公众人物毕业演讲(MP3+字幕)第96(3)期:耶伦纽约大学(8)

When I first came to the Federal Reserve 37 yearsago

37年前 在我刚来到美联储时

I was struck by the passion of my colleagues for the mission of the Fed

同事们对美联储使命的热情让我惊叹

And these many years later, each day at work

很多年以后 在现在的每一天工作中

I see the importance of that passion to carrying out the Fed's duties effectively

我都能体会到有效履行美联储职责的热情的重要性

If there is a job that you feel passionate about

如果你能找到一个让你充满热情的工作

do what you can to pursue that job

请尽可能去从事这个工作

if there is a purpose about which you are passionate

如果你有热情的事具有目的

dedicate yourself to that purpose

务必全身心投入到这一目的中

Finally, I hope that you can find joy in the lives you choose

最后 我希望你们能够在自己选择的人生轨迹中找到乐趣

You are completing one important phase of your life today

今天 你们完成了人生中一大重要的阶段

and embarking on an amazing new adventure

并将开始美妙的新探险

Serious decisions about life surely lie ahead

前方 你们必将需要对人生作出抉择

but take the time to savor the joys, large and small that come along the way

尽管如此 不要忘了享受过程中的大小乐趣

Share those joys with others, and share a laugh when you can

记住将这些快乐同他人分享 让大家一起开怀大笑

In closing, thank you again

在结束演讲之前 我想再次感谢大家

on behalf of myself and the other honorees

代表我自己 也代表其他荣誉学位获得者

Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today

感谢大家给了我发表演讲的机会

and congratulations and good luck to the Class of 2014

恭喜2014届毕业生 祝大家好运