第004例
今年高校毕业生预计1158万，从就业看，有一定压力；但从发展看，注入的是蓬勃的活力。我们将进一步拓宽就业渠道，帮助年轻人通过劳动和奋斗，更好地实现自己的人生价值。
This year, we expect to see 11.58 million college graduates entering the workforce. This large number certainly adds pressure to employment, but if we look at it from a development perspective, these young people can inject energy and vitality into our society. Going forward, we will further expand channels of employment. In particular, we will help young people realize their personal value through hard work.
（来源：总理答中外记者问 2023年）
❶ This year, we expect to see 11.58 million college graduates entering the workforce.今年高校毕业生预计1158万。
这句话的字面意思是：“今年，我们预计将有1158万大学毕业生进入劳动力市场。”
❷ This large number certainly adds pressure to employment从就业看，有一定压力
add pressure to ... 意为“给……带来压力”，例如：The ongoing pandemic has added immense pressure to the global healthcare system. 正在持续的疫情给全球医疗系统带来了巨大的压力。
❸ but if we look at it from a development perspective, these young people can inject energy and vitality into our society.但从发展看，注入的是蓬勃的活力。
from a development perspective意为“从发展的角度来看”。
inject energy and vitality into our society意为“给我们的社会注入能量和活力”，这个表达里面的vitality意思是“活力，生命力，热情”。
❹ Going forward, we will further expand channels of employment.In particular, we will help young people realize their personal value through hard work.我们将进一步拓宽就业渠道，帮助年轻人通过劳动和奋斗，更好地实现自己的人生价值。
further expand channels of employment意为“进一步拓宽就业渠道”。help young people realize their personal value 意为“帮助年轻人实现个人价值”。
知识拓展
“vitality”这个词根源于拉丁语vitalis，意为“生命的，有生命力的”，同根词有：
▸ vital（生命力的，重要的）
例句：Eating a balanced diet is vital for good health.饮食平衡对于保持健康是至关重要的。
▸ revive（恢复生机）
例句：The rain revived the dry land.雨水使干燥的土地复苏了。
▸ vital force（生命力，活力）
例句：Traditional Chinese medicine uses the concept of “qi” or“vital force” to describe the energy that flows throughout the body.中医使用“气”或“生命力”来描述流经全身的能量。
▸ devitalize（使失去生命力）
例句：The harsh winter weather can devitalize even the most robust plants.严寒的冬天可以使最健壮的植物失去生命力。