1、大学英语精读 4 课后翻译Unit2 翻译1) 比尔已是个成熟的小伙子，不再依赖父母替他做主。Bill is a mature young man who is no longer dependent on his parents for decisions.2) 这个地区有大量肉类供应，但新鲜果蔬奇缺。There are abundant supplies of meat in this region, but fresh fruit and vegetables are scarce.3) 工程师们依靠工人们的智慧发明了一种新的生产方法，使生产率得以提高。Drawing on the wi
2、sdom of the workers, the engineers invented a new production method that led to increased productivity.4) 他花了许多时间准备数学考试，因此当他获知自己只得了个 B 时感到有点失望。He spent a lot of time preparing for his math exam. Hence he was somewhat disappointed to learn that he got only a B.5) 我们有充裕的时间从从容容吃顿午饭。We have ample time f
3、or a leisurely lunch.6) 地方政府不得不动用储备粮并采取其他紧急措施，以渡过粮食危机。The local government had to draw on its grain reserves and take other emergency measures so as to pull through the food crisis.Unit5 翻译1) 我确信这项所谓 (so-called) 明智的决定，与期望相反，会带来极其严重的后果。I am convinced that, contrary to expectations, the so-called info
4、rmed decision will bring very grave consequences.2) 诚然，他曾欺骗你，但他已经承认自己做错了，并道了歉。所以你不应该老是以怀疑的态度对待他。Its true he once deceived you, but he has admitted he has done wrong and apologized. So you shouldnt always treat him with suspicion.3) 他在这个问题公开进行辩论之前就已表明了自己的立场。He had taken a stand on the issue before it
5、 was openly debated.4) 在调查过程中，他们发现了种种形式的政治腐败，并揭露了许多贪官污吏 (corrupt officials)。In the course of their investigation, they discovered various forms of political corruption and exposed a number of corrupt officials.5) 玛丽的两难处境是：把真相告诉老板从而失信于她的同事，还是让老板蒙在鼓里从而辜负他的信任。Marys dilemma was whether to betray her col
6、leagues by telling her boss the truth or to betray his trust by keeping him in the dark about it.6) 首先，是什么使你认为这项规划会促进改革?其次，你怎么知道这些改革会让全县得到好处?Now, in the first place, what has made you think (led you to think) this program will promote reforms, and in the second, how do you know these reforms will be
7、nefit the whole county?Unit7 翻译1) 法庭的判决引起史密斯先生的朋友们的气愤，他们相信他是无辜的。The courts judgment aroused anger among Mr. Smiths friends, who believed that he was innocent.2) 当我们经过那家价格昂贵的餐馆时，父亲催我们快走，他说在这样高档的 (fancy) 地方用餐是大大超过我们的经济能力的。As we passed the expensive restaurant, father hurried us along saying that it wa
8、s well beyond our means to have dinner at such a fancy place.3) 老师在评价一篇文章并给它打分 (grade vt.) 时，可能是根据总的印象而不是根据仔细的分析 (analysis)。A teacher may evaluate and grade an essay on the basis of his general impression rather than on a detailed analysis.4) 小狗 (puppy) 将我的一张画搞坏了，我真想对它发火，可它那十分可爱 (cute) 的样子使我不禁笑着把它从地
9、上抱了起来。(be inclined to, ruin)I was inclined to get angry at the puppy for ruining my painting but he was so cute that I could not help but laugh and pick him up.5) 爱德华 (Edward) 常常喜爱在那间可以眺望大海的房间里朗诵诗歌。Edward was in the habit of reciting poems in the room overlooking the sea.6) 安东尼 (Anthony) 彻夜未眠，因为他对于是
10、否得插手此事举棋不定。Anthony stayed up all night because he just could not make up his mind whether or not to take a hand in the matter.Unit10 翻译1) 关键证人的缺席有可能削弱对被告的指控力度(weaken the case against)。The absence of the crucial witness was likely to weaken the case against the defendant.2) 为了帮我们准备好参加辩论，教练要我们经常注意与我们自
11、己的论点相悖的论点。(reverse)To prepare us for the debate, the coach wanted us to be always aware of arguments that are quite the reverse of ours.3) 尤其是, 人们指望你表现出能激励和领导一班人的潜力。Above all you are expected to demonstrate a potential to motivate and lead the team.4) 医生往往为自己能够医治好病人罕见的疾病而自豪。A doctor often prides him
12、self on the ability to cure his patient of a rare disease.5) 如果不按时将书归还图书馆或到期前不续借，就得按规定罚款。If books are not returned to the library on time or not renewed before they are due, a fine must be paid in accordance with the regulations.6) 总的来说，很少有人不抱怨自己的工作的，然而一旦他们没有机会工作了又会不高兴。On the whole, few people do not complain about their jobs. On the other hand, they would be very unhappy if they got no chance to work.
