In 1588, a Shakespeare-esque calamity（灾难） bore down upon the rugged coastline of England.
在1588年，一种莎士比亚式的不幸灾祸降临到英国的崎岖海岸线上。
A Spanish fleet steamrollered its way into the English Channel.
一支西班牙舰队全速驶进英吉利海峡。
It was rumored（谣传） that the epic Spanish Armada was mighty and indestructible, comprising of over a hundred ships, carrying thousands of soldiers, and armed with ample ammunition（弹药）.
传说宏大的西班牙无敌舰队是强大且无法战胜的，该舰队由上百支船组成，运送着数千士兵，装备着充足的弹药。
With the horror of war looming over the horizon, Elizabeth remained her composure and fortitude, reassuring the troops that though she couldn't fight, she would be right by their side.
随着战争的恐怖在地平线上阴森地逼近，伊丽莎白保持了自己的沉着与坚韧，为了消除军队的疑虑，女王告诉他们虽然自己不能战斗，但她会与军队同在。
Their lives were her life, and their pains were also hers to suffer.
她将士兵的生命看作自己的生命，她也能感受到士兵所承受的痛苦。
Finally, the Spanish naval force was defeated. Less than half of the ships made their way back home.
最终，西班牙的海军势力被击败了。不到一半的船只得以回国。
At the age of 69, Queen Elizabeth I was plagued by the curse of oldness. She was flesh and bone after all, and couldn't beat the ravage of time.
69岁时，伊丽莎白一世受到老年的诅咒折磨。她始终是血肉之躯，不能击败时间的摧残。
Her death was met with great sorrow across the nation.
她的逝世受到了举国的哀悼。
In her entire life, familial affection was sadly scarce, but there was some relief in knowing that in the end, she was a queen widely loved by her people.
她的一生中拥有的家庭感情少的可怜，但是最终能够知道自己是一位广泛受到国民爱戴的女王，对她来说，是一些安慰。
