Some say the world will end in fire,

有人说世界将毁灭于火，

Some say in ice.

有人说要毁灭于冰。

From what I've tasted of desire

我尝过情欲的苦果

I hold with those who favor fire.

同意说它的死因是火。

But if it had to perish twice,

但假若它必须两次陨命，

I think I know enough of hate

对于恨，我的体会也很深

To say that for destruction ice

知道就破坏力而论，冰

Is also great

也同样威猛惊人，

And would suffice.

也是那样的威猛惊人。