最纯正的英语—英国首相特蕾莎梅最新演讲
Stephen Lawrence Day is a national annual commemoration of Stephens life and legacy
史蒂芬劳伦斯日是为了纪念史蒂芬而诞生的国际性年度纪念日
a chance for us to reflect and to encourage and support young people in achieving their dreams
是一个让我们去反思去鼓励支持年轻人追求他们的梦想的机会
Stephen was a young man of enormous potential
史蒂芬是个有着巨大潜力的年轻人
he was talented and much-loved
他很有才华很受人喜爱
and he had every reason to believe
我们有充分的理由相信
that he would go on to make the most of all that life has to offer
他会利用好生命给他带来的一切东西
his life stands as an example
他的生命就是一个例子
a reminder of the work we must do to ensure that young people no matter what their background
提醒着我们要做的事是确保无论有着什么样背景的年轻人
are given every chance to fulfill their ambitions
都被给予了充足的机会去实现他们的抱负
and a reminder to us all of the work we need to do to build a fairer
并提醒我们大家，我们需要做的是建立一个更公平的
and more inclusive society
更有包容性的社会
that is what I hope this day will encourage us to do
我希望这个日子会鼓励大家去这么做
last year on the 25th anniversary of Stephens death
去年，在25周年史蒂芬劳伦斯追悼会上
Iannounced that the 22nd of April would be Stephen Lawrence Day
我宣布四月22号定为史蒂芬劳伦斯日
and this year children and young people in schools and communities across the country
今年，全国学校和社区的儿童和年轻人
will have the opportunity to learn about Stevens life and legacy
都会有机会去了解史蒂芬的经历
and engage in activities that will make a positive contribution to the places where they live
参加一些的活动，给他们的生活带来积极的意义
I hope that they will be inspired by Stephens story
我希望他们可以从史蒂芬的故事里得到启发
and I want children in all parts of this country
我希望全国各地的孩子
to have the support and encouragement they need to go as far as their talents and hard work will take them
会得到鼓励和支持，使他们会尽可能地发挥自己的才能和努力
Stevens murder was a watershed moment for our country
史蒂芬谋杀案是我们国家的一个分水岭
it was a moment that demanded we wake up
使我们清醒过来
to the reality of the racism that still exists in our society
让我们看清我们社会中仍存在种族歧视的现实
and the obstacles that far too many young people live with every single day of their lives
太多年轻人每天生活都会遇到障碍
it was a moment that demanded all of us work together
是时候要求我们所有人团结起来
to bring about positive change
去带来一些正能量的改变
for decades Doreen and Neville Lawrence have fought heroically
几十年来，多琳和内维尔劳伦斯英勇抗争
to ensure that their son's life and legacy is not forgotten
为了不让他们儿子的经历被人淡忘
this day is a tribute to them
在这个日子我们要向他们致敬
they have shown such extraordinary strength of spirit
在他们孜孜不倦地寻求正义和积极改变的过程中
in their tireless search for justice and positive change
所表现出如此非凡的精神力量
never faltering
从不动摇
never hesitating never giving up
从不犹豫，从不放弃
let us continue to learn the lessons of 26 years ago
让我们继续吸取26年前的教训
let us continue to build on all the good work that has been done since then
让我们继续去做之前对的的事情
and let us ensure that Stevens lasting legacy is a brighter
让我们确信史蒂芬最终带给我们的是一个更明亮的
better future for many generations of children to come
更好的未来，来迎接一代又一代的儿童
