大学英语4 课文原文及翻译 中英对照
大学英语4Unit4课文翻译
沉睡谷传奇1 有个山谷名叫沉睡谷,深藏于纽约州的崇山峻岭之间。
关于这个沉静的山谷流传着很多故事,不过人们最相信的莫过于无头骑士鬼魂的故事了。
故事说,很久以前,这个人在美国独立战争中牺牲,据说他的头被炸掉了。
人们看见他在幽暗的夜色中匆匆前行,寻找他失去的头颅。
2 沉睡谷附近有个村庄叫达里镇。
村里有所小学,学校里有位老师叫伊卡博德?鹤。
伊卡博德?鹤这个名字很适合他,因为他又高又瘦,就像一只鹤,瘦小的肩膀上连着两只长长的手臂。
他的头也小小的,头顶平平的,还有一对大耳朵,两只大而无神的绿眼睛和一个长长的鼻子。
3 作为一个老师,伊卡博德收入十分有限。
他虽长得瘦高,吃起饭来可不含糊,饭量跟一个大胖子不相上下。
为了能多赚点钱填饱肚子,他又兼职教年轻人唱歌。
4 伊卡博德教的女孩子当中有个叫卡特里娜? 范塔苏的。
她是一位荷兰富农的独生女,正值十八岁的花季,像鹌鹑一样丰满,成熟而柔美,脸色红润,就像她父亲种的桃子一样。
伊卡博德对女人总是有一颗柔软而痴傻的心,很快,他便意识到自己对范塔苏小姐的爱慕之情。
5 但是要走进卡特里娜的心里有重重障碍。
其中有一个叫布罗姆?范布伦特的年轻人,他身强体壮,是所有年轻女孩心中的英雄。
他肩膀宽阔,身体柔韧,一头卷曲的黑色短发,配着一张粗犷但并不让人讨厌的脸庞。
村里的赛马比赛他总是赢家,赢得了许多奖项。
而且,布罗姆总是骑着马。
伊卡博德要赢得卡特里娜的心,必须打败这样一个敌人。
6 稍微强壮、聪明的男人都会知难而退,但是伊卡博德有自己的计划。
他无法公开和敌人决斗,所以他悄悄地、秘密地进行。
他经常拜访卡特里娜家的农庄,使她认为他是在帮助她提高唱歌水平。
7 时间流逝,村里的人都认为伊卡博德将赢得这场竞争。
星期天晚上再也看不到布罗姆的马出现在卡特里娜家。
8 到了秋天,一天伊卡博德受邀到范塔苏家参加一个盛大的派对。
他穿上他最好的衣服。
因为去参加派对要走很远的路,一位农夫借给他一匹老马。
9 布罗姆?范布伦特骑着他那匹跑得最快的名为“鬼见愁”的马来到派对。
大学英语第四册的课文翻译
大学英语第四册的课文翻译Unit 1 名气之尾艺术家追求成名，如同狗自逐其尾，一旦追到手，除了继续追逐不知还能做些什么。
成功之残酷正在于它常常让那些追逐成功者自寻毁灭。
对一名正努力追求成功并刚刚崭露头角的艺术家，其亲朋常常会建议“正经的饭碗不能丢！”他们的担心不无道理。
追求出人头地，最乐观地说也困难重重，许多人到最后即使不是穷困潦倒，也是几近精神崩溃。
尽管如此，希望赢得追星族追捧和同行赞扬之类的不太纯洁的动机却在激励着他们向前。
享受成功的无上光荣，这种诱惑不是能轻易抵挡的。
成名者之所以成名，大多是因为发挥了自己在歌唱、舞蹈、绘画或写作等方面的特长，并能形成自己的风格。
为了能迅速走红，代理人会极力吹捧他们这种风格。
他们青云直上的过程让人看不清楚。
他们究竟是怎么成功的，大多数人也都说不上来。
尽管如此，艺术家仍然不能闲下来。
若表演者、画家或作家感到无聊，他们的作品就难以继续保持以前的吸引力，也就难以保持公众的注意力。
公众的热情消磨以后，就会去追捧下一个走红的人。
有些艺术家为了不落伍，会对他们的写作、跳舞或唱歌的风格稍加变动，但这将冒极大的失宠的危险。
公众对于他们藉以成名的艺术风格以外的任何形式都将不屑一顾。
知名作家的文风一眼就能看出来，如田纳西?威廉斯的戏剧、欧内斯特?海明威的情节安排、罗伯特?弗罗斯特或T.S.艾略特的诗歌等。
同样，像莫奈、雷诺阿、达利这样的画家，希区柯克、费里尼、斯皮尔伯格、陈凯歌或张艺谋这样的电影制作人也是如此。
他们鲜明独特的艺术风格标志着与别人不同的艺术形式上的重大变革，这让他们名利双收，但也让他们付出了代价，那就是失去了用其他风格或形式表现自我的自由。
名气这盏聚光灯可比热带丛林还要炙热。
骗局很快会被揭穿，过多的关注带来的压力会让大多数人难以承受。
它让你失去自我。
你必须是公众认可的那个你，而不是真实的你或是可能的你。
艺人，就像政客一样，必须常常说些违心或连自己都不完全相信的话来取悦听众。
全新版大学英语综合教程4课文原文及翻译
全新版大学英语综合教程4课文原文及翻译《全新版大学英语综合教程 4 课文原文及翻译》在大学英语的学习过程中，全新版大学英语综合教程 4 无疑是一本重要的教材。
其中的课文涵盖了丰富多样的主题和文体，对于提升英语语言能力和拓宽知识面都具有重要意义。
下面将为您呈现部分课文的原文及翻译。
课文一：The Tail of FameAn artist who seeks fame is like a dog chasing his own tail who, when he captures it, does not know what else to do but to continue chasing it The cruelty of success is that it often leads those who seek such success to participate in their own destruction＂Don't quit your day job!＂ is advice frequently given by understandably pessimistic family members and friends to a budding artist who is trying hard to succeed The conquest of fame is difficult at best, and many end up emotionally if not financially bankrupt Still, impure motives such as the desire for worshipping fans and praise from peers may spur the artist on The lure of drowning in fame's imperial glory is not easily resisted Those who gain fame most often gain it as a result of exploiting their talent for singing, dancing, painting, or writing, etc They develop a style that agents market aggressively to hasten popularity, and their ride on the express elevator to the top is a blur Most would be hardpressed to tell you how theyeven got there Artists cannot remain idle, though When the performer, painter or writer becomes bored, their work begins to show a lack of continuity in its appeal and it becomes difficult to sustain the attention of the public After their enthusiasm has dissolved, the public simply moves on to the next flavor of the month Artists who do attempt to remain current by making even minute changes to their style of writing, dancing or singing,run a significant risk of losing the audience's favor The public simply discounts styles other than those for which the artist has become famousFamous authors' styles—such as Jane Austen's or Ernest Hemingway's—are easily recognizable The same is true of painters like Monet or Picasso The distinctive style of an artist, however, can become a trademark Whenthat happens, the artist becomes confined to that style If an artist is talented but not unique, fame will be fleeting Even if an artist possesses a unique style, fame is not guaranteed The market for art is fickle The public's appetite for a new style is insatiable The artist, like the politician, must often please the public in order to remain popular翻译：名声之尾追求名声的艺术家就像一只追着自己尾巴跑的狗，一旦抓住了尾巴，除了继续追着跑之外，不知道还能做什么。
全新版大学英语综合教程4课文原文及翻译
Old Father Time Becomes a TerrorRichard Tomkins1 Once upon a time，technology，we thought，would make our lives easier. Machines were expected to do our work for us，leaving us with ever-increasing quantities of time to waste away on idleness and pleasure.时间老人成了可怕的老人理查德·汤姆金斯从前,我们以为技术发展会使我们的生活变得更安逸。
那时我们觉得机器会替代我们工作,我们则有越来越多的时间休闲娱乐。
2 But instead of liberating us, technology has enslaved us. Innovations are occurring at a bewildering rate：as many now arrive in a year as once arrived in a millennium。
And as each invention arrives，it eats further into our time.但技术发展没有把我们解放出来,而是使我们成为奴隶.新技术纷至沓来,令人目不暇接：一年涌现的技术创新相当于以前一千年。
而每一项新发明问世,就进一步吞噬我们的光阴。
3 The motorcar，for example，promised unimaginable levels of personal mobility。
But now, traffic in cities moves more slowly than it did in the days of the horse—drawn carriage，and we waste our lives stuck in traffic jams。
全新版大学英语综合教程4课文原文加翻译第5单元
Unit5Some people seem easy to understand: their character appears obvious on first meeting. Appearances, however, can be deceptive.有些人似乎容易了解：他们的个性在初次交往时就表露无遗。
然而，外表可能具有欺骗性。
A Friend in NeedSomerset Maugham1 For thirty years now I have been studying my fellowmen. I do not know very much about them. I shrug my shoulders when people tell me that their first impressions of a person are always right. I think they must have small insight or great vanity. For my own part I find that the longer I know people the more they puzzle me.患难之交萨默塞特·毛姆三十年来，我一直研究我的人类同胞，但至今了解不多。
每当有人跟我说他对一个人的第一次印象向来不错的时候，我就耸耸肩。
我想这种人不是无知，就是自大。
拿我自己来说，我发现，认识一个人的时间越长，我就越感到困惑。
2 These reflections have occurred to me because I read in this morning's paper that Edward Hyde Burton had died at Kobe. He was a merchant and he had been in business in Japan for many years. I knew him very little, but he interested me because once he gave me a great surprise. Unless I had heard the story from his own lips, I should never have believed that he was capable of such an action. It was more startling because both in appearance and manner he suggested a very definite type. Here if ever was a man all of a piece. He was a tiny little fellow, not much more than five feet four in height, and very slender, with white hair, a red face much wrinkled, and blue eyes. I suppose he was about sixty when I knew him. He was always neatly and quietly dressed in accordance with his age and station.我产生这些想法，是因为我在今天早上的报纸上看到爱德华·海德·伯顿在神户去世的消息。
新视野大学英语4课文翻译及英译汉
Unit1 爱情与逻辑：谬误的故事1 在我和室友罗伯的交易成功之后，我和波莉有了第一次约会。
那一年校园里每个人都有件皮夹克，而罗伯是校足球队员中唯一一个没有皮夹克的，他一想到这个就受不了，于是他和我达成了一项协议，用他的女友换取我的夹克。
他可不那么聪明，而他的女友波莉也不太精明。
2 但她漂亮而且富有，也没有把头发染成奇怪的颜色或是化很浓的妆。
她拥有合适的家庭背景，足以胜任一名坚忍而睿智的律师的女友。
如果我能够让我所申请的顶尖律师事务所看到我身边伴随着一位光彩照人、谈吐优雅的另一半，我就很有可能在竞聘中以微弱优势获胜。
3 “光彩照人”，她已经是了。
而我也能施予她足够多的“智慧之珠”，让她变得“谈吐优雅”。
4 在一起外出度过了美好的一天之后，我驱车来到了高速公路旁一座小山上一棵古老的大橡树下。
我的想法有些怪异。
而这个地方能够俯瞰灯火灿烂的城区，我觉得它会使人的心情变轻松。
我们呆在车子里，我调低了音响并把脚从刹车上挪开。
“我们要谈些什么？”她问道。
5 “逻辑学。
”6 “好酷啊，”她一边嚼着口香糖一边说。
7 “逻辑学的原理，”我说道，“即清晰思考的主要原则。
逻辑上出现的问题会歪曲事实，其中有些还很普遍。
我们先来看看一种叫做‘绝对判断’的逻辑谬误。
”8 “好啊，”她表示同意。
9 “‘绝对判断’是指在证据不足的情况下所作出的推断。
比方说：运动是有益的，所以每个人都应该运动。
”10 她点头表示赞同。
11 我看得出她没弄明白。
“波莉，”我解释说，“这个推断太过简单化了。
如果你有心脏病或者超级肥胖症什么的，运动就变得有害而不是有益。
所以你应该说，运动对大多数人来说是有益的。
”12 “接下来是‘草率结论’。
这似乎不言自明，对吧？仔细听好了：你不会说法语，罗伯也不会说法语，那么这所学校里好像是没有人会说法语。
”13 “是吗？”波莉吃惊地说。
“没有人吗？”14 “这也是一种逻辑谬误，”我说，“这一结论太草率了，因为能够支持这一结论的例证太少了。
大学英语教材4第一单元课文翻译
大学英语教材4第一单元课文翻译Unit 1: The Challenges of University Life (大学生活的挑战)Text: Starting University: A Survival Guide (开启大学生活: 生存指南)As freshmen enter university, they often face numerous challenges. The initial excitement of being admitted to their dream institution is tempered by the reality of adjusting to a completely new environment. In the first unit of the fourth edition of the University English textbook, the course introduces a text titled "Starting University: A Survival Guide," which aims to guide students through the challenges they may encounter during their university life.The text begins by emphasizing the importance of time management. University life is marked by hectic schedules, demanding coursework, and extracurricular activities. Therefore, students must learn to prioritize their tasks and organize their time effectively. The authors of the text provide practical tips on how to create a schedule, set goals, and avoid procrastination.Another key aspect covered in the text is the development of effective study habits. University courses often require students to study independently and engage in critical thinking. The text advises students to utilize the resources available to them, such as the library and online databases, and to actively participate in class discussions and group study sessions. It also offers strategies for improving concentration and maintaining motivation.Additionally, the text addresses the issue of social integration. Many freshmen find it daunting to make new friends and adjust to the diverse social environment of a university. The authors provide advice on joining clubs and societies, attending campus events, and engaging in extracurricular activities as means of meeting new people and building meaningful relationships.Furthermore, the text acknowledges the importance of mental and physical well-being. University life can be overwhelming, and students must learn to manage stress and take care of their health. The text encourages students to engage in regular exercise, adopt a balanced diet, and seek support from counseling services if needed. It emphasizes the significance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and finding time for self-care.In conclusion, the first unit of the University English textbook addresses the challenges faced by university students and provides practical advice on how to navigate through them. By emphasizing time management, study strategies, social integration, and well-being, the text aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive academically and personally during their university journey.。
全新版大学英语综合教程4课文原文及翻译
全新版大学英语综合教程4课文原文及翻译《全新版大学英语综合教程4课文原文及翻译》Unit 1: EducationText A: Is College the Best Option?大学是否是最佳选择？Part I: Text A in EnglishText A: Is College the Best Option?Nowadays, the decision to attend college or not is a topic of much debate. With the rising cost of tuition and the uncertainty of job prospects after graduation, many people are questioning whether college is truly the best option.On one hand, a college education has obvious benefits. It provides individuals with the opportunity to gain knowledge, develop critical thinking skills, and broaden their horizons. College also offers networking opportunities and the chance to meet people from diverse backgrounds, which can be valuable in the professional world. Additionally, many employers still consider a college degree as a minimum requirement for job applicants.On the other hand, the cost of college has skyrocketed in recent years. Tuition fees, accommodation expenses, and textbooks can easily accumulate into a significant financial burden. Moreover, there is no guarantee that a college degree will lead to a well-paying job. In today's competitive jobmarket, having a degree no longer guarantees a successful career. Many college graduates find themselves underemployed or in jobs that don't align with their educational background.Furthermore, alternative pathways such as vocational schools, apprenticeships, or entrepreneurship have proven to be successful for many individuals. These options often provide practical, hands-on training and immediate job placement. For those who have a clear career goal and are willing to put in the effort, skipping college and pursuing alternative paths can lead to quicker entry into the workforce and potential financial success.In conclusion, the decision to attend college or pursue alternative paths depends on individual circumstances and goals. While a college education offers numerous benefits, it is necessary to carefully consider the financial costs and job prospects in today's economy. Ultimately, success in any field requires a combination of education, skills, and determination, regardless of whether one obtains a college degree or not.Part II: Text A in Chinese (课文A：大学是否是最佳选择？)如今，是否上大学成为了一个备受争议的话题。
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Unit 1享受幽默——是什么使人开怀？[1]The joy of laughing at a funny story is universal, probably as old as language itself. But, what is it that makes a story or a joke funny?1 听了一个有趣的故事会发笑、很开心，古今中外都一样。
这一现象或许同语言本身一样悠久。
那么，到底是什么东西会使一个故事或笑话让人感到滑稽可笑的呢？[2] As one who has enjoyed humor since I first recognized it, I've made an attempt to explain and discuss humor with students in such diverse cultures as Latin America and China. I've done some serious thinking about funny stories. It has been a labor of love!2 我是第一次辨识出幽默便喜欢上它的人，因此我曾试图跟学生议论和探讨幽默。
这些学生文化差异很大，有来自拉丁美洲的，也有来自中国的。
我还认真地思考过一些滑稽有趣的故事。
这么做完全是出于自己的喜好。
[3]Why is it that several students in a class will fall out of their chairs laughing after I tella joke while the rest of the students look as if I've just read the weather report?[N]Obviously some people are more sensitive to humor than others. And, we recognize that some people tell jokes very well while others struggle to say something funny. We've all heard people say, "I like jokes, but I can't tell one well, and I can never remember them." Some people have a better sense of humor than others just as some people have more musical talent, mathematical talent, etc. than others. A truly funny person has a joke for every occasion, and when one is told, that triggers an entire string of jokes from that person's memory bank. A humorless person is not likely to be the most popular person in a group.It is reasonable to say that the truly humorous individual is not only well liked, but is often the focus of attention in any gathering.3 为什么听我讲完一个笑话后，班上有些学生会笑得前仰后合，而其他学生看上去就像刚听我读了天气预报一样呢？显然，有些人对幽默比别人更敏感。
而且，我们也发现有的人很善于讲笑话，而有的人要想说一点有趣的事却要费好大的劲。
我们都听人说过这样的话：“我喜欢笑话，但我讲不好，也总是记不住。
”有些人比别人更有幽默感，就像有些人更具有音乐、数学之类的才能一样。
一个真正风趣的人在任何场合都有笑话可讲，而且讲了一个笑话，就会从他记忆里引出一连串的笑话。
一个缺乏幽默感的人不可能成为一群人中最受欢迎的人。
一个真正有幽默感的人不仅受人喜爱，而且在任何聚会上也往往是人们注意的焦点。
这么说是有道理的。
[4]Even some animals have a sense of humor. My wife's mother often visited us for extended stays.She normally didn't like dogs, but she fell in love with Blitzen[N]—a female Lab we had, and the relationship was mutual（相互的）. Even when young, Blitzen would tease Grandma by very selectively carrying one of her bedroom slippers into the living room where Grandma sat in her favorite, comfortable chair. Blitzen pranced（蹦来跳去）just beyond the reach of Grandma until Grandmawas tempted to leave her chair to get the slipper from Blitzen. When Grandma left her chair, Blitzen would quickly jump into the chair, flashing her Lab smile from sparkling（闪烁的）brown eyes which clearly said, "Aha, I fooled you again."4 甚至有些动物也具有幽默感。
我岳母从前经常来我们家，并能住上很长一段时间。
通常她不喜欢狗，但却很喜欢布利茨恩—我们养过的一条拉布拉多母猎犬。
而且，她们的这种喜欢是相互的。
布利茨恩在很小的时候就常常戏弄外祖母，当外祖母坐在起居室里她最喜欢的那张舒适的椅子上时，布利茨恩就故意把她卧室里的一只拖鞋叼到起居室，并在外祖母刚好够不到的地方蹦来跳去，一直逗到外祖母忍不住站起来去拿那只拖鞋。
外祖母从椅子上一起来，布利茨恩就迅速跳上那椅子，从它那闪亮的棕色眼睛里掠过一丝拉布拉多式的微笑，无疑是在说：“啊哈，你又上了我的当。
”[5]Typical jokes or humorous stories have a three-part anatomy（结构）that is easily recognized. First is the SETUP (or setting), next is the BODY (or story line), and these are followed by the PUNCH LINE[N](an unexpected or surprise ending) which will make the joke funny if it contains some humor. Usually all three parts are present, and each must be clearly presented. It helps if the story/joke teller uses gestures and language which are well-known to the audience.5 典型的笑话或幽默故事由明显的三部分构成。
第一部分是铺垫（即背景），接下来是主干部分（即故事情节），随后便是妙语（即一个出人意料或令人惊讶的结尾）。
如果这个妙语含有一定的幽默成分，这个笑话便会很有趣。
通常笑话都包含这三部分，而且每部分都必须交代清楚。
如果讲故事或说笑话的人使用听众都熟悉的手势和语言，则有助于增强效果。
[6]Humor, as a form of entertainment, can be analyzed in order to discover what makes a funny story or joke seem funny. Here, for example, are some of the most common types of humor. They range from the most obvious humor to the more subtle（微妙含蓄的） types.6 我们可以对幽默这种娱乐形式，进行分析，从而发现究竟是什么使一个有趣的故事或笑话令人发笑。
举例来说，最常见的幽默有以下几种，包括了从最显而易见的幽默到比较微妙含蓄的幽默。
[7]"SLAP-STICK" is the most obvious humor. Its language is simple, direct, and often makes fun of another person or group. Slap-stick was and is the technique of the stand-up（单人的） comedian[N]and the clown. It appeals to all ages and all cultures.Nearly every English-speaking comedian in this century has used the following joke in one form or another.One man asks another, "Who was that lady I saw you with last night?" The other replies, "That was no lady, that was my wife."The humor lies in the fact that the second man is saying that his wife is not a lady.In other words, she is not a refined （优雅的）woman. The joke is no less funny because it is so often used. The audience knows in advance what will be said, because it is classic humor, and any audience values it even more because ofits familiarity.7 滑稽剧”是最明显的幽默。