大学英语六级改革适用(段落翻译)模拟试卷350
翻译-汉译英
1. 北京是中国的首都,是全国的政治、经济、文化中心。它是一座历史文化名城,其历史可追溯到3000年前。作为中国四大古都(Four Great Ancient Capitals)之一,北京有着800多年的建都历史,因而北京城内有很多传统而宏伟的宫廷建筑(imperial architectures),如宫殿、园林和寺庙。北京旅游资源丰富,对游客开放的旅游景点达两百多处。北京也是全国教育最发达的地区之一,聚集了众多高校。北京这座将传统文化与现代文明完美融合的城市,具有重要的国际影响力。
Beijing, the capital city of China, is the nation’s political, economic and cultural center. It is a famous historic and cultural city, the history of which dates back to 3,000 years ago. As one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, Beijing has a history of more than 800 years as a capital. Thus there are numerous traditional and magnificent imperial architectures, such as palaces, gardens and temples. Beijing is rich in tourism resources, with more than 200 scenic spots open to tourists. Beijing is also the nation’s most developed region in education and is home to a great number of colleges and universities. Beijing, a perfect combination of traditional culture and modern civilization, is of significant international influences.
解析:1.第一句中的“是中国的首都”可译成the capital city of China,处理为“北京”的同位语,使译文更简洁。
2.第三句“作为中国四大古都……”很长,句子有两层意思:一是北京有800多年的建都历史;二是悠久的建都历史使北京有很多宏伟的宫廷建筑。因而将此句拆译为两句,用连接词thus连接起来。
3.“北京旅游资源丰富,对游客开放的旅游景点达两百多处”中,后半句可译为“with+名词短语”的结构,即with more than 200 scenic spots open to tourists,句子简洁地道。
4.“北京也是……,聚集了众多高校”在这一句中,动词“聚集”的主语并不是人,因此在翻译时不宜译成gather,而是用be home to表达。
2. 唐朝是中国历史上一个重要的朝代,也是公认的中国最强盛的时代之一。618年由李渊建立,都城为长安。唐朝早期和中期的统治开明、经济繁荣、社会安定。它在政治、经济、文化、外交等方面都取得了很高的成就,是当时的世界强国之一。唐朝乐于接纳各个民族与宗教,与其他民族进行交流融合,吸收它们独特的文化。唐朝与亚洲和欧洲国家均有频繁往来,很多国家的政治体制与文化等都深受唐朝的影响。
Tang Dynasty, an important dynasty in China’s history, is universally acknowledged as one of the most powerful and prosperous dynasties in China. It was founded by Li Yuan in the year of 618 with its capital in Chang’an. The early and middle periods of Tang Dynasty witnessed enlightened politics, a flourishing economy and a stable society. It made great achievement in the aspects of politics, economy, culture and diplomacy etc., making it one of the world powers. Ready to embrace diverse nationalities and religions, Tang Dynasty was integrated with other nationalities, and absorbed their distinctive cultures. Tang Dynasty communicated frequently with countries in Asia and Europe, thus many countries’ political system and cultures etc. were deeply influenced by Tang Dynasty.
解析:1.第一句由两个分句构成,为了避免译文累赘,翻译时可将第二个分句作为主干,第一个分句“中国历史上一个重要的朝代”译作同位语,即an important dynasty in China’s history,也可翻译为定语从句。
2.第三句“唐朝早期和中期的统治开明……”,可将“唐朝早期和中期”作为主语,增译谓语witness,表示“见证……的发生”。在翻译“统治开明、经济繁荣、社会安定”这类四字短语的时候,可以采用名词短语的形式,更加符合英语的表达习惯。
3.翻译“它在政治、经济、文化……世界强国之一”这一句时,可将“取得了很高的成就”作为主干,“是当时的世界强国之一”则处理为现在分词短语making it…作状语的形式。
4.最后一句由两个分句组成,细读之后可以发现两个分句有内在的因果关系,因此可用thus连接;“很多国家的政治……影响”可采用被动语态。
3. 龙是中国人自古以来一直崇拜的神异动物(deified animal)。在中国的神话传说(folklore)中,龙是多种动物的综合体,拥有多种动物的特长。尽管中国龙是一种现实中并不存在的动物,但它在中国人的心里占据着不可替代的位置。在过去,龙长期被古时的中国人当作能够控制自然界的神。在封建社会,龙是权利和帝王的象征。在现代社会,龙已经成为吉祥物(mascot),象征腾飞、成功、开拓精神和创造。因此在中国人的日常生活中,到处都能看到龙的形象。
Dragon has been a deified animal worshipped by Chinese people since ancient time. In the Chinese folklore dragon is a combination of many animals, which possesses those animals’ special skills. Chinese dragon is a nonexistent animal in reality, but it has an irreplaceable position in the hearts of Chinese people. In the pas
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