奥巴马最后一次授勋

President Obama gave out his last batch of Presidential Medals of Freedom yesterday to huge names in Hollywood, the world of sports, philanthropy and more.

　　总统奥巴马将其任期内最后一批自由勋章颁发给好莱坞、体育、慈善事业等领域的杰出人士。

From a podium at the White House, Obama explained that the awards are given to Americans who have 'lifted our spirits, strengthened our union, pushed us toward progress.'

　　奥巴马在白宫的领奖台上说，这个奖项颁发给那些对振奋民众精神、加强民族团结、推动社会进步做出杰出贡献的美国人。

For many on the list, liberals who supported Hillary Clinton, it could be their last chance for years to receive the nation's highest civilian honor with Donald Trump heading to the White House come January.

　　对于名单上的很多支持希拉里的人来说，这恐怕是在1月唐纳德·特朗普入主白宫之前最后一次接受总统自由勋章的机会。

President Obama had to navigate his way around singer Diana Ross' fluffy hair, as she was one of 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom

　　作为21位总统自由勋章获得者之一，奥巴马总统不得不绕开戴安娜•罗斯爆炸式的头发才能为其颁奖。

President Obama was dwarfed onstage by basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who the president applauded for defending his Muslim faith

　　奥巴马总统在篮球传奇运动员卡里姆•阿布杜尔-贾巴尔旁边显得身材格外矮小，奥巴马称赞他捍卫穆斯林信仰的行为。