北京奥运会开幕式致辞
Mr. Presidentof the People's Republic China, Mr.Liu Qi,Members of the Organizing Committee, dear Chinese friends, dear athletes:
中华人民共和国主席先生，刘淇先生，奥组委的成员们，亲爱的中国朋友们，亲爱的运动们：
For a long time,China has dreamed of opening its doors and inviting the world's athletes to Beijing for the Olympic Games .Tonight that dream come true. Congratulations,Beijing.
长久以来，中国一直梦想着打开国门，邀请世界各地的运动员来北京参加奥运会。今晚，梦想变成了现实，祝贺北京！
You have chosen as the theme of these Games "One World, One Dream". That is what we are tonight . As one world, we grieved with you over the tragic earthquake in Sichuan Province. We were moved by the great courage and solidarity of the Chinese people. As one dream, may these Olympic Games bring you joy, hope and pride.
你们选择“同一个世界，同一个梦想”作为本届奥运会的主题，今晚就是这个主题的体现。我们处在同一个世界，所以我们像你们一样，为四川的地震灾难而深感悲恸。中国人民的伟大勇气和团结精神使我们备受感动。我们拥有同一个梦想，所以希望本届奥运会带给你们快乐、希望和自豪。
Athletes, the Games were created for you by our founder,Prerre de Coubertin. these Games belong to you. Let them be the athletes' Games. Have fun!
各位运动员，我们的创始人皮埃尔·德·顾拜旦是因为你们而创立了现代奥林匹克运动会。奥运会属于你们。让奥运会成为运动员的盛会。祝你们比赛开心！
Remember,however, they are about much more than performance alone. They are about the peaceful gathering of 204 National Ollympic Committees--regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or political system.Please complete in the spirit of the Olympic values: exellence,friendship and respect.
