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.

我們根本就生活在一個悲劇的時代，因此我們不愿驚惶。大災難已經來臨，我們處于廢墟之中，我們開始建立一些新的小小的棲息地，懷抱一些新的微小的希望。這是一種頗為艱難的工作。現在沒有一條通向未來的康莊大道，但是我們卻迂回前進，或攀援障礙而過。不管天翻地覆，我們都得生活。

From Shanbay

Trainers-or to use the American term, sneakers 運動鞋

Ubiquitous-that means you can find them everywhere 無所不在

That make sense to me. 我也是這樣。

Tatty-that means old and in bad condition 破舊的

Hi-tops 高幫

Gel 膠鞋

Air 帶氣墊的

Classical 經典款

Retro 復古款

Kicks 運動鞋

Wedges 坡跟鞋

Flats 平底鞋

Wear athletic apparel or clothing 穿運動套裝

Be socially acceptable 被社會接受

Hoodies and trainers 衛衣和運動鞋

Unbranded trainers 不知名運動鞋

Limited edition brands 限量版

The emerging middle class 新興中產階級

Dressed down 著樸素服裝

Sneakerhead 鞋迷

Usher in 引起

Know your onions 了解你做的事

Ominous 預示作用的

A soothing sound like birdsong 鳥鳴般的和諧音樂

In a world that’s devoid of emotion 這是個沒有感情的世界。

Even worse 更糟糕的是

Smile 微笑

Smirk 嘲笑

Data point 數據點

There are potential risks and potential for abuse. 它存在被濫用的風險和可能。

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