欧美文化博览 柴可夫斯基 生命中的女性(8)

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, second son of Ilya, was born in this house in Votkinsk on 7th, May, 1840.

伊利亚的第二个儿子彼得·伊里奇·柴科夫斯基,在1840年5月7日出生在沃蒂斯克的这所房子里。

His father, a hard working chief inspector¹ of mines, was both liked and respected in the local community.

他的父亲是一位努力工作的矿山总监察, 在当地社区受人尊敬和爱戴。

Ilya Tchaikovsky had no particular musical talent, although he had played the flute² in his youth and has an interest in a theatre.

伊利亚·柴可夫斯基并没有特定的音乐天赋,虽然在年轻时代曾喜欢吹笛子并且喜欢去剧院。

But he was even tempered and fair minded and enjoyed a warm and committed relationship with his second son throughout his life,

但他甚至有些脾气并且想法公平, 终其一生他和自己的第二个儿子并保持着温暖及坚定的关系,

supporting him and guiding him through many difficult crisis.

这支持他并引导他渡过很多困难的危机。

1 inspector   

n.检查员，监察员，视察员

参考例句：

• The inspector was interested in everything pertaining to the school.视察员对有关学校的一切都感兴趣。
• The inspector was shining a flashlight onto the tickets.查票员打着手电筒查看车票。

2 flute   

n.长笛；v.吹笛

参考例句：

• He took out his flute, and blew at it.他拿出笛子吹了起来。
• There is an extensive repertoire of music written for the flute.有很多供长笛演奏的曲目。