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And while a new world economy transforms lives in Africa,

在新大陆经济形势改变非洲的同时

across the globe in India,the riches of the Americas help turn its ruler

地球另一端的印度 因美洲的繁荣

into the wealthiest man on earth.

孕育出世界上最富有的一代君王

And help build one of the most epic monuments on the planet.

并建造出地球上其中一座最宏伟的纪念殿堂

1631.Burhanpur fortress, central India.

1632.1631年 在印度中部的布尔汉布要塞

The world's richest man on campaign to consolidate his power: Shah Jahan.

这位世界首富正走在 巩固政权的征途之上 他就是沙杰汗

Emperor of 100 million people,His name means 'king of the world'.

他是一亿人民的皇帝 他的名字意为"世界之王"

Shah Jahan was the king of kings during the Moguls' Golden Age.

在莫卧儿王朝的黄金时代 沙杰汗是王中之王

He expanded the reach of the empire.Shah Jahan's wealth is legendary.

不断扩充着自己的疆土 沙杰汗的财富是个传奇

A chronicler describes just one of his treasure houses:

一个年代记编者这样描述他其中一个宝库

"750 pounds of pearls, 275 pounds of emeralds,"

有七百五十磅珍珠 二百七十五磅翡翠"

"3 silver thrones, 100 gold and silver chairs,"

三个银宝座 一百把金银椅"

"100,000 silver plates."Contributing to this wealth,

"十万个银盘" 这笔财富的来源

a string of trading ports along India's coast,

归功于印度沿海的一串通商口岸

drawing thousands of European merchants,flush with American silver.

它们吸引着成千上万的欧洲商人 带着美洲白银涌入印度

重点讲解

1、transform

转换;改变;改造

Your metabolic rate is the speed at which your body transforms food into energy.

新陈代谢率是身体把食物转换为能量的速度。

Delegates also discussed transforming them from a guerrilla force into a regular army.

代表们还讨论了把他们从游击队武装改造为正规军的问题。

改善;使改观;使改头换面

The Minister said the Urban Development Corporation was now transforming the area.

部长声称城市开发公司如今正使该地区改头换面。

A cheap table can be transformed by an interesting cover

一块趣味盎然的桌布就能使一张廉价桌子面目一新。

2、campaign

(社会、政治)运动,活动

During his election campaign he promised to put the economy back on its feet.

他在竞选时许诺将重振经济。

Apacs has launched a campaign to improve the training of staff.

雅拍体育用品公司开展了加强员工培训的活动。

发起运动;开展活动

We are campaigning for law reform.

我们正在宣传呼吁进行法律改革。

Mr Burns has actively campaigned against a hostel being set up here.

伯恩斯先生积极活动,反对在这儿建青年旅舍。

(包括一系列战斗的)战役

The allies are intensifying their air campaign.

联军部队正加大他们的空战强度。

a bombing campaign.

轮番轰炸