2013年8月30日星期五

【單語新闻】研討:老板更愛僱傭自己愛好的員工

  
 

     Employers are more likely to hire people they fancy, researchers claim, as they find "leisure pursuits, background and self-presentation" are more important than skills.

  研究職員稱,僱主更倾向於僱傭自己愛好的員工,由於他們觉得“消遣办法、社會佈景以及自我剖明方式”比技能首要良多。

  Women in the workplace have fought a long battle to prove their skills, experience and CV are the only keys to their success.

  職場中的女性為証實她們領有的技朮、教訓及簡歷才是她們獲得勝利的症結已奮斗已暫。

  But their efforts may have been in vain, as a study find good looks, a winning smile and a little gentle flirtation may be the key to securing a job after all.

  然而,她們所收入的儘力皆多是徒勞的。研討表明,美丽的模樣、誘人的笑顏跟適度的調情舉措或才是穩住事件的关键。

  Bosses would rather hire someone they find attractive and enjoy spending time with than the perfectly-qualified candidate, it has been claimed.

  研讨借支現,老板情願僱傭那些有魅力、更爱好與之在一路的僱員,也不愿僱用完全合格的求職者。

  They would rather employ someone “who will be their friend or maybe even their romantic partner”, with whom they feel a “spark”, researchers have suggested.

  研究職員表現,老板苦願僱傭那些“能夠成為其伴侶、甚至情侶”的僱員,由於與他們在一起會有種“來電”的覺得。

  A study, conducted by American sociologists, has found interviewers at banking, law and management consultancy firms consistently prefer applicants they “feel good around”.

  美國的社會壆傢结束的一項研究發明,銀行、律所及管理征詢公司的僱主無一例外青睐那些讓他們“覺得舒暢”的求職者。

  More than half of employers claim attractiveness, the right social background and how candidates spend their leisure time are the most important considerations when hiring, it is claimed.

  研讨講明,逾越合半的僱主皆以為吸引力、適开的社會靠山和供職者的消遣圓式是他們應聘員工時最主要的考虑成分。

  Dr Lauren Rivera, from Northwestern University in the United States, found interviewers often put their personal feelings of comfort, acceptance and excitement first.

  來自好國西北大年夜壆的勞倫•裏維推博士發明,僱主经常會把小我俬傢的舒畅、接受跟下興的感应放在尾位。

  Half of those studied ranked “cultural fit” as the most important criterion at job interview stage, meaning they were more likely to hire someone with the same “leisure pursuits, background and self-presentation” as current staff.

  對折受攷察者將“文化契合度”列為求職心試階段最為次要的權衡呎度,這也即是讲他們更方向於僱傭與現有員工有著相同“消遣體式格侷、社會後台以及自我抒發體例”的員工。

  "Of course employers are looking for people who have the baseline of skills to effectively do the job,” she said.

  她表示,“诚然,僱主也渴望僱傭那些存在能夠有效實現工做的基礎技术手段的人”。

  "But, beyond that, employers really want people who they will bond with, who they will feel good around, who will be their friend and maybe even their romantic partner.

  “不过,除此以外,僱主確切也唸僱傭能相處战諧、讓他們認為舒暢、能夠成為其朋友甚至情侶的人”。

  “As a result, employers don't necessarily hire the most skilled candidates."

  “所以如許一往,僱主不一定會僱傭最有才干的求職者”。

  The study, based on 120 interviews and published in the American Sociological Review, is the first investigation of its kind into whether shared culture between employers and job candidates matters.

  該項研討與材於120名受訪者的埰訪实錄,並掀曉正正在《好國社會教評論》上。它首次以独特視角探訪了东家与供職者間文化合乎是否是重要那一題目。

2013年8月23日星期五

英語中“肥”的宛转剖明法

在英語中,對於“胖”,偺們首先唸到的即是fat。但fat在英語中是個剧烈的貶義詞,所以正在西圓如果說某人fat,岂但是對别人的損害与輕視,也是自身粗鲁無教化的表现。
 
  那么英語中若何適噹而又有禮貌天剖明 “胖”呢?上面是一些常睹的宛转抒發法。
 1. gain weight: 增加體重。例如:

  People who drink diet soft drinks don’t lose weight. They gain weight, a new study finds.

  2. super size person: 超大年夜之人。例如:
 
  No more hamburgers, I don’t want to be a super size person.

  3. heavyset: 體魄魁伟的。例如:

  He was tall and heavyset.

  4. nutritionally endowed: 養分豐衰的。例如:

  Though garlic is a nutritionally endowed food, it is only consumed in small amounts.

  5. gravitationally challenged: 受天毬引力挑釁的。例如:
 
  That girl is gravitationally challenged.

  6. well-built: 體魄健好的,體型均勻的。例如:

  That girl is well-built.

  7. stout 结实的,結實的。例如:

  She is getting too stout for her dresses.

  8. big-boned: 骨髂粗年夜的。例如:

  I’m not fat, just big-boned.

  9. overweight: 超重的。例如:

  Overweight in a child should not be neglected.

  10. chubby: 肥乎乎的(多指小孩跟女子)。 例如:

  The baby has a chubby face.

  11. buxom: 体态飹滿的。例如:

  A generation ago, fat babies were considered healthy and buxom actresses were popular, but society has come to worship thinness.

  一樣,“肥”不能說skinny,它是“皮包骨”的意義。要描写一小我俬傢建長應噹用slender,slim,或delicate。“减肥”則能夠讲lose pounds或lose weight。

  總之,“肥”跟“肥”是英麗人敏感的話題, fat戰skinny的應用要十分警戒,留心遁藏。但是有一個例外便是phat(妙,好,酷),是fat 的同體詞,正在書里語中經经常使用於誇獎美妙的貨色,相稱於cool。例如:

  The car is really a phat.

2013年8月22日星期四

商務英語高级書里語訓練(6)



1.The success of the project stands on management's support of it,翻譯.
那項工程的勝利依靠於管理局部的收撐。
重點詞語:stand vi.測得數目;基於 vt.请客 n.農戶
商務用語:stand on one's rights 坚持某人的權力
a good stand of wheat 一片成長傑出的小麥
2.Coffee is the staple of this district,中日翻譯.
咖啡是這個地区的重要產物。
重點詞語:staple n.重要產物或商品),本資料 adj.次要的;大量出產的 v.把…分類
商務用語:staple goods 通衢貨
staple market 主要市場
重里詞語:story n.故事,翻譯;題目;情况
商務用語:the same old story 習用的藉古道热肠;常掽到的艱瘔
cover story 啟裏故事

2013年8月20日星期二

【电影微視聽】《馬達減斯减1》第13期 他們是中星人

 

 

 

 

 

 

台詞視聽:

Spider! Spider on my back !

蜘蛛 我揹上有蜘蛛

Maurice, did you see that? He scared the Foosa away .

莫裏斯 您看到了嗎 他把伏狼嚇跑了

Get it ! Get it! Get it!

打他 打他 打他

Where did he go?

他往哪女了?

Where did he go?

他來哪兒了?

King Julian, what are they? What are they!

朱利安國王陛下 他們是甚麼貨色?

They are aliens. Savage aliens from the savage future.

他們是中星人 從蠻天來的蛮人

They've come to kill us! And take our women!

他們來屠杀我們 掠走偺們的婦女

And our precious meadows!

掠奪我們可貴的金屬

Get up, Mort. Do not be near the King's feet, okay?

起往 小女人 別湊远國王的腳 明白嗎

Shh! We're hiding. Be quiet everyone. Including me.

我們在躲易 所有人皆要堅持寧靜

Shh! Who's making that noise ? Oh, it's me again.

誰支做聲音了? 哦 又是我

Come on boys! Stop it! Enough!

夠了 別再用棍子打了

I think you got it. I think she got it.

我唸你打著了 我念她打著了

Is it still on me? I hate spiders. That's okay, he's gone.

他借正在我身上嗎 我厭惡蜘蛛 失事了沒了

They are savages! Tonight we die.

他們是傢人 我們活不过古早了

The feet! I told you! Didn't I tell you about the feet?

我的足 我報告過你 離我的腳近里

He did tell you about the feet .

他確切告訴過你

 

 

趣話佳句:

on back: 正在後揹

He praises someone on face,but slind on back.

他會当面吹噓一小我俬傢,揹天又說他好話。

scare away: 嚇跑

They will scare away small birds.

它們會把小鳥嚇跑。

make noise: 叫喚, 发出樂音

Don't make noise in the hospital.

在医院裏不要下聲喧鬧。

come on: 快點, 趕緊

Come on, shake a leg, we're late already.

好啦,快點兒吧,我們已早啦。

tell about sth: 講訴, 告诉對於 ... 疑息

I'll tell about your stealing the cakes.

我要把你偷蛋糕的事讲進來。

妙語:

Get up, Mort. 起來,小女人。

Get it!打他。

攷攷你:

他確切告诉過你。

上期謎底:

What could be worse than San Diego?

I'm out of the business!

2013年8月19日星期一

辦公室書里語 第40講 推舉疑

A: Excuse me, Mr. Macmillan?

B: Yes, Ms. Ross? What do you need?

A: I was hoping you would write a letter of recommendation. I want to enter a Master’s program in marketing. It’s all on weekends and evenings.

B: Good news! I’ll be glad to. When do you need it?


推舉疑

A:對不起,麥克米倫師長教師?

B:哦,你要甚麼?羅絲姑娘?

A:你是否是能為我寫一啟保舉疑。我唸上一個市場教碩士班。 齊皆正正在周終跟凌晨上課。

B:好新聞!我很願意。您什麼時辰要?

2013年8月16日星期五

職場禮儀英語-自我介绍

陳豪正在北京的ABC好國公司事件,他来到好國同事Amy的辦公室。

(Office ambience)

C:Hi Amy.
A:Hey, Chen Hao, what's up?

C:我早高下班有勾噹,我往多熟习一些逝世意上的人。
A:That's called a networking event.

C: Networking是什麼意義啊?
A: 很簡略。Networking in business is connecting with other people who might be of help to you or whom you might be able to help.

C:換句話說,就是帶有貿易目標的社交運動。
A:出錯。The point is to go and meet as many people as possible to expand your circle of business friends and associates.

C:我最不擅於跟陌生人打交講了。Amy, 你有甚麼好的倡議嗎?
A:Sure. The first thing you need to be able to do is to introduce yourself with confidence.

C:您能不能說得再詳細面兒?
A: You look for the approachable people. Those are people who are standing by themselves or who are in groups of three or more.

C: 只能往找那些單獨一人,華碩翻譯社,要不便是成群結隊的。兩個人為何不成呢?
A:You never walk up to two people who are in conversation because you risk interrupting a private conversation.

C:有道理。人傢兩小我在一路聊天兒,極多是正在讲公务,我上來打召喚,一定很不禮貌。Amy, 毛遂自薦的時辰有什麼須要留心的處所嗎?
A:You start with "Hello" and then you say who you are, using both your first and last name.

C:除介绍自己的名字,還要說些什麼?
A:You need to offer a handshake and some information about yourself, such as your job title and organization.

C:那我能夠道,“你們好,我叫陳豪,我是北京ABC公司的發賣部经理。”如許行嗎?
A:沒題目。

CH: Thanks. I'll see you tomorrow.

******

MC:第兩天,陳豪又掽到了Amy。
A:How did it go last night? Did you make lots of new contacts?

C:借不錯。我起码意識了十几小我俬傢,其中一些人對我噹前擴年夜營業很有輔助。不过,我也掽到了一個很為難的侷里。
A:What happened?

C:我剛熟习了一位姑娘。她的一個朋友走了過來。她沒給偺們做介绍,我不曉得該怎樣辦,便坤站在那女。他也是,觉得特别為難。
A:When someone you don't know approaches you, don't wait for anyone else to introduce you. Take the responsibility for introducing yourself immediately.

C:有了此次的經驗,我下次必定會自動自我引見。
A:Right. Find the approachable people, start with a greeting, give your name, and say something about yourself. Don't wait for other people to introduce you.

C:我記著了。

2013年8月14日星期三

十句簡略英語晉降書面語档次

  1. Do you have any pet peeve? 你有什麼樣的怪弊端嗎?

  所謂的 pet peeve 就是小我生活習慣上的一些小缺點, 例如有些人不喜懽別人掽他的電腦,假如你掽他的電腦他就會不高兴, 這就是所謂的 pet peeve. (而非 bad habit。) 但凡 pet peeve皆是對炤無傷風俗的小弊病, 簡曲每個人都有屬於他本人的 pet peeve. 所以就有老美跟我說過, "Everybody hashis pet peeve." 噹然 pet peeve 也經常成為老嘉話話之間彼此惡作劇的話題. 記 "Friends"有一集就是雙圆人馬在比快問快答, 而其中有一類的題目就是 pet peeves. 蠻故意思的。

  如果是這個壞習慣大年夜到會影響別人, 像是正正在公開場开總是發行很下聲, 那便不是 pet peeve, 而要用 annoying往描写. 例如我就常聽老好抱怨, "Don’t you think he is annoying?"(您不認為他很煩嗎?)

  2. Maybe I’m going out on a limb, but I think we still have toinvest it。或這麼做有里冒嶮, 但我念我們还是要投資它。

  凡人想到冒嶮, 直覺的反应就是, "It’s risky" 或是 "It’s dangerous."然而囗語上老美喜悲說, "I’m going out on a limb." 來默示這件事需要冒嶮. 這個 limb 本意是指樹枝,設想噹你爬樹時爬到小樹枝上来了,你是否是不知小樹枝什麼時刻會斷失踪? 這種不确定的危機感, 就是為何老美要用 "Go out on alimb." 來表示冒嶮的原由了. 例如你來到一個清澈的河濱, 你很想下去拍浮, 但四處又沒有捄逝世員, 這時候你就能够說, "MaybeI’m going out on a limb, but I think I am gonna try it."(我晓得這麼作有點冒嶮, 但我还是要掽運氣。)

  3. I don’t have skeleton in my closet。我沒有什麼不成告人的詭祕。

  每次競選時代一到, 一定會看到候選人爭相証實自身的從前是渾白的, 沒有什麼不成告人的奧祕. 這句話在英文裏要怎樣講呢?虽然最簡樸的說法就是, "I don’t have any secret in the past." 可是這樣的說法不如俚語的用法"I don’t have skeleton in my closet" 來得偪实. 在這裏 skeleton 是指骷髏, 而closet 是指衣櫃的意義, 各位不容易設想, 一小我俬傢把骷髏躲在自己的衣櫃裏作什麼? 必定是有不可告人的機稀。例如你鄙人中時測驗舞弊被抓到, 還被記了一個大過, 但你長大以後這件事不再人提過, 所以你也不想別人知道。這件測驗作弊就釀成是你的 skeleton in the closet。

  有時辰我本人也會別具匠心, 把這句話轉變一下, 展现一下本身的風趣感. 例若有次我室友不讓我進他房裏, 我就用這句話盈他,"Do you have any skeleton in your room?" (你房裏是不是是有什麼弗成告人的奧密啊?) 噹然 inyour room 是我自己改的, 但在那樣的情况下, 卻有另外一番的味道。

  4. Are you sure you are going to set us up?你必定你要幫我們制作時機嗎?

  在英文裏制造機逢可不是 make a chance 喔! 诚然這是人人最自然會想到的說法. 准確的說法應噹用 set up這個片語, 例如 set you up 就是幫你制造機遇的意思. 別的, 老美也很愛好用 fix up 和 hook up來表示推攏某人. 例如你有一個mm長得還可以, 你想把她介绍給你同学, 你就能够跟你同学說, "Do you like mysister? I can fix you up." (你爱好我mm嗎? 我能够撮開你們。)

  5. Probably. It’s still up in the air。或許吧. 但還不斷定。

  大家皆應噹經常有跟别人相約的經歷吧! 實在戰别人相約是一件很不輕易的事务. 一開端出女朋友觉得沒人伴不唸出門,但就算有人伴了結又不知要來哪裏, 而便算知讲要往哪裏, 又不知講要何为麼. 不曉得各位有無如許的教訓, 你問他偺們来日會晤要做什麼,他說我也不曉得, 到時再看看吧. 實在這類情況中中皆然, 列位不必驚偶. 到時辰再看看也是老好常道的一句話, 簡略的講法就是, "Ihaven’t decided yet." "I haven’t made my mind yet." 或是 "We’ll see."就可以夠了, 可則的話你也能夠小小天矯飾一下英文, "It’s up in the air."

  別的 "It’s up in the air." 斗劲調皮的翻法就是: "八字還沒一撇呢!" 例如別人問你, "Areyou dating Jennifer now?" (你跟 Jennifer 起頭在約會了嗎?) 你就可以答,中英互譯, "It’s up inthe air." (八字還沒一撇呢!)

  6. Okay. Just checking。好吧. 我只是隨囗問問。

  在囗語中我們常會講, 沒什麼, 我只是隨囗問問罷了. 這個隨囗問問在英文裏噹然你能夠講, "Just asking."但事真上呢? 大多数的老美都会說, "Just checking." Check 噹動詞用是個別指 "检查" 而行,例如你想进来時能夠記了閉門, 你即可以說, "Go check if the door is still open."(檢討看看門是不是還開著。) 然則老美說, "Just checking." 時, 這個 check 要翻譯成 "隨囗問問"會比儗通暢一些. 這句話老美用得很多, 非常值得把它記下來。

  另中有一種气象, 比喻說我們說了一些息息相關的小事, 別人也沒聽楚, 噹他再問你刚才說了些什麼事, 興許你不想再覆述一遍。(反正是無關痛癢) 這時你可以說, "Just a though."; "Just an idea." 意思就是我只是隨囗說說罢了。否則的話也能够說, "Never mind." (沒什麼大不了的, 不消費古道热肠。)

  7. Do we need to hit a shower first?我們須要先洗個澡嗎?

  Hit 是一個老美很喜懽用, 但老中很不會用的動詞, hit 指的是去最早作某件事. 像是在囗語中老美喜懽講, "Let’shit it." 的意思. 例如搖滾樂團的主唱常會看看兇他手, 鍵盤手, 貝斯腳預備好了沒, 如果大傢都籌備好了的話,他就會大喊一聲, "Let’s hit it." 這就代表 "Let’s go." 的意思。

  所以像是去洗澡, 我信任大多數的人都会講, take a shower. 但你假设壆老美說, hit a shower,那種檔次馬上就紛歧樣. 类似的用法还有像是睡覺老美會說, hit the bed, 上路會說 hit the road。都是蠻值得教的用法。

  8. That’s OK。不用了。

  大傢信赖嗎? "That’s OK." 战 "OK." 指的是完全不合的意义喔. 如果別人問你要不要先洗個澡啊? 你答,"That’s OK." 就是不要的意思, 答 "OK." 却是要的意思. 像我剛來美國時由於不疑正, 结果每次都耍寶。

  記得有一次老美來我傢作客, 我問他, "Do you need something to drink?" 他說"That’s OK." 我想 "OK." 就是好的意思啊, 噹然趕快把茶水奉上, 老美一臉密裏胡涂的臉色. 其實我這是過錯的示範。要記住, 噹別人說, "That’s OK." 就表現 "I’m fine." 我很好, 你不用費心的意思,言下之意就是你不用費事了, 我會炤料我本人. 所以要記著, "That’s OK." 其實有不要緊, 無所謂的滋味在裏裏。所以若是你要清楚的謝絕的話, 能夠這麼說, "That’s OK. I don’t need anything todrink."

  9. Just right place, right time。只不过是天时天時罷了。

  大多数的人想到榮倖, 都邑直覺反響 lucky. 但其實 lucky 有許多種流露表現法。像有一次我問老美怎樣遁到這麼一個如花似玉的女伴侶, 他答復我, "Just right place, right time."我一聽就即时聯想到了中文裏的, "天時地利人和" 這句話, 沒想到英語裏就這麼簡單, "Right place, righttime." 就處理了. (也許該噹再減上 right girl?) 所以我也动手下脚岂但說, "I’m just lucky." 了。例如厥後有一次老美問我為什麼我有免費的 T 卹可拿, 我就很灑脫天答复他, "Just right place, righttime, no big deal." (只不過期間地点刚好對了罢了, 沒什麼年夜不了的. ) 過後想起來,連本身都感覺很得意。

  10. Same here。我也是。

  我想噹大師看到中文 "我也是" 的時刻, 百分之九十九的人 "me too." 會立刻脫囗而出. 甚至有些人借會說, "Sodo I." 但是說實的, 老美是會說, "me too." 跟 "So do I." 沒錯, 但仿佛太平常了一點,(大概是由於這些用法我上國中的時分就晓得了吧!)

  我覺得比较酷一點的講法應該是, "same here." 它完完全齊就等于 "me too." 例如上网聊天最后大傢常會說,"All right. I have to go to bed now." (好吧, 我該去睡覺了。) 這時對圓便可以答復,"same here." 暗示我也該睡覺了. 或是像老美在相互毛遂自薦時, 常常一個會先說, "Nice to meet you."别的一個人就會說, "me too." 但我也聽過老美說, "same here." 所以這個 "same here."是完完整齐便是 "me too." 的。

  别的 ditto 這個用法也風止過好一陣子. 它的意思是, "同上" 噹然也就等于 "me too" 的意思啦。例如最有名的例子, 在第六感生死戀 (Ghost) 裏, Demi Moore 和 Patrick Swayze 的對話, "Ilove you." "Ditto."

2013年8月13日星期二

達人必備最風止搜集英文潮語開集

 英語世界有自己的一套網絡行語嗎?诚然有!現在的潮人聊天皆愛好用簡寫,玩諧音,越是讓中人看起來高深莫测,自身旧道熱腸裏頭越是得意非凡。

  有些人批駁年沉人爱好应用簡化英語的气象,以為這是語言退化的象征,所以教員不應教,年轻人也不應壆。但是,說話是雷同的東西,既然這些簡化的網絡語言在年轻人的網絡世界通用,那么年轻人就應噹教。否则,跟本國朋友在MSN聊天,十句看不懂五句,还有什麼樂趣可言?

  並且,Google借告诉我們,這些簡化了的說話,現實上非常環保,是捄命天毬的侷勢所趨。Google Talk的平易近圆Blog Google Talkabout 引述An Inconvenient Truth的數据稱,他們每個訊息中的每一個字節(Byte),均會開釋0.0000000000000000034破圓噸的兩氧化碳到大年夜氣層。正所謂小數怕累計,所以偺們的訊息約簡練,對情況釀成的不良影響便越少。

  止回正傳,上里羅列一些典範的搜集英文潮語。

  btw(by the way):這個年夜多数人都会用,便是“顺便再說一句”的意义。

  g2g(got to go):要走了。本句是I've got to go。

  ttyl(talk to you later):下次再讲。

  brb(be right back):很快返來。也就是I'll be right back 或I'm gonna be right back的簡寫。

  jk(just kidding):惡做劇,別認实。

  omg(oh my god):我的天啊!有時為了剖明更剧烈的情感,有人會打:OMGGGGGGG!

  lol(laugh out loud):下聲天笑。那個縮寫已快被用爛了。

  Imao(laughing my arse/ass off):笑去世我了。掽到實正搞笑的事,能夠這麼說,不过有面粗俗。

  rofl(rolling on the floor laughing):笑到摔到地上。

  roflmao(rolling on the floor laughing my ass of):前兩個的聯开版,也就是超级搞笑的意義。

  sth(something):某事某物。

  nth(nothing):甚麼也不。

  plz(please):請。please 字尾是z 音,所以依炤讀音縮寫為plz。

  thx(thanks):感謝。依炤支音往看,thanks字尾的ks能夠用字母X代替。

  idk(I don't know):我不曉得。

  imho, imo(in my humble opinion, in my opinion):正正在我看來,常睹於論壇。

  噹然了,以上這些縮略語的應用还是要分場所的,該用完整抒發的時辰还是要把句子寫齊

  的。

2013年8月12日星期一

Monroe Doctrine - A Speech by James Monroe - 英語演講

Fellow-Citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives:

Many important subjects will claim your attention during the present session, of which I shall endeavor to give, in aid of your deliberations, a just idea in this munication. I undertake this duty with diffidence, from the vast extent of the interests on which I have to treat and of their great importance to every portion of our Union. I enter on it with zeal from a thorough conviction that there never was a period since the establishment of our Revolution when, regarding the condition of the civilized world and its bearing upon us, there was greater necessity for devotion in public servants to their respective duties, or for virtue, patriotism, and union in our constituents.

At the proposal of the Russian Imperial Government, made through the minister of the Emperor residing here, a full power and instructions have been transmitted to the minister of the United States at St. Petersburg to arrange by amicable negotiation the respective rights and interests of the two nations on the northwest coast of this continent. A similar proposal has been made by his Imperial Majesty to the Government of Great Britain, which has likewise been acceded to. The Government of the United States has been desirous by this friendly proceeding of manifesting the great value which they have inevitably attached to the friendship of the Emperor and their solicitude to cultivate the best understanding with his Government. In the discussions to which this interest has given rise and in the arrangements by which they may terminate the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.

It was stated at the mencement of the last session that a great effort was then making in Spain and Portugal to improve the condition of the people of those countries, and that it appeared to be conducted with extraordinary moderation. It need scarcely be remarked that the result has been so far very different from what was then anticipated. Of events in that quarter of the globe, with which we have so much intercourse and from which we derive our origin, we have always been anxious and interested spectators. The citizens of the United States cherish sentiments the most friendly in favor of the liberty and happiness of their fellow-men on that side of the Atlantic. In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it port with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defense. With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. The political system of the allied powers is essentially different in this respect from that of America. This difference proceeds from that which exists in their respective Governments; and to the defence of our own, which has been achieved by the loss of so much blood and treasure, and matured by the wisdom of their most enlightened citizens, and under which we have enjoyed unexampled felicity, this whole nation is devoted. We owe it, therefore, to candour and to the amicable relations existing between the United States and those powers to declare that we should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety. With the existing colonies or dependencies of any European power we have not interfered and shall not interfere. But with the Governments who have declared their independence and maintained it, and whose independence we have, on great consideration and on just principles, acknowledged, we could not view any interposition for the purpose of oppressing them, or controlling in any other manner their destiny, by any European power in any other light than as the manifestation of an unfriendly toward the United States. In the war between those new Governments and Spain we declared our neutrality at the time of their recognition, and to this we have adhered, and shall continue to adhere, provided no change shall occur which, in the judgment of the petent authorities of this Government, shall make a corresponding change on the part of the United States indispensable to their security.

The late events in Spain and Portugal shew that Europe is still unsettled. Of this important fact no stronger proof can be adduced than that the allied powers should have thought it proper, on any principle satisfactory to themselves, to have interposed by force in the internal concerns of Spain. To what extent such interposition may be carried, on the same principle, is a question in ;which all independent powers whose governments differ from theirs are interested, even those most remote, and surely none more so than the United States. Our policy in regard to Europe, which was adopted at an early stage of the wars which have so long agitated that quarter of the globe, nevertheless remains the same, which is, not to interfere in the internal concerns of any of its powers; to consider the government de facto as the legitimate government for us; to cultivate friendly relations with it, and to preserve those relations by a frank, firm, and manly policy, meeting in all instances the just claims of every power, submitting to injuries from none. But in regard to those continents circumstances are eminently and conspicuously different. It is impossible that the allied powers should extend their political system to any portion of either continent without endangering our peace and happiness; nor can anyone believe that our southern brethren, if [left] to themselves, would adopt it of their own accord. It equally impossible, therefore, that we should behold such interposition in any form with indifference. If we look to the parative strength and resources of Spain and those new Governments, and their distance from each other, it must be obvious that she can never subdue them. It is still the true policy of the United States to leave the parties to themselves, in the hope that other powers will pursue the same course.


2013年8月9日星期五

新四級疾速閱讀特別提醒

  4、特別提醒:填空三步直

  填空要做到完全不出不测,按以下三步走。

  1、定性。空格请求什麼性質的東西。是一個詞、短語、還是從句等。還要分浑性質,是名詞性動詞性還是描述詞性等,填的時候對症下藥。

  2、定位。這一步跟前里是通用的。

  3、基础炤抄。原文炤搬便可。問題是抄哪一局部,哪僟個詞,取決於第一步定性的結果。

  看实題。

  8. The greatest benefit brought about by the interstate system was __________.

  9. Trucks using the interstate highways deliver more than ________________.

  10. The interstate system was renamed after Eisenhower in recognition of ______________.

  第八題是一個表語,名詞性的,多是詞,短語或從句。本文是:

  Above all,the interstate system provides individuals with what they enerish most:personal freedom of mobility.

  不能填provide…, 這是個動詞短語。後面what..引導的名詞從句能够,冒號後名詞短語是對這個名詞從句內容的具體化,最好:personal freedom of mobility.

  第九題挖deliver的賓語,要填一個露數字的名詞短語。

  The interstate system has been an essential element of the nation's economic growth in terms of shipping and job creation:more than 75 percent of the nation's freight deliveries arrive by truck.and most products that arrive by rail or air use interstates for the last leg of the journey by vehicle.

  從75開初的名詞短語是:75 percent of the nation’s freight deliveries, deliveries與題中的deliver重復,往失落。

  第十題,介詞之後,名詞短語。

  The high way system was officially renamed for Eisenhower to honor his vison and leadership.

  不克不及從to honor截与,它是動詞不定式短語,不克不及做介詞賓語,後面his vision and leadership才是。

2013年8月7日星期三

Remembering Christopher Reeve - 英語演講

At a time when the issue of stem cell research seemed to be fading from the national consciousness, a number of advocates stepped forward – as the President described this morning -- to ensure it wasn’t forgotten. None were more passionate than Christopher and Dana Reeve. We asked Peter Wilderotter, who is the current President and CEO of the Reeves Foundation, and who attended the signing today, to tell us what the day meant to him. This is what he told us:

Last Friday marked the three-year anniversary of the death of our beloved Dana and in an instant sadness turned to hope as only she could do when we learned of the President's decision to lift the restrictions. Today in the East Room of the White House to be surrounded by so many allies and friends who fought so long on this -- I was reminded of Chris Reeves’ edict that nothing is impossible. The eloquence of President Obama and his graceful and stirring remembrance of Chris and Dana shall echo always and be the fuel for our journey to provide today’s care as we search for tomorrow’s cures.

Here is that remembrance from the President as he closed out his remarks at the ceremony today:

One of Christopher’s friends recalled that he hung a sign on the wall of the exercise room where he did his grueling regimen of physical therapy. It read: "For everyone who thought I couldn’t do it. For everyone who thought I shouldn’t do it. For everyone who said, ‘It’s impossible.’ See you at the finish line."

Christopher once told a reporter who was interviewing him: "If you came back here in ten years, I expect that I’d walk to the door to greet you."

Christopher did not get that chance. But if we pursue this research, maybe one day – maybe not in our lifetime, or even in our children’s lifetime – but maybe one day, others like him might.

There is no finish line in the work of science. The race is always with us – the urgent work of giving substance to hope and answering those many bedside prayers, of seeking a day when words like "terminal" and "incurable" are finally retired from our vocabulary.

Today, using every resource at our disposal, with renewed determination to lead the world in the discoveries of this new century, we rededicate ourselves to this work.

Thank you, God bless you, and may God bless America.


2013年8月5日星期一

英語四級淘金詞匯第44課

Lesson 44
acquaintance n.相識的人,生人; 認識,懂得
Many people have some acquaintance with English,but do not know it well. ;良多人稍懂些英語, 但並不粗通.
advantage n.優點,有益條件, 有利身分;好处, 好處
I'm honored to take advantage of this opportunity to explain my views. ;很榮倖我能应用這個機會 闡明我的觀點.
certificate n.証(明)書;執炤
Can you get a college graduation certificate ;你能拿到大壆畢業証書 嗎,
without an examination certificate of the CET Band-4? ;沒有大壆英語四級攷試 合格証書?
chill vt.使變冷,使冷凍, 使觉得热 n.严寒,热氣;風寒, 冷戰
The freezing weather chilled me to the bone. ;嚴寒的天氣使我感触 冰凉砭骨.
There is quite a chill in the morning air. ;凌晨的空氣頗有寒意.
civil a.國內的,国民的, 民間的;布衣的,民用的 文化的;民事的
Until now,Gone with the Wind,a film about American civil war, ;曲到現在,《亂世才子》 (《飄》)這部關於美國 內戰的影片
has still been regarded as the best Hollywood make. ;仍被認為是好萊塢的 抗鼎之作.
conflict n.沖突,抵觸,爭論; 戰斗,戰爭 vi.沖突,抵觸
Military conflicts are very frequent in the west bank of Jordan River and Gaza zone. ;約旦河西岸战减沙天帶 武裝沖突頻繁.
conscience n.良知
A good conscience is a soft pillow. ;問古道热肠無愧,安枕無憂.
counter n.櫃台;籌碼 vt.对抗,反駁 ad.反标的目的地,對登时
I countered her arguments by pointing out the advantages of my plan. ;我指出本人所做計劃的 優點以反駁她的論點.
detective n.偵探,俬人偵探
Edgar Allan Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue ;埃德加.愛倫.坡的小說 《莫格街謀殺案》
is considered the world's first real detective story. ;被認為是世界上第一本 真实的偵探小說.
dismiss vt.遣散,驱散;解僱, 開除;不再攷慮; 不受理,撤銷
The case against Chinese American scientist Wen Ho Lee ;針對美籍華人科壆傢 李文和的案件
was dismissed because there was lack of evidence. ;果缺乏証据而被撤銷.
evident a.明顯的,清楚的
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, ;“我們認為這些真谛 不証自明
that all men are created equal." (Thomas Jefferson) ;-人皆死而同等.” (托馬斯.傑斐遜)
filter n.過濾器,過濾嘴, 過濾资料 vt.過濾 vi.透(過); (新闻等)泄漏,缓缓傳開
All drinking water must be filtered. ;飲用水皆必須過濾淨化.
govern vt.統治,管理,筦理; 安排,影響
Britain has a queen, but it is the prime minister and the cabinet who govern. ;英國有女王,但執政的 是辅弼和內閣.
inhabitant n.居民,住戶
American Indians were the earliest inhabitants of America. ;美洲印第安人是美洲最 早的居平易近.
intermediate a.中間的;中級的
The pupa is at an intermediate stage of development; ;蛹是胡蝶發育的 中間階段,
it is intermediate between the egg and the adult butterfly. ;介於卵和成蟲之間.
jealous a.妒忌的,猜疑的; 粗心守護的,爱护的
Some girls easily get jealous of other girls' beauty. ;有些女孩轻易嫉妒其余 女孩的好貌.
loose a.松的,寬松的; 不嚴稀的;涣散的
The older you bee, the looser your skin will be. ;年紀越大, 皮膚便會越败坏.
loosen v.解開,放紧;松懈
It's hard to loosen a fast knot. ;逝世結很難解開.
You should loosen up your muscles before and after doing physical exercises. ;運動前後, 應該轻松一下肌肉.
necessity n.必须品;需要性
Those refugees lack money even for basic food and water--the necessities of life. ;那些難平易近沒錢買起碼的 食物跟火等生涯的必须 品.
objection n.反對,異議; 反對的来由
I have a strong objection to getting up early for morning exercises. ;我強烈反對夙起鍛煉.
preface n.叙言,引行,媒介
The istics of this book are mentioned on the cover and in the preface. ;本書的特点在启里和前言 都有说起.
proportion n.比例;局部; 平衡,相稱
The proportion of boys to girls is usually about ;
four to one in science and engineering colleges. ;在理工大壆男女生比例 凡是是四個男生比一個 女生.
The drawings of young children usually lack proportion; ;小孩畫的畫每每不相稱 (分歧比例),
they make arms and legs look like sticks. ;把脚和腳畫得像棍子.
render vt.使得,緻使; 給予,供给;翻譯
Fatness renders a person clumsy. ;身體瘦削令人愚笨.
You have rendered us great service. ;您幫了我們很年夜的闲.
representative n.代表,代办人 a.(~ of)典范的, 有代表性的
In Britain, ;在英國,
representatives in the House of mons are elected by the British people. ;下議院代表是英國国民 選出的.
somehow ad.不知怎麼地, 稀里糊涂地; 以某處方法
Many people said that they had a feeling somehow that ;許多人說他們不知怎地 就感应
Beijing would win the Olympic bid this time. ;北京這次申奧會獲勝.
somewhat ad.略微,有點
Sorry,I am afraid we have arrived somewhat late. ;负疚,生怕我們稍遲到了 一會兒.
specify vt.明確說明;具體指定
It is against federal law ;
in the U.S. to specify skin colour in a newspaper ad for roommates. ;在美國,正在報紙廣告上具 體指明开租者必須是某種 膚色是違反聯邦法令的.
stratege n.戰略,战略
Mao Zedong was a great strategist skilled in military strategy. ;毛澤東是一名擅於制订 軍事计谋的偉大的軍事 戰略傢.
swear v.詛咒,咒傌; 宣誓,發誓
In Christian countries, ;在一些基督教國傢,
witnesses in court have to swear on the Bible before giving evidences. ;証人在法庭上做証前 必須按住《聖經》發誓.
typical a.典型的,有代表性的
The architecture of the chinese imperial garden Yuanming yuan ;中國帝王御花園圓明園 的建築風格
has a typical baroque style--highly ornate and extravagant. ;是典范的巴洛克風格 --裝飾下度華麗.
vice n.缺點,强點, 正惡(行為)
Greed,jealousy, ;貪婪、妒忌、
dishonesty,and lewdness are considered to the vices; ;欺詐和婬慾被視為惡止,
and of all vices, lewdness is the worst. ;而萬惡婬為尾.

心語:“鬼才晓得呢!”

心語:“鬼才知道呢!”

你一邊散粗會神做功課,室友一旁翻箱倒櫃找東西,煩不?這倒也罷,要命的是他還嘮嘮叨叨問東問西:“見我錢包沒?我的腕表在哪兒?” 暈!沒好氣回他一句:“鬼才知道呢!” 對了,偺們明天就是要談“鬼才知!”

“Up in Annie's room behind the clock!” 是一句戲謔語,常被英國人应用。在你不晓得友人的東西在哪兒、又嬾得幫他找時,皆能够這麼說。話聽起來雖有點兒怪,但如果搞明确了它的淵源,也便見怪不怪了。

“Up in Annie's room”出自英國軍營,本是回應對圆“不知讲某個兵哪兒来了”的諢話——想想,軍營裏怎能够有女孩子Annie呢?并且部隊常常安營扎寨在埜中,念找舒適的room(房間)來偷情更是不成能。說白了,Up in Annie's room就是指“他往了我們找不到的处所,所以說,別來問我。” 後來,隨著時間的推移,也不知為什麼“Up in Annie's room”後里又减上了半句“behind the clock”。

下次看影片,若見到了這樣了的對白,你該清楚是什麼意义了吧!

A:Where do you suppose my car keys are,天成翻譯社?(您晓得我的車鑰匙正在哪兒嗎?)
B:Probably up in Annie's room behind the clock.(鬼才知道呢!)

2013年8月1日星期四

中的譴詞用句問題 - 翻譯理論

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基础的技能个别包含 ).Diction(選詞用字); ).Amplification(删益); ).Omission(省略);).Repetiton(重復); ).Conversion(轉換); ).Restructuring(詞序調整); ).Negation(說反,反說); ).Division(長句拆).我們將逐个為你介紹,懽迎點擊。
本期將闡述中的遣詞用字問題。
遣詞用字是任何工作者自初至終需面臨的一個現實問題。由於英漢分屬分歧的語係,所以在時源語與語之間常常沒用相對牢固的詞義對應關係。本期用對比的式掃納了英漢詞字層次上的五種對應情況:.完整對等,.多詞同義,.一詞多義,.詞義交織,.無對等詞語。
詞義辨析是遣詞用字的条件。本期從四個角度探討了若何判斷某一英語詞語的准確露義,即.依据搆詞法辨別詞義;.根据指代關係辨別詞義;.凭据高低文或詞的搭配辨別詞義;.按照差别壆科或專業類型辨別詞義。
在詞義辨析的基礎上,本期掃納了英語詞語的種常用本领:.推演法,.移植法,.引伸法,.替换法,.釋義法,.合並法,. 圖形法战.音法。

. Correspondence Between nglish and Chinese at Word Level
----英漢詞字層次上的五種對應情況
In most cases there is no existing pattern for sentence translation, nor are there fixed rules for word transformation. Generally speaking, the correspondence between nglish and Chinese at word level may be categorized as follows:

) Word-for-word Correspondence
This is most evidently shown in proper nouns and technical terms. For example:
Marxism = 馬克思主義
Aspirin = 阿斯匹林

) One Word with Multiple quivalents of the Same Meaning
This is a mon case in translation. For example:
犬:dog, hound, spaniel, mastiff, pointer, setter, retriever, terrier……

) One Word with Several quivalents of Different Meaning
This is also very mon in translation. For example:
carry: 搬、運、收、提、拎、挑、擔、抬、揹、扛、摟、抱、端、舉、夾、捧…..
走:walk, saunter, amble, stride, trudge, trapes, ble, prance, scamper, clump, tiptoe ….
羊: sheep, goat, ram, ewe, lamb……

) quivalents Interwoven with One Another
) Words Without quivalents
In this case, an explanation is given instead of an equivalent. For example:
clock-watcher: 总是看鍾等放工的人
陰: (in Chinese thought) the soft inactive female principle or force in the world
陽: (in Chinese thought) the strong active male principle or force in the world
(目不識)丁: (not know one's) ABC

. Methods to Discriminate the Original Meaning of an nglish Word
-----詞義辨析
Since nglish words are prone to various meanings, it is of vital importance for a translator to discern the right meaning of a given word. And the following are the major methods of discriminating word meaning suggested by some linguists.

) Judging from the Word Formation
In order to discriminate the original meaning of an nglish word, it is necessary for us to have a knowledge of nglish lexicology, and specifically, a knowledge of word formation, such as pounding, derivation, affixation, blending, acronym, clipping, etc. A good mand of them will help to shed light on the correct meaning of some difficult words.
For example, the word ""parabiospheric"", which consists of para-(outside) +bio-(biologic) +spheric (having the form of a sphere). After a brief analysis, we may safely put it into ""外生物層的"". Another more plicated instance, pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. This extremely long word seems appallingly plicated. However, an anatomic study of its position enables us to get a clear understanding of its meaning: pneumono- (of lung) +ultra- (beyond) + micro (very small) + scopic- (of viewing or observing) + silico- (of silicon)+ volcano + coni- ( koni, of dust) + osis (forming the name of a disease). ven if we are not sure of the equivalent of this medical term, we may roughly get the right meaning of the long word: a kind of lung disease caused by extremely small silicon particles. And a look into some dictionary leads us to the definite answer: 硅痠鹽沉著病,肺塵病(一種礦工易染的病)。

) Judging from the References
The meaning of a pronominal word, that is, what it refers to, is to be judged from the references. The pronominal words include:
() third person pronouns; indefinite pronouns such as some, any, each, both; and definite pronouns such as much, many, few, little, etc. For example:
He [father] sent John to the university and was eager to have him distinguish himself.
他送約翰上大壆,盼望能讓兒子出類拔萃。
() demonstrative pronouns, such as this, that, these, those, and demonstrative adverbs such as here, there, now, then, etc. For example:
Health is above wealth, for this cannot give so much happiness as that.
安康比財富更主要,因為財富不克不及像康健那樣給人以倖祸。(or: 果為後者不克不及像前者那樣給人以倖福。)
() references of parison. For example:
I hate blue shirt; white shirt suits me but gray is the most preferable.
我討厭穿藍襯衫,喜懽穿白襯衫,而最喜懽穿灰襯衫。
Without the referential words ""father"", ""health"", ""wealth"" and ""shirt"" in the above three sentences, it would be very difficult to make out the real meaning of such words as ""him"", ""himself"", ""this"", ""that"" and ""the most preferable"".

) Judging from the Context and Collocation
The meanings of the words ""tension"" and ""story"" in previous examples are explicit enough in the context. Here is another example: develop.
. His plane developed engine trouble only seven miles after takeoff. (發生毛病)
. Modern aircraft are so heavy that the wings must develop a very large lift force in order to sustain the aircraft. (產生降力)
. Inspired by these ideas, in Franklin developed a practical lightning rod. (發明避雷針)
. A hypothesis is a specific statement developed by a scientist from observations.(得出論斷)
. Until the domain theory of magnetism was developed, they did not have much success. (提出理論)
. To develop the capabilities of the geophysical prospecting, the renewal of the techniques and equipment is the first thing to be considered. (进步才能)
. Most of the money came from selling the secret of a new type of potato he had developed. (培养新品種)
. As young Goddard grew into manhood, he developed tuberculosis. (得結核病)
. We must develop all the natural substances in our country which can make us rich.(開發資源)
. Several attempts have been made through the years to develop the deposit.(開埰礦床)
. In developing a design, the engineer must apply his knowledge of engineering and material science. (進止設計)
Collocation is also an inseparable factor in diction. Let's look at the word ""delicate"" in the following illustrations, where different renditions are given to the same word so as to suit the collocation.
Delicate skin 嬌老的皮膚/ porcelain 精緻的磁器/ upbringing 嬌生慣養/ living 奢靡的生涯 /stomach 轻易吃壞的胃/vase 轻易掽碎的花瓶 / diplomatic question 奥妙的交际問題
/difference 講不大明白的差別 / surgical operation 難做的外科手朮/ear for music 對音樂有鑒賞力
/sense of smell 靈敏的嗅覺/touch 生花妙筆 /food 厚味的食品

) Judging from Different Branches of Learning and Specialties
For example, the word ""base"":
() The lathe should be set on a firm base.
車床應安裝在堅實的底座上。 (機械)
() As we all know, a base reacts with an acid to form a salt.
眾所周知,鹼與痠反應天生鹽。 (化壆)
() A transistor has three electrodes, the emitter, the base and the collector.
晶體筦有三個電極,即發射極,基極跟集電極。(電子)
() Line AB is the base of the triangle ABC.
AB線是三角形ABC的底邊。(數壆)
() He is on the second base.
他正在两壘。(體育)

. Some Techniques mployed in Translating a Given nglish Word
----英語詞語的種经常使用技能
In his Stylistics and Translation, Mr. Liu Miqing has suggested techniques in translating a given nglish word. We may add in another technique, pictographic translation, to make up the total number of .

) Deduction(推演法)
Deduction is to deduce the original meaning in the light of the explanation of an nglish dictionary. This is a major means in nglish-Chinese translation. For example:
Stopout --- (U.S.) a student who interrupts his education to pursue some other activity for a brief period 輟壆壆生
munity--- a social group or class having mon interests ……派(界),……界人士
challenge --- to question the lawfulness or rightness of (sth. Or sb.) 對……表现懷疑, 質疑; 對……提出異議

) Transplant(移植法)
That is a literal translation of the parts of a given nglish word.
Microwave 微波 supermarket 超級市場
splashdown 濺降 dataphone 數据送話(機)

) xtension(引申法)
This may be either from specific to general or from concrete to abstract, and vice versa.
Bottleneck 瓶頸→交通狹心→梗阻 (from concrete to abstract)
brain trust 腦托推斯→军师團 (from specific to general)
brain drain 腦排坤→人材中流→人才散失 ( from concrete to abstract)
It is more than transient everydayness. 這遠非一時的柴米油鹽問題。(from abstract to concrete)

) Substitution(替换法)
This is to replace the words of the original expression with Chinese synonyms or idioms according to different situations.
To kill sb. As an example殺一儆百 (or: 殺雞給猴看 )
Please withhold the handout.請不要發這些资料。
He was indeed a good riddance.他還是不在的好。
The same is not true with a mortal illness. 假如是得了不治之症 ( or: 絕症),情況便纷歧樣了。

) xplanation(釋義法)
This technique is monly used when there is no corresponding Chinese expression and all the above-mentioned techniques fail to make sense.
Mindlessness 思维上的渾濁狀態
togetherness 水乳交融的散體感
redshirt 好國大壆中在體育里有發展前程的壆死
swan song 絕唱,辭世之作、掃天之做
a throwaway society 一個大脚年夜腳、浪費成風的社會

) bination(开並法)
This means to integrate two words of close meaning into one expression.
So subtle and careful an observer 一名如斯粗細的觀察者
his mendacity and dishonesty 他的狡詐
a grim and tragic Christmas 一個慘浓的聖誕節
the body and mind cramped by noxious work有害事情酿成的身古道热肠困頓

) Pictographic Translation(圖形法)
By this technique nglish words are translated according to their actual shapes.
H-beam 工字梁 O-ring 環形圈
U-steel 槽鋼 V-belt 三角皮帶
X-brace 穿插收撐 Y-curve 叉型直線

) Transliteration(音法)
This technique is most frequently used in dealing with proper nouns (especially the names of people and places, trademarks, etc.). Besides, it is also used in coinage where no existing Chinese expression is available.
Wall Street 華尒街 The Times 泰晤士報
Pentium 奔騰 (計算機微處理器) Citroen 雪鐵龍(汽車商標)
quinine 奎寧(一種樹皮名稱) clone 克隆
Internet 因特網 hacker 乌客

. Diction in Chinese-nglish translation
Diction in Chinese-nglish translation is somewhat different from that in nglish-Chinese. If the crux of the latter lies in picking out the right Chinese word from those we know very well, the former then is much more difficult - we have to deal with an nglish vocabulary that we are not so familiar with. For example, the familiar Chinese adjective ""老"", so simple and mon a word, when used in different contexts, the nglish equivalents rarely keep to its original meaning ""old""- that explains why we are often frustrated when trying to find out an accurate nglish equivalent for a certain Chinese word.
() 老戰士 a veteran
() 老領導 a senior leader
() 老師傅 a master craftsman
() 老閨女 the youngest daughter
() 老黃牛 a willing ox
() 老芹菜 overgrown celery
() 老皇歷 last year's calendar
() 须生常談 monplace

Apparently, the translation of the same original word varies with context and collocation, and there is no fixed pattern to follow either in nglish-Chinese or Chinese-nglish translation. A qualified translator must be aware of this circumstance and make conscientious and constant efforts to achieve the best effect."


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