六年级英语经典美文及中文翻译(3)

　　六年级英语经典美文(三)

　　A pet's commandments

　　宠物情缘：我与狗狗的约定

　　A dog is our friend, who will never oppose and hurt us. No matter who you are, wealthy or poor,they will always be with you. Now, please read these pet`s commandments, which will help you get a better understanding of your faithful friend.

　　狗狗是我们的朋友，它永远不会与我们作对，伤害我们。不管你是谁，贫穷或富有，它们会一直守护在你的身旁，寸步不离。现在，请看一看狗狗与我们的这些约定吧，它能够帮助你进一步地了解自己那忠实的朋友。

　　My life is likely to last ten to fifteen years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you buy me.

　　我这一生大概能活10到15年，和你分别是件无比痛苦的事。在买下我之前请记住这些。

　　Give me time to understand what you want of me.

　　请给我一点时间，让我理解你对我的要求是什么。

　　Don't be angry for me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your entertainment and your friends. I have only you.

　　请被对我生气太久，也别把我关起来当做是惩罚。因为，你有你的工作，你的娱乐，你的朋友。而我，只有你。

　　Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me.

　　时不时地和我说说话吧，虽然我听不懂你的语言，但当你开口说话时，我会懂得你的声音。

　　Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget it and if it's cruel it may affect me forever.

　　请注意无论你如何对待我，我都永远不会忘记它;如果它是残酷的，可能会给我带来永久的影响。

　　Remerber before you hit me that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones of your hand, but that I choose not to bite you.

　　在打我前，请不要忘记，我其实拥有可以轻易咬碎你手骨的牙齿，但我绝不会选择去伤害你。

　　Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I`m not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

　　当你责骂我懒惰、不听话前，请你问问自己：也许我遇到了什么问题，也许我吃的东西不对，也许我在太阳下跑得太久了，又或许我已经年老体弱了。

　　Take care of me when I get old. You too, will grow old.

　　当我老了时，请好好照顾我。因为我们都会有老的一天。

　　When I will leave, you must guard at my side. Never say "I can't bear to watch it" or "let it happen in my absence". Everything is easy for me if you are there. Remember, I love you.

　　当我即将要离开这个世界的时候，请一定要守护在我的身边。请不要说"我不忍心看下去"或"让我不在场的时候让它去吧"这样的话。只要有你在我的身边，我可以坦然接受任何事情。记住，我爱你!