碧昂斯出席iHeart Radio颁奖典礼并获得2024年度创新先锋奖项。获奖感言中，她说到追求梦想的道路上充满崎岖，也是对个人意志的持续考验，但创新就是去做别人眼里不可能做到的事。她还感谢了她的好友、团队和家庭给予她的支持。
Our 2024 iHeartRadio Innovator - Beyoncé.
我们的2024年iHeartRadio创新先锋 —— 碧昂斯。
Congratulations!
恭喜！
Thank you so much Stevie.
非常感谢你，史蒂夫。
l love you. I love you and I honor you.
我爱你，并向你献上敬意。
I want to thank you for making a way for all of us.
我要感谢你为我们所有人铺垫了道路。
I'm honored to receive this recognition from you, Stevie Wonder.
我很荣幸能够从你手中接过这个奖项，史蒂夫·旺德。
Whenever anyone asks me if there's anyone I could listen to for the rest of my life,
每当有人问我，是否有谁的歌能让我听一辈子，
it's always you.
我的回答总是你。
Thank you. God bless you.
谢谢。上帝保佑你。
I just want to thank you for motivating the world to become a better place.
我只想感谢你激励世界变得更加美好。
Thank you so much.
非常感谢你。
And thank you for playing the harmonica on Jolene.
感谢你在歌曲《Jolene》中演奏口琴。
Alright.
别这么客气。
Thank you to iHeart Radio.
感谢iHeart Radio。
Tonight you call me an innovator and for that I'm very grateful.
我非常感激今晚你们称我为创新先锋。
Innovation starts with a dream but then you have to execute that dream and that road can be very bumpy.
创新始于梦想，但当你必须实现梦想时，而这条道路可能会非常坎坷。
Being an innovator is seeing what everyone believes is impossible.
成为一名创新者，就是做到所有人都认为不可能的事情。
Being an innovator often means being criticized which often will test your mental strength.
成为一名创新者，往往意味着被批评，往往会考验你的心理接受能力。
Being an innovator is leaning on faith and trusting that God will catch you and guide you.
成为一名创新者，就是相信自己的信仰，相信上帝会支持你并指引你。
So to all the record labels, every radio station,
所以，对于每一家唱片公司，每一家电台，
every award show, my hope is that we're more open to the joy and liberation that comes from enjoying art,
每一场颁奖典礼，我都希望我们会更加开放，去享受艺术带来的喜悦和解放，
with no preconceived notions.
而不带任何成见。
And I want to dedicate this award to all the innovators who have dedicated their lives and their art to creating shifts.
我想把这个奖项献给所有把生命和艺术奉献给推动变革的创新者们。
So thank you for your sacrifices, your powerful voices and your dauntless spirits.
所以感谢你们作出的奉献，发出的坚定声音和拥有的勇敢精神。
Thank you to Rosetta Tharpe, Miss Tracy Chapman, Linda Martell, Prince, Stevie Wonder,
感谢罗塞塔·努宾，特雷西·查普曼，琳达·达内尔，Prince，史蒂夫·旺德，
Andre 3000, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson and so many more who define any label placed upon them.
Andre 3000，蒂娜·特纳，迈克尔·杰克逊以及许多其他没有被定义的人。
Thank you for executing your dream so we could all follow.
感谢你们实现了你们的梦想，让我们都能紧随其后。
And thank you for my team at Parkwood y'all worked so hard and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
感谢我的Parkwood团队，你们工作如此努力，我从心底感谢你们所有人。
My husband, my rock, my best friend, I love you.
还有我的丈夫，作为我强有力的支柱、最好的朋友，我爱你。
My three beautiful children who continue to be my inspirations and my biggest blessing.
我的三个美丽的孩子，你们一直是我的灵感来源和最好的祝福。
Have a beautiful night and thank you so much.
祝你们有一个美好的夜晚，非常感谢。
New Words and Expressions 生词和短语
innovator noun [ C ] UK
/ˈɪn.ə.veɪ.tər/
someone who introduces changes and new ideas
创新者
She has won a reputation as a leading innovator in the industry. 她赢得了业内领先创新者的声誉。
He was an innovator. He wasn't afraid to try something new. 他是一个创新者。他并不害怕尝试新事物。
honour verb [ T ] UK (US honor)
UK
/ˈɒn.ər/
to show great respect for someone or something, especially in public
（尤指在公开场合）向…致敬
He was honoured for his bravery.他因表现英勇而受到了表彰。
formal We are honoured (= proud and happy) to have you here tonight.今晚您能光临我们深感荣幸。
I would be honoured to meet him. 要是能见到他，我会感到无比荣幸。
recognition noun UK
/ˌrek.əɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
agreement that something is true or legal
承认; 认可; 接受
It's a new country, hoping for diplomatic recognition from the international community.这是个新国家，希望在外交上得到国际社会的承认。
[ + that ] There's a growing recognition that this country can no longer afford to be a nuclear power.越来越多的人认识到，这个国家再也无力充当一个核大国了。
If you are given recognition, people show admiration and respect for your achievements. 赏识，赞赏;表彰
Ella complained that the company never gave her any recognition for her work. 埃拉抱怨说公司从未认可过她的工作。
He was presented with a gold watch in recognition of (= to show respect for) his years as club secretary. 俱乐部赠予他一块金表，以感谢他多年作为俱乐部干事所付出的心血。
motivate verb UK
/ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/
to cause someone to behave in a particular way
使产生动机；激起
Like so many people, he's motivated by greed.像许多人一样，他为贪婪所驱使。
He is genuinely motivated by a desire to help people. 他完全是出于帮助人的愿望。
C1 [ T ]
to make someone want to do something well
激励；激发…的积极性
[ + to infinitive ] Teaching is all about motivating people to learn. 教学就是要激发人们去学习。
harmonic adjective UK
/hɑːˈmɒn.ɪk/
relating to harmony (= a pleasant musical sound made by different notes being played or sung at the same time)
（音乐）和声的
Jazz pioneer Ornette Coleman was a harmonic and melodic innovator.
harmonic complexity 和声的复杂性
grateful
adjective
UK
/ˈɡreɪt.fəl/ US
/ˈɡreɪt.fəl/
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B1
showing or expressing thanks, especially to another person
（尤指对其他人）感激的，表示感谢的
I'm so grateful (to you) for all that you've done.你为我做了这一切，我（对你）真是感激不尽。
If you could get that report finished by Thursday, I'd be very grateful.如果你能在周四之前完成那份报告，我将感激不尽。
After the earthquake we felt grateful to be alive. 地震后，我们大难不死，真是应该感谢上苍。
I'm just grateful that I'm not still working for him. 真是谢天谢地，我现在不再为他工作了。
formal I would be most grateful if you would send me the book immediately. 如果你能马上把书寄给我，我将感激不尽。
execute verb [ T ] UK
/ˈek.sɪ.kjuːt/
to kill someone as a legal punishment （依法）处决，处死
He was executed for murder. 他因犯谋杀罪被处死。
C2 formal
to do or perform something, especially in a planned way
（尤指有计划地）实施，履行，表演
to execute a deal/plan 进行交易／实施计划
The whole play was executed with great precision. 这出戏从头到尾表演得丝丝入扣，有板有眼。
bumpy adjective UK
/ˈbʌm.pi/
not smooth
颠簸的
We drove along a narrow, bumpy road. 我们行驶在崎岖不平的小路上。
It might be a bumpy flight (= an uncomfortable and rough flight) because there's a lot of air turbulence ahead. 这次飞行可能会很颠簸，因为前方有很多气流。
mental adjective UK
/ˈmen.təl/
relating to the mind, or involving the process of thinking
精神的; 思想上的; 心理的
The family has a history of mental disorder.这个家庭有精神失常的病史。
A doctor was asked about the mental state of the prisoner.一名医生被询问狱中服刑人员的神经状态。
She had a mental picture (= a picture in her mind) of how the house would look when they finished redecorating it. 她脑海中已有了房子装修好以后的样子。
strength noun UK
/streŋθ/
the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental effort
体力;力气;力量;实力
She had the strength and stamina to take the lead and win the gold medal.她有领先并夺金的体力和耐力。
Admitting you've made a mistake is a sign of strength, not weakness.承认自己犯了错误显示出的是坚强，而不是软弱。
He showed great strength of character when he refused to accept the bribes.他拒绝接受贿赂，表现出崇高的人格。
We will struggle on, drawing our strength from the courage of others.我们应该从其他人的勇气中汲取力量，继续奋斗。
Much of the country's military strength lies in its missile force. 这个国家的军事实力主要体现在导弹部队上。
mental strength精神力量，或称心理韧性，是指个体在面对压力、挑战和逆境时保持积极态度、快速恢复和适应的能力。
lean (something) against / on something/liːn/
leaned or UK also leant | leaned or UK also leant
to sit or stand with part of your body touching something as a support
斜靠着，倚着
He leaned against the wall. 他倚着墙。
She leaned her head on his shoulder. 她把头靠在他的肩上。
lean on faith 可以被理解为在信仰上寻求依靠和支撑。label noun [ C ] UK
/ˈleɪ.bəl/
a piece of paper or other material that gives you information about the object it is attached to
标签，标牌
Remember to put some address labels on the suitcases.别忘了把地址标签贴在行李箱上。
Washing instructions should be on the label. 标签上应该注明洗涤注意事项。
C2
a word or a phrase that is used to describe the characteristics or qualities of people, activities, or things, often in a way that is unfair
（用来描述人、活动或事物特点或特性的，常为不公正的）称号，绰号
He seems to be stuck with the label of "troublemaker". 他好像被人贴上了“麻烦制造者”的标签。
record label noun [ C ] UK
/ˈrek.ɔːd ˌleɪ.bəl/
a company that records and sells music
唱片公司
She's signed a three-album deal with a new record label. 她已和一家新的唱片公司签约，将推出3张专辑。
liberation noun [ U ] UK
/ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/
an occasion when something or someone is released or made free
解放；解脱
the liberation of France from Nazi occupation 解放被纳粹占领的法国
Leaving school was such a liberation for me. 离开学校对我来说真是一种解脱。
used to refer to activities connected with removing the disadvantages experienced by particular groups within society
解放运动
the women's liberation (informal lib) movement 妇女解放运动
animal liberation organizations 动物解救组织
preconceived adjective UK
/ˌpriː.kənˈsiːvd/
(of an idea or an opinion) formed too early, especially without enough thought or knowledge
（想法或观点）事先认为的，预想的；（尤指）未充分考虑的
You must judge each film on its own merits, without any preconceived notions about what it's like. 你必须根据每部电影各自的优劣来作出判断，不应该先入为主，存有成见。
notion noun [ C or U ] UK
/ˈnəʊ.ʃən/
a belief or idea
观念; 看法
[ + that ] The show's director rejects the notion that seeing violence on television has a harmful effect on children. 节目制片人们并不认为看到电视上的暴力场景会对孩子们造成不良影响。
I have only a vague notion of what she does for a living. 我不太清楚她靠什么谋生。
proconceived notion预设观念（preconceived notion）是指在遇到任何证据或第一手信息之前形成的关于某事的想法或判断。这种观念通常是基于不充分的证据而形成的，因此可能带有偏见或错误
shift verb UK
/ʃɪft/
to (cause something or someone to) move or change from one position or direction to another, especially slightly （尤指略微地）移动;改变;转移
She shifted (her weight) uneasily from one foot to the other.她不安地把身体的重心由一只脚转移到另一只脚。
The wind is expected to shift (to the east) tomorrow.预计风明天转向（为东风）。
C1 [ I ]
(of an idea, opinion, etc.) to change
改变（主意，立场等）
Society's attitudes towards women have shifted enormously over the last century. 在过去一个世纪中，社会对女性的态度有了巨大的改变。
define
verb [ T ]
UK
/dɪˈfaɪn/
to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is
给（尤指单词）下定义;说明，解释
In the dictionary, "reality" is defined as "the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be".在本词典中，“reality（现实）”被解释为 “the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be（事物存在的状况，而非其想象中的状态）”。
Before I answer your question, could you define your terms a little more (= explain what you mean by the words you have used)?在回答你的问题之前，你能不能再解释一下你用词的意思？
inspiration
noun
UK
/ˌɪn.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən/ US
/ˌɪn.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/
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B2 [ C or U ]
someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something
给人以灵感的人（或物）
The golden autumn light provided the inspiration for the painting.秋天金色的阳光给这幅画的创作带来了灵感。
He went to church, perhaps seeking divine inspiration.他去做礼拜，也许为的是寻找神的启示。
C2 [ C ]
a sudden good idea 灵感;突然想出的好主意
He had an inspiration - why not apply for some government money?他突然想到一个好主意—— 为什么不去申请一些政府资金呢？
blessing noun UK
/ˈbles.ɪŋ/
a request by a priest for God to take care of a particular person or a group of people, or God's act of doing this
祈神赐福;祝福
The mass always ends with a blessing. 弥撒总是以祈神赐福结束。
We ask God's blessing on Joan at this difficult time. 在这个困难时刻我们祈求上帝保佑琼。
blessing noun (LUCKY SITUATION)something that is extremely lucky or makes you happy
幸事；喜事
