历史英雄名人演讲 第102期:日本三井物产会长上岛重二APEC CEO 峰会讲话:西部大开发

 　　14.China Western Development

　　14.西部大开发

　　I have confidence in the large-scale development of the western region for the following reasons. First, the West is a huge area that accounts for almost two thirds of China's total land mass. It is also rich in natural resources and energy. Second is the "conservation of the ecological¹ environment". Third, it is hoped that the development of the interior will help narrow the current economic gap with the coastal² regions. As the economic level of the interior is brought in line with that of the coastal regions, it will generate massive domestic demand and contribute to the growth of China as a giant consumer market.

　　我对中国的西部大开发很有信心。首先，中国西部几乎占了中国2/3的土地面积，而且自然资源和能源储备丰富。其次，西部大开发注重保护生态环境。再次，西部的发展能够减小目前内陆与沿海地区的经济差距。如果内陆经济发展水平能与沿海地区相一致，就能拉动内需，推动中国成为巨大的消费市场。

　　We in the Japanese business community wish to participate in this project technically³ and financially in such areas that we have accumulated skills and expertise⁴ to realize the well-balanced growth of China as a manufacturing country and as a consumer market.

　　我们作为日本商业界的一员，也希望加入到西部大开发的项目中来，在我们技巧娴熟和专业知识丰富的领域，从技术上和经济上为中国提供帮助，以实现中国作为生产大国和消费大国的平衡发展。

　　To me, the conservation of the environment and the development of resources and logistical infrastructure⁵ are the area of importance with great interest. I also believe that the countries of ASEAN will find a way to create win-win relationships through bilateral⁶ and multilateral cooperation in which each country contributes its particular strengths for mutual⁷ benefit.

　　我对环境保护，资源开发，物流基础设施建设等重要领域很感兴趣。我认为东南亚国家联盟成员国将会通过双边合作和多边合作，发挥各自优势，互惠互利，建立双赢关系。

1 ecological   

adj.生态的，生态学的

参考例句：

• The region has been declared an ecological disaster zone.这个地区已经宣布为生态灾难区。
• Each animal has its ecological niche.每种动物都有自己的生态位.

2 coastal   

adj.海岸的，沿海的，沿岸的

参考例句：

• The ocean waves are slowly eating away the coastal rocks.大海的波浪慢慢地侵蚀着岸边的岩石。
• This country will fortify the coastal areas.该国将加强沿海地区的防御。

3 technically   

adv.专门地，技术上地

参考例句：

• Technically it is the most advanced equipment ever.从技术上说，这是最先进的设备。
• The tomato is technically a fruit,although it is eaten as a vegetable.严格地说，西红柿是一种水果，尽管它是当作蔬菜吃的。

4 expertise   

n.专门知识(或技能等)，专长

参考例句：

• We were amazed at his expertise on the ski slopes.他斜坡滑雪的技能使我们赞叹不已。
• You really have the technical expertise in a new breakthrough.让你真正在专业技术上有一个全新的突破。

5 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
• We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。

6 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。

7 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。