第一篇:大學(xué)英語 翻譯課后題
United 1 A 1.任何年滿18歲的人都有資格投票 1.Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to vote.2.每學(xué)期開學(xué)前,這些獎學(xué)金的申請表格就會由學(xué)校發(fā)給每一個學(xué)生。
2.A form to apply for these scholarships is sent by the university to each student before the start of each semester.3.遵照醫(yī)生的建議,我決定戒煙。
3.On the advice of my doctor, I decided to give up smoking.4.公園位于縣城的正中央。
4.The park is located right in the center of town.5.這所大學(xué)提供了我們所需的所有材料和設(shè)備。
5.The university provides all the materials and facilities we desire.B 1.魯迅是中國最偉大的作家,同時也是世界杰出文人之一。
1.Lu Xun is one of the greatest writer in China and one of the world’s outstanding men of letters.2.大部分研究生選擇了文學(xué)作為其研究領(lǐng)域,其余的選擇了語言學(xué)。
2.Most graduate students chose literature as their field of study, and the rest made linguistics their choice.3.人們購買什么樣的戶型居住是根據(jù)各自的特殊需要和有關(guān)專家的建議。
3.People buy what kind of houses to live in on the basis of their special needs and on the advice of relevant experts.4.這些虛擬教學(xué)設(shè)施能使亞非學(xué)生在一個真實的情景中學(xué)習(xí)外語至少 3 個月。
4.These virtual teaching facilities enable overseas students from Asia and Africa to learn a foreign language in a real-life situation for a minimum of three months.5.學(xué)生在做出決定前應(yīng)該認真核查他們是否有資格加入這一俱樂部,因為他們每個人只有一次選擇機會。
5.Students should check carefully that they are eligible to join this club before making their decision, as each of them is restricted to only one choice.United 2 A 1.警察們正忙著填寫關(guān)于這場事故的各種表格。1.The policemen are busy filling out forms about the accident.2.我想在還車之前把油箱(fuel tank)加滿。
2.I want to fill up the fuel tank before returning the car.3.如果你要投訴,最好遵循正確的程序。
3.If you want to make a complaint, you’d better follow the correct procedure.4.要不是約翰幫忙,我們絕不會這么快就完成實驗。
4.We couldn’t have finished the experiment so soon without John’s help.5.暴風(fēng)雨之后,岸邊的人們焦急地搜索湖面以期發(fā)現(xiàn)小船的蹤跡。
5.After the storm, the people on the shore anxiously scanned the lake for any sign of the boat.B 1.那時他剛剛被提升為公司副總裁不久,所以他并沒有期待六個月內(nèi)還會有升職。1.He had just been promoted to vice president of the company and wasn’t expecting another promotion in six months 2.大學(xué)畢業(yè)不久他就找到了一份滿意的工作。.Shortly after he graduated from school, he jumped to a satisfactory job.3.絕大多數(shù)大學(xué)都有自己的主頁,可以讓申請者搜索他們需要的資料。
3.Most colleges and universities have their homepages, enabling applicants to scan for the information available about the university they want to apply to.4.她輕輕地點擊了一下鼠標,就把作業(yè)上交給了導(dǎo)師,并很快得到了回音。
4.With a click of her mouse, she submitted her assignment to the tutor and soon got the reply.5.通過進入她將就讀的大學(xué)的網(wǎng)站,她看到這所大學(xué)的許多彩色照片,還包括一幅詳細的校園地圖。
5.By accessing the website of the university she was going to study in, she saw color photos of the university, including a detailed map of the university campus.United 3 A 1.我們需要通過減少道路上的車輛以降低燃料消耗。
1.We need to cut down on our fuel consumption by having fewer cars on the road.2.電費上漲增加了我們的負擔(dān)。
2.The rise in power costs has added to our burden.3.你應(yīng)該自己判斷行事,別總是跟在你哥哥的后面。3.You should judge by yourself, and not always follow your brother’s lead.4.那種發(fā)型今年很流行,但是我想明年就會過時。
4.That hairstyle is in fashion this year, but I am afraid it will be out of fashion next year.5.在追求真理的過程中,我們注定要遭受失敗的痛苦。5.We are fated to suffer from many failures in our quest for truth.B 1.我從來沒有停止考慮過我是否適合成為父母要我去做的人,雖然我一直聽從父母的意愿 1.I’ve never stopped to question whether I’m fit to be what my parents want me to be though I’ve always been listening to my parents.2.一個人所做的所有事情都受到他的習(xí)慣、個性或生活方式的影響,是他的習(xí)慣、個性或生活方式告訴他需要這樣做。
2.All the things one has done are influenced by what his habits, his personality, or his way of life tell him he needs to do so.3.大學(xué)是一個你可以與教授、學(xué)者一起工作的地方,因而你可以學(xué)習(xí)成為你想探索的任何領(lǐng)域的專門人才。
3.College is a place where you can work with professors and scholars, so you can learn to be an expert in whatever field you want to be exploring.4.雖然我常翻閱雜志查看流行時尚,但仍然受到傳統(tǒng)服裝樣式的影響。
4.Although I look to magazines for fashion, I am still affected by the traditional dressing styles.5.因為人的本性讓我們愿意打扮漂亮,所以我們往往跟著時尚模特的樣子做。
5.Because human nature makes us want to look nice, we follow the lead fashion models give us.United 4 A 1.她在公共汽車站一直等到末班車進站。
1.She waited at the bus stop until the last bus came in.2.如果我們能幫得上忙,盡管和我們聯(lián)系。
2.If there is any way we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.3.他需要多少船務(wù)人員才能使他的游艇(yacht)航行? 3.How many crew does he need to sail his yacht? 4.雖然她的新書沒有上一本好,但是我還是喜歡它。
4.I enjoyed her new book though it’s not quite as good as her last one.5.我從未遇到過如此善良的人。
5.Never before have I met such a kind person.B 1.在這個國家,以前從來沒有這么多的人參加慢跑運動。
1.Never before had so many people taken part in jogging in this country.2.火箭升空的一剎那,所有的人都顯得很激動。突然,火箭爆炸,燃成了一個火球。2.All the people appeared to be excited the moment the rocket reared up into the sky when it suddenly exploded into a ball of flames.3.4點30分,飛機被劫持開往鄰國。
3.It was 4:30 P.M.when the airplane was hijacked and directed to a neighbor country.4.包括9個在海外工作的,全班30個同學(xué)都回來參加了聚會。
4.All 30 classmates came back for the reunion party, including nine alumni who are now working overseas.5.警察仔細搜尋了兇殺現(xiàn)場,只找到一個仍在黑暗中冒著輕煙的煙頭。
5.All that remained as the police combed through the scene of the murder was a cigarette end still smoking and flashing in the darkness.United 5 A 1.我們得把感情放在一邊,從專業(yè)的(professional)角度來對待這件事.We have to put aside our emotions and take it from a professional standpoint.2.這部戲非常精彩,我很快就沉浸于激動人心的劇情之中。The play was so wonderful that I soon lost myself in the excitement of it.3.她沒有什么愛好 —— 除非你把看電視也算是一種愛好。She hasn’t got any hobbies — unless you call watching TV a hobby.4.他說他是直接從市長本人那里得到這個信息的。
Answer:He said that he had got the information first-hand from the Mayor himself.5.既然你不能回答這個問題,我們最好問問別人。
Since you can’t answer the question, perhaps we’d better ask someone else 5B 1.我們要怎樣才能找到一個合適的辦法來引導(dǎo)殘疾人士走向成功呢?
1.How can we find a proper way to steer disabled people toward success? 2.不錯,她是做過很可怕的事,但她已因此而受到了懲罰,而且現(xiàn)在她也愿意為此作出補償。2.It’s true that she did something terrible before, but she was already punished for that—and she’s willing to make it up for that.3.上大學(xué)時我曾幾度醉心于看偵探小說,但大學(xué)幾年的大部分時間我還是讀了各種有關(guān)大自然的書籍。
3.In college there were periods when I was highly focused on reading detective stories, but for most of my college years I read a wide range of books on nature.4.體操房并不是可以運動健身的惟一去處。
4.The gym isn’t the only place where you can exercise so as to keep energetic.5.保持學(xué)習(xí)動力才會成功,除非你為你的職業(yè)生涯選擇了一條死胡同。
5.Staying motivated in your study can lead to success—unless your choice ends up a dead end for your career.United 6A 1.那件工作很難做,不過我想試試看。
Answer:It’s a difficult job, but I’d like to have a shot.2.這是一本關(guān)于商務(wù)實踐而非理論的書。
Answer:This is a book about business practice as opposed to theory.3.社會活動從未耽誤她的學(xué)習(xí)。
Answer:Social activities never get in the way of her studies.4.直到1911年人們才發(fā)現(xiàn)第一種維生素
Answer:It was not until 1911 that the first of the vitamins was identified.5.很明顯,自然災(zāi)害是造成這個國家經(jīng)濟危機的原因。
Answer:Natural disasters have obviously contributed to the country’s economic crisis.6B 1.從那一刻起,在《哈利?波特》系列影片中擔(dān)任主角的11歲少年丹尼爾意識到自己的生活從此永遠地改變了。From that moment on, 11-year-old Daniel who played the leading role in the “Harry Potter” movies recognized that his life would never be the same.2.這個年輕人相信:不管前進途中有多少困難,他都會實現(xiàn)他的夢想。He was a young man who believed that he will fulfill his dream no matter how many difficulties lie in the way.3.他的妻子在車禍中喪生之后,他才意識到妻子在他的生活中曾經(jīng)有多么重要。3 It wasn’t until his wife was killed in the accident that he realized how important she had been in his life.4.手中拿著一本童話故事書時,我總是覺得我被領(lǐng)進了一個美麗而純潔的世界。4 With fairy tale book in hand, I always felt I was ushered into a world of beauty and purity.5.正像運動員要達到完美的地步需要日復(fù)一日反復(fù)訓(xùn)練一套大的日常訓(xùn)練計劃中的少數(shù)動作一樣,一個好學(xué)生平日就應(yīng)該不斷努力充實自己。Just as an athlete achieves perfection by repeated training of a few actions of the larger routine day after day, a good student should make continuous efforts to improve himself on a regular basis United 7 1.他并不后悔說過的話,只是覺得他完全可以不用這種方式表達。
1.He did not regret what he had said but felt that he could have expressed it differently.2.我們最好等到12月14日。那時大衛(wèi)已考完試,就能和我們一起去度假了。
2.Answer: We’d better wait till 14 December.David will have had his exam by then, so he’ll be able to go on holiday with us.3.他正在做一個新項目,年底前必須完成。
3.He’s working on a new project which has to be finished by the end of the year.4.他們讓我們使用他們的實驗室,作為回報,我們則讓他們分享研究成果.4.They are letting us use their lab, and in return, we are sharing with them the results of our research.5.諸如打電話,聽電話一類的事情占用了這位秘書的大部分時間。
5.Such things as making and answering telephone calls take up most of the secretary’s time.B 1.盡管他有病在身,他卻是我們公司尤其是銷售部的頂梁柱。Despite his illness, he is a pillar of strength for our company and especially for the sales department.2.她從不懼怕困難,因為她知道不管發(fā)生什么事,父母的關(guān)愛總會和她在一起。.She never feared difficulties, because she knew that no matter what, her parents’ concern and love would be there.3.湯姆決定輟學(xué)。像任何有責(zé)任心的老師那樣,威爾遜先生極力勸阻他改變主意
3.Tom decided to drop out of school, and Mr.Wilson tried to sway him from his decision, as any responsible teacher would.4.結(jié)果,中國女子排球隊接著獲得了一枚又一枚金牌,成為整個國家的一個令人激動的事件。4.As it turned out, the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team went on to win one gold medal after another, an exciting event for the whole country.5.只要堅持下去,你的目標就一定能實現(xiàn)。5.Hang in there and your goal will certainly be achieved.United 8 1.為了追求更為健康的飲食,人們現(xiàn)在比過去吃魚多。
1.In pursuit of a healthier diet, people are eating more fish than they used to.2.我們需要在壞天氣到來之前叫人把屋頂修一修。
2.We need to have the roof repaired before the bad weather sets in.3.這種疾病正在蔓延,所有兒童都有被傳染的危險。3.The disease is spreading, and all young children are at risk.4.信息通過電話線從一臺電腦傳到另一臺電腦。
4.The information is transmitted from one computer to another through a telephone line.5.杰克是個相當好的賽跑運動員。他在大多數(shù)情況下都能獲勝。5.Jack is a fairly good runner.He wins more often than not.1.聽說這家高新技術(shù)公司實施了多種優(yōu)惠政策以防止人才流失。
1.It sounds like this high-tech company has put in place many favorable measures to protect against brain drains.2.如果造紙廠為了追求高額利潤而置環(huán)境問題于不顧,就著實堪憂了
2.The worry comes when paper-mills ignore the environmental pollution in pursuit of profits.3.參加托??荚嚽叭ド峡记拜o導(dǎo)班非常重要,但要想真正學(xué)好英語這卻不是一勞永逸之策。3.It’s vitally important that one attend a test-preparation class before taking a TOEFL test but this cannot be a one-off event if he really wants to have a good command of English.4.醫(yī)生的潛意識里應(yīng)該隨時留意潛在的危險,而且一旦出現(xiàn)緊急情況必須立刻采取適當?shù)拇胧?。regulations 4.The potential threat should always be in the back of a doctor’s mind and appropriate measures should be taken in no time once emergency arises.5.歸根到底,科學(xué)和教育是一個國家興旺發(fā)達的關(guān)鍵,而且應(yīng)該堅持不懈。
5.In the end, science and education are the keys to a prosperous country and this is a continual process.UNIT1 1.他內(nèi)心深處知道,他們永遠也不會再見了。(in one’s heart)He knew in his heart that they would never meet again.2.他們同意出版他的第一本書后,他終于感到自己快要成功了。(on the road to)He finally felt that he was on the road to success after they agreed to publish his first book.3.他停下來喝了一口(a sip of)水,然后繼續(xù)講話。(resume)He stopped to take a sip of water and then resumed speaking.4.這個大項目使我們忙得今年都無法安排一次度假了。(engage;so much that)The big project engages us so much that we can’t manage to take a holiday this year.5.氧氣(oxygen)是氣體中最重要的一種,正如水是液體中最重要的一種一樣。(just as)Just as water is the most important of liquids, oxygen is the most important of gases.UNIT2 2C 1.沒有身份證(ID card)我不能放任何人進來,但對你來說是例外(exception)。(in one’s case)I’m not supposed to let anyone in without an ID card, but I’ll make an exception in your case.2.他已經(jīng)從失敗中汲取教訓(xùn),不會犯同樣的錯誤。(learn a lesson from)He has learned his lesson from the failure and won’t repeat the mistake.3.我對你的能力很有信心,相信你一定能成功。(have faith in)I have great faith in your ability — I’m sure you’ll succeed.4.即使下著雨,我們還是繼續(xù)比賽。(even though)Even though it was raining, we still went on with our match.5.我醒過來時,發(fā)現(xiàn)自己躺在醫(yī)院的床上。(find oneself doing)I woke up to find myself lying on a hospital bed.UNIT 3 1.我發(fā)現(xiàn)量入為出地過日子越來越難了。(increasingly)I find it increasingly difficult to live within my income.2.現(xiàn)代政治家們都試圖以電視講話來影響普通百姓。(reach out)Modern politicians try to reach out to ordinary people in their TV speeches.3.應(yīng)該幫助學(xué)生對人生采取積極的態(tài)度。(adopt)Pupils should be helped to adopt a positive attitude to life.4.希望全班同學(xué)參加這些討論。(participate in)Everyone in the class is expected to participate in these discussions.5.如果你犯了罪就必須受到懲罰。(crime)If you commit a crime you must expect to be punished.UNIT 4 1.公共汽車放慢速度并停下,讓那位乘客上車。(slow down)The bus slowed down and stopped to allow the passenger to get on board.2.許多車子都駛過去了,可是沒有一輛愿意讓我們搭便車。(roll by)Many vehicles rolled by, but no one offered us a ride.3.請勿踐踏草地。(get off)Please get off the grass.4.他按妻子的吩咐,一下班就去了市場。(make one’s way)He made his way to the marketplace right after work, as his wife had asked him to do.5.值得慶幸的是,史蒂夫(Steve)從自行車上摔下來時沒有摔斷骨頭。(luckily)Luckily, Steve didn’t break any bones when he fell off his bike.UNIT 5 1.由于公共汽車司機突然剎車(brake),旅客們都不由自主地向前摔倒。(pitch forward)Answer:All the passengers pitched forward because the bus driver braked sharply.2.這個協(xié)議Answer:This a將沖破對自由貿(mào)易設(shè)置的障礙。(break through;obstacle)greement will break through the obstacles to free trade.3.我剛放下叫出租車的電話,車就來了。(soon after)Answer:The taxi arrived soon after I rang for it.4.在過去不管我什么時候到家,我父母總會等我。(no matter)Answer:My parents always waited up for me no matter what time I got home.5.由于沒有一方愿意讓步,兩個公司之間的對話完全破裂了。(break down)Answer:Talks between the two countries completely broke down, because neither of them wanted to give in.UNIT 6 1.我們的婚姻很幸福,但我們也曾經(jīng)歷過許多坎坷。(ups and downs)Our marriage is happy but we’ve had many ups and downs.2.許多外語教師常常在課堂上自己講得太多。(be inclined to)Many teachers of foreign languages are inclined to talk too much themselves in class.3.那位著名演員每天早晨鍛煉一小時以保持健康。(work out)The famous actor keeps fit by working out for an hour every morning.4.與他促膝長談之后,她的懷疑消失了。(melt away)Answer: After a long heart-to-heart talk with him, her suspicion melted away.5.目前我們沒有職位空缺(vacancy),但我們肯定會記住您的申請。(keep in mind)5.We have no vacancies now, but we’ll certainly keep your application in mind.UNIT 7 C 1.They sold their house and went off to live in Canada with their daughter.2.---What will you be doing this time next week?
---I’ll be working as usual.3.He was intelligent and hard-working and before long he took over the editing of the magazine.4.Don’t you hate it when someone hangs up on you before you finish speaking?
5.To their horror, the roof of their house caught fire.UNIT 8 C 1.如果你刪掉50個字,我們就可以把整個故事排在一頁紙上。(delete)If you delete 50 words, we can put the whole story on one page.2.由那位著名拳擊手親筆簽名(signature)的拳擊手套正在展出。(bear)On display were boxing gloves which bore the famous boxer’s signature.3.我們想不通他怎么會干出那樣的傻事。(figure out, dumb)Answer:We can’t figure out why he did such a dumb thing.4.約翰遜一家對我很好,使我感到就像他們家的一員。(feel like)The Johnsons were very kind to me.They made me feel like one of the family.5.他們說,想就合同的細節(jié)和你談?wù)劇?in connection with)They say they want to talk to you in connection with the details of the contract
第二篇:大學(xué)英語翻譯課后題
Unit One
我們接到通知,財政部長將于次日接見我們。
We are informed that the Minister of Finance will meet us the next day.我覺得很奇怪,他似乎不記得自己的生日。
I felt odd that he didn’t seem to remember his own birthday.學(xué)期論文最遲應(yīng)在下星期二交來,可是至今大部分學(xué)生卻幾無進展。
The term papers should be handed in next Tuesday at the latest, but most of the students have hardly made a dent.看到學(xué)生人數(shù)不斷減少,校長心里很難受。
The headmaster was pained when he noticed the number of the students was continuously being cut into.在那個國家一般用現(xiàn)金付賬,但支票變得普遍起來了,不久會代替現(xiàn)金作為人們結(jié)賬的一種方式。
Normally, the payment is in cash in that country, but checks are becoming widespread gradually, and soon, it will take the place of cash as a way of settling accounts.該公司聲稱,這條河流的污染不是它造成的。
The company claims that it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.Unit Two
比爾已是個成熟的小伙子,不再依賴父母替他做主。
Bill has been mature, so he does not depend on his parents to decide everything for him any longer.這個地區(qū)有大量肉類供應(yīng),但新鮮果蔬奇缺。
In this area, there is a good supply of meat, but fresh fruit and vegetables are quite scarce.工程師們依靠工人們的智慧,發(fā)明了一種新的生產(chǎn)方法,使生產(chǎn)率得以提高。
Depending on the intelligence of the workers, the engineers invented a new production method to improve productivity.他花了許多時間準備數(shù)學(xué)考試,因此當他獲知自己只得了個B時感到有點失望。
He had spent much time preparing for the maths examination, and therefore, he felt somewhat disappointed when he learned he only got a grade B.我們有充裕的時間從從容容吃頓午飯。
We have ample time to have lunch leisurely.地方政府不得不動用儲備糧并采取其他緊急措施,以渡過糧食危機。The local government had to draw on its grain reserves and take other emergency measures so as to pull through the food crisis.Unit Three
蕭伯納在他一個劇本的前言中提出這樣的看法:今天人們比在中世紀時更加迷信。
Bernard Shaw put forward such an opinion in the preface to one of his plays that people are more superstitious today than they were in the Middle Age.丈夫死后,她只好獨自挑起撫養(yǎng)五個孩子的經(jīng)濟重擔(dān)。
After her husband died, she had to shoulder the economic burden of bringing up five children alone.證明或駁斥某個論點的最好辦法之一是從親身經(jīng)歷中舉出例子。
One of the best ways to prove or refute a point is to cite examples from your own experience.亨特說貝蒂老是夸大他的缺點,這話很可能會引起一場爭吵。
Henry says Betty always exaggerates his shortcomings.Such statements might well cause a quarrel.我當時對她絕對信任,無論她告訴我什么,我都會相信。
I trusted her so much that I would believe whatever she told me.一家人聚攏來討論經(jīng)濟問題時,父親一開頭就說,每月存點錢是絕對必要的,遇到緊急情況,我們可以依靠積蓄。
When the whole family gathered to discuss economic problems, father started off by saying that it was absolutely necessary for us to save some money every month, so that we could fall back on it when we met with emergency situations
Unit Five
我確信這項所謂明智的決定,與期望相反,會帶來極其嚴重的后果。
I’m sure this so-called intelligent decision will bring about extremely grave consequences, which are contrary to what has been expected.誠然,他曾欺騙你,但他已經(jīng)承認自己做錯了,并道了歉。所以你不應(yīng)該老是以懷疑的態(tài)度對待他。
Honestly, he once deceived you, but he already realized he was wrong and apologized for it.Hence, you should not always treat him with suspicion.他在這個問題公開進行辯論之前就已表明了自己的立場。
He had taken his stand before the issue was debated openly.在調(diào)查過程中,他們發(fā)現(xiàn)了種種形式的政治腐敗,并揭露了許多貪官污吏。
In the course of investigation, they found various forms of political corruption and exposed many corrupt officials.瑪麗的兩難處境是:把真相告訴老板從而失信于她的同事,還是讓老板蒙在鼓里從而辜負他的信任。
Mary’s dilemma was whether to tell the boss about the truth, to lose the credibility of her colleagues or to keep the boss in the dark to betray his trust.首先,是什么使你認為這項規(guī)劃會促進改革?其次,你怎么知道這些改革會讓全縣得到好處?
In the first place, what make you think this programme will promote the reform? In the second place, how do you know these reforms will benefit the whole country?
Unit Six
那位衛(wèi)生部副部長一再強調(diào)把中西醫(yī)結(jié)合起來是多么重要。
The vice minister of health has emphasized time and again how important it is to integrate traditional Chinese medicine with western medicine.熱天很難保藏食品,使之保持新鮮與食品安全。很自然,許多人覺得在夏季還是不上飯店為好。
In hot weather it is difficult to preserve foods, to keep them fresh and assure their edibility.Naturally, most people think they had better not go to the restaurant in summer.閱讀時在作者強調(diào)的論點底下劃線,對我們會有所裨益。
It will do us good to underline the points emphasized by the author while reading.經(jīng)過好幾天偵查,警方終于弄清這起謀殺案和新近發(fā)生的越獄事件有關(guān)。
After several days’ inquiry, the police made it clear, at last, that the murder tied up with the recent escape from prison.我想勸說他們采納我們的計劃,首先因為這一計劃所需資金較少,其次,不會造成環(huán)境污染。
I want to persuade them to adopt our plan.In the first place, it is because fewer funds will be needed in this plan.In the second place, it will not pollute the environment.父親用繩子把芹菜扎在一起,放在河里浸了浸,然后拿到菜場去賣。
Father tied up celery with rope, dipped it into the river and then took them to the food market for sale.
第三篇:英語翻譯第二章課后題參考答案
Task 1
1.delicate skin嬌嫩的皮膚
2.delicate porcelain 精致的瓷器
3.delicate living奢侈的生活
4.delicate health虛弱的身體
5.delicate stomach容易吃壞的胃
6.delicate vase易碎的花瓶
7.delicate diplomatic question微妙的外交關(guān)系
8.delicate difference 細微的差別
9.delicate surgical operation復(fù)雜的/難做的外科手術(shù)
10.delicate sense of smell靈敏的嗅覺
11.delicate touch 生花妙筆
12.delicate food美味的食物
Task 2
1.申請書 letter of application
2.報告書 report
3.協(xié)議書 agreement
4.說明書 directions/instruction
5.旅行委托書 booking form
6.成交確認書 sales confirmation
7.電視機使用說明書 TV operation guide
8.白皮書 white book/statement, document
9.家書 letter(from)home
10.文憑/畢業(yè)證書 diploma/degree certificate
Task 3
1.他只要聽到幾句恭維話就會得意忘形。
A little flattery would set him carried away.2.答英語卷越認真越好。
You can never be too careful in answering an English paper.3.公費吃喝是群眾反映強烈的不良之風(fēng)之一。
Sumptuous banquets, financed by state money, have long been a bane on Chinese society.4.要籌集2萬5千英磅她完全無力辦得到。
The raising of twenty-five thousand pounds was a task altogether beyond her powers.5.不屑于干自己工作的人終有一天會發(fā)現(xiàn)自己不配干那份工作。
The man who is above his business may one day find his business above him.6.有錢能使鬼推磨。
Money can make a mare go.7.他非常討厭多愁善感無病呻吟。
He has a strong dislike for the sentimental.8.你認為我幼稚可欺嗎?
Do you see any green in my eyes?
第四篇:英語翻譯題
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1、他快速地瞥了她一眼。(glance)He glanced at her quickly.2、隨道云層的到來,天色很快暗了下來。(darken)As clouds were coming,it darkened quickly.3、我覺得這份工作對我來說是小事一樁。(a piece of cake)I think(that)this job is a piece of cake for me4、他為自己擁有這張著名的CD感到非常自豪。(proud)He is very proud having this famous CD.5、當火車駛進車站時,乘客們很高興這趟旅們途終于結(jié)束了。(pull into)When the train pulled into the station, the passengers were happy that the journey was finally over
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1、As a secretary, you should know how to set up appointments.作為秘書,你應(yīng)該知道如何安排約見
2、Finding a time that suits everyone is going to be very difficult.找到一個適合每個人的時間將是非常困難的。
3、I will cook more food just in case my friends stay for dinner.我要多做點飯菜,以備萬一我的朋友留下來吃晚飯
4、If a change is needed to be made, please contact me as soon as possible如果需要做變動,請盡快聯(lián)系我。
5、You have given me a couple of phone numbers.Which one do you use often?你給了我好幾個電話號碼,你經(jīng)常用哪個號碼? 22頁
1、她是位天生的音樂家。She is a natural musician/ she was born a musician2、那正是做此事的方法。That is the way to do it.3、這個房間足夠大可以開晚會嗎?Is the room big enough for a party?
4、看電影是樂事,而制作電影則是苦事。Watching a film is pleasure, but making one is hard work.5、盡管瑪麗經(jīng)常嘲笑杰克,他還是很喜難她。Even if Mary often laughs at Jack.he likes her very much.6、他說的話傷了我們的感情。(主語為從句)What be said hurt our feelings.(His words)
7、他想幫助窮人和老人。(賓語為不定式)He wants to help the poor and the old8、我的答復(fù)是我不能接受你的邀請。(表語為從句)My reply /answer is that I can’t accept your invitation.9、她住在一間朝南的房間里。(定語為現(xiàn)在分詞短語)She lives in a room facing the south10、你來時我會把相片給你看的。(狀語為從句,間接賓語在直接賓語之前)When you come , I will show you the photo.34頁
1.瑪麗辭職是明智之舉。(wise)It was wise of Mary to resign
2.她真粗心,又忘了鎖門。(careless)It was careless of her to forget to cock the door again.3.湯姆那樣說話是錯誤的。(wrong)It was wrong of Tom to say like that
4.你花這么多錢真是愚蠢。(stupid)It was stupid of you to spend so much money.5.他們決定放棄這個計劃,真是瘋了。(foolish)It was foolish of them to give up the plan
6.你讓我們用你家的汽車,你真好。(kind nice)It was nice/kind of you to let us use your car.7.他真慷慨,給了服務(wù)員10美元的小費。(generous)It was generous of him to give a ten-dollar tip to the waiter
8.這男孩只要3分鐘就知道怎么玩這個電腦游戲,真聰明。(clever)It was clever of the boy to know how to play the computer game only in 3 minutes
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1.把那張碟買回來更省錢。(economical)It might be more economical to buy the disk
2.你們能趕得上那趟火車嗎?(in time)Will you be in time for the train?
3.我們長話短說吧,我還要開會呢。(brief)Let’s keep this conversation brief;I have a meeting to attend
4.我妹妹真是大方,買這么多東西送給她的朋友。(generous)It is generous of my sister to buy so many thing for her friends
5.對于這份工作,你要先考慮一下有什么喜歡和不喜歡的地方。(like;dislike)You should firs of all consider/ think about / about the job your likes and dislike.43頁
1.It won’t hurt to make efforts and come up with your own ideas.做一番努力拿出你自己的主意總是沒有什么害處的。
2.Running(經(jīng)營)your own business usually involves working long hours.經(jīng)營自己的公司常常意味著要長時間工作
3.Most customers appreciated the way their complaints(投訴)were handled.大多數(shù)顧客對其投訴得到處理的方式表示贊賞。
4.We must get there all means before he has a chance to tell the news to her.我們務(wù)必盡一切可能在他有機會把消息告訴她之前趕到那里。
5.Students should understand that to fail in an exam is not the end of the world.學(xué)生們應(yīng)該明白,一門功課不及格并不是大難臨頭。1
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1.冬季白天短,夜晚長。In winter, the days are short and the nights are long.2、他把車票拿給列車員看。He showed the ticket to the conductor.3、這個報告聽起來很有意思。The report sounds interesting.4、他的父母給他取名為John。His parents named him John.5、我們大家都認為他是誠這實的。All of us considered him honest.6、全世界每天都在發(fā)生這種事情。Things of that sort are happening all over the world every day.7、那位先生能流利地說3種語言。That gentleman can speak three languages fluently.8、我要請人把我的電腦修理一下。I’ll get my computer mended/ fixed.9、每天早晨我們都聽到他在聲朗讀英語。Every morning we hear him read English aloud.10、我的家鄉(xiāng)在過去的10年里發(fā)生了巨大的變化。Great changes have taken place in my home town in the past ten years.64頁
1、在夜里和乎無法看清道路。(barely)He could barely see the road at night.2、非常感謝你多年來對公司的忠誠。(loyalty)Thank you very much for your years of loyalty to the company.3、維護這棟房子很難,因為它太大了。(maintain)It is very difficult to maintain the house, as it is too large.4、俱樂部免費贈送T恤衫,以吸引年輕人加入。(give away;tempt)The club gives away T-shirts for free to tempt young people to join.5、他昨天穿了一件黑夾克,與他經(jīng)常的花襯衣形成鮮明對比。(present a contrast to)He wore a black jacket yesterday, presenting a sharp contrast to the colored shirts he usually wears.70頁
1、他離開辦公室,非常失望。He left the office, very disappointed.2、瑪麗慢慢推開門,既緊張又害怕。Mary opened the door slowly , nervous and frightened3、那個小男孩站在黑板前面,興奮而自豪。The child stood before the blackboard, excited and proud.4、今天下午他來到我家,疲憊不堪,一聲不吭。He came to my house this afternoon, exhausted and silent.5、我找到他時,他正躺在草地上,既滿足又高興。When I found him, he was lying on the grass, satisfied and happy.71頁
1、Don’t be too hard on your child.別對你的小孩太苛刻了。
2、I think she is kind but rather childish.我認為她善良,但相當孩子氣。
3、I wanted to calm them down but failed.我想讓他們安靜下來,但沒有成功。
4、“Please forgive me,” she pleaded.“I’ll never do it again.”“請原諒我”,她懇求道“我再也不這樣了”。
5、He looked up and found the teacher was looking at him angrily.他抬起頭,發(fā)現(xiàn)老師正生氣地看著他.79頁
1、那房子面對公園。The house faces the park.2、別忘了查你的電子郵件。Don’t forget to check your e-mails.3、坐在前排的那個女孩是誰?Who’s that girl in the front row?
4、趕快,不然你就趕不上火車了。Hurry up, or you won’t catch the train.5、我不明白他為什么來得那么晚。I can’t understand why he was so late.6、那是一幢多么漂亮的建筑物啊!What a fine/ beautiful building(that is)!
7、坐直,孩子們!別靠在桌子上。Sit up straight, children!Don’t lean over the table.8、好黑的一個夜晚啊!我不敢出去。What a dark night(it is)!I am afraid to go out.9、我們乘公共汽車去還是坐火車去?Shall we go by bus or by train?
10、羅比并沒說他要來參加晚會,是嗎?Robbie didn’t say that he would come to the party, did he?
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1、他堅持認為自己的信仰(belief)是唯一正確的信仰。He insists that his belief is the only right one.2、我只有在收到報告后才能給你準確的數(shù)字。Only after I have received the report can I give you ask John to come too?
3、我8點鐘與你見面。順便問一聲,你能叫約翰也來嗎?(by the way)I’ll meet you at 8 o’clock.By the way , could you ask John to come too?
4、這個壞消息很快成了小鎮(zhèn)上每個家庭的談?wù)撛掝}。(topic)The bad news quickly became the topic for every family in the town.5、在過去1個月時間里,至少有15個人遭到搶劫(rob)。(in the course of)At least 15 people were robbed in the course of the past month.99頁
1、你該做作業(yè)了。It’s time(for you)to do(your)homework.Or: It is time for your homework.2、該關(guān)燈睡覺了。It’s time to turn off the light and go to sleep.3、該吃早飯了。It is time to have breakfast.Or: It is time for breakfast.4、該湯姆發(fā)言了。It is time for Tom to give a speech.5、到時間了,開會吧。It is time to start the meeting.Or: It is time for meeting.6、是到了該對你說出真相的時候了。It’s time to tell you the truth.1.I have waited for you at least an hour.我等了你至少一個小時了。
2.I’ll wake you up when it’s time to leave.到了出發(fā)時間我會叫醒你的。
3.It was apparent to all that he was guilty(有罪的)。很顯然他是有罪的。
4.Susan tried to smile, but her voice gave her away.蘇珊努力地想笑一笑,但她的嗓音暴露了她內(nèi)心的感受。
5.Try to think about something happy when you’re down in spirits.情緒低落時就盡量想一想快樂的事情。
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1、他以前從未開過汽車。He has never driven a car before.2、琳達又把她的護照給丟了。Linda has lost her passport again.3、今天已經(jīng)喝了4杯咖啡了。I’ve already drunk four cups of coffee today.4、如果不下雨,我要去買東西。I will go shopping if it doesn’t rain.5、最近你有收到喬治的來信嗎?Have you heard from George recently?
6、自從她到這里她交了很多朋友。She has made many friends since she came here.7、在周未,我總是睡到午飯時間才起床。On weekends, I never get up until lunch time.8、你現(xiàn)在見不到史密斯先生,因為他正在休息。You can’t see Mr.Smith now because he is resting.9、電話持續(xù)響了一分鐘了,為什么不接聽?The telephone has been ringing for almost a minute.Why not answer it?
10、比爾又在給他女朋友打電話。這是他今晚第3次打電話給她了。Bill is phoning his girlfriend again.That’s the third time he’s phoned her this evening.122頁
1、她總能想出好主意。(come up with)She can always come up with good ideas.2、你最好帶上地圖以防迷路。(in case)You’d better take a map in case you get lost.3、他為自己沒有放棄動而感到驕傲。(be proud of)He was proud of himself for not giving up.4、他講起英語來好像他是個美國人。(as though)He speaks English as though he were an American.5、他參加了這場英語演講比賽,而且贏了。(take part in)He took part in the English speech contest and he won.6、I’m in love with you with all my heart.我全心全意地愛著你。
7、Since my father quit his job, we didn’t dine out often.自從我父親辭職后,我們就不常在外吃飯。
8、She glanced at me in silence, and her face revealed nothing.她無聲地瞥了我一眼,面無表情。
9、My alarm clock didn’t work and I slept in for nearly an hour.我的鬧鐘壞了,我睡過頭近1小時。
10、They continued to keep in contact with each other otter they graduated.畢業(yè)后他們?nèi)匀焕^續(xù)保持聯(lián)系。
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1、What you said just now reminds me of your father.你剛才說的話令我想起了你的父親。
2、Her face lit with pleasure when she heard the news.聽到這條消息,她臉上洋溢著快樂的光芒。
3、Out of habit, I go out for a walk after dinner every day.出于習(xí)慣,我每天晚飯后出去散步。
4、He still went ahead with the experiment, even though he knew it was dangerous.盡管知道有危險,他仍然繼續(xù)實驗。
5、When we’re together all he talks about is his work.I wish he were more romantic.我們在一起時,他光談他的工作。我希望他更浪漫些。147頁
1、他說如果明天沒課他要來看你。He said he would come to see you if he had no class tomorrow.2、停電時我們正在測試一臺新機器。We were testing a new machine when the electricity went off.3、他們午飯后出去了,現(xiàn)在才剛回來。They went out after lunch and have just come back.4、到昨晚9點鐘時我已經(jīng)讀完了這本小說。I had already finished reading the novel by 9 o’clock last night.5、我相信我到達機場時,我的全家都將在等著我。I believe when I arrive at the airport, my whole family will be waiting for me.6、伊評測(Ian)在蘇格蘭信過10年。現(xiàn)在他已不信在那兒了。Ian lived in Scotland tor ten years.Now he’s not living there.7、當他們的第一個孩子出生時,他們已經(jīng)結(jié)婚3年了。When their first child was born, they had been married tor three years.8、我們現(xiàn)在晚了。等我們趕 到電影院時電影將會已經(jīng)開始。We are late now.The film will have already started by the time we get to the cinema.9、我一直在這學(xué)習(xí)了4年。所以到明年夏天我就已經(jīng)畢業(yè)了 I have been studying here for four years , so by next summer I shall have graduated.10、我一開始還以為自己做得對,但馬上就意識到自己犯了一個嚴重的錯誤。At first I thought I’d done the right thing, but I soon realized that I’d made a serious mistake.161頁
1、公司正在找具有音樂天賦的年輕女孩。The company is trying to find young girls with a talent for music.2、要想知道真相,你就得揭開這些秘密。(unlock)If you want to know the truth, you have to unlock the secrets.3、瑪麗很擅長學(xué)外語,因為她生來就記性好。(be born with)Mary is good at learning a foreign language since she was born with a good memory.4、夫婦倆對彼此都很坦率,這是他們幸?;橐龅年P(guān)鍵(key)。(open)The couple are open with each other and that’s the key to their happy marriage.Or: The couple are open with each other and that’s the key to their happy marriage.5、這個歌手唱得很好,贏得了觀眾的熱烈掌聲(applause)。(perform)The singer performed beautifully/ wonderfully and won big applause from the audience.168頁
1、He worked so hard that eventually he fell ill.他工作太賣力,最膈自己病倒了。
2、We can do the job well if we put our mind to it.如果我們把心思放在工作上,就能夠把它做好。
3、She takes to reading English in the park every morning.每天早晨她喜歡在公園讀英語。
4、I never expected life in the countryside would be so colorful.我從沒想到鄉(xiāng)村生活會如此豐富多彩。
5、He is a smart businessman, who knows the best place to sell his products.他是個精明的高人,知產(chǎn)道哪里最適合銷他的產(chǎn)品。176頁
1、據(jù)說那封信已經(jīng)寫完了。It is said that the letter has been written.2、這條消息過去從未聽說過。This news has never been heard before.3、所有的試卷都批改(mark)完了。All the papers have been marked.4、冬天這個地區(qū)完全被大雪覆蓋著。This region is completely covered with snow in winter.5、那個盜賊(thief)昨天已經(jīng)抓到了。The thief was caught / arrested yesterday.6、其他問題也需要在明天的會議會上討論。Other problems also need to be discussed at the meeting tomorrow.7、在那次空難中有128人魯難罹難,59人受傷。128 people were killed and 59 people injured in the air crash.8、電視是什么時間、什么地方、由誰發(fā)明的?When, where, and by whom was the television invented?
9、這張桌子是鋼制的,非常結(jié)實,上面可以站人。The table is made of steel and it is firm enough to stand on.10、我的那批貸(goods)已經(jīng)發(fā)出(deliver)了嗎?Have my goods been delivered?
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1、I was moved by your loving concern for my son.你對我兒子充滿愛意的關(guān)懷令我感動。
2、I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily.我為自己如此輕易地讓步而感到懊惱。
3、I used to stay up late watching movies with my roommates.我過去常常和我的室友們一起熬夜看電影。
4、He was very reluctant to tell the police everything he knew.他很不情愿地告訴警察他所知道的一切。
5、It matters a great deal to her what other people think of her.別人怎么看她對她來說很重要。
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1、他今天無需上課。(need)He needn’t go to school to day./ He doesn’t need to have a lesson / He needn’t have a lesson.2、昨晚一定下過雨。(must)It must have rained last night.3、杰克現(xiàn)在該到家了。(ought to)Jack ought to be home by now / Jack ought to have got home by now.4、你本來不該做那件事。(should)You should not have done it / You should not have done that thing.5、他可能忘了給她回電話了。(may)He may have forgotten to call/ ring her back.6、湯姆也許已經(jīng)離開巴黎了。(might)Tom might/ may have left Paris.7、我不敢讓父母知道那知消息。(dare)I dare not(don’t dare to)let my parents know the news.8、他們本不應(yīng)該買下那棟房子。(should)They should not have bought that house.9、如果你能來,我們會非常高興。(could, would)If you could come, we would be much pleased/ happy.10、你能否把自行車借給我用一下,明天就還?(could)
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1、我們對大腦知之甚少,認識到這一點至關(guān)重要。(vital, recognize)It is vital to recognize how little we know about our brain.2、我們在家里過個安靜之夜的期望被客人的到來給破壞(ruin)了。(expectation)Our expectation of having a quiet night at home was ruined(毀壞)by the arrival of guests.3、現(xiàn)在你已身處現(xiàn)實世界,開始職業(yè)生涯時機已到。(it is time to …….., get sth started)You are now in the real world and it’s time to get your
professional life / career started.4、一旦確定了你中意的公司,最好瀏覽該司網(wǎng)站以獲得盡可能多的信息。(once)Once you have identified companies that you like, you’d better visit their websites to learn as much as you can.5、倘若你對自己的未來還確定,就應(yīng)該找到你最感興趣的是什么。(be certain about, identify)If you are not certain about your future, you
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1、Take your time, Madam.More haste, less speed.慢慢來,夫人。欲速則不達。
2、They can easily make room for you to sit at this table.他們很容易就能為你騰出位置在這張桌子邊坐下來。
3、Fold up your clothes and don’t just throw them on the floor.把你的衣服疊起來,別就這么扔在地板上。
4、You haven’t done the job properly -you’ll have to do it again.這件工作你沒有做好,你得重來。
5、He has done so much in such a short time that everyone thinks that it’s a miracle(奇跡)他在這么短的時間里取得了如此大的成就,大家都
認為這是奇跡。
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1、我很能過,因為你誤解我了。(understand)I was very upset because you misunderstood me.2、瑪麗的兒子正變得越來越獨立。(depend)Mary’s son is becoming more and more independent.3、每個人都難以忘懷童年的黃金歲月。(gold)It’s difficult for everyone to forget the golden years of childhood.4候選人的承諾使許多選舉人上當受騙。()The candidate’s promises misled many voters.5、她發(fā)現(xiàn)這份工作并不像她想象的那樣簡單。(cover)She discovered the job wasn’t as easy as she had imagined.6、他正努力使這個村莊的電話系統(tǒng)現(xiàn)代化。(modern)They are trying to modernize the telephone system of the village.7、這個故事里的英語被簡寫了,可更容易理解。(simple)The English in this story has been simplified to make it easier to understand.8、他們正在盡力把討論的內(nèi)容擴展到包括環(huán)境問題。(wide)They are trying to widen the discussion to include environmental issues.9、從歷史背景(historical context)來研讀這部小說是非常重要的。(history)It is important to read the novel in its historical context.10、盡管遭到警察毒打并被投入監(jiān)獄,甘地(Gandhi)創(chuàng)立了非暴力抵抗(resistance)原則。(violent)Though beaten by the police and sent to jail , Gandhi invented the principle of nonviolent resistance.249頁
1、我們應(yīng)該在10天之內(nèi)完成這個任務(wù)。(be supposed to)We are supposed to finish the task in ten days.2、為了跟上時事,他每天都閱讀報紙或者看電視。(keep up with)Every day he reads newspapers or watches TV in order to keep up with current events.3、火車有可能晚點,因為現(xiàn)在正在下大雨。(be likely to)The train is likely to be late, for it is raining heavily/ hard.4、比賽前的那個晚上,我一直睡不著,因為我擔(dān)心我會輸。(lie awake)On the night before the match, I lay awake, because I was worried that I might lose.5、他從底層做起,后來經(jīng)過努力而取得成功。(at the bottom;work one’s way up to)He started at the bottom and then worked his way up to success.6、His father likes to respond to his questions by telling him to wait for a while.他的父親喜歡在回答他的問題時叫他稍等會兒。
7、Don’t worry.I am sure I will find a job soon and then our life will be better off.別擔(dān)心。我肯定會很快找到一份工作的,那樣我們的生活就會好些。
8、She talks to me as if she were my boss.她跟我說話,(那口氣)就好像她是我的老板一樣。
9、Hearing my congratulations on her success, she was very happy.聽到我祝賀她成功,她非常高興。
10、Being out of work and having tow young children, the Smiths found it impossible to make ends meet.由于失業(yè),還要養(yǎng)活兩個年幼的小孩,史密斯夫婦無法維持起碼的生活。
第五篇:英語翻譯題
1)杰克對書架上那些書一本也不了解,所以他的選擇是很隨意的。
Jack didn't know anything about any of the books on the bookshelf, so his choice was quite arbitrary.2)如果有機會,約翰也許已成為一位杰出的畫家了。(given)
Given the chance, John might have become an outstanding painter.3)許多美國大學(xué)生申請政府貸款交付學(xué)費。
Many American students apply for government loans to pay for their education / tuition.4)提問常常會引發(fā)創(chuàng)造的火花。
Asking questions often generates the spark of creativity.5)就能力而言,我肯定他能勝任這件工作。
As far as ability is concerned, I am sure he will qualify for the job.6)在西方,人們常常郵購商品,這可以節(jié)省許多時間。
In the West, people often send away for mail-order goods, which can save a lot of time.7)Instead of studying people who were sick with smallpox ,he began to studypeople who were exposed to it but never got sick.he found that they’d all contracted a similar but milder disease ,cow pox ,which vaccinated them against the deadly smallpox.他不去研究得了天花的患者,而是去研究接觸天花卻從未染上此病的人。他發(fā)現(xiàn)他們都患了一種類似天花但比較輕微的疾?。号6?;這使得他們對致命的天花得以免疫。
8)We are not now, nor have we recently been suffering from a lack of information.Think how much more information we have than Copernicus had four centuries ago.And he didn’t do anything less Earth-shattering(pun intended)than completely change the way the universe was viewed.He didn’t do it by uncovering more information--he did it by looking differently at information everyone else already had looked at.Edward Jenner didn’t invent preventive medicine by accumulating information;he did it by reframing the question.無論是現(xiàn)在還是最近,我們都不缺信息。試想我們擁有的信息比四百年前的哥白尼多了多少。但他作出了足以震撼地球的(權(quán)作雙關(guān)語)驚人之舉,完全改變了人們對宇宙的看法。他作出此舉不是靠發(fā)現(xiàn)更多的信息,而是靠用不同的眼光來看大家都看到過的信息。愛德華·詹納不是靠積累信息發(fā)明預(yù)防藥物,而是靠重新表述問題。
9)But it wasn’t a shed.it was a house,a decaying shanty surrounded by tall grass and junk.但這不是一個工具棚,這是一所房子,一個被高高的雜草和廢棄物包圍的正在朽爛的小棚屋。
10)But that smile!It cut through the gloom of the battered wooden floor,the torn couch and the cobwebbed windows.可她那微笑里充滿了光芒!它穿透了由破爛的木地板、舊躺椅和結(jié)滿蜘蛛網(wǎng)的窗戶圍起來的黑暗空間。
3)杰克對書架上那些書一本也不了解,所以他的選擇是很隨意的。
Jack didn't know anything about any of the books on the bookshelf, so his choice was quite arbitrary.4)如果有機會,約翰也許已成為一位杰出的畫家了。(given)
Given the chance, John might have become an outstanding painter.3)許多美國大學(xué)生申請政府貸款交付學(xué)費。
Many American students apply for government loans to pay for their education / tuition.4)提問常常會引發(fā)創(chuàng)造的火花。
Asking questions often generates the spark of creativity.5)就能力而言,我肯定他能勝任這件工作。
As far as ability is concerned, I am sure he will qualify for the job.6)在西方,人們常常郵購商品,這可以節(jié)省許多時間。
In the West, people often send away for mail-order goods, which can save a lot of time.7)Instead of studying people who were sick with smallpox ,he began to studypeople who were exposed to it but never got sick.he found that they’d all contracted a similar but milder disease ,cow pox ,which vaccinated them against the deadly smallpox.他不去研究得了天花的患者,而是去研究接觸天花卻從未染上此病的人。他發(fā)現(xiàn)他們都患了一種類似天花但比較輕微的疾?。号6唬贿@使得他們對致命的天花得以免疫。
8)We are not now, nor have we recently been suffering from a lack of information.Think how much more information we have than Copernicus had four centuries ago.And he didn’t do anything less Earth-shattering(pun intended)than completely change the way the universe was viewed.He didn’t do it by uncovering more information--he did it by looking differently at information everyone else already had looked at.Edward Jenner didn’t invent preventive medicine by accumulating information;he did it by reframing the question.無論是現(xiàn)在還是最近,我們都不缺信息。試想我們擁有的信息比四百年前的哥白尼多了多少。但他作出了足以震撼地球的(權(quán)作雙關(guān)語)驚人之舉,完全改變了人們對宇宙的看法。他作出此舉不是靠發(fā)現(xiàn)更多的信息,而是靠用不同的眼光來看大家都看到過的信息。愛德華·詹納不是靠積累信息發(fā)明預(yù)防藥物,而是靠重新表述問題。
9)But it wasn’t a shed.it was a house,a decaying shanty surrounded by tall grass and junk.但這不是一個工具棚,這是一所房子,一個被高高的雜草和廢棄物包圍的正在朽爛的小棚屋。
10)But that smile!It cut through the gloom of the battered wooden floor,the torn couch and the cobwebbed windows.可她那微笑里充滿了光芒!它穿透了由破爛的木地板、舊躺椅和結(jié)滿蜘蛛網(wǎng)的窗戶圍起來的黑暗空間。