The Souls of Black Folk — Page 11

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Here at last seemed to have been discovered the mountain path to Canaan; longer than the highway of Emancipation and law, steep and rugged, but straight, leading to heights high enough to overlook life.

这里终于似乎发现了通往迦南的山间小径；它比解放与法律的大道更为漫长，崎岖陡峭，却笔直向前，通向足以俯瞰人生的高处。

Up the new path the advance guard toiled, slowly, heavily, doggedly; only those who have watched and guided the faltering feet, the misty minds, the dull understandings, of the dark pupils of these schools know how faithfully, how piteously, this people strove to learn.

先锋队沿着这条新路艰难跋涉，缓慢、沉重、坚韧不拔；只有那些曾亲眼目睹、悉心引导这些学校中黑人学生蹒跚的步伐、迷茫的心智、迟钝的理解力的人，才知道这个民族是怀着怎样的忠诚、怎样令人心酸的努力去求学的。

It was weary work.

这是一项令人疲惫的事业。

The cold statistician wrote down the inches of progress here and there, noted also where here and there a foot had slipped or some one had fallen.

冷漠的统计学家在各处记录着点滴进步，也记录着何处有人失足滑倒、何处有人跌落。

To the tired climbers, the horizon was ever dark, the mists were often cold, the Canaan was always dim and far away.

对于那些疲惫的攀登者而言，地平线始终昏暗，云雾常常寒冷，迦南永远朦胧而遥远。

If, however, the vistas disclosed as yet no goal, no resting-place, little but flattery and criticism, the journey at least gave leisure for reflection and self-examination; it changed the child of Emancipation to the youth with dawning self-consciousness, self-realization, self-respect.

然而，即便这一路的景象尚未显露任何目标或歇脚之处，有的不过是奉承与批评，这段旅程至少给予了人们反思与自省的余裕；它将解放的孩童化为了初萌自我意识、自我认知与自尊的青年。

In those sombre forests of his striving his own soul rose before him, and he saw himself,—darkly as through a veil; and yet he saw in himself some faint revelation of his power, of his mission.

在那片奋斗的阴郁丛林之中，他自己的灵魂在他面前升起，他看见了自己——如隔面纱，模糊黯淡；然而他却在自身中隐约看见了一丝关于自身力量与使命的启示。

He began to have a dim feeling that, to attain his place in the world, he must be himself, and not another.

他开始隐隐感到，若要在世界上赢得自己的位置，他必须做他自己，而非他人。

Vocabulary

这里: zhèlǐ — Here, at this place or location.
终于: zhōngyú — Finally, at last, after a long wait.
似乎: sìhū — It seems, as if, apparently.
发现: fāxiàn — To discover or find something previously unknown.
了: le — Particle indicating completed action or new situation.
通往: tōng wǎng — Leading to, going toward a destination.
的: de — Structural particle indicating possession or modification.
山间: shānjiān — Among the mountains, between mountain ranges.
小径: xiǎojìng — A narrow path or small trail.
它: tā — It, third-person pronoun for non-human things.
比: bǐ — Compared to, than, used in comparisons.
解放: jiěfàng — Liberation, to free from oppression or restraint.
与: yǔ — And, with; connects nouns or phrases.
法律: fǎlǜ — Law, legal rules governing society.
大道: dàdào — A broad road or highway; grand path.
更为: gèng wéi — Even more, to a greater degree.
漫长: màncháng — Long and drawn-out, seemingly endless.
崎岖: qíqū — Rugged, rough, uneven terrain or path.
陡峭: dǒuqiào — Steep, precipitous, sharply inclined.
却: què — Yet, but, however; introduces a contrast.
笔直: bǐzhí — Perfectly straight, directly forward without deviation.
向前: xiàng qián — Forward, onward, in the forward direction.
通向: tōng xiàng — Leading toward, connecting to a destination.
足以: zúyǐ — Sufficient to, enough to accomplish something.
俯瞰: fǔkàn — To look down upon from a height.
人生: rénshēng — Human life, one's life journey or experience.
高处: gāochù — A high place, elevated position or vantage point.
先锋队: xiānfēngduì — Vanguard, a pioneering group leading the way.
沿着: yánzhe — Along, following the length of something.
这条: zhè tiáo — This (used with long, narrow objects like roads).
新路: xīn lù — A new road or newly forged path.
艰难: jiānnán — Difficult, arduous, full of hardship.
跋涉: báshè — To trek laboriously through difficult terrain.
缓慢: huǎnmàn — Slow, unhurried, at a slow pace.
沉重: chénzhòng — Heavy, weighty, burdensome in feeling or load.
坚韧不拔: jiānrèn bù bá — Tenacious and unyielding, persevering without giving up.
只有: zhǐyǒu — Only, only those who meet a condition.
那些: nàxiē — Those, referring to previously mentioned people or things.
曾: céng — Once, formerly, having done something in the past.
亲眼目睹: qīnyǎn mùdǔ — To witness with one's own eyes firsthand.
悉心: xīxīn — Wholeheartedly, with great care and dedication.
引导: yǐndǎo — To guide, lead, or direct someone.
这些: zhèxiē — These, referring to nearby people or things.
学校: xuéxiào — School, an institution for education.
中: zhōng — In, inside, within a place or group.
黑人: hēirén — Black person, people of African descent.
学生: xuésheng — Student, a person who studies at school.
蹒跚: pánshān — To stagger, walk unsteadily or with difficulty.
步伐: bùfá — Pace, step, manner of walking forward.
迷茫: mímáng — Lost, confused, bewildered without clear direction.
心智: xīnzhì — Mind, intellect, mental capacity and faculties.
迟钝: chídùn — Slow, dull, not mentally sharp or quick.
理解力: lǐjiělì — Comprehension ability, capacity to understand things.
人: rén — Person, people, human being.
才: cái — Only then, indicating a condition must be met.
知道: zhīdào — To know, to be aware of something.
这个: zhège — This, this one; refers to a nearby thing.
民族: mínzú — Nation, ethnic group, a people sharing culture.
是: shì — To be; linking verb indicating identity or state.
怀着: huáizhe — Harboring, holding within one's heart or mind.
怎样: zěnyàng — How, in what manner or way.
忠诚: zhōngchéng — Loyal, faithful, devoted to a cause or person.
令人心酸: lìng rén xīnsuān — Heartbreaking, causing sadness and emotional pain.
努力: nǔlì — To strive hard, make a diligent effort.
去: qù — To go; directional complement indicating purpose.
求学: qiú xué — To pursue learning, seek education earnestly.
这: zhè — This, demonstrative pronoun for nearby things.
一项: yī xiàng — One item, a single undertaking or task.
令人疲惫: lìng rén píbèi — Exhausting, causing great weariness and fatigue.
事业: shìyè — Cause, career, undertaking one dedicates effort to.
冷漠: lěngmò — Indifferent, cold, lacking emotional concern or warmth.
统计学家: tǒngjì xuéjiā — Statistician, an expert who analyzes numerical data.
在: zài — At, in, located at a place; ongoing action.
各处: gèchù — Everywhere, in various places, all around.
记录: jìlù — To record, document, keep a written account.
着: zhe — Particle indicating ongoing or continuous action.
点滴: diǎndī — Small bits, tiny details, drop by drop progress.
进步: jìnbù — Progress, advancement, improvement over time.
也: yě — Also, too, as well; adds to a statement.
何处: héchù — Where, at what place; literary form.
有人: yǒu rén — There is someone, somebody exists or is present.
失足: shīzú — To slip and fall; make a serious mistake.
滑倒: huádǎo — To slip and fall down on a surface.
跌落: diēluò — To tumble and fall, drop down from height.
对于: duìyú — For, regarding, with respect to something.
疲惫: píbèi — Exhausted, weary, drained of energy and strength.
攀登者: pāndēng zhě — Climber, one who ascends a steep path.
而言: ér yán — For, as far as something is concerned.
地平线: dìpíngxiàn — Horizon, the line where earth meets sky.
始终: shǐzhōng — Always, from beginning to end, consistently throughout.
昏暗: hūn'àn — Dim, dusky, poorly lit and gloomy.
云雾: yúnwù — Clouds and mist, foggy atmospheric conditions.
常常: chángcháng — Often, frequently, on many occasions.
寒冷: hánlěng — Cold, chilly, low in temperature.
永远: yǒngyuǎn — Forever, eternally, always without end.
朦胧: ménglóng — Hazy, misty, indistinct and blurred.
而: ér — And, yet, but; connects contrasting phrases.
遥远: yáoyuǎn — Distant, far away, remote in space or time.
然而: rán'ér — However, nevertheless, yet; introduces a contrast.
即便: jíbiàn — Even if, even though; concessive conjunction.
这一路: zhè yī lù — Along this entire journey or path.
景象: jǐngxiàng — Scene, sight, a view or spectacle observed.
尚未: shàngwèi — Not yet, still has not occurred or appeared.
显露: xiǎnlù — To reveal, show, become visible or apparent.
任何: rènhé — Any, whatever, no matter which one.
目标: mùbiāo — Goal, target, objective one aims to achieve.
或: huò — Or, either; presents an alternative option.
歇脚: xiējiǎo — To rest one's feet, take a break from walking.
之处: zhī chù — A place where something occurs; literary expression.
有的: yǒude — Some, there are those who; introduces a subset.
不过: búguò — However, but, only; introduces a mild contrast.
奉承: fèngchéng — To flatter, compliment insincerely, fawn over someone.
批评: pīpíng — Criticism, to critique or point out faults.
这段: zhè duàn — This section, this stretch or segment of something.
旅程: lǚchéng — Journey, trip, the course of travel or life.
至少: zhìshǎo — At least, at a minimum, no less than.
给予: jǐyǔ — To give, bestow, provide something to someone.
人们: rénmen — People, folks, human beings in general.
反思: fǎnsī — To reflect on, reconsider, think critically about.
自省: zìxǐng — Self-examination, introspection, reflecting on one's actions.
余裕: yúyù — Leisure, spare capacity, room for something extra.
将: jiāng — Will, shall; also indicates transformation or future action.
孩童: háitóng — Child, young children in their early years.
化为: huà wéi — To transform into, become, turn into something.
自我意识: zìwǒ yìshí — Self-awareness, consciousness of one's own identity.
自我认知: zìwǒ rènzhī — Self-knowledge, understanding of one's own character.
自尊: zìzūn — Self-respect, self-esteem, dignity in oneself.
青年: qīngnián — Youth, young person, someone in early adulthood.
那片: nà piàn — That expanse of, that stretch or area of.
奋斗: fèndòu — To struggle, strive hard toward a goal.
阴郁: yīnyù — Gloomy, dark and depressing in atmosphere.
丛林: cónglín — Jungle, dense forest, thick undergrowth of trees.
之中: zhī zhōng — Within, in the midst of something; literary form.
他: tā — He, him; third-person male pronoun.
自己: zìjǐ — Oneself, self; reflexive pronoun in Chinese.
灵魂: línghún — Soul, spirit, the inner essence of a person.
面前: miànqián — In front of, before someone's eyes or presence.
升起: shēngqǐ — To rise up, ascend, emerge from below.
看见: kànjiàn — To see, catch sight of, perceive visually.
面纱: miànshā — Veil, a thin fabric covering the face.
模糊: móhu — Blurry, vague, indistinct and unclear.
黯淡: àndàn — Dim, faint, lacking brightness or luster.
自身: zìshēn — Oneself, one's own self or being.
隐约: yǐnyuē — Faintly, dimly, indistinctly perceived or seen.
一丝: yī sī — A trace, a hint, a tiny bit of something.
关于: guānyú — About, regarding, concerning a topic or subject.
力量: lìliang — Strength, power, force or energy available.
使命: shǐmìng — Mission, calling, an important duty or purpose.
启示: qǐshì — Revelation, enlightenment, insight revealed to someone.
开始: kāishǐ — To begin, start; the commencement of something.
隐隐: yǐnyǐn — Faintly, vaguely, with a slight indistinct feeling.
感到: gǎndào — To feel, sense, become aware of emotionally.
若要: ruò yào — If one wants to, if it is desired.
世界上: shìjiè shàng — In the world, on earth, among all people.
赢得: yíngdé — To win, earn, gain through effort or competition.
位置: wèizhì — Position, place, location or standing in society.
必须: bìxū — Must, have to, it is necessary to do.
做: zuò — To do, make, act, perform an action.
而非: ér fēi — Rather than, instead of, not the other option.
他人: tārén — Others, other people, someone other than oneself.

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