口译实践：驻英大使刘晓明接受奥运主题专访.doc

口译实践：驻英大使刘晓明接受奥运主题专访 Q: It is now four years since Beijing hosted the Olympic Games. What have been the biggest effects – economically and politically for the Chinese government in hosting the Games? Do you see London and the UK enjoying similar benefits? ?记者：目前距北京奥运会已四年。你认为，北京奥运会对中国经济、政治方面最大的影响是什么? 奥运是否会给伦敦以及英国带来同样的积极效应？ A: The Beijing Olympics was a?milestone?in China’s development. It was China’s long-held dream coming true to show its commitment to the Olympic spirit. It was a symbol of China’s?maturity, openness and progress. It left a lasting legacy. China after the Beijing Olympic Games is more focused on peaceful development. As a result China is more open and committed to co-operation in its?endeavour?to achieve peaceful development. China is pledged to working with people of all countries to secure a?harmonious?world of enduring peace and common prosperity.? 刘晓明大使：北京奥运会对中国的发展进程具有重要意义。它不仅圆了中国的百年梦想，也是中国在不断发展过程中心态更加成熟的标志。它使中国更加自信，更加开放，更加进步。虽然北京奥运会已经结束，但这种积极的影响一直在延续。北京奥运会后的中国，更加致力于和平的发展、开放的发展、合作的发展，致力于同世界各国人民一道，建设持久和平、共同繁荣的和谐世界。 I believe London Olympic Games will also have a positive impact on Britain in many fields. Apart from the visible legacy, such as improved?infrastructure?and impressive sports venues, it will play a huge role in boosting the British economy and sports industry. It will also promote to the world Britain’s?diversified?culture and increase mutual understanding between British people and those of all countries around the world.? 我相信，伦敦奥运会也将给英国带来许多积极效应。除了有形的奥运遗产，如基础设施建设、体育场馆等，伦敦奥运会对促进英国经济和体育产业发展，展示英国丰富多元文化，促进英国与世界各国人民的相互了解和交流都将发挥积极作用。 Q: Has the government been able to quantify these benefits? Do you have any statistics that help show the benefits?? 记者：中国政府是否有相关的量化数据来概括奥运给北京及中国带来的积极影响？ A: The 2008 Olympic Games has clearly played a huge role in promoting Beijing’s economic and social development. The seven years from 2001, when preparations started, to 2008 saw the longest and steadiest growth of Beijing’s economy. I can give you some examp