国际英文演讲高手带翻译 chapter1-5

　　Tips for dealing¹ with nervousness from a famous speaker
The following speech was given by a famous American speaker. It is not only a good example of public speaking. It also shows us the insight² into nervousness reduction in public speaking.
Ladies and gentlemen, today, I want to talk about some tips to help deal with nervousness.
Notice that I didn't say overcome nervousness, that is because I believe that there is nothing that will make you instantly calm while in public speaking except of course for horse tranquilizers.
.the secret of achieving true calm without drugs is in practice. So I'd like to share some tips that will make you appear calm while you are working and expanding you comfort zone. First of all, the very best way to deal with nervous is to practice, practice your speech so much that you can do it while on autopilot. that way your lips and body will know what to do even if your mind has checked out, while speaking, concentrate on breathing, slowly and deeply, not only will you not hyperventilate_this way, but you’ll also keep a nice steady supply of oxygen flowing to your blood stream. Nervous people have a tendency to take short, shallow breath. Hum a key before you begin to speak, and lower your voice just a tiny bit. The result of noise will sound less like a pitch of a nervous mouse, and more like a normal speaking voice. Avoid nervous hand gestures too. Don't pretend that you are Adam and give yourself a fig³ leaf. Don't wring⁴ your hands like a substitute teacher in the wildest home room. If you haven't got a good use for them at the time, keep those hands hanging freely of your side, and try to put the whole thing into perspective.
What's there to be afraid of anyway? Does the state of world peace hang on the result of this presentation? Are small children going to die as a result? Will it even be something you will remember in five years time?
Why are we afraid of public speaking anyway? There's no good reason. We've got something to day, why can't we say it? Some fears we have for good reason, for instance, I'm not planning to take up a sky diving anytime soon. I'm not quite ready to die yet, but fear of public speaking, it is completely irrational⁵. Think of the fear in that way, and try to see it for what it really is, stupid.
And if all else fails, quote a little Shakespeare, I have a favorite line that gave me strength. And I used to repeat it like a mantra. Unfortunately the context⁶ from which it comes is a teensy bit grim⁷, it happened to be a tool that Lady Macbeth used to talk the hubby into rubbing out the king, but it was a great line none the less. And it is the line I want to end this educational minute with. It goes like this: Screw your courage into the sticking place, and we shall not fail!
The truth of our public speaking, however, is, it does not have to be stressful, if you correctly understands the hidden courses of public speaking stress.
If you keep just a few principles in mind, speaking in public will soon become an invigorating and satisfying experience for you.

1 dealing   

n.经商方法，待人态度

参考例句：

• This store has an excellent reputation for fair dealing.该商店因买卖公道而享有极高的声誉。
• His fair dealing earned our confidence.他的诚实的行为获得我们的信任。

2 insight   

n.洞察力，洞悉，深刻的见解

参考例句：

• Good teachers have insight into the problems of students.好的教师能洞察学生的问题。
• The research will provide direct insight into molecular mechanisms.这项研究将使人能够直接地了解分子的机理。

3 fig   

n.无花果(树)

参考例句：

• The doctor finished the fig he had been eating and selected another.这位医生吃完了嘴里的无花果，又挑了一个。
• You can't find a person who doesn't know fig in the United States.你找不到任何一个在美国的人不知道无花果的。

4 wring   

n.扭绞；v.拧，绞出，扭

参考例句：

• My socks were so wet that I had to wring them.我的袜子很湿，我不得不拧干它们。
• I'll wring your neck if you don't behave!你要是不规矩，我就拧断你的脖子。

5 irrational   

adj.无理性的，失去理性的

参考例句：

• After taking the drug she became completely irrational.她在吸毒后变得完全失去了理性。
• There are also signs of irrational exuberance among some investors.在某些投资者中是存在非理性繁荣的征象的。

6 context   

n.背景，环境，上下文，语境

参考例句：

• You can always tell the meaning of a word from its context.你常可以从上下文中猜出词义来。
• This sentence does not seem to connect with the context.这个句子似乎与上下文脱节。

7 grim   

adj.严酷的，令人害怕的，不愉快的，讨厌的

参考例句：

• I've had a grim day.我过了不愉快的一天。
• His expression was grim when he told them they had lost their jobs.当他告诉他们说他们已被解雇时，他的表情十分冷酷。