英语翻译it seemed that the world's thumb was pressing the boy do

英语翻译
it seemed that the world's thumb was pressing the boy down throughout his adolescence.求翻译高手来

看起来那个男孩的整个少年时期都被这个世界压抑着.
这个故事是说一个小男孩的航海梦想得不到家人和朋友以及所有人的支持,整整15年都是这种状态,所以这么说.原文摘录见下：
There was once a little boy who dreamed of sailing around the world.He shared his dream with his mother and father,his teachers and schoolmates,his minister and his friends.But instead of embracing his dreams and encouraging him to follow his heart desire,they made fun of him,laughed at him and belittled his vision.
You will never sail around the world,his father scoffed.when you are of age,I will get you a job at the factory where I work and you will follow in my footsteps.
But I don't want to follow in your footsteps,I want to sail on the open seas and visit new lands,the little lad protested.The father just laughed and shook his head,showing no faith in his son or his dreams.
The kids at school also made fun of him,so much so,that he stopped sharing his thoughts and desires and kept them hid within his heart,until the time arrived,when he could make them a reality.
It seemed that the world's thumb was pressing the boy down throughout his adolescence.Within fifteen years,the boy became a man.He had worked two jobs night and day saving his money,so he could put a down payment on a sailboat.