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英女王2014年圣诞演讲共分7个段落。大家对关于克拉姆林路监狱和关于基督教的两段感觉有点小难，但是彭彭会带你清楚了解女王演讲的语言点和背景！
第一段：一尊雕塑引发“和解”的话题
第二段：用一战中的逸事解释“和解”
第三段：用运动会解释“和解”
第四段：用参观爱尔兰克拉姆林路监狱的经历解释“和解”
第五段：用苏格兰公投和地区冲突解释“和解”
第六段：用基督教解释“和解”
第七段：与前面提到的一战呼应并祝福
[1] ＊In the ruins of the old Coventry Cathedral／ is a sculpture of a man and a woman／ reaching out to embrace each other.
[2] The sculptor was inspired by the story of a woman／ who crossed Europe on foot after the war to find her husband.
[3] ＊Casts of the same sculpture can be found in Belfast and Berlin, and it is simply called Reconciliation.
Cast [kɑ:st] n. 铸型object formed by a mold; 演员表
ruin[ˈru:ɪn] n. 毁灭，灭亡; 废墟，遗迹 同义词remain
embrace [ɪmˈbreɪs] vt. 拥抱 同义词hug
Reconciliation [ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃn] n. 和解，调停; 一致; 服从 同义词truce
[4] Reconciliation is the peaceful end to conflict, and we were reminded of this in August when countries on both sides of the First World War came together to remember in peace.
[5] ＊The ceramic poppies at the Tower of London drew millions, and the only possible reaction to seeing them and walking among them was silence.
[6] For every poppy a life; and a reminder of the grief of loved ones left behind.
[7] ＊No one who fought in that war is still alive, but we remember their sacrifice and indeed the sacrifice of all those in the armed forces who serve and protect us today.
[8] In 1914, many people thought the war would be over by Christmas, but sadly by then the trenches were dug and the future shape of the war in Europe was set.
[9] But, as we know, something remarkable did happen that Christmas, exactly a hundred years ago today.
[10] Without any instruction or command, the shooting stopped and German and British soldiers met in No Man's Land.
[11] Photographs were taken and gifts exchanged.
[12] It was a Christmas truce.
ceramic [səˈræmɪk] adj. 陶器的 同义词porcelain
poppy [ˈpɒpi] n. 罂粟（花）
trench [trentʃ] n. 战壕; 沟 同义词ditch
truce [tru:s] n. 休战; 停战（协定） 同义词cease-fire
[13] Truces are not a new idea.
[14] ＊In the ancient world a truce was declared for the duration of the Olympic Games and wars and battles were put on hold.
[15] Sport has a wonderful way of bringing together people and nations, as we saw this year in Glasgow when over 70 countries took part in the Commonwealth Games.
[16] It is no accident that they are known as the Friendly Games.
[17] ＊As well as promoting dialogue between nations, the Commonwealth Games pioneered the inclusion of para-sports within each day's events.
[18] ＊As with the Invictus Games that followed, the courage, determination and talent of the athletes captured our imagination as well as breaking down divisions.
Commonwealth [ˈkɒmənwelθ] n. 联邦; 共和国
para-sports残疾人运动（会）
Invictus [inˈviktəs] adj. 不可战胜的，永不屈服的。这是一个拉丁词汇,在英文里写为invincible,意思是“不可战胜的”
[19] The benefits of reconciliation were clear to see when I visited Belfast in June. 20，＊While my tour of the set of Game Of Thrones may have gained most attention, my visit to the Crumlin Road Gaol will remain vividly in my mind.
[21] What was once a prison during the Troubles is now a place of hope and fresh purpose; a reminder of what is possible when people reach out to one another, rather like the couple in the sculpture.
Gaol[dʒeɪl,dʒel] n. 监狱，拘留所 同义词prison（监狱），jail（看守所）
The Troubles (Irish: Na Trioblóidí) was an ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland during the late 20th century. Also known internationally as the Northern Ireland conflict（The Crying Game－1992）
[22] Of course, reconciliation takes different forms.
[23] ＊In Scotland after the referendum many felt great disappointment, while others felt great relief; and bridging these differences will take time.
[24] ＊Bringing reconciliation to war or emergency zones is an even harder task, and I have been deeply touched this year by the selflessness of aid workers and medical volunteers who have gone abroad to help victims of conflict or of diseases like Ebola, often at great personal risk.
referendum [ˌrefəˈrendəm] n. 全民公决; 公民投票
Ebola n. 埃博拉（病毒）; [地名] [刚果民主共和国] 埃博拉河
[25] For me, the life of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose birth we celebrate today, is an inspiration and an anchor in my life.
[26] A role model of reconciliation and forgiveness, he stretched out his hands in love, acceptance and healing.
[27] ＊Christ's example has taught me to seek to respect and value all people, of whatever faith or none.
anchor [ˈæŋkə(r)] n. 锚; 靠山a central source of support and stability
[28] Sometimes it seems that reconciliation stands little chance in the face of war and discord.
[29] But, as the Christmas truce a century ago reminds us, peace and goodwill have lasting power in the hearts of men and women.
[30] ＊On that chilly Christmas Eve in 1914 many of the German forces sang Silent Night, its haunting melody inching across the line.
[31] That carol is still much-loved today, a legacy of the Christmas truce, and a reminder to us all that even in the unlikeliest of places hope can still be found.
[32] A very happy Christmas to you all.
discord [ˈdɪskɔ:d] n. 不和; 不调和 同义词conflict，strife
haunting [ˈhɔ:ntɪŋ] adj. 萦绕心头的; 不易忘怀的 同义词persistent
inch [ɪntʃ] vi. 缓慢移动; 渐进 同义词crawl
carol [ˈkærəl] n. 圣诞之歌，（宗教）颂歌 同义词ode
长句：
[24] Bringing reconciliation to war or emergency zones is an even harder task, and I have been deeply touched this year by the selflessness of aid workers and medical volunteers who have gone abroad to help victims of conflict or of diseases like Ebola, often at great personal risk.
在战争中或者紧急突发地带取得和解更是困难，今年，救援人员和医疗志愿者们不顾个人安危、奔赴国外帮助冲突地区的受害人员或者饱受疾病（例如埃博拉）困扰的病人。我深为所动。
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英女王2014年圣诞演讲共分7个段落。大家对关于克拉姆林路监狱和关于基督教的两段感觉有点小难，但是彭彭会带给你翔实的史实，清楚了解女王演讲的语言点和背景！
第一段：一尊雕塑引发“和解”的话题
第二段：用一战中的逸事解释“和解”
第三段：用运动会解释“和解”
第四段：用参观爱尔兰克拉姆林路监狱的经历解释“和解”
第五段：用苏格兰公投和地区冲突解释“和解”
第六段：用基督教解释“和解”
第七段：与前面提到的一战呼应并祝福
[1] In the ruins of the old Coventry Cathedral／ is a sculpture of a man and a woman／ reaching out to embrace each other.
[2] The sculptor was inspired by the story of a woman／ who crossed Europe on foot after the war to find her husband.
[3] Casts of the same sculpture can be found in Belfast and Berlin, and it is simply called Reconciliation.
[4] Reconciliation is the peaceful end to conflict, and we were reminded of this in August when countries on both sides of the First World War came together to remember in peace.
[5] The ceramic poppies at the Tower of London drew millions, and the only possible reaction to seeing them and walking among them was silence.
[6] For every poppy a life; and a reminder of the grief of loved ones left behind.
[7] No one who fought in that war is still alive, but we remember their sacrifice and indeed the sacrifice of all those in the armed forces who serve and protect us today.
[8] In 1914, many people thought the war would be over by Christmas, but sadly by then the trenches were dug and the future shape of the war in Europe was set.
[9] But, as we know, something remarkable did happen that Christmas, exactly a hundred years ago today.
[10] Without any instruction or command, the shooting stopped and German and British soldiers met in No Man's Land.
[11] Photographs were taken and gifts exchanged.
[12] It was a Christmas truce.
[13] Truces are not a new idea.
[14] In the ancient world a truce was declared for the duration of the Olympic Games and wars and battles were put on hold.
[15] Sport has a wonderful way of bringing together people and nations, as we saw this year in Glasgow when over 70 countries took part in the Commonwealth Games.
[16] It is no accident that they are known as the Friendly Games.
[17] As well as promoting dialogue between nations, the Commonwealth Games pioneered the inclusion of para-sports within each day's events.
[18] As with the Invictus Games that followed, the courage, determination and talent of the athletes captured our imagination as well as breaking down divisions.
[19] The benefits of reconciliation were clear to see when I visited Belfast in June. 20，While my tour of the set of Game Of Thrones may have gained most attention, my visit to the Crumlin Road Gaol will remain vividly in my mind.
[21] What was once a prison during the Troubles is now a place of hope and fresh purpose; a reminder of what is possible when people reach out to one another, rather like the couple in the sculpture.
[22] Of course, reconciliation takes different forms. In Scotland after the referendum many felt great disappointment, while others felt great relief; and bridging these differences will take time.
[23] Bringing reconciliation to war or emergency zones is an even harder task, and I have been deeply touched this year by the selflessness of aid workers and medical volunteers who have gone abroad to help victims of conflict or of diseases like Ebola, often at great personal risk.
[24] For me, the life of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose birth we celebrate today, is an inspiration and an anchor in my life.
[25] A role model of reconciliation and forgiveness, he stretched out his hands in love, acceptance and healing.
[26] Christ's example has taught me to seek to respect and value all people, of whatever faith or none.
[27] Sometimes it seems that reconciliation stands little chance in the face of war and discord.
[28] But, as the Christmas truce a century ago reminds us, peace and goodwill have lasting power in the hearts of men and women.
[29] On that chilly Christmas Eve in 1914 many of the German forces sang Silent Night, its haunting melody inching across the line.
[30] That carol is still much-loved today, a legacy of the Christmas truce, and a reminder to us all that even in the unlikeliest of places hope can still be found.
[31] A very happy Christmas to you all.