【正确答案】Lanting, as you may know, means the blue hall in Chinese. This Forum is called Lanting Forum because people naturally associate the blue color with the sea and the sky. It symbolizes inclusiveness, passion and vitality, and it accords to the philosophy of harmonious coexistence, openness and win-win progress. It shows that we will adopt an inclusive approach, pool together the wisdom of various sectors and deepen dialogue and exchanges. It also means that we will take a global perspective, keep pace with the times and work together for development.
There were different views about the Asia Pacific in the 21st century. Some believed that rich human resources and cultural diversity held out great potential and bright prospects for the Asia-Pacific region, while others thought this region was beset with problems and troubles and could hardly offer any reason for optimism. Now the first decade of the 21st century is coming to an end. When we look back on the journey that the region has travelled, I believe we can come to the following conclusions: Despite the various problems and challenges due to reasons both of the past and present, peace, stability, cooperation and development represent the shared aspiration of the people and the trend of the times. What has happened shows that the Asia Pacific is transforming into a dynamic, vibrant and promising region.
【答案解析】文本节选自前外交部长杨洁篪于2010年12月1日在首届“蓝厅论坛”上的讲话,是整篇演讲的第一段。本段介绍了论坛名称的来源,并通过蓝色的象征意义阐述会议宗旨。
原文对仗工整、富有文采,多用四字成语。在翻译时不宜拘泥于原文结构和字面意义,应在理解原意的基础上进行适当改造,清晰地表达文字本意。同时,译文也需与原文在风格上匹配,合理使用排比句式,增强语势。
题目来源:用信心与合作共筑亚太未来——杨洁篪部长在首届“蓝厅论坛”上的讲话(2010年12月1日)