And as Veterans Day has been approaching this week, and as I've been thinking more and more about what using my platform really means to me-my conversation with Michael is something that I've kept coming back to.

At Veterans Day events across the country, people in the United States gathered today to honor the millions of men and women who have served or are serving in the nation's armed forces.

美国人在退伍甲士节这一天聚在一路纪念那些成千上万的曾经或者正服役于美国武装力量的汉子们和女人们。

On Veterans Day, the president traditionally lays a wreath of flowers next to the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington.

在退伍军人节当天，总统按照传统在华盛顿附近的阿灵顿国家公墓无名烈士的墓前献上花圈。

Veterans Day is intended to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military-in wartime or peacetime.

老兵纪念日是美国人民对所有美国军人表达感谢和敬意的节日，感谢他们在战时以及和平时期为我们做的贡献。

Today, Veterans Day, America pauses to honor these men and women, and the values of duty and sacrifice they represent.

今天是退伍军人节，美国停下脚步纪念这些男女将士，以及他们的付出和牺牲。

One thing that I've been thinking about a lot lately, especially today on Veterans Day, is what it means to have a platform.

最近，尤其是在今天（老兵节）这个特殊的日子里，我一直在想一件事——拥有发表观点的平台意味着什么。

Commemorating Veterans Day this November 11.

11月11日是退伍军人节。

November 11th is Veterans Day, when Americans honor those who served in the military.

11月11日是美国老兵纪年日，是美国人表达其对军人尊敬的日子。

In the United States, November eleventh is Veterans Day.

在美国，11月11日是退伍军人节。

At its core, though, Veterans Day isn't about war.

虽然退伍军人节的核心价值并不是关乎战争。

Brother Wanda's humorous and open-minded approach to life helps him to keep his temper under control.

罔达修士幽默豁达,很少发怒.

Wanda and I still could not talk another about our common problem -- my cancer.

车里死一般的寂静,我和婉达不谈我们共同的问题 —— 我患了癌症.

Wanda turned, stared at me intently, and moved closer to me on the seat.

婉达转过头来, 一动不动地看着我, 接着她的身子向我靠得更近了.

Now, everyone knew except Britty; Wanda and I both felt he was too young to understand.

现在, 除了布瑞蒂以外所有的人知道了, 婉达和我都觉得她太小了,还不能理解.

Wanda bought a few presents for the children.

婉达给孩子们买了一些礼物.

B: A Fish Called Wanda, very interesting!

(《一条名叫旺达的鱼》, 很有意思! )

Wanda: Yes, but where had they come from?

旺达: 不错.他们是从哪里来的?

Wanda purchased a monthly ticket for subway.

旺达买了一张地铁月票.

Wanda nervously wiped her hands on her skirt.

旺达紧张不安地在裙子上擦了擦两手.

Frugality is an estate alone. But don't be mean to your health, your business.

节俭本身就是一宗财产. 但不要对你的健康和事业吝啬.-----金口玉言.

When humour be mean to be take seriously, It's no joke.

如果幽默意味着应该拿它当真之时, 那可不是开玩笑的事儿了.