Ours is essentially a tragic age, so we refuse to take it tragically. The cataclysm has happened, we are among the ruins, we start to build up new little habitats, to have new little hopes. It is rather hard work; there is now no smooth road into the future: but we go round, or scramble over the obstacles. We’ve got to live, no matter how many skies have fallen.
我们根本就生活在一个悲剧的时代，因此我们不愿惊惶。大灾难已经来临，我们处于废墟之中，我们开始建立一些新的小小的栖息地，怀抱一些新的微小的希望。这是一种颇为艰难的工作。现在没有一条通向未来的康庄大道，但是我们却迂回前进，或攀援障碍而过。不管天翻地覆，我们都得生活。
Trainers-or to use the American term, sneakers 运动鞋
Ubiquitous-that means you can find them everywhere 无所不在
That make sense to me. 我也是这样。
Tatty-that means old and in bad condition 破旧的
Hi-tops 高帮
Gel 胶鞋
Air 带气垫的
Classical 经典款
Retro 复古款
Kicks 运动鞋
Wedges 坡跟鞋
Flats 平底鞋
Wear athletic apparel or clothing 穿运动套装
Be socially acceptable 被社会接受
Hoodies and trainers 卫衣和运动鞋
Unbranded trainers 不知名运动鞋
Limited edition brands 限量版
The emerging middle class 新兴中产阶级
Dressed down 着朴素服装
Sneakerhead 鞋迷
Usher in 引起
Know your onions 了解你做的事
Ominous 预示作用的
A soothing sound like birdsong 鸟鸣般的和谐音乐
In a world that’s devoid of emotion 这是个没有感情的世界。
Even worse 更糟糕的是
Smile 微笑
Smirk 嘲笑
Data point 数据点
There are potential risks and potential for abuse. 它存在被滥用的风险和可能。
Be parallel to 与……相似
