《除夜》
宋·文天祥
乾坤空落落，岁月去堂堂。
末路惊风雨，穷边饱雪霜。
命随年欲尽，身与世俱忘。
无复屠苏梦，挑灯夜未央。
Translation:
“New Year’s Eve”
Wen Tianxiang, Song Dynasty
The universe is vast and empty,
The years pass by with dignity.
In my last moments, I am shocked by the storms and rains,
At the edge of my fortune, I am satisfied with the snow and frost.
My life is drawing to a close with each passing year,
I have forgotten myself and the world.
I no longer have dreams of屠苏酒,
I pick up the lamp and stay up late into the night.
Note:
1. “乾坤空落落” translates to “The universe is vast and empty” to capture the sense of vastness and emptiness in the original poem.
2. “岁月去堂堂” translates to “The years pass by with dignity” to convey the sense of time passing with dignity and solemnity.
3. “末路惊风雨” translates to “In my last moments, I am shocked by the storms and rains” to capture the sense of surprise and struggle in the original poem.
4. “穷边饱雪霜” translates to “At the edge of my fortune, I am satisfied with the snow and frost” to convey the sense of contentment with the艰难困苦 in the original poem.
5. “命随年欲尽” translates to “My life is drawing to a close with each passing year” to capture the sense of life drawing to a close in the original poem.
6. “身与世俱忘” translates to “I have forgotten myself and the world” to convey the sense of detachment and forgetfulness in the original poem.
7. “无复屠苏梦” translates to “I no longer have dreams of屠苏酒” to capture the sense of no longer having dreams or hopes in the original poem. “屠苏” refers to a traditional Chinese drink that is drunk during the New Year, symbolizing hopes and dreams.
8. “挑灯夜未央” translates to “I pick up the lamp and stay up late into the night” to convey the sense of staying up late and not giving up in the original poem.
This translation aims to capture the essence of the original poem while adapting it to the English language. The use of free translation and literal translation allows for a more natural and accurate rendering of the poem’s meaning and氛围.