英语美文2

美文欣赏：友谊的价值
Friendship is both a source of pleasure and a component of good health. － Ralph Waldo Emerson

友谊既是快乐之源泉，又是健康之要素。——爱默生

People who have close friends naturally enjoy their company. Of equal importance are the emotional benefits they get. When something wonderful happens to us, sharing the happiness of the occasion with friends intensifies our joy.

有知己的人们总是很自然地享受到朋友们的陪伴。而他们所得到的情感益处和这种陪伴一样重要。如果有好事发生，和好朋友分享会使这份快乐变得更多。

In times of trouble and tension, when our spirits are low, telling our worries and fears to friends eases the stress. Moreover, we may even get some practical suggestions for solving a particular problem.

当烦恼和压力使我们情绪低落时，把我们的担忧和害怕跟好朋友分担，将会帮我们减轻压力。而且，我们甚至可能从朋友那里得到解决某个具体问题切实可行的建议。

Adolescence and old age are the two stages in our lives when the need for friendship is crucial. In the former stage, teens are troubled by uncertainty and mixed feelings. In the latter stage, older people are upset by feelings of uselessness.

青少年时期和老年时期是人一生中对友谊最依赖的两个年龄阶段。在前一个阶段，青少年总是被不确定和杂乱的思绪困扰着。而在后一个阶段，老年人总是因为觉得自己无用而倍感心烦。

In both instances, friends can make a big difference. With close friends in their lives, people develop courage and positive attitudes. Teenagers have the moral support to assert their individuality. The elderly approach their advanced years with optimism and an interest in life. A positive outlook is vital to dealing successfully with the crises in these two stages of life.

在两个例子中，朋友会起到很重要的作用。有了知己，人们就会有勇气和积极的态度。青少年有了维护独立的精神支持，而老年人的生活则会充满乐观和对生活的兴趣。而乐观的态度在这两个生命阶段中，是成功化解危机的关键。