The American Dream
美國夢
Each individual may define the American dream differently.
每個人對美國夢都有不同的定義,
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,美國夢是指一國在美國的人有實現自己目標的自由,
It usually means a person has the chance to work hard, earn money and create a secure life.
通常意味著一國人有努力工作,掙錢并創造穩定生活的機會。
For many people, this means being able to get a good education,have a good job and own a house.
對很多人來說,這意味著能接受良好的教育,有一份好的工作和擁有一套房子。
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.
美國夢這個詞經常與移民聯系在一起,他們來這個國家是為了尋求比自己國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.
一些人會說,美國《獨立宣言》最先定義了美國夢。
It expressed why the American colonies decided to fight British colonial rule in order to become an independent nation.
它解釋了美國殖民地為什么決定反對英國殖民統治,以成為一個獨立的國家。
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.
《獨立宣言》生命人生而平等,人人有生命權,自由權和追求幸福的權利。