As the Secretary General of the United Nations,
作為聯合國秘書長,
An organization of the 147 member states
一個擁有一百四十七個成員國,
Who represent almost all of the human inhabitants of the planet Earth.
代表了幾乎所有地球居民的組織。
I send greetings on behalf of the people of our planet.
我向你們送去全人類的問候。
We step out of our solar system into the universe seeking only peace and friendship,
我們走出太陽系的家門,進入這宇宙,只為尋找和平和友誼。
To teach if we are called upon, to be taught if we are fortunate.
抑或應邀傾囊相授,抑或有幸聆聽教誨。
We know full well that our planet and all its inhabitants are but a small part of this immense universe
我們很清楚,我們的星球及上面的所有生靈,只不過是這廣闊的宇宙中微小的一部分。
That surrounds us and it is with humility and hope that we take this step.
我們謙卑而滿懷希望地邁出這一步。