英语演讲原文：奥巴马演讲 白宫国会野餐上的讲话

奥巴马演讲白宫国会野餐上的讲话

Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Well, how’s the

food? (Cheers and applause.) We could not have a more beautiful day for this annual picnic, and we are just thrilled （兴奋的，激动的） that all of you had a chance to get over （获得，得到）. I know that folks were running a little bit late, many of you because of votes. But, you know, the fact of the matter is, is that we have had as tough a year and a half as America has seen in a couple of generations, and that's meant that Congress has had to do more on a whole range of issues.

Right now obviously we’re looking at what’s happening in the Gulf 1 with deep concern, and that's going to put more additional pressure on Congress to work with states and the administration to help deal with this tragedy and this crisis.

It is important, though, given the incredible sacrifices that so many of you have made and frankly 2 , from my perspective （远景，观点） , just as important are the sacrifices that your family makes -- you being away, you missing family events -- that every once in a while（偶尔，时常） we have an opportunity to get together and for me to say thank you to you for your incredible devotion to the country, regardless of

party, and for both Michelle and I to say to your families how grateful we are for your service, and hopefully to have a little bit of time for fun and for fellowship and to remind ourselves of what’s so important in life.

So I’m thrilled to see all the young people here who are here today. And we hope that you have a wonderful time.

Band, you guys are great as always. (Applause.) Chefs, I think people are all voting with their mouths around here. (Applause.) I suspect there’s not going to be a lot of leftovers 3 （遗留，剩余物） .

And on behalf of Michelle and myself, we hope that you enjoy the evening, and we are grateful to all of you for being here.

So thank you very much. (Applause.)

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■文章重点单词注释：

1

gulf

n.海湾；深渊，鸿沟；分歧，隔阂

参考例句：

The gulf between the two leaders cannot be bridged.两位领导人之间的鸿沟难以跨越。

There is a gulf between the two cities.这两座城市间有个海湾。

2

frankly

adv.坦白地，直率地；坦率地说

参考例句：

To speak frankly, I don't like the idea at all.老实说，我一点也不赞成这个主意。

Frankly speaking, I'm not opposed to reform.坦率地说，我不反对改革。

3

leftovers

n.剩余物，残留物，剩菜

参考例句：

He can do miracles with a few kitchen leftovers.他能用厨房里几样剩饭做出一顿美餐。

She made supper from leftovers she had thrown together.她用吃剩的食物拼凑成一顿晚饭。