韦应物·《西塞山》英译

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岚横秋塞雄，地束惊流满。

Mount Xisai

Wei Yingwu

The majestic mountain extends a thousand li,

But here into the Yangtze it takes an abrupt dip.

Over this awe-inspiring spot hangs an autumn mist:

The turbulent current is trammelled by sheer cliffs.