(单词翻译:单击)
中英文本
John Winston Ono Lennon is one of the most famous musical artists ever. He shot to fame as one of The Beatles. He co-wrote most of the band's songs, the majority of which are now rock classics. He also helped shape the social revolution of the 1960s. His solo career further elevated him as a music legend. Lennon also achieved fame as a peace activist.
约翰·温斯顿·小野·列侬是有史以来最著名的音乐家之一。他作为披头士乐队的成员一举成名。他参与创作了大部分披头士乐队歌曲，其中大部分歌曲都是现在的经典摇滚乐。约翰·列侬也帮助促成了19世纪60年代的社会革命。他的独唱生涯进一步促使他成为音乐界传奇。列侬也因激进和平主义者的身份而出名。
Lennon was born in Liverpool in 1940. He was brought up by an aunt, who bought him a harmonica and taught him how to play the banjo. Lennon's mother played him Elvis Presley records and he fell in love with Rock and Roll. He told his mother and aunt he would be a famous singer one day.
1940年，列侬出生在利物浦，他的姨妈将他抚养大，给他买了一只口琴，还教他弹五弦琴。他的妈妈为他播放埃尔维斯·普雷斯利的唱片，自此他爱上了摇滚音乐。列侬告诉他的妈妈和姨妈总有一天他会成为著名的歌手。
Lennon met Paul McCartney in 1957 at a church hall concert. They became friends and began writing songs together. They formed a band called The Beatles. They became popular playing live at local clubs in Liverpool and Germany. Then they became the most successful and influential act in music history. Lennon famously said The Beatles were more popular than Jesus.
1957年，列侬在教堂大厅的音乐会上遇见了保罗·麦卡特尼。他们成为了好朋友，开始共同创作歌曲，之后组建了披头士乐队。在利物浦和德国的当地俱乐部进行现场表演后，披头士乐队变得受欢迎。不久他们就成为音乐史上最成功和最有影响力的表演乐队。列侬曾说过一句著名的话：“披头士比上帝耶稣还要受欢迎。”
Lennon left The Beatles in 1970. That same year he released the'John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band'album, which he recorded with his Japanese wife Yoko Ono. His album'Imagine' followed in 1971. The title song became an anthem for anti-war movements. More classic albums followed. On 8th December 1980, Lennon was shot and killed outside his New York apartment by a deranged fan.
1970年，列侬离开披头士乐队。同年他发布了专辑《约翰·列侬/塑胶洋子乐队》，这是他和他的日本妻子小野洋子一起录制的。1971年，他发布了专辑《想象》,主打歌成为反战运动的圣歌。随后，他又创作了很多经典专辑。1980年12月8日，列侬在他的纽约公寓外被一个疯狂的歌迷枪杀。
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重点讲解
1. shot to fame 声名鹊起
例句：Paul the octopus, who shot to fame during this year's football for his flawless record in predicting game results, died peacefully in his sleep in an aquarium.
章鱼保罗在睡梦中安然离世，死于自己水族馆的家中。保罗因准确预测今年的南非世界杯赛果而一举成名。
2. fall in love with 爱上
例句：I've learned…. That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
我明白了…直到你爱上了一个人才发现原来有人是完美的。
3. bring up 养育，抚养
例句：Not only will educated women be more productive, but they will also bring up better educated and healthier children.
受过教育的女性不仅能增加生产率，而且可以养育教育程度更高、更健康的孩子。
4. title song 主打歌
例句：The title song from Michael Jackson's Bad was the second consecutive #1 hit from the album.
这首迈克尔专辑的同名曲目是专辑中第二首连续占据排行榜第一的歌曲。
