指匡威在加拿大的分公司。

11.Scholastic: 美国学乐教育集团,于1920年成立于美国纽约,是全球最大、最知名的儿童图书和多媒体软件的出版和发行商。这里Scholastic Canada指的是学乐在加拿大的分公司。

12.endeavor [ɪnˈdevə(r)] n. 努力;尝试

13.steer [stɪə(r)] vt. (在对方不知不觉中)引导(某人采取某种行动或态度)

14.throw curve ball at sb.: 给某人设置突如其来的障碍