A cohort of cyclists hurtled along the looping thoroughfare of East Potomac Park, whilst in the golf course's car park, opulent sports utility vehicles stood juxtaposed with ageing, more economical saloons, all set against the imposing silhouette of the Washington Monument.
一群自行車騎士沿著東波托馬克公園的環形車道呼嘯而過,而高爾夫球場的停車場內,豪華運動型多用途車與年代較久、價格較低的經濟型轎車並列停放,其背景則為華盛頓紀念碑的巍峨剪影。
This venerable park, particularly its golf course, has already captured the attention of President Donald Trump, who aspires to sculpt it into a world-class golfing destination.
這座歷史悠久的公園,尤其是其中的高爾夫球場,已然引起總統唐納德·川普的矚目,他意欲將其雕琢為世界級的高爾夫勝地。
This endeavor constitutes but one facet of his grand vision for Washington, D.C., wherein he has already razed numerous historically significant structures, repurposed or rechristened others, and deployed the National Guard to maintain a presence for over a year.
此舉乃其對華盛頓特區宏大願景之一環,他早已拆除諸多具歷史意義的建築,改造或重新命名其他建築,並調遣國民警衛隊駐守逾一年之久。
Nevertheless, a contingent of residents harbours profound apprehension, positing that this golf course redevelopment initiative—which Trump personally inspected alongside cabinet luminaries and eminent course architects, blueprints in hand—threatens to fundamentally subvert the very essence of a venue that has catered to Washington's elite for over a century.
然而,部分居民憂心忡忡,認為這項高爾夫球場改建計畫——川普曾偕同內閣要員、知名球場建築師,並攜藍圖親臨視察——恐將徹底顛覆這處逾一世紀以來服務華府各界菁英的場域之本質。
Residents are deeply perturbed, contending that the metamorphosis of the park into an opulent golf course would inevitably precipitate a substantial escalation in usage fees and an irrevocable diminution of public space.
居民們深以為慮,將公園轉型為奢華高爾夫球場,勢必意味著使用費用大幅攀升,以及公共空間的不可逆流失。
"This move not only divests the site of its historical profundity but also strips away the opportunity for individuals to swing a club at a reasonably modest cost in a locale that is effortlessly accessible to all," remarked Joe Foley, who went on to note that, having surpassed his seventh decade, he had only just completed a nine-hole round for thirty-six dollars, cart fee included.
「此舉非但剝奪了此地的歷史底蘊,更剝奪了人們以合理低廉之資,於人人皆可輕而易舉抵達之處揮桿的契機,」喬·福利如是說,並表示自己已逾古稀之年,方才以三十六美元(含球車費用)完成了九洞之賽。
East Potomac Park, encompassing the East Potomac Golf Course, owes its inception to a congressional act of 1897, which explicitly delineated the park's purpose as "the recreation and enjoyment of the people."
東波托馬克公園,其範圍涵蓋東波托馬克高爾夫球場,其創建可追溯至1897年的一項國會法案,該法案明確將公園之用途界定為「人民的娛樂與愉悅」。
The golf course itself was formally opened to the public in 1919.
高爾夫球場則於1919年正式對外開放。
Trump is currently undertaking a series of major projects in Washington, D.C., encompassing the renovation of the White House banquet hall at a cost of four hundred million dollars, as well as the impending groundbreaking of an Arc de Triomphe construction scheme; furthermore, since the end of 2025, he has also commenced negotiations regarding the city's public golf course matters.
川普於華盛頓特區正進行多項重大工程,涵蓋耗資四億美元的白宮宴會廳翻新,以及即將破土動工的凱旋門建設計畫;此外,他自2025年底起,亦開始就該市的公共球場議題展開磋商。
Two months ago, debris left over from the demolition of the White House's East Wing was dumped along the banks of the East Potomac River, where, in the vicinity of one of its three golf courses, it accumulated into a mound reaching the height of a three-storey building, and it remains there to this day.
兩個月前,自白宮東翼拆卸所遺留之瓦礫,被傾棄於東波托馬克河畔,於其三座高爾夫球場之一鄰近處,堆積成一座高達三層樓之土丘,迄今猶存。
The National Park Service has indicated that, upon testing, this batch of debris was found to contain lead, chromium, and other toxic metals.
國家公園管理局指出,經檢測,該批瓦礫含有鉛、鉻及其他有毒金屬。
"Once this golf course is completed, it will be capable of hosting major championships such as the U.S. Open, the Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship, and other premier PGA Tour events," Trump stated in June via a social media platform.
「俟此高爾夫球場竣工,其將足以承辦諸如美國公開賽、萊德盃、PGA錦標賽及其他頂級PGA巡迴賽事等大型錦標賽,」川普於六月透過社群媒體平台發文表示。
At that time, he asserted that construction was slated to commence on September 1st; however, this week, no evidence of any groundbreaking activity was discernible at the site.
彼時他宣稱工程預定於九月一日展開,然本週現場卻未見任何動工跡象。
In a visual released in May by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, an eighteen-hole course was showcased, with the assertion that this endeavor would forge a "championship-caliber golfing experience, offered not only at an accessible price point but also with substantial discounts."
內政部長道格·伯格姆於五月發布的一幀影像中,呈現一座十八洞球場,並宣稱此舉將締造「冠軍級高爾夫體驗,其價格不僅親民,更享有大幅折扣之優惠」。
A lawsuit filed concerning the renovation of a golf course contends that the Trump administration's reconstruction plan for the course would contravene the congressional legislation pursuant to which this park was originally established.
一項針對高爾夫球場整修工程所提起的訴訟,主張川普政府對該球場的重建計畫,將牴觸當初據以設立此公園的國會立法。
The governmental authorities are presently challenging whether the plaintiffs possess the requisite legal standing to initiate the proceedings.
政府當局目前正對原告是否具備提起訴訟的法律資格提出質疑。
Within the park, interviewees observed that, among the myriad other initiatives Trump has pursued in Washington, the administration has already taken steps to effect irreversible transformations, the velocity of which has left the judiciary system overwhelmed and struggling to keep pace.
在公園內,受訪者指出,在川普於華盛頓推行的其他諸多計畫中,政府已採取行動促成不可逆之變革,其推進之迅疾,實令司法體系應接不暇、難以招架。
"The government is either adhering to a set of norms that diverge radically from the conventional, or it is utterly disregarding the existence of any norms whatsoever," remarked Jason Levitt, fifty-four, upon concluding an hour-long high-speed ride.
「政府當前若非遵循一套迥異於常規的規範,便是全然漠視任何規範的存在,」五十四歲的傑森·萊維特於結束長達一小時的高速騎行後如此表示。
At Thursday's hearing concerning the park, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes articulated a concordant perspective, apprising government counsel that she comprehended the plaintiffs' apprehensions regarding alterations effectuated sans due authorization; nevertheless, she remarked that, in the instant golf course matter, she had yet to encounter concrete evidence substantiating such claims.
在週四關於公園的聽證會上,美國地區法官安娜·雷耶斯亦表達了相仿之見解,她向政府律師指出,她理解原告對於在未獲適當核准前即逕行變更所抱持的憂慮,然而她表示,在此高爾夫球場案件中,尚未見到足以佐證的具體證據。
Upon this week's arrival, the park convened a motley assembly of cyclists, retired elders, office workers on their midday respite, and several individuals who politely declined interviews—those who, ostensibly bound by duty, nonetheless surreptitiously wielded their clubs, indulging unabashedly in the languid pleasures of the afternoon.
本週蒞臨之際,公園內匯聚了自行車騎士、退休耆老、午間暫歇的上班族,以及數位婉拒受訪之人士——彼等本應恪守職責,卻悄然揮桿,恣意沉浸於午後的閒適時光。
Lead-grey clouds hung low and oppressive, when suddenly a flurry of hurried footsteps emerged from the direction of the clubhouse, the composition of the arrivals distinctly discernible: men, women, and golfers of African, Latino, and Caucasian descent intermingled among them.
鉛灰色的雲靄低垂壓境,會館方向驟然湧現匆匆步履,來客的構成輪廓分明可辨:男性、女性、非裔、拉丁裔與白人高爾夫球手交織其間。
They candidly acknowledged that their convergence upon this locale was attributable to the park's geographical positioning, its fee structure, and its profound historical resonance.
他們坦言,之所以匯聚於此,實因公園的地理區位、收費標準與歷史底蘊使然。
All present harbored an unspoken cognizance that this park, along with its affiliated golf course, was likely nearing the twilight of its existence, teetering on the precipice of oblivion.
眾人心中了然,這座公園及其附屬的高爾夫球場,恐已時日無多,瀕臨消逝的邊緣。
No one can foresee the ultimate course of action he will elect to take.
無人能預測其最終抉擇。
Will those highly lauded bicycle lanes likewise fall prey to the vicissitudes of policy shifts?
那些備受推崇的自行車道,是否亦將淪為政策變遷下的犧牲品?
One need only venture forth at midday on Wednesday to behold the ceaseless throng of cyclists weaving their way around Potomac Park and the golf course, a veritable spectacle of perpetual motion, as he so aptly remarked.
不妨於週三正午時分,親眼見證波托馬克公園及高爾夫球場周邊,絡繹不絕的自行車騎士穿梭往來之盛況,」他如此表示。
Cyclist Levitt expounded that he has been a steadfast visitor to this park for two decades, undertaking approximately four rides per week.
自行車騎士萊維特闡述,他二十年來始終如一地造訪此公園,每週約莫騎乘四次。
A unidirectional thoroughfare encircling the park affords a secure cycling milieu, insulated from the vicissitudes of conventional urban traffic, whilst remaining ensconced within the city's precincts.
一條單向環繞公園的車道,構築了遠離常態都市交通的安全騎行環境,卻仍舊坐落於市區之內。
Change is imperative, he declared thus.
變革勢在必行,他如是宣示。
"What we aspire to is that this transformation may benefit all sentient beings, rather than merely showering its blessings upon golfers of a particular echelon."
「我們所期盼的,是這番變革能普惠眾生,而非僅澤及特定階層的高爾夫球手。」
Washington has long been subjected to the unequivocal dominion of the federal government, with Congress retaining substantial jurisdiction over the city's affairs, encompassing budgetary approval and all legislation enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia.
華盛頓長期以來始終處於聯邦政府的絕對支配之下,國會對該市事務保有重大管轄權,涵蓋預算審批及哥倫比亞特區議會所通過之全部法規。
It was not until the promulgation of the Home Rule Act in 1973 that residents were vested with the prerogative to elect the mayor, council members, and advisory neighborhood commissioners.
1973年頒布的《地方自治法》方賦予居民選舉市長、議會成員及社區委員之權。
Under Trump's leadership, such autonomy has become increasingly constrained; last year he launched a law enforcement operation against the city, at one point federalizing the local police force and deploying the National Guard until 2029.
在川普的領導下,此類自治權益愈發受到箝制;他於去年對該市發動執法行動,一度將地方警力聯邦化,並部署國民警衛隊直至2029年。
His influence over the city extends not only to iconic landmarks and tourist attractions, but also to areas frequented by local residents, such as East Potomac Park.
其對這座城市的影響力,不僅滲透至標誌性建築與觀光勝地,更擴及當地居民頻繁出入的區域,諸如東波托馬克公園。
Ryan Bates, aged forty-four, remarked that he did not take up golf until adulthood, and over the ensuing three and a half years, he has made a steadfast weekly pilgrimage to this park.
四十四歲的瑞安·貝茨表示,他直至成年方始涉足高爾夫球運動,此後三年半以來,每週固定造訪此公園。
He was at pains to underscore that, notwithstanding his membership in a private club, he evinces a marked predilection for teeing off at East Potomac, for the sheer convenience of its location renders it an incomparably superior choice.
他特別強調,儘管身為私人俱樂部會員,卻仍偏好在東波托馬克揮桿,蓋因該地交通便利,實屬無可比擬之選。