英语专业四级听力听写训练 第91期:美国梦 The American Dream

The American Dream美国梦

Each individual may define the American dream differently.每个人对美国梦都有不同的定义，

But the general idea is that a person in the United States has the freedom to carry out his or her goals.但一般而言，美国梦是指一国在美国的人有实现自己目标的自由，

It usually means a person has the chance to work hard, earn money and create a secure life.通常意味着一国人有努力工作，挣钱并创造稳定生活的机会。

For many people, this means being able to get a good education,have a good job and own a house.对很多人来说，这意味着能接受良好的教育，有一份好的工作和拥有一套房子。

The expression is often linked to immigrants who have come to this country seeking more freedom or a better life than they could have in their own countries.美国梦这个词经常与移民联系在一起，他们来这个国家是为了寻求比自己国家更大的自由度或更美好的生活。

Some people would say that the United States Declaration of Independence first defined the American dream.一些人会说，美国《独立宣言》最先定义了美国梦。

It expressed why the American colonies decided to fight British colonial rule in order to become an independent nation.它解释了美国殖民地为什么决定反对英国殖民统治，以成为一个独立的国家。

The Declaration of Independence states that all men are created equal,and that they have the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.《独立宣言》生命人生而平等，人人有生命权，自由权和追求幸福的权利。