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Remember, they have no control over who is going to say what, or how articulate the speaker will sound.
要知道，譯員無法控制誰會說什么，或者是發言人吐字是否清晰。
A curveball can be thrown at any time.
意外隨時可能發生。
Also, they often perform to thousands of people and in very intimidating settings, like the UN General Assembly.
他們常常要應對數干聽眾的大陣仗，比如聯合國大會。
To keep their emotions in check, they carefully prepare for an assignment, building glossaries in advance,
為保持情緒穩定，譯員接到翻譯任務后會精心準備，
reading voraciously about the subject matter, and reviewing previous talks on the topic.
積累詞匯，查閱大量相關資料，回顧以往相關發言。
Finally, interpreters work in pairs.
最后，譯員都是兩兩搭檔。
While one colleague is busy translating incoming speeches in real time,
一個人實時翻譯發言內容，
the other gives support by locating documents, looking up words, and tracking down pertinent information.
另一個人提供支援，如查找文件，查閱單詞，搜索相關信息。
Because simultaneous interpretation requires intense concentration, every 30 minutes, the pair switches roles.
同傳要求譯員精神高度集中，因而每三十分鐘，兩人角色互換。
Success is heavily dependent on skillful collaboration.
成功依靠的是默契配合。
Language is complex, and when abstract or nuanced concepts get lost in translation, the consequences may be catastrophic.
語言非常復雜，一旦抽象概念或細微差別的翻譯不到位造成誤解，后果不堪設想。
As Margaret Atwood famously noted, "War is what happens when language fails."
Margaret Atwood有句名言，“語言的盡頭便是戰爭的開端。”
Conference interpreters of all people are aware of that and work diligently behind the scenes to make sure it never does.
大會口譯員對此更是深有體會，他們在幕后用心地工作，為的是不讓瑪格麗特一語成讖。
