英文演讲The Gettysburg Adress赏析

葛底斯堡演说词--亚伯拉罕·林肯THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS——by Abraham Lincoln（Translated by YLSHD）八十七年前，我们的先辈在这块大陆上建立起一个崭新的国家，它在自由之中孕育，以致力于所有人与生俱来的平等为目标。

Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation. conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.当前，我们正在进行一场伟大的内战，以检验这个国家——或任何一个诞生并执著于上述信仰的国家——能否长久生存。

我们在这次战争的一个伟大战场上聚会，我们来到这里，将这战场上的一小块土地作为供奉……作为亘古长眠的安息之地……祭献给那些为国家生存而捐躯的人们。

我们这样做，是完全合理并且，分所当为的。

Now we are engaged in a great civil war，testing whether that nation,or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.然而，就深一层的意义而言，我们难以供奉，无从献祭，我们不能令这块土地变得更为神圣……那些曾在这里战斗过的，活着和死去的勇士们，已经将它改造得如此圣洁，远非我们微薄的力量所能扬抑。

英语演讲稿：Gettysburg Address Gettysburg AddressFour score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of the field as a final resting-place for those who here gave their lives that the nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But in a larger sense we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground.The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.It is for us, the living, rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, ----that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion, ----that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, ----thatthis nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, ----and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.中学生英语演讲稿精选：GettysburgAddressFour score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of the field as a final resting-place for those who here gave their lives that the nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But in a larger sense we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground.The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.It is for us, the living, rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to thegreat task remaining before us, ----that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion, ----that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, ----that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, ----and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.精选英语演讲稿：Inaugural AddressTo those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided there is little we can do -- for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder.. And let every other power know that this hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house.Let both sides, for the first time, formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of arms, and bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations.Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors. Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths, and encourage the arts and commerce.Let both sides unite to heed, in all corners of the earth, the command of Isaiah -- to "undo the heavy burdens, and let the oppressed go free."And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.。

葛底斯堡演说中英对照全文"The Gettysburg Address"中文:我站在这里，首先要感谢上帝，因为让我们有机会站在这片土地上，纪念那些为我们自由而英勇牺牲的英雄。

这块土地是圣地。

三年前，南北军队决定在葛底斯堡拼死一搏，以决定我们这个国家的命运。

今天，我们站在这片土地上，来敬礼那些无畏的军人，尤其是这场战役中，为了确保我们永久自由而不惜献出生命的军人。

因此，我们现在站在这里，有义务继承他们的遗志，继续为保证民主，为追求公平、正义而奋斗。

这就是今天我们站在这里要做的：我们不仅要让我们的前辈的牺牲不致徒劳，而且要将他们的精神发扬光大，继续为这个伟大的国家作出贡献。

我们有信心，泰坦尼克号将沉到深海，但我们的理想将没有死亡的一天！这一精神将永存，将永远高于这片土地，而我们也一定会继续努力，为了确保该国永存！因此，从今天起，我们要把我们的行动，继续这场伟大的奋斗！只要我们不放弃，就有更美好的明天，还有更多的希望！谢谢大家！English:I stand here today to thank God that we have the opportunity to stand on this sacred ground and to honor the brave souls that died for our freedom.This land is holy. Three years ago, the armies of the North and South met at Gettysburg to decide the fate of our nation. And today, we stand on this land to pay tribute to those brave soldiers who gave their lives in this Battle so that we may remain free forever.It is therefore our duty to keep their legacy alive, to continue to fight for justice and equality, and to ensure democracy for all. That is what we are here to do today: to ensure that the sacrifices of our ancestors were not in vain and to make their spirit continue to be the foundation of our great nation.We have faith that the Titanic will sink to the bottom of the ocean, but our ideals shall never die! This spirit shall live on, forever higher than this land, and we will keep striving to ensure a future for this country.So from now on, let us take action and further this great struggle! As long as we don't give up, there will be a brighter tomorrow and even more hope! Thank you!。

英语名篇:葛底斯堡演讲词--亚伯拉罕.林肯the gettysburg addressby abraham lincoln八十七年往常，我们的祖先在这大陆上建立了一具国家，它孕育于自由，同时献身给一种理念，即所有人基本上声来平等的。

four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.当前，我们正在从事一次伟大的内战，我们在考验，究竟那个国家，或任何一具有这种主张和这种信仰的国家，是否能长久存在。

我们在那次战争的一具伟大的战场上集会。

我们来到这个地方，奉献这个战场上的一部分土地，作为在此地为这个国家的生存而牺牲了自己生命的人的永远眠息之所。

我们如此做，是十分合情合理的。

now we are engaged in a great civil war testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. we are met on a great battle-field of that war. we have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. it is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.可是，就更深一层意义而言，我们是无从奉献这片土地的--无从使它成为圣地--也别能把它变为人们景仰之所。

林肯葛底斯堡演讲稿集团标准化工作小组 #Q8QGGQT-GX8G08Q8-GNQGJ8-MHHGN#林肯葛底斯堡演讲稿The Gettysburg AddressGettysburg, PennsylvaniaNovember 19, 1863Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.亚伯拉罕·林肯1863年11月19日美国，宾夕法尼亚，葛底斯堡八十七年以前，我们的祖先在这大陆上建立了一个国家，它孕育于自由，并且献身给一种理念，即所有人都是生来平等的。

The Gettysburg Address背景知识美国在1776年独立，脱离英国的管治，不足一百年间，已发展成一个超级大国。

由于国土辽阔，南北之间的分歧亦大。

美国北方依靠工商业，要求提高关税以保护他们产品的市场；南方依靠农业，需要自由贸易制度，以便他们的棉花、烟草和大米卖到欧洲各国。

但双方更大的分歧在于是否解放黑奴。

1860年，林肯(Abraham Lincoln) 当选美国总统，尽管南方人也认同林肯的看法，奴隶制最终要从地球上消失，但黑奴种植棉花为他们带来经济繁荣，他们害怕改变。

南方炮兵于1861年4月12日首先开火，美国开始了持续四年的内战。

内战的其中一次主要战役，发生于首都华盛顿附近的盖提斯堡，林肯总统在纪念阵亡士兵的仪式上，向在场的一万人发表了著名的「盖提斯堡演说」(Gettysburg Address)，鼓励人民为人人平等的民主原则而战，时维1863年11月19日。

林肯在1865年3月第二度当选美国总统，六个星期后，他在剧院遇刺，一颗子弹射穿他的大脑，他倒下了。

这一年，林肯56岁。

林肯不仅是美国史上最伟大的总统，而且是伟大的演说家，他的演说充满魅力，文采精炼，是传世的文学作品。

演讲原文The Gettysburg Address Abraham Lincoln 19 November1863Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth 1 on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated 2 to the proposition that all men are created equal.Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whetherthat nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war.We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fit and proper that we should do this.But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate - we cannot consecrate 3 - we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated 4 it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us, the living, rather,to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather forus to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us- that from these honored dead we take increased devotionto that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain - that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom - and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from this earth.解说：想学好英文，不外乎几个途径--多听、多讲和多写。

林肯葛底斯堡演讲稿The Gettysburg AddressGettysburg, PennsylvaniaNovember 19, 1863Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom --and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.亚伯拉罕·林肯1863年11月19日美国，宾夕法尼亚，葛底斯堡八十七年以前，我们的祖先在这大陆上建立了一个国家，它孕育于自由，并且献身给一种理念，即所有人都是生来平等的。

林肯,葛底斯堡演说赏析（含5篇）第一篇：林肯,葛底斯堡演说赏析葛底斯堡演说美国亚伯拉罕.林肯（1863年11月19日）“我们应该献身于留在我们面前的伟大任务由于他们的光荣牺牲，我们会更加献身于他们为之奉献了最后一切的事业我们要下定决心使那些死去的人不致白白牺牲我们要使这个国家在上帝的庇佑下，获得自由的新生我们要使这个民有、民治、民享的政府不致从地球上消失。

”“他是一个不屈不挠地迈向伟大目标、稳步前进从不后退的战士，是一位达到了伟大境界而仍然保持自己优良品质的罕有的人物。

这位出类拔萃和道德高尚的人竟是那样谦虚，以致只有在他成为殉难者倒下去之后，全世界才发现他是一位英雄。

”这是马克思对林肯谦逊、顽强、坚定的优良品质和高尚人格的评价与赞扬。

林肯是美国历史上极有作为的总统之一，在美国西南的拉斯摩尔山上雕塑着对美国历史发展起过重大作用的四大总统的头像，林肯总统的头像也在其中，可见美国人民对他的崇敬之情。

亚伯拉罕．林肯，美国第十六届总统。

1847年被选为众议员，以后，多次发表维护联邦统一，反对奴隶制度的演说，逐渐展露锋芒，显示了他的顽强和雄辩。

当选为美国总统后，即面对南方种植园奴隶主的分裂叛乱。

在同南方叛乱的奴隶主斗争的过程中，逐渐由主张有条件地废奴转为态度坚决地废奴主义者，坚定地领导了维护联邦统一的战争，领导联邦政府取得了美国南北战争的胜利。

1860年林肯当选为第十六届美国总统。

当时正值国家面临奴隶制危机和资本主义工业发展的关键时期，南部奴隶制种植经济与北部工业资本主义经济的矛盾日趋激烈，南部奴隶主联盟和维护联邦、反对奴隶制的北部之间的战争一触即发。

作为共和党人，林肯坚决反对奴隶制的扩展，极力主张维护联邦的统一，“一幢裂开了的房子是站不住的”。

林肯曾在一次演说中说道：“我相信这个政府不能永远保持半奴隶和半自由的状态。

我不期望联邦解散，我不期望房子崩塌，但的确期望它停止分裂。

”“不是反对奴隶制的人制止奴隶制度的进一步扩展，并使公众相信它正处于最后灭亡的过程中；就是拥护奴隶制的人把它向前推进，直到它在所有的州里不论是老州还是新州，不论是北部还是南部都同样成为合法的为止。

英文演讲TheGettysburgAdress赏析第一篇：英文演讲The Gettysburg Adress赏析英文演讲The Gettysburg Address赏析想学好英文，不外乎几个途径——多听、多讲和多写。

要听好的英语，最好是听英语世界的名人演讲，不单学习他们的腔调，也学习他们遣词造句的精髓，以及人生的智能。

演讲在西方有悠久的传统，希腊的学者和政治家在三千前，已经在广场向群众宣扬自己的学说和政治理念。

从政者必须是一个出色的演说家，前美国总统林肯，就是最伟大的英语演说家之一，他的文辞浅白，从不在演语中乱丢书包、或故意卖弄，而且句子简洁、铿锵有力。

发表于1863年的The Gettysburg Address可说是其中的佼佼者。

下面我们来欣赏一下。

The Gettysburg AddressAbraham Lincoln November 1863Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.We are met on a great battlefield of that war.We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.It is altogether fit and proper that we should do this.But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicatewe cannot hallow this ground.The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.It is for us, the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far sonobly advanced.It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before usthat we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vainand that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from this earth.葛底斯堡的演讲87年以前，我们的先辈们在这个大陆上创立了一个新国家。

The Gettysburg Addressby Abraham Lincoln on Nov. 19 1863"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in Liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so dedicated can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final resting-place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.But in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead who struggled here have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth."葛底斯堡演说亚伯拉罕·林肯，1863年11月19日87年前，我们的先辈们在这个大陆上创立了一个新国家，它孕育于自由之中，奉行一切人生来平等的原则。

the gettysburg address读后感英文版Reflections on the Gettysburg AddressThe Gettysburg Address, delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, remains one of the most powerful and enduring speeches in the history of American democracy. Delivered at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, this concise yet profound oration not only honored the fallen soldiers of the Civil War but also outlined Lincoln's vision for a democratic society.The opening lines of the speech are instantly recognizable: "Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." These words, spoken in a moment of national crisis, resonate with the ideals and aspirations of a nation still striving to define its identity. Lincoln's invocation of the Declaration ofIndependence not only recalled the founding principles of the country but also drew a direct line between the struggle for independence and the Civil War, which was being fought to preserve the union and uphold those same principles.The speech's central theme is the sacrifice of the fallen soldiers, who died not just for their country but for the principles of freedom and equality. Lincoln's words are a powerful reminder of the cost of liberty and the importance of preserving it. His assertion that "it is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced" is a call to action, urging his listeners to carry on the fight for freedom and justice.Lincoln's use of rhetoric in the speech is masterful. His repetition of "we cannot" and "we here highly resolve" creates a sense of urgency and determination. His invocation of the "almighty God" at the end not only imparts a sense of divine purpose to the nation's struggle but also serves as a reminder of the moral and spiritual dimensions of the conflict.The Gettysburg Address is remarkable for its brevity and clarity. Delivered in just over two minutes, Lincoln's words are packed with meaning and emotion. The speech's impact is partly due to its conciseness; it leaves no room for ambiguity, leaving the listener with a clear understanding of Lincoln's message and the importance of the sacrifice made by those who fell at Gettysburg.In conclusion, the Gettysburg Address is not just a speech; it is a testament to the resilience and idealism of the American people. It reminds us of the cost of freedom and the importance of preserving it, even in the face of great difficulty and sacrifice. Lincoln's vision of a nation "conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal" remains a guiding star for American democracy, inspiring generations to uphold the principles he so eloquently articulated.英文版《葛底斯堡演说》读后感1863年11月19日，亚伯拉罕·林肯总统在宾夕法尼亚州葛底斯堡的士兵国家公墓落成仪式上发表的《葛底斯堡演说》，仍然是美国民主历史上最具影响力和持久性的演讲之一。

葛底斯堡演讲英语读后感The Gettysburg Address, delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, stands as one of the most significant speeches in American history. Its profound simplicity and emotional resonance encapsulate the essence of the American spirit and the ongoing battle for equality and freedom.When I read Lincoln's speech, I am struck by its brevity. In just a few short paragraphs, Lincoln masterfully conveys a message that resonates across generations. He begins by referencing the founding principles of the nation, emphasizing the notion that all men are created equal. This foundation not only sets the stage for the speech but also reminds us of the ideals upon which America was built. The speech serves as a reminder that the sacrifices made during the Civil War were for a purpose greater than mere territory;they were about the preservation of liberty and the moral imperative of equality.Furthermore, Lincoln acknowledges the sacrifice of the soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. By choosing thebattlefield as the backdrop for his message, he transforms the site into a sacred place, recognizing that the bravery of those who died there was not in vain. This blend of honor and solemnity adds depth to the speech, making it an appeal not only for unity but also for reflection on the true meaning of sacrifice. The phrase "they gave the last full measure of devotion" evokes a sense of reverence, urging the audience to remember the stakes involved in this struggle.Lincoln also emphasizes the theme of resilience. He asserts that the living must be dedicated to ensuring that these fallen heroes did not die in vain. This call to action reaffirms the idea that democracy is not merely a gift but a responsibility that requires continuous effort and vigilancefrom its citizens. His conviction that the nation shall have a "new birth of freedom" indicates a forward-looking vision, highlighting the need to foster a government "of the people, by the people, for the people." This phrase encapsulates the democratic ethos, reminding us that true leadership comes from the collective will of the populace.In conclusion, the Gettysburg Address is not just a memorial to those who fought and died; it is a profound statement about the principles of democracy and equality. Reading this speech inspires a deep sense of connection to the past while also calling for reflection on our current responsibilities. It challenges us to remain committed to the ideals of justice and equality, ensuring that Lincoln'svision for a united nation is a living reality, not just a historical aspiration. Its legacy continues to inspire generations, reminding us of the importance of civic engagement and the ongoing struggle for human rights.。

A Brief Stylistic Analysis of “The Gettysburg Address”Delivered by Abraham Lincoln(By WangGang of Grade 2008)Dec 2011I Introduction (3)II The Phonological Features (3)III The Lexical Features (4)IV The Syntactic/Grammatical Features (5)V The Semantic Features (5)VI Conclusion (6)A Brief Stylistic Analysis of “The Gettysburg Address”Delivered by Abraham LincolnI IntroductionPublic speech is the process of speech to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners. There are mainly three types of speeches for people to address--- informative speech, Persuasive Speeches and Ceremonial Speeches.Informative speech: The purpose of an informative speech is to teach the audience a small but useful tidbit of information. If your speech is a success, the audience will walk away with some new knowledge.Persuasive Speeches: The purpose is a persuasive speech is to change people's minds or behavior about something. This is a very difficult thing to do. For a persuasive speech to be truly effective, it's not enough to simply present your arguments in an eloquent way. You need to actually get the audience to change their minds.Ceremonial Speeches: A ceremonial speech is one that is given to mark an important occasion in someone's life, such as a graduation speech, a wedding toast, or a eulogy at a funeral. These speeches can be both emotionally moving and fun.This linguistic description is about the analysis of The Gettysburg Address. The Gettysburg Address is a speech by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and is one of the most well-known speeches in United States history.[1] It was delivered by Lincoln during the American Civil War, on the afternoon of Thursday, November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, four and a half months after the Union armies defeated those of the Confederacy at the Battle of Gettysburg. Abraham Lincoln's carefully crafted address, secondary to other presentations that day, came to be regarded as one of the greatest speeches in American history. In just over two minutes, Lincoln invoked the principles of human equality espoused by the Declaration of Independence and redefined the Civil War as a struggle not merely for the Union, but as "a new birth of freedom" that would bring true equality to all of its citizens, ensure that democracy would remain a viable form of government, and would also create a unified nation in which states' rights were no longer dominant.II The Phonological FeaturesMany speeches use parallelism and antithesis to make langue be with the rhythmof music. So we can’t ignore the phonological features of speeches. Because this is a political speech with the features of rigorous logic, refined langue, strength and charisma. In the beginning, “Fourscore and seven years ago”replaces eighty-seven years ago is the ingenuity of Lincoln that “fourscore” has two long vowels [o:] which is resounding and well known by people, and can draw audience’s attention effectively. If substitute [ei] of eighty-seven with [o:] of “Fourscore”, it can’t reach such an effectiveness as [o:]. Except this, we can also see amounts of vocabulary with resounding vowels, such as fourscore，now，that nation，any，that nation might live，cannot，tally did，nobly，great，before，God，new birth，of，by，for，perish and so on. All of the lexis enhance volume and make listeners catch the point of the speech easily. At the transition of speech, improving the intonation of “but” not only make audiences be more conscious of the oncoming, but also the speaker more impassioned. To rhythm, the speed of speaking is usually within the range of 120 to 150 words per min. A total of 275 words of this speech are finished barely in 3minutes, from which, we can know the speed is medium. It is planed deliberately by Lincoln that what he is facing is a complicated and motley community or group including statesman, military officer, journalist and the family of martyr and other grassroots among these people are either lowbrow or highbrow. For persuading them to reach a common target, he has to make sure everyone at presence totally understand the content of his speech. Additionally, he makes use of “pause” skillfully, for instance, the “pause”after “now”leads to a thought of current missions and conditions; the “pause” after God make people image what will happen the next moment.III The Lexical FeaturesMost speeches of Lincoln are brief, forceful and easily understood. In the speech of Gettysburg, simple words with one or two vowels are used frequently by Lincoln, such as nation，audience，people，country，created，language，common，purpose，freedom，example，speech，diction，method，explain and so on. It is for the understanding of everyone. Because the family of martyr is the most important part of the audiences, such factor is taken consideration into the dictions of the speech by Lincoln. Some people may think that such langue leaves a drab impression, but which is evaded though several means by Lincoln--- “those who gave their lives that nation might live”and “shall not perish form the earth”replace “mortal”and “immortal”; “the world will little note, nor long remember what we say here” and “but it can never forget what they did here” are obvious comparison. These avoid insipidity and make langue more diversified and accurate. There are also many emotional words used in this speech which bring a powerful feeling of unite. For example, in the initial segment, “our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation”, Lincoln call ancestors as fathers to show his reverence, meanwhile draw the attention of audience. And usually, first person is used in speech, second and third person less. This speech,“our” and “we” are used up to 12, occupied by 4.4% of the whole vocabulary, third person only 4, 1.5%, none of second person. First person is always used in oral speaking and diary. The orator involuntarily pulls closely the relation with listeners, enhancing credibility and instigation.IV The Syntactic/Grammatical FeaturesIn the speech, Lincoln uses many rhetorical devices which make an important difference on improving. For example, the richer language, and also express fully his aspiration for freedom and equality and his opinion to the war. The speech of Lincoln sufficiently utilizes rhetorical devices to reach the purpose of inspiration. For instance “our fathers brought forth on this continent new nation，conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal” This metaphor depicts the born of baby instead of the formation of country, insinuating that this country is with life like human beings and now it is just a child being in growth and learning. And it needs protection either. Lincoln applies antithesis and parallelism to make his speech more natural, grand and magnificent and influential. For example, “We Can not dedicate．．” “We Call not consecrate．…We rail not hallow…this grounds” and “It is for⋯It is rather for as⋯” and the repetition of words, for example, “⋯of the people，by the people，for the people⋯” These parallel structures are brief and can be easily understood, expressing the summon and inspiration to the survivors. Lincoln also uses the repetition structure of sentences, such as “It is for US the living rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far SO nobly advanced．It is rather for as to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us.”This stresses that the revolution has not yet succeed, everybody should continue to work out things that hasn’t done.V The Semantic FeaturesAt this last level of linguistic description of a public speech, the semantic features are discussed. When analyzing a public speech in the semantic level, rhetorical devices, or figures of speech are the main concern. Generally, comparison, metaphor, simile, analogy, personification, juxtaposition and so on are often used for gaining special effect or purpose. In the last sentence of The Gettysburg Address, for example, It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that thesedead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth, there are two juxtaposition used in it. The expressions “government of the people, by the people, for the people” described in a progressive way, indicating the importance of each level of meaning. It is for the audience to know that the ultimate goal of the government is to serve for a better life of all people, pointing directly to the central idea of this speech.VI ConclusionHaving analyzed The Gettysburg Address in ways of linguistic description in terms of the phonological features, the lexical features, the syntactic/grammatical features and the semantic features, a deeper understanding of this public speech is achieved. By making further analysis, such as textual analysis and contextual analysis, more profound meanings and styles of this public speech can be found. The same kind of analysis can be further utilized in other sources of texts.。