2014年底师溅，女兒在申請美國某大學(xué)時碰到這樣一個題目：如果你可以想象與世界上的任何一個人同學(xué)巡语，并且和他組成一個學(xué)習(xí)小組魂莫，你希望這個人是誰唆铐？為什么哲戚？
（請將您的回復(fù)限制在300個字。）
以下是我根據(jù)當時安娜寫的回答翻譯的中文版艾岂。我自己一邊翻譯顺少，一邊再次感動。今天早上送兒子去學(xué)校時，也讓他讀了一遍脆炎。他看完足足沉思了30秒梅猿，心里一定涌起一股異樣的溫暖和對姐姐的思念。
有這兩個孩子是我這生最大的幸福腕窥！
英文版在中文版之后粒没。
我的動態(tài)二重奏
- 安娜?格羅（英文），2014年12月
我會選擇這個令人討厭的十一歲的天才簇爆，我那帶著淡淡的澤西口音的小弟艾倫。雖然他可能看起來很小也不引人注目爽撒，但是一旦他打開腦洞和嘴巴入蛆，就會顯露他那超出年歲的智慧。盡管他說起話來總顯雜亂無章硕勿，但他對任何話題都有洞察力哨毁。他可以同樣輕而易舉地與物理學(xué)家、出租車司機源武、投資家或足球運動員進行交談扼褪。他可以對任何事情高談闊論幾小時，從他對羅馬數(shù)字的喜好到他對理發(fā)的討厭粱栖。他很誠實 - 有點太誠實话浇，而且永遠都是知無不言，言無不盡闹究。
對我而言幔崖，艾倫無處不在，我們像好朋友一樣渣淤，一起嘲笑母親的言談舉止赏寇，爭論一首歌曲的正確歌詞，或者一起討論有關(guān)我們的未來公司 - A＆A公司 - 的事宜 - 是的价认，那是一個非常原始的名字嗅定，我們知道 - 艾倫和我將分別擔任首席執(zhí)行官和首席財務(wù)官。他是支撐我的巨石用踩，沒有他我無法想象如何挺住母親的第二次離婚渠退。他富有同情心，又充滿關(guān)愛捶箱。他使我擁有更強的自我意識智什。
他堅定，固執(zhí)丁屎，有原則 - 我們都是 - 而且也不肯輕易改變主意荠锭，除非通過絕對無可挑剔的推理來說服。有時他根本就不動搖晨川。艾倫沉思的樣子總帶著一個特征证九。當他顯示他那雙眉緊皺的商標似的神態(tài)删豺，我知道他準在深思熟慮，并臨近某個偉大的想法或聲明愧怜。
我知道他的弱點和優(yōu)勢呀页，他也知道我的。最重要的是拥坛，艾倫不是一個放棄者蓬蝶，他也不會讓我成為一個那樣的人。許多人將我們稱為動態(tài)二重奏猜惋。他是我最好的好朋友丸氛。我們遙相照看，在關(guān)鍵時刻著摔，我們不讓彼此搖晃缓窜。
翻譯：湘?zhèn)ィ?017.4.19.
College essay question:
Imagine yourself a student at xxx, of anyone in the world, whom would you choose to be the other student in the class, and why?
(Please limit your response to 300 words.)
My Dynamic Duo
- Anna Gloor, 12. 2014
I would choose this irksome eleven-year-old genius with a slight Jersey accent, my little brother Alan. Though he may look small and unassuming, once he opens his mind and mouth, he reveals wisdom beyond his years. He brings insight to any conversation albeit prone to rambling. He can hold a conversation with a physicist, taxi driver, investor, or soccer player with equal ease. He could talk about anything for hours ranging from his affinity for Roman numerals to his animosity toward haircuts. He is honest – a little too honest at times – and never stops short of giving his full opinion.
Alan is always there for me, whether I need a friend to giggle with at our mom's mannerisms, argue with about what the correct lyrics of a song are, or discuss with our future company called A&A – yes, very original name, we know – in which Alan and I will be the CEO and CFO, respectively. He is my rock without which I never would have gotten through our mom's second divorce. He is compassionate and caring. He makes me more self-aware.
He is determined, stubborn, and principled – we both are – and does not change his mind unless persuaded through absolutely impeccable reasoning. Sometimes, he simply does not waver. Alan has a signature look of contemplation. When he displays his trademark furrowed brow, I know he is deep in thought on the verge of some great idea or statement.
I know his weaknesses and strengths and he knows mine. Most importantly, Alan is not a quitter, and he will not let me be one either. Many refer to us as the dynamic duo. He is my best of best friends. We keep each other in check, and in the crucial moments, we do not let each other falter.
December, 2014
