第一篇:大学英语精读5课后翻译
Unit 1
Mastering a large number of words is essential to achieving fluency in a foreign language.An unofficial, but often quoted, figure for the Cambridge First Certificate examiniation suggests that students with a vocabulary of less than 3,500 words are unlikely to be successful in the exam.Current research also suggests that native English speakers who have been educated up to 18 years old or beyond know at least 16,000 English words.And unless you already speak a language like Spanish or German, there are no short-cuts to a large vocabulary in English: you just have to rely on diligence and dedication.Of course you can figure out from the context the meanings of some new words you come across in your reading, but more often than not you have to look them up in a dictionary in order to be clear about their accurate meanings.A practicable way to pick up new words is, perhaps, to read a lot, preferably stories that you find interesting or exciting.It often pays to read the same book over and over again: each time you read it you will learn different new words, and the familiar context helps to fix them in your mind.Unit 2
1.I don’t think it is realistic to turn to him for help.As a matter of fact, he himself is in need of help.2.More and more people are being awakened to the urgent need of combating air pollution.3.There are visible signs that some of the time-honored old traditions and values are no longer cherished by the young people.4.Many of us find the notion of a boundless universe hard to grasp.5.There being so many loopholes in the laws and regulations, it is little wonder that a handful of speculators got rich overnight.6.An unprecedented boom in tourism brought sudden prosperity to the small border town, which was formerly inhabited by only three hundred people.7.In the light of this information, that country already has the capabilities to make nuclear weapons.8.Regardless of repeated warnings from his friends, he staked all his money on high-risk ventures.Unit 3
If you started on some venture and failed, do not despair / lose heart.There is a world of difference between ‘I have failed three times’ and ‘I am a failure.’So long as you do not hold a negative concept of self or identify with failures but try to learn from them, you stand a good chance to succeed in the future.Did it ever occur to you that those who fail repeatedly are often victims of a poor self image?Often their failures are due to internal causes rather than external causes.Numerous cases have borne it out that if they can be induced to change their viewpoint and construct a positive self image, miraculous changes may take place in their performance.Success can come anytime—at thirty, forty or even after a lifetime of apparent failure.Early triumphs may be sweet, but success in later life often tastes even better.Unit 4
1.Somebody says that the best response to unfair criticisms is to forgive and forget.2.For God’s sake, why didn’t you call me?
3.I kicked the door open with desperation, and found him lying in the bed
unconsciously.4.The mechanician flung the tools with anger, never to continue.5.Mark was so childish that he left the meeting just because some representativescontested his ideas.6.She was thankful that she kept her job when most of her co-workers were laid off.7.Courage, selflessness and strength of will stand out all over the Gadfly.8.If you build an extension to your house without the consent of the local planning
authorities, you will be ordered to demolish/pull down what you have built.Unit 5
Scientists are a small group of people who are striving to gain insight
into nature and seek for laws in the superficial disorder.They have a
special ability to think and analyze, and unlimited patience in observing
and collecting date.However , not all scientific discoveries can be
ascribed to abilities and patience;they usually connect closely with
creative imagination.Of course, the leap of imagination is often the
first step leading to discoveries.Moreover , scientists are famous for
their honesty.They put a high premium on honesty, mainly because that
honesty is cardinal to their career.Every theory they put forward has
to be further tested.Every error and lie are sure to be found.So, if
finding some evidence contradiction with their ideas, scientists modify
even abandon their ideas, instead of concealing them.In this way, they
accumulate an immense amount of knowledge, which can help us understand
ourselves and surroundings better.Unit 6
1.The highlight of the circus performance was the panda’s representation.Its clumsy
and funny acting amused all the spectators.2.It’s just as well you didn’t take the flight of Swiss Airline yesterday-it crashed one
hour after taking off and all the 229 people on plane were killed.3.He never considered that when somebody wanted to help the handicapped girl, she
would feel ill at ease.4.As a person taking delight in controlling everything and getting interest from
ordering, Charles adapted quickly the new role of the company’s general manger.5.In the past twelve years, Amy has learned to live depending on herself.She takes
delight in self-reliance and doing everything by herself.6.Amy refused to go out with Charles as a matter of course, because she disliked to
be treated as a handicapped person dependent on others.Unit 7
One day, we received an invitation to my father’s birthday party.Jenny thought my father was reaching out to me for a reconciliation and we should accept the invitation.I was in the midst of abstracting an important case and in the virtual shadow of exams, so I just told her in the simplest possible terms that there would never be a reconciliation.My refusal obviously made Jenny very upset, but being a rational woman she didn’t quarrel with me.She just tried hard to persuade me.But this only filled me with fury, thinking that Jenny was just upsetting me deliberately.I must have gone out of my mind for I did something for which I would never forgive myself—I yelled at Jenny and hurled the phone at her.But the instant I did it I regretted.And when I turned to look at her, she was already gone.I went out and searched everywhere but Jenny was nowhere to be found.I was scared to death, not knowing what to do next.Just as I was about to give up, I caught sight of her sitting in front of our house.I went up to her and said, ‘Jenny, I’m sorry…’ but she cut off my apology and said, ‘Love means not ever having to say you’re sorry.’
Unit 8
1.When I was a kid, I was so fascinated with the idea of travelling round the world that I would spend hours in my grandfather’s study spinning the globe and dreaming of the places I would like to visit.2.A time bomb exploded this afternoon in one of London’s biggest supermarkets, evoking a great panic among the population.3.Accompanied by his father, Bill went to the police station and confessed to the police officer that he had robbed an old man of his gold wathc two weeks before.4.After getting engaged to Jane, Stephen started working hard for the first time in his life.And before long he distinguished himself as a young theorectical physicist.5.Prof.Stone is distinguished for his sternness.But, to everyone’s surprise, the speech he made at his daughter’s wedding last Saturday was full of wit and humor.6.It’s amazing that so many people are willing to do voluntary work for the beefit of the community.Unit 10
1.The increasing prosperity of the country was in a large measure attributable to the government’s pursuit of a policy of economic reform.2.The black leader look it as his sacred obligation to fight hard all his life to achieve racial equality.3.The year 1976 saw the deaths of Premier Zhou En-lai, Marshal Zhu De and Chairman Mao Ze-dong, the three leading architects of the People’s Republic.4.On more than one occasion I reminded the principal of his promise to stand up for the legitimate interests of retired teachers.5.The theme of the story is that a person’s destiny is closely tied up with that of the whold nation.6.The large fortune the young man fell heir to enabled him to live out his dream.
第二篇:大学英语精读2课后翻译第三版
Unit1 翻译
1.她砰地关上门,一声不吭地走了,他们之间那场争执就此结束。
Their argument ended when she slammed the door and left without a word.2.出席晚宴的客人对那个美国人威严的语气感到有点意外。
The guests at the dinner party were slightly surprised at the commanding tone of the American.3.约翰尼已长大成熟,不再害怕独自呆在家里了。
Johnny has outgrown the fear of staying at home alone.4.当全部乘客都向出口处(exit)走去时,他却独自留在座位上,好像不愿意离开这架飞机似的。While all the other passengers made for the exit, he alone remained in his seat as if unwilling to leave the plane.Unit3 翻译
1.She got a post as a cashier at a local bank.But she was soon fired because she proved to be incompetent.她在当地一家银行找到一份出纳员的工作,但不久因不称职而被解雇了。
2.It is obviously/clearly his young assistant who is running the book store.很明显是他的年轻助手在经营这家书店。
3.No sooner had the proposal been announced at the meeting than she got to her feet to protest.这项建议在会上一宣布,她就站起来提出异议。
4.Bill has applied to Harvard University for a teaching assistantship, but his chances of getting it are slim.比尔已向哈佛大学申请助教职位,但他得到它的可能性很小。
5.Being short of funds, they are trying to attract foreign capital.由于缺乏资金,他们正在想办法吸引外资。
6.The room smells of stale air.It must have been vacant for a long time.这个房间有股霉味,一定是好久没人住了。
7.As far as hobbies are concerned, Jane and her sister have little in common.就业余爱好而言,珍妮和她妹妹几乎没有什么共同之处。
8.It is self-evident that the education of the young is vital to the future of a country.不言而喻,青年人的教育对于一个国家的未来是至关重要的。
Unit4 翻译
1)那小女孩跑得太快,身体一下失去平衡,跌倒了。
The little girl ran so fast that she was thrown off balance and felldown.2)他致力于研究工作的精神(devotion to research)给我留下了很深印象,但我对他那些深奥的理论丝毫不感兴趣。
I was impressed by his devotion to research but I did not have the slightest interest in his profound theories.3)千万别说可能会被人误解的话。
Be sure not to say anything capable of being misunderstood.4)我被他们互相矛盾的意见搞糊涂了,不知如何去做才是。
I was so bewildered by their conflicting advice that I did not know how to act/what to do.Unit5 翻译
6)因为这些生物很小并且常常躲在叶子茂密的植物下面,肉眼并不都可以看见。
Because these creatures are small and tend to hide beneath leafy plants, they are not always visible to the naked eye.7)由于受到原子辐射,他最终在工作时倒下了。
As a result of exposure to atomic radiation, he finally collapsed at work.8)有明显的证据表明工作上的重压与身体的某些毛病有联系。
There is distinct evidence of the connection between heavy pressure of work and some disorders of the body.Unit6 翻译
1)只要你不断努力,你迟早会解决这个难题的。
As long as you keepontrying, you will be able to resolve this difficult problem sooner or later.2)我们预料我们的计划会受到抵制(resistance)。
We anticipate encounteringour plan will meet with resistance.3)吉姆的朋友说,他们那个城市的噪音污染十分严重,但是他们只好忍着。
Jim's friends said that the noise pollution in their city was terrible, but they had to live with it.4)汤姆起初认为,凭他的知识、技术和经验,一定能够找到一份称心如意的工作。
At first Tom thought that with his knowledge, skill and experience he was bound to find a satisfactory job.Unit7 翻译
1)在当地政府的领导下,村民们奋起应付由水灾造成的严重粮食危机。
Under the leadership of the local government, the villagers rose to the serious food crisis caused by the floods.2)这个展览会很受欢迎,吸引着源源而至的参观者。
The exhibition is very popular and is attracting a steady stream of visitors.3)妈妈上楼来查看我们这些孩子时,我转过身假装睡着了。
When Mom came upstairs to check on us kids, I turned over and pretended to be asleep.5)老太太叫我小心些,不要与那些在街角闲荡的家伙讲话。
The old lady told me to be cautious and not to talk to the guys hanging out on the street corner.6)一个卫生组织促使地方政府为建造一所新的医院筹措三百万美元的资金。
A health organization prompted the local government to raise a three-million-dollar fund for a new hospital.7)那个曾放火烧教堂的男子打开门时,迎面遇到十来个持枪的警察。
Opening the door, the man who had set fire to the church found himself confronted by a dozen policemen with guns.8)据报道,燃烧了两个多小时的熊熊烈火始于一个废弃的仓库。
It is reported that the fire which raged for more than two hours started in an abandoned
store.
第三篇:现代大学英语精读4课后翻译
Unit 1
1.I know I could rely on my brother to stand by me whatever happened.我知道,不管发生什么情况,我都可以依靠兄弟的支持。
2.As a rule, the younger generation tends to be more interested in the present rather than thepast unlike the older generation, but both generations will stand to lose if they do not respect the other’s needs.一般来说,年轻一代与老一辈不同,他们对现在而不是对过去感兴趣。但这两代人如果不互相尊重对方的需要,就都会遭受损失。
3.The Chinese written language has been a major factor for integrating the whole nation.中国的书面文字是国家完整统一的一个重要因素。
4.In traditional Chinese art and literature, the bamboo and the pine tree always symbolize moreintegrity and uprightness.在中国的传统艺术和文学中,竹子和松树往往象征着道德上的正直和刚正不阿。
5.Queen Elizabeth 1 ruled England for 45years, and the nation prospered under her rule.女皇伊丽莎白一世统治英国45年。在她统治时期,国家十分繁荣昌盛。
6.Democracy means that the majority rules.But that’s not all.Respect for minority’s right todisagree is also an integral part of democracy.The two rules are equal
importance.民主意味着多数人来治理;但不仅如此,尊重少数人反对的权利也是民主不可分的一部分。这两条规则同等重要。
7.A nation cannot be strong unless it is well-integrated politically, economically, culturally aswell as geographically.一个国家不可能强大,除非她不在地理上,二十在政治、经济、和文化上都是一个整体。
8.The party was boring, so he slipped out of the room and went home.But the road was somuddy after the rain that he slipped and fell into a ditch.晚会十分乏味,所以他就偷偷溜出房间回家了。可是雨后的路非常泥泞,他脚下一滑,掉进了沟里。
9.Her health was such that she would not dare to be exposed to the sun even in winter lest shegot sunstroke.她身体糟糕到了这种程度,以至于冬天都不敢见太阳,怕中暑。
10.I was drowning my sorrow one night in a small restaurant when he came to me and slipped a roll of money in my pocket.有一天晚上,我正在一家小饭馆里借酒消愁,他突然走了过来,往我手里塞了一沓钞票。Translate the sentences into English, using being.1.He is being investigated for receiving bribes.2.The government started airdropping food to areas being cut off by the flood.3.People are much concerned about how the charity money is being used.4.The exact locations of the laboratories are being kept secret for reasons of security.5.What's the matter with Jim today? I think he's being rather rude, not his usual self.6.The local public security bureau is being criticized for being soft on whit crime.7.The car accident investigator is accused of being one-sided, favoring the offender.8.The project coordinator complains that almost half of his time is being spent on meetings and reports.9.His latest novel being adapted for TV has been on the New York Times best-seller list for forty-two weeks.10.The spokesman flatly denied all rumors being circulated at the moment about the president's health.Unit 2
1.Zhuge Liang pretended to be very calm and succeed in hiding the fact from Sima Yi that the city was really ungrounded.He proved himself worthy of the admiration he had received.2.He knew that a bloody battle was imminent and his army was terribly outnumbered.So he pretended to be retreating quickly to the rear.Actually he was laying a trap for the enemy troops.3.Social Darwinists asserted that we can compare human society to the animal world.It did not cross their minds that human beings could be different from other animals.They relied on their brain rather than their instinct.4.These mass-produced chickens can not compare with the chickens we used to raise at home.Chicken farms may have increased the output, but they have robbed the chickens of their good taste.5.The financial bubbles finally burst, causing a serious crisis that swept over the whole world.6.Thanks to our price edge, our exports to that region increased by 30% compared with the same period the previous year.7.The reporters were all bursting with questions.But the government
spokesman/spokesperson said that all she knew was that people were watching a play when some thirty armed terrorists burst into the theater.8.When the prisoners burst out singing, the prison warden was frightened.9.The area is dotted with factories.It also has holiday inns dotted around the whole island.But there are already signs that many local people will rebel against this trend.10.He declared that all the rebels would be pardoned if they laid down their arms.1.As the saying goes, there’s no smoke without fire.2.There’s no denying that the film has no equal in cinema history.3.I warned him about the danger involved, but he paid no heed to my warning.4.There’s no generally accepted definition of happiness.5.These are no ordinary students;they are going to be trained as astronauts.6.There are no easy or painless solutions to the company’s financial problems.7.Away from home for the first time, college students have to do day-day chores themselves.It’s no bad thing.8.The two sides are so far apart on key issues that there’s no telling how long the talks could drag on.9.That’s the kind of holiday I dream of — no telephone, no TV and no worries.10.Some of the nation’s top economists say that they see no sign of economic recovery in the country.Unit 3
1.Our reform and open policy resulted in rapid growth.But we must not forget that the policy in turn resulted from the great liberation of people’s minds.2.As a rule/Generally speaking, the fact that you like someone will dispose you to like his ideas, too.3.It is doubtful if we can find a way to dispose of nuclear waste that is 100 percent secure on day.If possible, we should shift to other energy.4.I searched around for a set of furniture that would fit in my small sitting room.But I found them out of stock.5.When serving the customer, the innkeeper found that the man fit the
descriptions of the wanted murder suspect.6.When asked how to keep fit, he would always give his stock advice: stick to a good eating habit---meaning: no salt, no sugar, no fat.7.The water was unfit for swimming, let alone drinking.As a result, many people in the region got sick.8.He did not lose his temper when he heard this as I thought he would.On the contrary, he was suddenly seized by a fit of laughter.9.When completed, this subway will be extended to cover the whole city.10.That the stock market did not seem to respond to the economic boom
puzzled everybody.No wonder people decided to hold their stocks.Unit 4
1.I saw a boat drifting/floating along the river.I do not intend be like this boat, drifting through life without goals.2.The peach trees in the valley were in full blossom and she indulged in the pleasure without stop.A short distance in front of her she saw a little hut with beautiful country music drifting out of the windows.(or : The peach trees in the valley were in full blossom, making it difficult to tear herself from them.some distance in front of her she saw a little hut with beautiful country music drifting out of the windows.)
3.After my marriage, my friends and drifted apart a little, and I was completely out of my element among those business people I had to work with.I'm sick and tired of their business discussions.4.They already have all the necessary elements for a civil war.The international community has appeared to both sides for a peaceful settlement of their disputes
5.Many people think that the church is losing its appeal although it has accumulated an increasing wealth.6.The ideal of business expansion appeals to me.Today the economy of many of our trade partners is starting to pick up speed.Our domestic market is estimated/ to recover next year.7.Reform always involves risks, but it is much riskier without reform.Today most people hope for further reform in spite of the opposition/backlash.8.He was furious when he read the letter.He tore it up and threw it into the
wastepaper basket.Then he ripped a piece off his coat and wrote his last letter by using his own blood as ink.9.In hindsight/ looking back, we all feel that it was foolish to tear down(demolish)this beautiful city wall.10.You wait at home.I will come and pick you up at around seven.Don’t worry.The doctor has assured us that her health will pick up soon.1.The climate of my hometown is pleasant except in January and August.2.Except when he is sick/unwell, wan ping spends about 40 minutes a day jogging.3.About his special mission he told his family nothing except that he had to be away on business for some time.4.His parents know that they don’t have to do much for their son except to let him be himself.5.They asked for nothing except what was rightfully theirs.Unit 5
1.Statistics show that China has a total amount of 2.8 million cubic meters of water resources, second only to Brazil, Russia and Canada, ranking in the fourth(to be updated)in the world.But when pided by 1.3 billion, our average per-capita
share of water resources only amounts to about one quarter of the world’s average.2.We have always been heavily burdened with the problem of water shortage.It is said that of the 661 large and medium-sized cities nationwide, about two-thirds are suffering from an acute shortage of water.Beijing is a good example in point.It not only lacks surface water, even its underground water table is dangerously low.It is reported to have dropped by 90 meters.Some scholars suggest we move our capital to some other place.This is of course unfeasible/unrealistic, but the message is clear.3.Our water resources first of all are not evenly distributed in time or space.They are either too much, causing floods, or too little, causing droughts.4.In spite of the impressive progress we had achieved in the past years, we are still far from effectively harnessing our rivers, lakes and reservoirs.Soil erosion and
desertification are increasingly threatening our economy and people’s lives.Many of our rivers no longer flow to the sea.In 1998, the Yellow River failed to have enough water to flow the sea for 212 days.5.Traditionally our water resources have mainly been used to irrigate land, but, in
recent years, demands on water for industrial and domestic use have also been sharply on the rise.They have serious outgrown supplies.6.Today our scarce resources are becoming even scarcer because a lot of water is being wasted on capacious baths, power showers, flush lavatories, and golf rinks.Moreover, a lot of water is being polluted.7.These two rivers both have their headwater in the country.It therefore makers water an issue for potential serious dispute between the two countries.8.In recent years, we have pinned great hopes on the project to pert water from the south to the north, hoping that it will once and for all solve our flood problem in the south and the drought problem in the north.But there are scholars whose opinions differ.They warn us the that the immunity of the Yangtze to droughts cannot be taken for granted.1.With better medical care, my grandfather could have lived to eighty.2.Even at gunpoint I wouldn’t renounce my beliefs.3.Further delay would cause us even greater losses.4.But for the seat belt, she would have been severely injured in the(road)accident t.5.A man without a strong sense of justice wouldn’t have brought the matter up.6.Without an experienced guide like her, we might have been trapped in the jungle.7.I wonder how many of us would have done the same in his position.8.With a more sophisticated computer we would have completed the project much sooner.9.Without a strong will, even a healthy man wouldn’t have reached the top of the mountain in two hours.10.A less resourceful person wouldn’t have been able to carry out the task under such unfavorable conditions.Unit 6
Translate the following sentences into English.1.Incredible as it may sound, I hear that they charge 40 yuan for a bowl of simple noodles at the airport.2.Sun Quan finally talked everybody into agreeing to put Lu Xun, a young scholar, in charge of/commanding this decisive battle.3.He was arrested on the charge of smuggling, but in accordance with the law, no citizen can be arrested without evidence.4.She dropped the plate on the ground, but it miraculously did not break, without so much as a crack.5.I can assure you that if we dig a well deep enough here, we will strike water.So if you guys have no objection, let’s get started.6.She takes delight in shifting the tables and chairs in this room so as to give the room a new look.7.The focus of our economic development has shifted from the coastal areas in the east to the central and western areas.8.He shifted/changed to the highest gear, thus leaving all the other cars far behind.9.I maintained that smoking should be forbidden, but he disagreed because he said that the tobacco industry was an important source of government revenue.10.The local people raised a strong objection to installing the cable car over that beautiful mountain.Translate the sentences into English using it is/was(high)time(that)sb did sth.1.We've been training for the whole morning.It,s time we took a break and had
lunch.2.The Johnsons decided that it was high time their 40-year-old son moved out of their house.3.Twenty years have passed, and it’s time we buried the past misunderstandings of our two families.4.It’s time we protested publicly and said no to such gender discrimination in this department.5.It’s time unions and management sat down and worked out a real solution to the problem.It’s high time national leaders took stock of their nation’s resources and worked out realistic plans
Unit 9
1.I have to go to the dentist tomorrow.One of my front teeth is loose.2.Your translation is a bit too loose.You ought to be more faithful to the original.3.Fashions come and go.A few years ago everybody was wearing tight jeans, but now loose shirts and pants are back.4.Many villagers actually did not like the terrorists, but they had to agree to harbor them because they knew if they didn’t,they would be severely punished.5.After the Civil War, many black people were still subjected to serious racial
discrimination.They still could not count on the government to render assistance to them.6.Traditionally women were confined to their homes, deprived of the opportunity to seek employment.But in the course of the war, many women were obliged to go to factories to replace men, and this began to awaken women’s social consciousness.7.Man is the only animal that makes a moral distinction between right and wrong.Man alone is capable of dreaming about how to make a paradise on earth of the existing world.8.Many towns and cities have lost their traditional beauty.9.But Pingyao is an exception in that respect.Ironically, it has been able to retain its beauty because for years it was too poor to change.10.She is one of the most important writers in contemporary China.She has published many works of distinction.But she still remains relatively unknown to people outside China, partly because we do not have enough talented translators to render such works adequately into foreign languages.1.His dentist advised him to eat fruit and/but avoid sugar.2.Unlike its competitors, this grocery store never charges extra for residential delivery.3.Rachel Carson’s style was clear, lively and informative but not preachy.4.There, production has dropped while prices and unemployment rate have
skyrocketed.5.Compared with the shop doorway he had slept in for a week, the man called the emergency shelter for the homeless a paradise.6.Unlike first-time home buyers, those who own their houses have trouble getting a mortgage.7.Globalization is a double-edged sword.On the one hand, it may promote economic growth, on the other hand, it may cause economic instability.8.She was repeatedly passed over for promotion while less experienced male colleagues ware given managerial positions.9.He may not be the most talented software programmer, on the other hand he is the best for this project.10.What we have learned at college is merely a drop in the ocean compared with what is to learn in the medical field.Unit 11 1.We have decided to take up the subject of Sino-Japanese relations in our next discussion nextFriday.But the time is subject to change.我们决定下星期五讨论中日关系这个话题,不过具体时间可能会变。
2.Speaking for myself, a bore is a person who always talks for hours on end, and never changesthe subject.就我而言,令人讨厌的人就是那种一说话就几个钟头没完,又永远不换话题的人。
3.We are informed that any project exceeding 50 million yuan is subject to the approval ofhigher authorities.But the process won’t take long.We can get the approval in a matter of two or three weeks.我们得到通知说,凡是超过五千万元的项目都需要得到上级的审批。不过这个过程不会太长。我们可能两三个星期就能得到批准。
4.According to the contract law, all operations of foreign-owned enterprises in China are subjectto Chinese laws and regulations.根据合同法,所有外资企业在中国的业务经营都需遵守中国法律。
5.Many protestors were killed or subject to cruel torture.Therefore in the following days moreand more angry demonstrations swept the country.很多示威群众早到了杀害和残酷的拷打,因此随后几天,越来越愤怒的示威席卷了全国。
6.The terrible tsunami swept everything away in those coastal cities resulting in extremelyheavy casualties.那场可怕的海啸席卷了那些沿海城市的一切,造成了极其严重的伤亡。
7.All doubts were now cleared away and the idea of reform soon swept throughout the countrylike wild fire.所有的怀疑都被排除了。改革的思想像野火一样传遍了全国。
8.Look at your stuffed drawers!Why don’t you clear away all those useless stuff? No time?Nonsense!
瞧你那塞满了东西的抽屉!你为什么不把没用的东西清理掉?没有时间?胡说八道!
9.It is the custom of our import and export firm to clear all our debts before the end of the year.每年年底以前还清全部欠款是我们进出口公司的习惯。
10.The devaluation of a country’s currency is usually good for export, but bad for import,whereas the appreciation is vice versa.一个国家货币的贬值通常对出口有利,而对进口不利;而增值则正好相反。
Unit 16
Translate the following sentences into English.1.There you are!Didn’t I tell you that the next person to land on the moon may very well be a Chinese astronaut?
2.Nowadays many ordinary people can travel overseas, not to mention the domestic tourism.No wonder tourism has become one of the main props of our economy.3.In court he denied having tackled me.He swore that he had never laid a finger on me.Luckily there were two eyewitnesses to confirm my story.4.Li Kui was not being shouted at.He jumped on the boat trying to grab Ruan Xiaocr.But Ruan jumped into the water and turned over the boat.Now on land, Ruan was no match for Li, but in water where Ruan was said to be able to stay under for days, he reigned supreme.So poor Li had to be hauled out of the water half dead after he had
been tormented long enough.5.The man at the information desk confirmed him that Flight 901 was delayed and was due to land at 8:30.He figured that he had more than one and a half hours to go, and might as well take a nap.So he went to sleep with his head propped on his travel bag.6.He lost his grip of the branch and fell down from the cliff.He could have been killed if he had not landed on dry hay out of sheer luck
7.When the doctor told me that there was so far no known cure for my disease I was on the verge of total collapse.It was at this critical moment that my sister, whose opinion I always valued, came to me.She told me not to be resigned to fate.She asked me to pull myself together and never to despair.Translate the sentences using the modal + have done construction.1.When I looked at my watch, he must have guessed my thoughts.2.It was so quiet that you could have heard a pin drop.3.Don’t worry.The children might have gone to their grandparents’ place.4.You shouldn’t have criticized your staff like that.They’ve done their best.5.realized then and there that the boy would have liked to stay home at his computer rather than go to the cinema.6.The druggist was a little man who could/might have been any age from fifty to one hundred.7.As all staff members had access to the information, any one of them could have downloaded the document.8.The man who saved two old ladies from a burning house said that others would have done the same under the circumstances.9.As his best friend, you should have advised Lao Wang to make up with his wife before it was too late.10.I definitely wouldn’t have devoted much of my time to surfing on the Internet as I did last term.
第四篇:现代大学英语精读3课后翻译
Lesson One
P.16 4.Translation.1)She intends to apply for that academic position.2)He is so devoted to his research that the idea that he will soon have to retire never occurs to him.3)Many people have observed that, without effective checks, we have a tendency to abuse our power.4)Students must observe carefully how good writers use words.5)Some countries refuse to get involved in this dispute and they resent any foreign interference.6)How do you think we should handle the drug problem? 7)According to the agreement, all business policies should apply to everybody without any prejudice.8)The control of the sand storms will involve a tremendous amount of work and money.9)You have to take into consideration the local conditions when you apply these technologies.10)All applicants will have to fill out this form and mail in an application fee of 50 dollars.11)Based on his careful observation of children’s behavior he came to the conclusion that learning is a natural pleasure.12)In a country of many nationalities, ethnic harmony requires very careful handling.13)The government is determined to punish all the corrupt officials involved.14)Cheating at exams does not occur very often.But when it does, the school takes a very tough potion.Lesson Three
P.77 3.Translation.1)The mission was put off minutes before the rocket was launched.2)Scientists are trying to develop a more effective way of using solar energy.3)Sport is important because it concerns the health of the people of a nation, and not because it is a profitable business.4)The project was launched last year, and when it is completed we can bring the gas from the west to the east.5)The survival of a company depends on how fast it can develop new products to meet the needs of the market.6)He developed a theory that human progress has been largely due to cooperation rather than competition.7)For many people in China who used to worry every day where their next meal was to come from, today their biggest concern is being overweight.8)It is believed that they will launch an attack sooner or later.It is only a matter of 9)10)11)12)13)14)15)16)17)time.Ok, you make me an offer.How much would you pay? One lesson we have drawn from the 20th century is that human resources are more important than natural resources in the development of a nation.Many teachers are concerned about a lack of communal spirit among some young people.It was a very generous offer.He said that he would pay me $ 100, 000 a year as personnel manager.Today the corruption problem has become a matter of international concern.She suddenly walked out of the room without offering any explanation.These tough competitions can drive young people crazy.I’m sorry I can’t let you use my car now.I have to drive my wife to the airport.What he said the other day sounded very vague.I don’t really know what he was driving at.Lesson Seven
P.209 3.Translation.1)Our school sports meet is due to take place next Saturday.2)Due to the repeated floods and droughts, farming has been very unstable in this area.3)She suddenly realized that their rent was due the next day.4)They finally identified the object flying due north as a swan.5)Many people believe that in due course Chinese farmers will learn to compete successfully in international markets.6)With due respect, I don’t think we should adopt a wait-and-see policy.7)According to this agreement, the two countries should inform each other of their major military actions.8)He was criticized because he did not take immediate action when he was informed that the submarine had sunk.9)Although he had lived in this little hut all his life, Zhu Geliang was extremely well-informed.10)During the “Cultural Revolution”, people were not only encouraged but also forced to inform on each other.11)At that time scholars strongly advised us to preserve the city wall.But we were not far-sighted enough to adopt their proposal.12)To see how he loved his mother, you would never guess that he was adopted.13)This classical novel describes a group of people in the Song dynasty, who, like Robin Hood, robbed the rich to help the poor.14)They robbed her of everything she had and threw her out of the car.15)Don’t ever reach out for things that do not belong to you, because sooner or later you will be caught.16)Our goal is to build a society that is rich, free and just.But we can’t reach that destination without pain and suffering.17)I had a terrible dream.I dreamed that I was running after something I wanted.But it was always beyond my reach.18)At that time, Cao Cao believed that final victory was within his easy reach.He didn’t know that a terrible defeat was waiting for him.Lesson Ten
P.301 3.Translation.1)How do you account for his strange behavior? 2)Let’s form a circle so that we can see each other when we talk.3)He appointed five people to handle the case.4)She claims to possess an unusual ability — the ability to cure disease simply by her magic hand.5)In the story, this evil spirit often appeared in the form of a pretty lady.6)Where can I get a roll of film?
7)He rolled up the painting and said that he wouldn’t part with it for anything less than half a million.8)A woman lawyer has been recently appointed to the Supreme Court.9)Poverty alone cannot account for the increase of the crime rate.10)A big stone suddenly rolled down the hill.11)He just rolled his eyes philosophically and smiled.12)Let’s roll up our sleeves and start working.13)He hoped that he would be appointed(as)the deputy general manager.14)Just give us a brief account of what actually happened.15)The police found a lot of valuables in his possession which he could not account for.16)Our two countries should never fight again on any account.Lesson Eleven P.329 3.Translation.1)Building a house is no joking a matter.You have to check carefully at every step.2)His troops successfully checked the advance of enemy.3)I really wanted to refute his argument, but I checked myself because I thought it was not the right occasion.4)Are you sure that we can trust him? I think we ought to check it up on him.5)Our original intention was to check into a hotel, but our friend insisted that we should stay at his place.6)Rachel Carson devoted all her life to the cause of environmental protection.7)They are devoted to each other.Nothing can separate them.8)He devoted a whole chapter to this subject in his recently published book.9)This reservoir can hold two billion cubic meters of water.10)At that time, we all held our breath.You can hear a pin drop.11)Diogenes held the view that the property people hold does not really bring happiness.12)He did not intend his discovery to be used for war purposes.13)These colorful clothes are intended for the African market.14)Today there are so many cars in the streets.I’d rather walk than drive.It’s quicker.15)He would rather die standing on his feet than live on his knees.16)You can use my bike, or rather my wife’s bike.17)I hear that the movie is supposed to be a hit.But I must confess I think it is rather silly.4
第五篇:现代大学英语精读3课后翻译
Unit 1 1.adolescence.青春期 2.adolescent.青少年时期 3.adulthood.成年 4.affection.喜爱 5.affirm.断言 6.agenda.日程表
7.Approval.同意,批准 8.attitudinal.态度的 9.counsel.建议 10.crisis.危机
11.encyclopedia.百科全书 12.endeavor.尝试 13.endowment.天赋 14.ethical.道德的
15.evaluate.估算,评估
16.excessive.过分的,极度的 17.feminine.女性的 18.functional.职务的 19.genetic 基因的 20.heighten.提高 21.inherit遗传,继承 22.inhibition压抑的情绪 23.interaction合作 24.internalize内化 25.masculine 男性的 26.newscast 新闻广播 27.option 选择 28.peer
同龄人
29.perceive理解 30.prejudiced 偏见 31.rebel抗议
32.resentment 怨恨 33.seminary学院的 34.theological神学的 35.wardrobe衣橱 Unit 2 36..abate 减弱
37..akimbo两手叉腰
38..barrel桶
39..bookworm极爱读书的人
40..careerism追求个人事业成功41..clan家族
42..coax 哄骗
43..comprise 组成44..compulsion 冲动
45..convent女修道院
46..corollary 推论
47..couched 表达
48..courser骏马
49..crayfish小龙虾
50..curled卷曲的
51..discontented不满足的 52..dishearten 让人失去希望
53..dogged顽强的
54..domino---多米诺骨牌
55..equivalent等效
56..ethos精神
57..exclusivity---排他性,排外性
58..flatten使平整
59..frigate-护航舰
60..gable---三角墙
61..guillotine-断头台
62..hale--健壮的63..installment-一期
64..interior--内部的
65..inveterate-积习难改的,成瘾的66..invincible 太壮而无法击败
67..latter-下半年
68..literacy-有文化的69..literati-识字的70..lure 诱惑力
71..mockingbird--知更鸟
72..ottoman-奥斯曼帝国
73..parallel平行的,同时的74..perplexed-迷惑的75..plummet--暴跌
76..portray--描绘,勾画 77..prance-欢腾
78..prize-对---很重要
79..pundit-某一学科的权威,专家
80..safari-野外狩猎
81..Saint--圣徒,圣人
82..sanction-批准
83..seduce 诱使
84..sling-挂在
85..snobbery-势力
86..solace安慰
87..solitary-孤独的88..sprawl-扩张
89..subculture-亚文化
90..supplant-取代
91..sustenance.人或动物赖以生存的食物
92..trickle-.细流
93..trolley.购物车,手推车
94..tsar-.沙皇
95.undersung.没受到足够重视或赞扬
96..virtue-优点
97..whereas--.尽管,然而。
Unit 3 98..ashtray-.烟灰缸
99..barbarian-.野蛮人
100..beak-.嘴
101..bear-.忍受,承受
102..bosom-.胸部
103..champagne.香 槟酒
104..coachman-.马车夫
105..decorate--.装修
106..dill-.莳萝
107..dreamy-.梦幻 108..drum.鼓
109..egoist-.自我主义者
110..exasperate.激怒
111..flap.轻拍
112..geranium-.天竺葵
113..grimace.鬼脸
114..haunting-.难以忘怀的,萦绕心头的115..hover.停留于,盘旋于
116..indecision-.优柔寡断
117..infuriated-.极其愤怒地
118..lap-.腿上
119..loathe-.憎恶
120..magic.有魔力的121..maniac.疯子
122..marigold-.金盏花
123..melancholy.忧郁的124..mockery.嘲笑
125..mournful.悲哀的126..naive.幼稚的127..pagoda.宝塔
128..peel.脱下
129..pickle-.泡菜
130..plead-.辩护
131..prick.竖起耳朵
132..purr-.发出低低的 咕噜声
133..ripple.泛起涟漪
134..scrape.擦,刮,蹭
135..self-engrossed-.专注自己的事
136..Siberia--西伯利亚
137..slumber-.睡眠
138..sufficient-.足够
139..tap.轻蔑
140..thunder.令人吃惊的141..veil-.面纱
142..velvet-.天鹅绒
143..verbena 美人樱 144..wasp-.黄蜂
短语
1.Go through 通过 2.Perceive as 视为
3.Wander the world 漫步世界
4.Commit sth to memory把..托付给记忆 5.Aspire to do sth渴望做 6.Pay lip service to口头承诺 7.See to it that保证
8.Suspect sb of怀疑某人 9.Be geared to属于
10.A great variety of各种各样的
11.Hold sth with in bounds持有某物的界
限
12.Set the stage for设置舞台
13.restrain one’s impulse 克制冲动
14.spread butter 涂上黄油
15.contaminate the environment 污染环
境
16.undergo great suffering 经历巨大的痛
苦
17.still the noise 使噪声静止
18.modify the tone 缓和语气
19.sink a well 挖一口井
20.settle the dispute 解决争端
21.delight the eye 赏心悦目
22.invade that country 入侵那个国家
23.evil spell 邪恶的咒语
24.harsh reality 严峻的现实 25.26.27.28.29.30.31.35.36.37.38.39.40.41.42.43.44.56.57.58.59.60.61.62.63.64.lethal weapons 致命的武器
an inventive mind 有创造力的头脑的样子
brand names 品牌名
32.rude paths 崎岖的小路
advance investigation 事先调查
33.a sharp feeling of panic 一阵强烈的恐introduced species 外来物种
惧感
natural reserves 自然保护区
34.after a fashion 勉强凑合的with a businesslike air 一副办正经事tense muscles 紧张的肌肉
45.a slight annoyance 一丝不快
the pent-up air 憋着一口气
46.dress the wound 包扎伤口
uncanny power 异乎寻常的本领
47.sink into the ooze 陷入淤泥
searching eyes 锐利的眼睛
48.tighten one’s belt 勒紧裤带
a violent effort 竭尽全力
49.strain one’s eyes 极目而望
a savage attack 猛烈的攻击
50.hum a tune 口哼小曲
a padding sound of feet 轻轻地脚步声
51.snap the gate shut 砰然关门
a wild chance 难以想象的一线机会
52.strike off from the main road 离开大道
the lean figure of a man 一个男人消瘦53.get a grip on oneself 控制情绪的背影
54.postpone the visit 延期访问
a beast at bay 一只困兽
55.live a year in a minute 度日如年
In fact, it may be heighted by their choice to pursue a college education.事实上,它可能显示他们选择追求大学教育。
College students need to stand back and see where they are in the independence struggle.大学生们需要站起来,看看他们在独立斗争中的立场。
Has it dawned on you that certain developmental changes will occur in your life as you move from adolescence to young adulthood?
你有注意到当你从青春期到成年的时候,你的生活发生了一定的发展变化吗?
During my visit home, my father and I had several conversations in which we discussed the content of my course and how it applied to our lives.在我的访问期间,我的父亲和我有几次谈话,我们讨论了我的课程的内容,以及它如何应用到我们的生活中。
I can no longer read newspapers or watch a television newscast without seeing the people from other countries in a different light.以一种不同的视角来看待其他国家的人民,我就不能读报和看国家新闻。
The neighborhood where I grew up was the sort of place in which people dream of raising children-a small but satisfying spread of center-hall colonials, old roses, and quiet roads.我长大的地方是人们梦想抚养孩子的地方-一个小而又令人满意的中心大厅殖民地,古老的玫瑰和安静的道路。
Perhaps restlessness is necessary corollary of devoted literacy.也许不安是专门扫盲的必然结果。
Reading for pleasure, spurred on by some interior compulsion, became as suspect as getting on the subway to ride aimlessly from place to place.由内心追求快乐的欲望所驱使的阅读,已经变得让人无法认可了,人们认为这种阅读好像是一个人乘坐地铁漫无目的从一个地方到另一个地方
You eat with them, pass the day with them, and in the evening there is that endless singing.你和他们一起吃饭,和他们一起度过一天,在晚上有那无尽的歌唱。