In ancient times, however, people believed that the swan was given a special gift of song at the end of its life. They believed a swan sings a most beautiful song... just before it dies.

在古老年代，人们认为在天鹅生命的尽头，上天会给予它特殊的天赋——临死前，让天鹅唱一首最动听的歌曲。

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In ancient times,however, people believed that the swan was given a special gift of song at the end of its life.

VOA: special.2010.04.11

The story of the swan's last song found a place in the works of other writers, including the early English writers Chaucer and Shakespeare.

VOA: special.2010.04.11

At first,swan song meant the last work of a poet, musician or writer.

VOA: special.2010.04.11

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