我是苹果的粉丝，一直想去苹果总部朝圣一下。

I am a big fan of Apple, and I have always wanted to make a pilgrimage to its headquarters.

1840年，西方列强凭借坚船利炮和鸦片，打开了中国的大门，中国由此沦为半殖民地半封建社会。

In 1840, Western powers invaded China by their forces and opium. After that, China was reduced to a semi-colony and semi-feudal society.

在经济危机时期，信心比黄金还珍贵。

During an economic crisis, confidence is more important than gold.

他们不过是历史舞台上昙花一现的人物。

They are merely passers-by on the stage of history.

凡事预则立，不预则废。

Preparedness ensures success and unpreparedness spells failure.

这位护士总是以蔼然可亲的态度对待任何病人。

The nurse always treated the sick and wounded with kindness.