大学英语精读预备级翻译17单元.docx

大学英语精读预备级翻译17单元Unit 1 1. 这个小男孩最喜欢做的事就是搭积木。 What the boy likes to do most is putting together building blocks. 2. 就先前的工作经验而言，约翰是这个职位的最佳候选人。 In terms of previous working experience, John is the best choice for this position. 3. 我的物理老师经常使用类比来说明一些较难理解的概念 My physics teacher often uses analogy to explain some difficult concepts. 4. 在家人和朋友的帮助下，汤姆经营的出版企业逐渐兴旺起来。 With the help of his family and friends, Tom built up his publishing business bit by bit. 5. 琳达没能进入那所著名的大学，但她打算重新开始，而不是逃避挑战。 Linda was not able to go to that famous college, but she planned to start all over again rather than give up the challenge. 6. 这个公司有着很好的公众形象。人们总是将它的产品与高质量和优质服务联系在一起。 This company has a very good public image. People always associate its product with high quality and good service. Unit 2 1. 孩子们很苦恼，因为他们的家长不允许他们在铁路轨道旁玩耍。 The children were pretty annoyed that their parents wont allow them to play around the railway track. 2. 我打赌我只要速度快一点，肯定会比他们先到目的地。 I bet if I pick up a little speed I will reach the destination sooner than they do. 3. 这种糟糕的天气让人不想出去，你还不如在家舒展一下筋骨，做做运动。 You dont want to go out in such rotten weather. Its better for you to stay home and stretch your legs and do some physical exercises. 4. 已经十点半了，你不应该还在睡觉！快赶到飞机场去接你表弟。 Its half past ten, and you are not supposed to be sleeping! Its time to head for the airport to pickup your cousin. 5. 是谁想到让迈克来接管这项工程的？ Who came up with the idea to ask Mike to take over the Project. 6学校对不同种族背景的学生没有区别对待。 The school makes no distinction in treating students from different racial backgrounds. Unit 3 1. 他是个合格的机械师，但他后来却搞起了国际贸易。 He is a qualified mechanic, but he winds up with a job in international trade. 2. 他在业余时间报名参加计算机基础知识的培训，但没能坚持到底。 He enrolled in an elementary computer training program in his spare time, but he fails to get through. 3. 校长经过面试，选择了几个优秀的大学毕业生从事教学工作。 After the interviews, the principal chose several outstanding university graduates to work as teachers. 4. 这份合同对我们公司非常重要，所以写得越具体越好，我要和我的同事们好好谈谈。 This contract is very important to our company. The more concrete it is, the better. I need to talk it over with my colleagues. 5. 那个小男孩患上了严重的白血病，必须转到大医院接受进一步治疗。 The boy suffers from severe leukemia and has to be transferred to a big hospital for further treatment. 6. 当他得知父亲所在的学校已经倒闭后，泪水从他的脸颊上滚落下来。 When he heard that the school where his father worked had closed down , tears rolled down his cheeks. Unit 4 1. 布鲁斯先生对他不尊重当地传统的行为表示了歉意。 Mr. Bruce made an apology for disrespect for the local traditions. 2. 在会议上，双方就两国关系方面交换了各自的观点。 At the meeting the two parties exchanged their opinions on the relationship between the two countries. 3. 他目前心情很糟糕，不适合在公共场合露面。 he is in such a bad mood that it is not appropriate for him to appear in public. 4. 你提水的时候至少应该做到不要把水泼出来呀！ You should at least try not to spill the water when carrying it. 5. 这位科学家的论点得到了学术界的极大支持。 the argument of this scientist received tremendous support from academic circles. 6. 无论你遇到什么困难，大家都会帮你渡过难关的。 No matter what difficulties you may come across, we will pull you trough. Unit 5 1. 移动通信会取代固定电话成为人们最常用的通讯方法吗？ Will mobile communication edge out fixed lines as the most frequently used means of communication? 2. 我指指墙上的钟，女儿心领神会，加快了穿衣服的速度。 I pointed at the clock on the wall. My daughter took the hint and sped up dressing herself. 3. 在会议期间，请各位关闭手机或将其调整至静音状态。 Please switch off your cell phone or set it in silent mode during the meeting. 4. 气象学家密切关注台风的发展，以便及时向公众发布警报。 Meteorologists are on the lookout for the progress of the typhoon so as to alert the public in time. 5. 小张说中国经济稳定增长，前景看好，所以他决定回国就业。 Xiao Zhang cited the steady economic growth in China and its bright future to explain his decision to return to work here. Unit 6 1.杰米冲到人行道上，捡起钱包，举得高高的，大声喊道：“妈妈，你的钱包掉了！” Jimmy raced to the sidewalk, picked up the purse, which he held high up, and shouted, “Mom! Youve dropped you purse.” 2.父亲最近情况不是太好，我这部小说写完后就回北京照顾他。 Father has been in a rather bad shape recently. Ill return to Beijing to care for him as soon as Im finished with writing this novel. 3.我突然想起他让我帮他收拾行李，因为他明天要出差。 It suddenly came to me that he had asked me to pack up for him because he was leaving on a business trip tomorrow. 4.她收拾好她的东西然后就悄悄地离开了家。 She gathered up her belongs and left home quickly. 5.他谁的话都不听，我不知道该拿他怎么办。 He wont listen to anyone. I dont know what to do with him.