全新版大学英语第二版4课后翻译部分

Unit One

Translation

1). Mr. Doherty and his family are currently engaged in getting the autumn harvest in on the farm.

2). We must not underestimate the enemy. They are equipped with the most sophisticated weapons.

3). Having been out of job/Not having had a job for 3 months, Phil is getting increasingly desperate.

4). Sam, as the project manager, is decisive, efficient, and accurate in his judgment.

5). Since the chemical plant was identified as the source of pollution, the village neighborhood committee decided to close it down at the cost of 100 jobs.

Passage Translation

The offensive had already lasted three days, but we had not gained much ground. The division commander instructed our battalion to get around to the rear of the enemy at night and launch a surprise attack. To do so, however, we had to cross marshland and many of us were afraid we might get bogged down in the mud. Our battalion commander decided to take a gamble. Lucky enough, thanks to the severely cold weather which made the marshland freeze over, we arrived at our destination before dawn and began attacking the enemy from the rear. This turned the tide of the battle. The enemy, caught off guard, soon surrendered.

Unit Two

Translation

1). There was an unusual quietness in the air, except for the sound of artillery in the distance.

2). The expansion of urban areas in some African countries has been causing a significant fall in living standards and an increase in social problems.

3). The research shows that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are closely correlated with global temperature.

4). The frequency of the bus service has been improved from 15 to 12 minutes recently.

5) the diver stood on the edge of the diving board, poised to jump at the signal from the coach.

Passage Translation:

Automobiles have, since their invention, revolutionized transportation, changing forever the way people live, travel, and do business. On the other hand, they have brought hazards, especially highway fatalities. However, today the application of computer technology and electronic sensors in designing and manufacturing cars makes it possible to eliminate most of traffic accidents. For example, electronic sensors mounted in your car can detect alcohol vapor in the air and refuse to start up the engine. They can also monitor road conditions by receiving radio signals sent out from orbiting satellites and greatly reduce

your chances of getting stuck in traffic jams.

Unit Three

Translation

1). Despite the inadequate length of the airstrip in this emergency landing, the veteran pilot managed to stop the plane after taxiing for only a short while.

2). Grilled by the reporters, the movie star eventually blurted out that she had undergone plastic surgeries.

3). We have the technology and our partner has the capital. Working together, we’ll have the future in our hands.

4). If I had known beforehand that you would bring so many friends, I would have made better preparations. You see, I have barely enough food and drinks for a snack.

5). People gave generously upon learning that new school rooms with stronger structures were to be built in the earthquake-stricken area.

Passage Translation

Well begun, half done, as the saying goes. It is extremely important for a job applicant to do his homework while seeking employment. From my standpoint, whether or not one has done his homework clearly makes a difference in his chance of success.

I have a friend who is earning somewhere in the neighborhood of 100,000 dollars a year in a computer software company. He told me that from his own experience the decision makers who interview prospective employees like people who are well prepared. Those who make no endeavor to learn as much about his prospective employer as possible don’t have much of a chance of success. ;

UNIT 5

Translation

1). I have an instinct that Henry will seek to join in the expedition, because he is something of an adventurer.

2). He is capable of sticking to the task at hand, even if he is exposed to noises.

3). The trademark was registered in accordance with the laws hitherto in force.

4). Oddly enough, many people volunteered to help organize the meeting, but only a few turned up.

5). The teacher’s affectionate words, along with his candid comments, changed the awy Mike perceived the the society and himself.

P assage translation:

For my own part, I find that appearances are all too often deceptive. For instance, you might be wrong if you judged by appearances only people like Edward Hyde Burton. In appearance, he seemed a man all of a piece. He eas a tiny little fellow

with white hair and mild blue eyes, gentle and candid. Nevertheless, he turned out to be very cruel. He insulted and fooled Lenny who was down and out and made him commit himself to an insane venture. What was still more surprising was that he was completely indifferent to Lenny’s death. Without doubt, Burton was a man with a heart of stone.

Unit 6

Translation

1)They are exploring the new frontiers of medical science in an attempt to find remedies for incurable diseases / cures for diseases that are beyond

remedy so far.

2)Her unique teaching methods apart, Ms. Wilson, my math teacher, never tried to cram knowledge into my head.

3)The regular weather forecast by the Central TV Station keeps us up with the changes of weather where we go on a trip.

4)The apaaling explosion started a big fire and caused the partial collapse of the building.

5)In the modern world, there are more ways than ever to waste away time, and all kinds of distractions are eating into our precious time.

6

Today we are under constant pressure to work longer hours, to produce more, and to possess more. Lots of people hold the wrong perception that happiness lies in working hard and earning well / good money.

Many women today feel the same stress to work and get ahead and, at the same time, to nurture their offspring and shoulder the burden of domestic responsibilities.

Research shows that workaholism tends to distance us from our immediate families. It forces us to toil longer and longer hours, leaving a minute fraction of our time to be physically and emotionally available to our loved ones. Intimacy among family members is doomed to die in the process.

7

1.Some high-ranking officers of the armed forces started a coup, toppling the government and throwing the country into chaos.

2.The falling market shattered the illusion about getting rich quickly

3.Thinking back on the history of World War II, we can see that the formation of the Allies was the natural product of the development of political and military circumstances then.

4.Paul felt stung when Jim called him a religious fanatic. But as he was in no mood for q quarrel//not in a quarreling mood, he simply pretended not to hear it.

5.People say that time heals all wounds. But for those who have lost their loved ones in the event, will time fill up the void in their hearts?

2):

Today, long after the earthquake shook // hit my tome-town, I can still recall, in crystal detail, what I saw as I ran out of my home with my parents. The building just across the street toppled right before our eyes, debris flew everywhere and a cloud of choking dust blotted out the sun. Horror-stricken people ran in all directions, crying and screaming.

Now, many years after that tragic event, a new town has risen on the wreckage of the old one. In the town square, a memorial has been build to remember those killed in the disaster. It seems the wounds in people’s hearts have healed, but the memory will linger.

8 II Translation

1)Janet was just the kind of girl Mike knew he could trust, so he bared his heart to her on their first date.

2)At first the girls played on the fringe of the dark forest, now laughing, now screaming, but before long they were out of sight.

3)The moment the football players disembarked from the plane, they saw a fleet of cars waiting for