人大在职工商管理英语科目翻译练习答案——李桂荣老师

Translation for translation from Chinese into English

Part A

1. The development of scientific research in our country is characterized by the combination of theory with practice.

2. The electric power supplied at present can‟t satisfy our need.

3. In their work, they pay much attention to the combination of theory with practice.

4. China‟s successful explosion of its first atom bomb caused tremendous repercussions throughout the world.

5. Xu Beihong‟s drawing of horses is exceptionally good.

6. The mastery of language is not easy and requires painstaking efforts.

7. There must be less empty talk and more hard work.

8. Exchange of ideas is a vital necessity.

9. The air was so fresh and fragrant that it gave people a feeling of exceptional coolness and comfort.

10. We are certain that corrosion has a close relation to moisture and temperature.

11. We are deeply concerned at the news that your country has been struck by an earthquake.

12．They are entirely ignorant of carbohydrates and proteins to be natural organic materials.

13. I‟m on the middle shift today.

14. They kept on fighting in spite of all difficulties.

15. Are you for or against the proposal?

16. We should not be after only fame and position.

17. He may not be against the plan.

18. What is the population of Singapore?

19. The use of bacteriological weapons is a clear violation of international law.

20. The magistrates are free to burn down houses, while the common people are forbidden even to light lamps.

21. The distance light travels in one second is 300,000 kilometres.

22. You may read the book first since you are anxious to read it.

23. Please fill in this form, and give it to me when you finish it.

24. It works wonders whe n you know how to use it; but when you don‟t, it is not worth a single penny.

25. Water moves in water waves and heat in heat.

26. Modesty helps one to go forward, whereas conceit makes one lag behind.

27. She covered her face with her hands as if to protect her eyes.

28. I shall appreciate it very much if you will reply at your earliest convenience.

29. We feared that he would burn himself out in doing such a heavy job.

30. I will inform you of the result by telegram.

31．We should gradually eliminate the difference between town and country.

32. You must have a concern for your own health.

33. Laws form part of the supper structure.

34. When anyone among the people breaks the law, he too should be punished, imprisoned.

35. These two questions should not be lumped together.

36. You‟d better ask the opinions of the students.Construction is going ahead vigorously on all fronts.

37. Here I wish to speak briefly on practicing economy.

38. The discussion covers Sino-U.S. relations and Sino-Soviet relations.

39. All this is very good and is of great educational value.

40. China‟s economy is still backward.

41. Matter can be changed into energy, and energy into matter.

42. The use of poison-gases is a clear violation of inter national law, in particular of the “Geneva Convention”.

43. The biologist says that certain bats by receiving the echo to the squeaks they emit can locate and steer clear of obstacles.

44. Most of people seem to prefer watching games to playing games.

45. A Communist should be more concerned about the Party and the masses than about any individual, and more about others than about himself.

46. Facts are facts.

47. Like cures like.