Lecture 9

3. 西安 西安是著名的“丝绸之路” 西安是著名的“丝绸之路”的起点，在汉朝已成为我国和 外国的交通中心。 As the starting point of the famous “Silk Road”, Xi’an became, Road” Xi’ during the Han Dynasty, the hub of communications between China and the outside world. 西安古称长安，现在是陕西省省会，是我国西北最大的城 市，拥有500多万人口。 市，拥有500多万人口。 Xi’an, called Chang’an in ancient China, is now the capital of Xi’ Chang’ Shanxi Province. It is the largest city with the population of over 5 million in the northwest of China. 西安已有3000多年历史，在1100年的时间里，相机有11个 西安已有3000多年历史，在1100年的时间里，相机有11个 朝代在这里建都。从汉朝起，就成了中国与外部世界经济、 文化交流的中心。 Boasting a history of more than 3000 years, Xi’an served Xi’ intermittently as the capital of eleven dynasties in 1100 years. Xi’an has been a financial and cultural center for international Xi’ exchanges between China and other couy.
4. 基于丝绸之路带来的灵感，我们的火炬接力，将从奥林 匹亚出发，途径希腊、罗马、埃及等国家，将跨越世界最 高峰——珠穆朗玛峰。 高峰——珠穆朗玛峰。 With a concept inspired by the famed Silk Road, our Torch Relay will travel from Olympia through, Roman, Egyptian, etc., over the world's highest summit - Mount Qomolangma, finally to China. 5. 女士们、先生们，我相信北京将向运动员、观众和全世 界的电视观证明，这是一块神奇的土地。 Ladies and gentlemen, I believe that Beijing will prove to be a land of wonders to athletes, spectators and the worldwide television audience alike.
Lecture 9
—— 旅游、奥运、知识产权
翻译技巧——省略与增补 翻译技巧——省略与增补
Stainless steels possess good hardness and high strength. 不锈钢硬度大，强度高。 They should finish the task at the earliest possible time. time. 他们应尽早完成任务。 After they had entered the building, they went into the conference room. 他们进入大楼之后，就走进了会议室。 Last year witnessed a huge increase of FDI in this region. 去年，本地区外国直接投资大增。
2. 北京 总所周知，北京市世界文化名城，有3000多年的历史，有 总所周知，北京市世界文化名城，有3000多年的历史，有 着众多的名胜古迹和丰富的文化底蕴。 Beijing is known as a famous cultural city in the world. As a city with a history of more than 3000 years, Beijing has numerous sites of interest and a profound culture. 北京同时又是一座拥有近百座高校学府，科学事业发达， 拥有现代通讯、交通、饭店和其他服务设施的国际化大都 市。 at the same time, as an international metropolitan city, Beijing has about 100 institutions of higher learning, advanced science and technology, modern communications and transport, hotels and other service facilities. 北京，这座古老而充满活力的城市，正昂首阔步迈向国际 现代化大都市行列。 Beijing, an energetic city with a long history, is now rising to become one of the world’s modern metropolises. world’
北京奥运
1. 为了支持北京举办2008年奥运会，现在北京市民比以往任何时候都 为了支持北京举办2008年奥运会，现在北京市民比以往任何时候都 更加热衷于学习英语。 Today, Beijing citizens are more enthusiastic than ever in learning English, in order to support Beijing’s hosting the 2008 Olympic Games. Beijing’ 2. 北京人民相信，在北京举办2008年奥运会，将推动我们的文化和全 北京人民相信，在北京举办2008年奥运会，将推动我们的文化和全 世界文化的交流。 People of Beijing believe that the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing will help to enhance the harmony between our culture and the diverse cultures of the world. 3. 我们的开幕式，将是中国和世界杰出的艺术家展现的舞台，讴歌人 类的共同理想，以及我们独特的文化传统和奥林匹克运动。 Our Ceremonies will give China's greatest-and the world's greatest artists a greateststage for celebrating the common aspirations of humanity and the unique heritage of our culture and the Olympic Movement.
As we celebrate the success of these Games, let us all together wish the best for the talented athletes who will soon participate in the Paralympic Games. They also inspire us. To the athletes tonight: You were true role models. You have shown us the unifying power of sport. The Olympic spirit lives in the warm embrace of competitive rivals from nations in conflict. Keep that spirit alive when you return home. These were truly exceptional Games! And now, in accordance with tradition, I declare the Games of the XXIX Olympiad closed, and I call upon the youth of the world to assemble four years from now in London to celebrate the Games of the XXX Olympiad. Thank you!
旅游
1. 上海 上海是世界上最大的港口城市之一，已发展成为中国重 要的经济、金融、贸易、科技、信息和文化中心。 Shanghai is one of the world’s largest seaports, which has world’ become China’s important center of economy, finance, trade, China’ science and technology, information and culture. 上海有被誉为“万国建筑博览会” 上海有被誉为“万国建筑博览会”。最引人入胜的建筑 物当属外滩的高楼大厦。此外，黄浦江畔的东方明珠塔 也是游人驻足之地。 Moreover, Shanghai is crowned as “the Exhibition of World Architecture” Architecture”. The most attractive works of architecture are the buildings in the Bund area. The Oriental Pearl Tower standing by the Huangpu River is another tourist destination.
罗格奥运闭幕词
Dear Chinese Friends, Tonight, we come to the end of 16 glorious days which we will cherish forever. Thank you to the people of China, all the wonderful volunteers and BOCOG! Through these Games, the world learned more about China, and China learned more about the world. Athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees came to these dazzling venues and awed us with their talent. New stars were born. Stars from past Games amazed us again. We shared their joys and their tears, and we marveled at their ability. We will long remember the achievements we witnessed here.