曹操·《步出夏门行·冬十月》英译

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孟冬十月，
北风徘徊。
天气肃清，
繁霜霏霏。

鹍鸡晨鸣，
鸿雁南飞。
鸷鸟潜藏，
熊罴窟栖。

钱鎛停置，
农收积场。
逆旅整设，
以通贾商。
幸甚至哉，
歌以咏志。

October

October ushers in the winter phase
When northern wind blows for days.
The sky is cloudless with a cold breeze;
A heavy frost hangs on the trees.

The cranes are singing at the dawn;
The wild geese are flying south at morn.
The hawks are hidden in the nest;
The bears stay in their den and rest.

The farm's equipment has been stored;
The crops are laid away in hoard.
The inns are fixed to look their best,
So as to receive the passing guest.
In such a happy mood I am
That I sing it as an epigram.

(汪榕培译)