011 王子的宫殿

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The Little Mermaid wanted to see her family before she left

小美人鱼想在离开前见见家人。

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But when she reached her father's palace, everyone was asleep

但当她来到父亲的宫殿时，所有人都睡着了。

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She felt a great sadness

她感到一阵深深的悲伤。

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" I'm leaving my home forever," she thought

“我要永远离开我的家了，”她想。

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" And I can't even say good-bye."

“连告别的话都没法说。”

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Then, just before dawn, she swam to the cliffs near the Prince's palace

然后，天还没亮，她就游到了王子宫殿附近的悬崖边。

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The Little Mermaid could see the balcony after she crawled up on the rocks

小美人鱼爬上岩石后，就望见了阳台。

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Once on shore she swallowed the bitter brew

一上岸，她便吞下了那瓶苦涩的药水。

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Suddenly she felt a horrible pain, like a sword striking her tiny body

突然，她感到一阵剧痛，像是一把利剑刺穿了她娇小的身体。

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As she fainted, the Little Mermaid saw her tail begin to split in two

在小美人鱼晕过去时，她看见自己的鱼尾开始一分为二。

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When she awoke, she found herself on a velvet couch

当她醒来时，发现自己躺在一张天鹅绒沙发上。

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Her body was covered by a cape

她的身上盖着一件披风。

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She looked up and saw the prince standing over her

她抬起头，看见王子站在她身旁。

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" I found you lying on the rocks," the Prince said

“我发现你躺在岩石上，”王子说。

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" Who are you and where do you come from?"

“你是谁？从哪里来？”

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" I am your true love," she wanted to say

“我是你的真爱，”她想要说。

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" I saved you from the sea."

“我从海中救了你。”

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But of course she could not speak

但她当然无法说话。

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So she smiled at the Prince, hoping he would understand

于是她向王子微笑，希望他能理解。

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" Come now, don't be frightened," the Prince said warmly

“来吧，别害怕，”王子温和地说。

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But the Little Mermaid could only look at him with love

但小美人鱼只能充满爱意地望着他。

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" What is your name?" he asked

“你叫什么名字？”他问道。

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The mermaid was silent

美人鱼沉默不语。

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Finally he said," I do not know why you will not speak, but you still need my aid."

最后，他说：“我不知道你为什么不愿开口，但你还是需要我的帮助。”

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The Prince helped the Little Mermaid stand up

王子扶小美人鱼站了起来。

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As the Sea Witch had warned, every footstep felt as if she were walking on knives

正如海巫婆警告的那样，每走一步，她都感觉像走在刀尖上。

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Yet to the Prince, she looked perfect

然而在王子眼中，她显得完美无瑕。

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As they walked, she glided through the halls as lightly as a cloud

他们走着，她像一朵轻云般飘过厅堂。

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" How graceful you are," the Prince said as he led her into his rooms

“你真优雅，”王子边说边把她领进自己的房间。

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He called his servants and ordered them to bring some clothes

他叫来仆人，吩咐他们拿些衣服来。

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" Dress her as an honored guest of the royal palace!" he commanded

“把她打扮成王宫的贵宾！”他命令道。

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Then he turned to her and asked softly

然后他转向她，轻声问道：

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" Would you like to accompany me to the royal performance today?"

“今天你愿意陪我去看宫廷表演吗？”

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The Little Mermaid nodded eagerly

小美人鱼急切地点了点头。

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After the servants dressed her in a blue silk dress, the Prince led her to the palace hall to introduce her to his parents

仆人们给她穿上一件蓝色丝绸长裙后，王子便领着她来到宫殿大厅，把她介绍给他的父母。

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" How beautiful you are!" exclaimed the Queen

“你真美啊！”王后赞叹道。

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" Where do you come from?"

“你从哪里来？”

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But of course the Little Mermaid could not answer

但小美人鱼自然无法回答。

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A tall woman entered the hall to perform for the Prince and his parents

一位高个子女士走进大厅，为王子和他父母表演。

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She sang very sweetly, and the Prince clapped his hands in delight

她的歌声非常甜美，王子高兴地拍起手来。

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The Little Mermaid sadly thought," I once sang even more sweetly."

小美人鱼伤心地想：“我曾经唱得比她还要甜美。”

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But as the Little Mermaid listened, she was surprised that she felt like dancing

但听着听着，小美人鱼惊讶地发现自己很想跳舞。

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She lifted her arms, and her graceful feet glided across the floor

她抬起双臂，优雅的双足在地板上轻盈滑动。

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The Little Mermaid danced so magically that she charmed everyone, especially the Prince

小美人鱼的舞步如此迷人，令所有人陶醉，尤其是王子。

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" You are so special," he said

“你太特别了，”他说。

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" I will always keep you with me and call you my little companion."

“我会永远把你留在身边，叫你我的小伙伴。”

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The Little Mermaid smiled up at him

小美人鱼仰头对他微微一笑。

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Her eyes asked," Is that a promise?"

她的眼睛在问：“这是承诺吗？”

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As time went on, the Little Mermaid became the Prince's best friend

随着时间流逝，小美人鱼成了王子最好的朋友。

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He took her with him wherever he went

无论他去哪里，都带着她。

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They walked through the royal gardens and rode through the fields on horseback

他们一起走过皇家花园，一起骑马穿过田野。

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They climbed mountains that almost reached the sky

他们攀登几乎高入天际的高山。

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And though she could not speak to him, she kept smiling — even as her feet stung with pain

虽然她不能对他说话，但她始终保持着微笑——即使双脚刺痛不已。