英语演讲原文With Energy CEOs.docx

1、英语演讲原文With Energy CEOsWith Energy CEOsREMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AFTER MEETING WITH ENERGY CEOS THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I just held a meeting with the CEOs of some of the most innovative 1 energy companies in America to talk about growth and progress of a sector 2 that represents a b

2、ig piece of Americas economic future. As our economy adapts to the challenges of a new century, new ways of producing and saving and distributing energy offer a unique opportunity to create millions of jobs for the American people. And obviously, this is a timely discussion, on a day of sobering new

3、s. The job figures released this morning show that we lost 467,000 jobs last month. And while the average loss of about 400,000 jobs per month this quarter is less devastating 3 than the 700,000 per month that we lost in the previous quarter, and while there are continuing signs that the recession i

4、s slowing, obviously this is little comfort to all those Americans whove lost their jobs. Weve taken some extraordinary measures to blunt the hard edges of the worst recession of our lifetime, and to offer assistance to those whove borne the brunt of this economic storm. But as Ive said from the mom

5、ent that I walked into the door of this White House, it took years for us to get into this mess, and it will take us more than a few months to turn it around. Thats why the discussion that we had today is so important. Its men and women like these who will help lead us out of this recession and into

6、 a better future. My job - and our job as a government - is to do whatever we can to unleash 4 the great, generative powers of the American economy by encouraging their efforts. And Im absolutely confident that we can, at this period of difficulty, prove once again what this nation can achieve when

7、challenged. And Im confident that were not only going to recover from this recession in the short term, but were going to prosper 5 in the long term. To do that, we have to act now to build a new foundation for lasting 6 growth. And energy is one of the pillars of this new foundation, essential both

8、 to our recovery and our long-term prosperity. Im pleased to say that weve achieved more in the past few months to create a new clean energy economy than we had achieved in many decades before. The recovery plan will double our countrys supply of renewable energy, and is already creating new clean e

9、nergy jobs. Thanks to a remarkable 7 partnership 8 between automakers, autoworkers, environmental advocates, and states, we also set in motion a new national policy to increase gas mileage 9 and decrease carbon pollution for all new cars and trucks sold in this country, which is going to save us 1.8

10、 billion barrels of oil. And last Friday, the House of Representatives passed an extraordinary piece of legislation that would make renewable energy the profitable kind of energy in America. It will reduce our dependence 10 on foreign oil. It will prevent the worst consequences of climate change. An

11、d above all, it holds the promise of millions of new jobs - jobs, by the way, that cant be outsourced. The CEOs standing 11 behind me know a lot about these kinds of companies. These are folks whose companies are helping 12 to lead the transformation 13 towards a clean energy future. Even as we face

12、 tough economic times, even as we continue to lose jobs, the CEOs here told me that theyre looking to hire new people, in some cases to double or even triple in size over the next few years. They are making money and they are helping their customers save money on the energy front. So these companies

13、 are vivid examples of the kind of future we can create, but its now up to the Senate to continue the work that was begun in the House to forge this more prosperous future. Were going to need to set aside the posturing 14 and the politics - and when we put aside the old ideological 15 debates, then

14、our choice is clear. Its a choice between slow decline and renewed prosperity. Its a choice between the past and the future. The American people I believe want us to make the right choice, and Im confident that the Senate will. For at every juncture 16 in our history, weve chosen to seize big opport

15、unities - rather than fear big challenges. Weve chosen to take responsibility. Weve chosen to honor the sacrifices of those who came before us - and fulfill 17 our obligations to generations to come. Thats what were going to do this time, as well. Thank you very much, everybody. Q Mr. President, do

16、you have a message for the small businesses on health and economy? THE PRESIDENT: The message for small businesses is many of these businesses started as small businesses and theyre now getting to be big businesses because of the extraordinary opportunities that are out there. Another message is tha

17、t they should probably contact some of these CEOs because it turns out they can save small businesses and large businesses alike up to 20 or 30 percent on their energy usage. And when you hear the innovation thats taking place - everything from LED lighting 18 that can save a huge amount on energy c

18、osts to new concrete materials that last longer and are waterproofed 19 from the inside out, and that can mean that bridges and roads and buildings can last 20 or 30 years longer than using conventional concrete; when you look at whats being done with solar energy right now in places like Houston an

19、d Florida; and the fact that many of these companies are exporting their goods and their services, but unfortunately, their biggest markets right now are Europe and Japan because we havent done enough to emphasize clean energy in our own country - that gets you excited about the future. And one of t

20、he things that Ive consistently talked about since I took office, and on a day where we see that our economy is still having a tough time getting moving, is were going to have to shoot for the future and not look backwards 20 . So much of the debate around health care, so much of the debate around e

21、nergy, has been based on this idea that somehow if we stand still and we dont do anything that were going to be better off. And thats just not how this world works. Its certainly not how the modern economy works. We know were going to have to change how we use energy. We know were going to have to c

22、hange how we operate our health care systems. We know that were going to have to change how we train our young people to compete in this new global economy. And so to make the argument that somehow we should just lock in on the status quo or perpetuate 21 the same policies that got us into this mess

23、 in the first place, and that that somehow is going to solve our problems, just doesnt make any sense. And what these folks are all about is the future, and thats what America has always been about. We are not folks who are scared of the future or look backwards. We always meet the challenges by mov

24、ing forward. And thats what I think is going to happen this time, as well. Thanks, guys. Q Mr. President, when are you going to get solar panels and a wind turbine at the White House, sir? THE PRESIDENT: I was just talking to Secretary Chu about how he is going to consult with these outstanding folk

25、s to figure out how we can improve energy efficiency here. Q When will that happen, Mr. President? THE PRESIDENT: I just told you - were moving. Come on, guys. (Laughter.) I dont have a date certain. 文章重点单词注释： 1 innovativeadj.革新的，新颖的，富有革新精神的参考例句： Discover an innovative way of marketing.发现一个创新的营销方式。H

26、e was one of the most creative and innovative engineers of his generation.他是他那代人当中最富创造性与革新精神的工程师之一。2 sectorn.部门，部分；防御地段，防区；扇形参考例句： The export sector will aid the economic recovery. 出口产业将促进经济复苏。The enemy have attacked the British sector.敌人已进攻英国防区。3 devastatingadj.毁灭性的，令人震惊的，强有力的参考例句： It is the most d

27、evastating storm in 20 years.这是20年来破坏性最大的风暴。Affairs do have a devastating effect on marriages.婚外情确实会对婚姻造成毁灭性的影响。4 unleashvt.发泄，发出；解带子放开参考例句： They hope to create allies to unleash against diseases,pests,and invasive species.他们希望创造出一些新群体来对付疾病、害虫和一些有侵害性的物种。Changing water levels now at times unleash a m

28、iasma of disease from exposed sewage.如今，大坝不时地改变水位，从暴露的污水释放出了疾病瘴气。5 prosperv.成功，兴隆，昌盛；使成功，使昌隆，繁荣参考例句： With her at the wheel,the company began to prosper.有了她当主管，公司开始兴旺起来。It is my earnest wish that this company will continue to prosper.我真诚希望这家公司会继续兴旺发达。6 lastingadj.永久的，永恒的；vbl.持续，维持参考例句： The lasting wa

29、r debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。7 remarkableadj.显著的，异常的，非凡的，值得注意的参考例句： She has made remarkable headway in her writing skills.她在写作技巧方面有了长足进步。These cars are remarkable for the quietness of their engines.这些汽车因发动机没有噪音而不

30、同凡响。8 partnershipn.合作关系，伙伴关系参考例句： The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。9 mileagen.里程，英里数；好处，利润参考例句： He doesnt think theres any mileage in that type of advertising.他认为做那种广告毫无效

31、益。What mileage has your car done?你的汽车跑了多少英里？10 dependencen.依靠，依赖；信任，信赖；隶属参考例句： Doctors keep trying to break her dependence of the drug.医生们尽力使她戒除毒瘾。He was freed from financial dependence on his parents.他在经济上摆脱了对父母的依赖。11 standingn.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的参考例句： After the earthquake only a few houses

32、were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。Theyre standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。12 helpingn.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的参考例句： The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。 By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样