美国历届总统首次踏入白宫椭圆形办公室，都会阅读前任总统放在橡木办公桌上的一封亲笔信，这是象征总统权力和平转移的一个传统。美国前总统奥巴马离开白宫时，给特朗普留下一封275字的信，这几乎比其他所有前总统留给新任总统的信都要长，那么奥巴马究竟说了些什么？
US President Barack Obama (R) meets with President-elect Donald Trump to discuss transition plans in the White House Oval Office in Wanshington, US, November 10, 2016. [Photo/Agencies]
据CNN公布的信件称，奥巴马鼓励特朗普“要为每个愿意付出努力的儿童和家庭创造更多通往成功的机会”、并“维护国际秩序”。
According to a letter posted by CNN, Obama encouraged Trump to "build more ladders of success for every child and family that's willing to work hard" and "sustain the international order."
他在信中向特朗普提了四点忠告：
关于社会公平：
“不是每个人都如此幸运。我们的责任是竭尽所能，为每个愿意付出努力的儿童和家庭创造更多通往成功的机会。”
"Not everyone is so lucky. It's up to us to do everything we can (to) build more ladders of success for every child and family that's willing to work hard."
关于国际关系：
"谈到国际关系，奥巴马对竞选期间始终信奉孤立主义的特朗普说：“美国在这世界上的领导地位真的是不可或缺的。”
Turning to international relations, Obama told Trump, who had embraced isolationism throughout his campaign: "American leadership in this world really is indispensable.
“我们的职责是通过自身行动树立榜样，维持自冷战结束以来稳定发展的国际秩序，我们的财富和安全也仰仗于此。”
"It's up to us, through action and example, to sustain the international order that's expanded steadily since the end of the Cold War, and upon which our own wealth and safety depend."
关于民主：
奥巴马敦促特朗普守护“前辈流血奋斗争取而来的法治、分权、平等保护和公民自由等民主制度和民主传统”。
Obama urged his successor to protect "those democratic institutions and traditions – like rule of law, separation of powers, equal protection and civil liberties – that our forebears fought and bled for".
“尽管日常政务纷扰不断，但我们的职责是让我们的民主制度保持强大，至少和我们建立它时一样强大。”
"Regardless of the push and pull of daily politics, it's up to us to leave those instruments of our democracy at least as strong as we found them."
奥巴马最后叮嘱特朗普：
“最后，在繁重的事务和职责中，留点时间陪伴亲友。他们能助你度过难以避免的艰苦时刻。”
"And finally, take time, in the rush of events and responsibilities, for friends and family. They’ll get you through the inevitable rough patches. "
今年1月，特朗普称这是一封“美好”的信件，并表示会珍惜它，还称：“我们甚至不会告诉媒体信的内容”。
In January, Trump called the letter "beautiful" and said he would cherish it, adding: "We won't even tell the press what's in that letter."
以下是奥巴马给特朗普信件的全文翻译！
Dear Mr President亲爱的总统先生
Congratulations on a remarkable run. Millions have placed their hopes in you, and all of us, regardless of party, should hope for expanded prosperity and security during your tenure.
祝贺你，在竞选中表现如此出色。数百万人已将他们的希望寄托于你，而我们所有人，不论隶属哪个党派，都希望在你的任内，美国能够更加繁荣与安全。
This is a unique office, without a clear blueprint for success, so I don’t know that any advice from me will be particularly helpful. Still, let me offer a few reflections from the past 8 years.
这是间独一无二的办公室，里面没有清晰的成功蓝图，所以我无法确定我的建议是否对你特别有用，但我还是希望和你分享，过去8年我的一些思考。
First, we’ve both been blessed, in different ways, with great good fortune. Not everyone is so lucky. It’s up to us to do everything we can (to) build more ladders of success for every child and family that’s willing to work hard.
首先，我们都是幸运的人，尽管方式不同，但运气都很好。并非所有人都能这样幸运。我们的职责是竭尽所能，去为每一个愿意付出努力的儿童和家庭，创造更多通往成功的机会。
Second, American leadership in this world really is indispensable. It’s up to us, through action and example, to sustain the international order that’s expanded steadily since the end of the Cold War, and upon which our own wealth and safety depend.
其次，美国在这世界上的领导地位真的是不可或缺的。我们的职责是通过自身行动树立榜样，维持自冷战结束以来稳定发展的国际秩序，我们的财富和安全也仰仗于此。
Third, we are just temporary occupants of this office. That makes us guardians of those democratic institutions and traditions -- like rule of law, separation of powers, equal protection and civil liberties -- that our forebears fought and bled for. Regardless of the push and pull of daily politics, it’s up to us to leave those instruments of our democracy at least as strong as we found them.
第三，我们都只是这间办公室的过客。它让我们成为民主制度和民主传统的守护者，我们的前辈们曾为法治、分权、平等保护和公民自由等流血奋斗。因此，尽管日常政务纷扰不断，但我们的职责是让我们的民主制度保持强大，至少和我们建立它时一样强大。
And finally, take time, in the rush of events and responsibilities, for friends and family. They’ll get you through the inevitable rough patches.
最后，在繁忙的诸事和职责之余，给自己的朋友和家人留些时间。他们将帮你度过那些躲无可躲的难关。
Michelle and I wish you and Melania the very best as you embark on this great adventure, and know that we stand ready to help in any ways which we can.
米歇尔和我祝福你和梅拉尼娅开始这段伟大的征程，并希望你知道，我们随时准备为你们提供任何形式的力所能及的帮助。
Good luck and Godspeed,BO愿诸事顺遂贝拉克•奥巴马