英语翻译练习上课讲义

英语翻译练习

1. 我写此信的目的是向你解释我上次缺课的原因。

I’m writing to explain to you the reason why I was absent from your lecture last time.

2. 首先，我们要对网络持有有正确的态度。

First of all /Firstly/ To begin with/First/In the first place/Initially, we should take a proper attitude to/towards the Internet.

3. 如图所示，每周上网15个小时的中学生占了 60%。

As is shown in the graph/ As the graph shows, those who surf the net over 15 hours account for /make up/ 60 percent of all students.

4.另外，我口语流利，可以和外国朋友自由交流。

Besides/ In addition, I can speak fluent English and communicate with foreigners easily.

5. 大家普遍认为网络在信息社会越来越重要。

It’s generally accepted that the Internet is playing an increasingly important part/role in our information society.

6. 网络能提供国内外各种各样的信息，这有助于我们更好地了解世界。

The internet can provide all kinds of latest information both at home and abroad, which helps us understand the world better.

7. 学校应该开放图书馆、实验室，方便学生使用这些资源。

The school library, labs and computer rooms should be opened, so that the students can have easy access to the resources.

8. 一旦人迷上了一种爱好，其兴趣会持续一生。可见培养良好的兴趣是多么重要！

Once one really becomes absorbed in a hobby, his or her interest may last a life time. So developing good hobbies is of vital importance.

9. 众所周知，如今适应社会是一项基本技能。

It’s known to us all that adapting to society is a basic social skill nowadays.

As is known to us all, adapting ---

10. 根据最新的调查，中学生每周上网的时间达到了15个小时。

According to a recent survey, middle-school students spend up to 15 hours a week on the net.

11.希望感兴趣的同学能积极参与这项活动。

Those who are interested in the activity are expected to take an active part in it.

12. 我不仅能当导游，还能当翻译。我一定能成为一个出色的志愿者。

I can not only act as a guide, but also as an interpreter. I’m sure I can be an excellent volunteer.

13. 除了这些传统的活动外，还有旅游、访友等其他活动。

In addition to/Besides/Apart from these traditional activities, we have wider choices, such as travelling and visiting our relatives.

14. 我认为每个学生都申请清华、北大是不明智的。因为这两所名校每年录取的学生有限。

I don’t think it (is) wise for every student to apply for Tsinghua University and Beijing University because the number of students (who are) admitted to the two famous universities is limited every year.

15.然而，大多数学生反对网上交友。

However, the majority of the students are against the idea of making friends online.

16. 无疑，玩游戏正在成为影响学生学习的一个大问题。

There is no doubt/denying that playing games is going to be a big problem for students to affect study. Undoubtedly, playing games is going to be a big problem for students to affect study.

17.我的看法是我们不应该沉溺于微博，因为我们浪费不起时间和经历。

My point of view is that we should not be engaged in /be addicted to Microblog because we can’t afford time or energy.

From my point of view /From my perspective, we should not be engaged in /be addicted to Microblog because we can’t afford time or energy.

18.你应该利用这次机会，给评委留下好印象。

You should take this opportunity and try to make/leave a good impression on the judges.

19. 就如何和父母相处，我想征求你的建议。

I’d like to ask you for some advice on how to get along with my parents.

20. 艺术节旨在丰富我们的课外生活，提供展示才艺和放松自己的机会。

The art festival is aimed at making our after-class life more colorful, providing opportunities of showing our talents and relaxing ourselves.

21.让孩子们有发言的空间，即使他们的观点与你的不同。

Allow children the space to voice their opinions, even if they are different from your own.

22.随着西方节日的盛行，保持和弘扬我们自己的节日迫切在眉睫。

With the popularity of western festivals, It’s urgent to keep alive our own traditional festivals and carry them forward.

With western festivals becoming increasingly popular, It’s urgent to keep alive our own traditional festiva ls and carry them forward.

23.总之，完美的的老师对学生和蔼可亲、鼓励和帮助学生。

All in all/ To sum up/ In conclusion/In brief/In shot/In a word, an ideal teacher is one who is kind, encouraging and helpful to his students. He learns and improves himself along with his students.

24.令我伤心的是，尽管每天花很多时间学习英语，我还是几乎看不到进步。

To my sadness, hardly have I seen any progress in my English study although I have spent quite a lot of time on it every day.

25. 除了美丽的旅游景点外，这里还有丰富的传统美食。

Apart from /Besides/ In addition to beautiful tourist attractions, there are rich traditional foods here.

26. 我写信是为了应聘贵公司所招聘销售员一职的。

I’m writing in answer to/in response to your advertisement for a salesperson.

27.我们学校占地200亩，已有百年的历史。

Our school covers an area of 200mu, with a history of 100 years.

28. 我们旨在通过这一活动呼吁同学们节约每一滴水。

We aim to appeal to students to save every drop of water through this activity.

29. 如果你能领我参观当地的名胜、领略风土人情，我将感激不尽。

I’d appreciate it if you could show me around the local places of interest and experience the local customs.