Live from Washington

This is Madeline Wright, for BCC News reporting live from Washington D. C. where, very shortly, the new President will deliver his inaugural address. Just moments ago, the President was sworn-in to office; following the United States Constitution the President swore an oath to faithfully execute the office of the presidency.

这里是玛德琳·赖特，BCC新闻从华盛顿特区现场报道，新总统即将发表就职演说。就在刚才，总统宣誓就职；根据美国宪法，总统宣誓将忠实履行总统职责。

And what exactly is going on now, Madeline?

现在到底是什么情况，玛德琳？

Well, Tom, true to American tradition, the band has just played “Hail to the Chief”, and the President has been honored by a 21-gun salute. Now we’re waiting for the President to take to the stage and deliver his speech. Tom, it’s like a who’s who of the political world here on Capital Hill, with dignitaries representing several different countries.

汤姆，按照美国传统，乐队刚刚演奏了《向统帅致敬》，总统也接受了21响礼炮的致敬。现在我们正在等待总统登台发表演讲。汤姆，国会山这里简直汇聚了政界所有重要人物，还有代表多个国家的政要出席。

What’s the mood on the ground like, Madeline?

现场的气氛怎么样，玛德琳？

In a word, the mood here is electric. The excitement in the air is palpable; I’ve never seen a larger crowd here on Capital Hill, and the audience is shouting, crying, and embracing each other. On this, a most historic day, you can feel the hope and the excitement in the air. The 20th of January will go down in history as the... Oh, Tom, it looks like the President is about to begin...

简而言之，这里的气氛非常热烈。空气中弥漫着显而易见的兴奋；我从未在国会山见过这么多人，人群在欢呼、哭泣、相互拥抱。在这个最具历史意义的日子里，你能感受到希望和激动。1月20日将被载入史册，成为……哦，汤姆，看来总统快要开始演讲了……

My fellow Americans, I stand before you today...

我的美国同胞们，今天我站在你们面前……