双语有声阅读：孩子眼中的世界

Children's Eyes

 

孩子眼中的世界

What kind of world is it my friend that little children see?

朋友，透过孩子的眼睛他们看到的是怎样的世界

I wonder if they see God¹ first because they just believe?

我不知道他们最先看到的，是不是上帝因为他们相信上帝

Do they see strength² in caring³ eyes who watch them as they play

在玩耍的时候，他们有没有透过那些关爱的眼里看到力量

or maybe love through gentle hands that guide them on their way?

抑或透过轻柔的之间感受到沿途指引他们的爱

Do you think they dream of future times when they would be a king

你觉得他们会否梦想未来的时代在那里他们是时代的主宰

or just enjoy their present life while their friends they sing?

抑或他们只是享受现在与他们的朋友畅快开怀的生活

Do they see the acts of kindness⁴ done for people who are poor?

他们明白那些为穷人而行的义举吗

Is the very best in everyone what they are looking for?

每个人内里最好的就是他们追寻的吗

And when the day is over,as they close their eyes to sleep,

当白天结束当他们合上双眼进入梦乡

do they look forward to tomorrow with its promises to keep?

他们会守着承诺希冀明天吗

If this is what the children see, then it should be no surprise,

如果这就是孩子们看见的那就没有什么值得惊奇的

the world would be a better place if we all had children's eyes.

如果我们都有孩子的眼睛那么，世界将会变得更美好

1 god   

n.上帝，神；被极度崇拜的人或物

参考例句：

• God knows how the cat got up on the roof.只有天知道那只猫是怎样爬上房顶的。
• God wills that man should be happy.上帝愿人类幸福。

2 strength   

n.力量，力气，长处，强度

参考例句：

• She distrusts her own strength.她怀疑自己的力量。
• You must reserve your strength for the tennis final.你必须为网球决赛保存力量。

3 caring   

adj.关心的，关怀的，照料的

参考例句：

• One shouldn't act without caring for public opinion.一个人的行为不能不顾及舆论。
• You're very lucky to have a caring family.你很幸运有一个温馨的家庭。

4 kindness   

n.亲切，仁慈，好意；仁慈(好心)的行为

参考例句：

• Will you have the kindness to hand me that book?请把那本书递给我好吗？
• Many thanks for your kindness in seeing me off.多谢您好意相送。