广播电视英语短句 第 174 课：白天鹅-3

The story of the swan's last song found a place in the works of other writers, including the early English writers Chaucer and Shakespeare. 关于天鹅最后的歌声的故事，在其他作家的作品占有一席之地。这些作家包括早期英国作家乔叟和莎士比亚。

And, the expression swan song has long been a part of the English language. 同时，“天鹅之歌”这一表达很久以来就是英语的一部分。

At first, swan song meant the last work of a poet, musician or writer. 起初，天鹅的歌声表示诗人、音乐家或作家最后的作品。

Now, it means the final effort of any person. 现在，其意指任何一个人最后的努力。

Someone's swan song usually is also considered that person's finest work. 某个人的“天鹅之歌”也通常被认为是那个人最辉煌的成就。