摘要
A few weeks have passed since the magnitude-8 earthquake razed large areas of Southwest China’s Sichuan Province at 2:28 pm on May 12.Despite their intense suffering,the quake victims are holding strong and withstanding the catastrophe.In this edition,Women of China recounts some of the touching stories about rescuers,relief workers,and the victims and their sheer determination to overcome the disaster.It is our hope that their experiences will give you the courage and strength needed to live better lives.
5月12日下午2点28分,发生在四川汶川的8级强烈大地震,考验着灾区人民面对空前灾难的心灵承受力,也考验着救援人员和来自五湖四海的志愿者的毅力和决心。从汶川、北川等地震灾区,我们不断听到救援者和灾区人民发出的坚强而充满沉着乐观的话语,这些声音似一道阳光照亮人们沉重的心灵,给所有人以"活着"的希望和力量。