英国女王 | 2021年苏格兰议会开幕致辞

Presiding Officer, First Minister, members of the Scottish Parliament, it is a pleasure to be invited to address you on this special occasion.

会议主席，首相，以及各位苏格兰议会议员们，很高兴能够受邀在这个特殊的场合向各位讲话。

I would like to begin by thanking you for Presiding Officer for your kind words of welcome. I would also like to congratulate you and the Scottish Parliament as a whole, for being able to mark the new session of parliament in this safe and welcoming manner during what has been a very trying period.

首先，我要感谢会议主席热情洋溢的欢迎词。此外，你们能在非常艰难时期以这样一种安全且热情的方式召开议会，我要向您和整个苏格兰议会表示祝贺。

Presiding Officer, you carry the weighty responsibility of being a strong advocate for the parliament, and I know you will strive to use your judgment to lead this parliament by demonstrating fairness, respect and impartiality.

会议主席，您是苏格兰议会坚定的拥护者，我知道您会努力利用您的判断力，将公平、公义、公正的议会传统发扬光大。

Members of the Scottish Parliament, as we all step out from adverse and uncertain times, occasions such as this, today provide an opportunity for hope and optimism, marking this new session does indeed bring a sense of beginning and renewal.

诸位苏格兰议员，当我们从那段未知逆旅走出来时，今天这样的场合带来了希望和乐观的机会，也标志着新一届的会议将焕发新生。

The Scottish Parliament has been at the heart of Scotland's response to the pandemic, with people across this country, looking to you for leadership and stewardship, and I hope you will remain at the forefront as we move towards a phase of recovery.

苏格兰议会一直是苏格兰应对新冠肺炎的中流砥柱，全国各地人民都注目企盼你们的领导和管理，我希望在迈向复苏的过程中，你们能一如既往站在最前沿。

While some of you will have differences of opinion, I trust you will continue to work together. Your service here is carried out in the presence of the mace, and I encourage you to draw inspiration from the founding principles of wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity.

虽然你们当中的有些人政见不同，但是我相信你们会继续合作。你们在权杖下服务，我也鼓励各位从智慧、公平、怜悯和正直的基本原则中汲取灵感。

These words are a reminder of your responsibilities to the people of Scotland, and in the years ahead I hope you can reaffirm their importance to everything you do as a member of this parliament.

这些话是为了提醒各位对苏格兰人民的责任，在未来的岁月里，我希望你们作为议会成员，做每一件事时都能重申这些话的重要性。

Today is also a day when we can celebrate those who have made an extraordinary contribution to the lives of other people in Scotland, locally or nationally, during the Covid-19 pandemic.

今天，也是庆祝那些在新冠疫情期间，为苏格兰和全国人民的生活做出巨大贡献的人的重要日子。

I have spoken before of my deep and abiding affection for this wonderful country, and of the many happy memories Prince Philip and I always held of our time here.

我曾说过，我对这个美好的国家有着深厚持久的感情，我和菲利普亲王在这里度过的时光留下了许多美好的回忆。

It is often said that it is the people that make a place, and there are few places where this is truer than in Scotland, as we have seen in recent times.

老话说，人成就地方，正如我们最近看到的那样，苏格兰是少有的很真实的一个地方。

we all know of the difficult circumstances that many people have encountered during the last 18 months. However, alongside this that behind countless examples of resilience and goodwill.

我们都知道在过去的一年半时间，许多人都过得非常艰难。但除此之外，还有无数坚韧和善良的榜样。

Following my grandson's time as Lord High Commissioner, Prince William has told me many heartening stories that he heard firsthand of people and communities across Scotland uniting to protect and care for those who are isolated or vulnerable.

继我孙子威廉王子担任高级专员之后，他给我讲了许多令人振奋的故事。他亲耳听到了苏格兰各地人民和社区团结起来保护照顾那些孤立者和弱势群体的故事。

It is only fitting that we use this occasion to acknowledge and thank these remarkable people, who have made such a positive difference to so many.

我们借此机会感谢，感恩这些对许多人产生如此积极影响的杰出人士，这再恰当不过了。

Members of the Scottish parliament, as I said earlier, the beginning of a new session is the time for renewal and fresh thinking, providing an opportunity to look to the future and our future generations.

各位苏格兰议会议员们，正如我之前所说，新一届的议会是焕发新生，重新思考的时机，也为我们展望未来和子孙后代提供了一个契机。

Next month, I will be attending COP 26 events in Glasgow, the eyes of the world will be on the united kingdom and Scotland in particular, as leaders come together to address the challenges of climate change.

下个月，我将参加在格拉斯哥举行的2021年联合国年度气候变化大会（Conference of the Parties），当各国领导人齐聚一堂，共同应对气候变化挑战时，全世界的目光将聚焦在英国和苏格兰。

There is a key role for the Scottish Parliament as with all parliament to help create a better, healthier future for us all, and to engage with the people they represent, especially our young people.

苏格兰议会和所有议会一样，都发挥着至关重要的作用，旨在帮助我们所有人创造一个更美好，更健康的未来，并同它们所代表的的人们，尤其是年轻人接触。

Presiding Officer, First Minister, Members of the Scottish Parliament, The Duke of Duchess of Rothsay and I will continue to follow your progress with the closest of interest, and we extend you all our warmest good wishes as you embark on this sixth session of parliament.

议会主席，首相，各位苏格兰议会议员们，罗斯西公爵和女爵和我将会给予最大兴趣继续追随你们的每一次进步，在第六届苏格兰议会开始之际，也向你们表达我最真挚热情的祝愿。

Note:

Trying

annoying and difficult 令人难受的，恼人的，令人烦恼的

I had a very trying day at work.

我今天上班非常不顺利。

Adverse

having a negative or harmful effect on something 不利的；负面的；有害的

The match has been cancelled because of adverse weather conditions.

由于天气恶劣，这场比赛已被取消。

Abiding

An abiding feeling or memory is one that you have had for a long time.（感情或记忆）持久的，永久的

My abiding memory is of him in the garden.

他在花园里的身影永远留在我的记忆中。

Embark on/upon sth

to start something new or important 开始，着手做（新的或重要的事情）

We're embarking on/upone a new project later this year.

今年晚些时候我们会启动一个新项目。