2013年12月四级翻译答案
第一篇:2013年12月四级翻译答案
信息技术(Information Technology),正在飞速的发展,中国公民也越来越重视信息技术,有些学校甚至将信息技术作为必修课程,对这一现象大家持不同观点。一部分人认为这是没有必要的,学生就应该学习传统的课程。另一部分人认为这是应该的,中国就应该与时俱进。不管怎样,信息技术引起广大人民的重视是一件好事。
【参考译文】
Nowadays, with the fast development of Information Technology, Chinese citizens are attaching more and more importance to it.Some schools and universities have even included Information Technology in their required courses, which has led to different opinions.Some people think it is unnecessary to make IT courses required, and students are supposed to take traditional courses.Oppositely, other people think it is necessary to do so, for China and its people should keep pace with the times.Either way, it is a good thing that Information Technology has attracted people's attention.【点评】
段落翻译是本次考试的新题型之一,由考查简单的词组掌握、句型表达转为考查篇章整体表达,相比改革前的句子翻译,无论是分值还是难度都有所加大,对考生的能力水平要求更高。从真题内容来看,考题比样卷中的内容要简单不少。原文语言平实、结构简单,给出了关于信息技术是否该成为必修课的两个对立观点,更像是一篇四级考试作文题,其中也没有比较复杂的句型、高难度的词汇,每个观点的内容也都给出,考生只需要照字面意思翻译,同时像写作文一样,注意上下文的衔接即可。
【原文】“你要茶还是要咖啡?”是用餐人常被问到的题目,许多西方人会选咖啡,而中国人会选茶。相传,中国的一位帝王于五千年前发现了茶,并用来治病。在明清(the Ming and Qing Dynasties)期间,茶馆遍布全国,饮茶在六世纪传到日本,但直到十七、十八世纪才传到欧美。如今,茶是世界上最流行的饮料(beverage)之一,茶是中国的民族饮品,也是中国传统文化的重要组成部分。
【译文】
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“Tea or coffee?” Diners are frequently asked this question.Western people may choose coffee, while Chinese may prefer tea.It is said that 5,000 years ago, an emperor in China
discovered tea and used it to cure disease.In the Ming and Qing Dynasty, tea houses could be found all over the country.Tea-drinking was introduced to Japan in the sixth century, but was not introduced to Europe and
America until the 17th and 18th century.Up to now, tea has become one of the most popular beverages in the world.It is the national drink of China and an important part of Chinese traditional culture.【点评】
考前许多同学对段落翻译都有望而生畏的感觉,但就实际考题来看,本段落的难度比样题更低,用一些基本的词汇和句型就足以完成翻译任务。所以考生平时要注重夯实基础,熟记基本的词汇句型,注意用词的准确和表达的清晰完整,面对考题时就能得心应手。原文:
中国结(the Chinese knot)最初是由手工艺人发明的。经过数百年不断的改造,已经成为一种优雅多彩的艺术和工艺。在古代,人们用它来记录事件,但现在主要用于装饰的目的。“结”在中文里意味着爱情,婚姻和团聚。中国结常常作为礼物交换或用作饰品祈求好运和避邪。这种形式的手工艺(handcraft)代代相传,现在已经在中国和世界各地越来越受
欢迎。
什么钢琴曲好听译文:
The Chinese knot is originally invented by the handicraftsman.After several hundred years’ innovation, it has evolved into an elegant and colorful art and craft.In ancient times, it was used for recording events, while now it is mainly a decorative handicraft art.In Chinese, “Knot” means love, marriage and reunion.The Chinese knot is often used as a gift to express good wishes or a talisman to ward off evil spirits.The handcraft has passed on for generations and become more and more popular in China and the world.【点评】
原文与样题“神似”,不管是题材、句式、用词以及难度都与样题“剪纸”如出一辙,相信按照样题模式进行练习,面对考题一定得心应手。同时文章中还出现了一些翻译中的高频词汇,如“由„„发明”、“代代相传”、“意味着”、“世界各地”等等,以及用“while”表示对比等常见句式,充分说明只要语法词汇双管齐下,翻译准确率定能大大提升。2013年12月四级翻译
原文:
许多人喜欢中餐,在中国,烹饪不仅被视为一种技能,而且也被视为一种艺术。精心准备的中餐既可口又好看。烹饪技艺和配料在中国各地差别很大。但好的烹饪都有一个共同点,总
是要考虑到颜、味道、口感和营养(nutrition)。由于食物对健康至关重要,好的厨师总是努力在谷物、肉类和蔬菜之间取得平衡,所以中餐既美味又健康。
译文:张宥浩
Many people are fond of Chinese cuisine.In China, it is not only regarded as a craftsmanship, but also as an art.An exquisitely prepared Chinese cuisine is a feast for both the mouth and the eyes.The culinary skill and dish ingredients vary in different regions of China, but good Chinese cuisines always share something in common, i.e.the color,aroma, taste and nutrition.As food is vital for one’s health, a good chef always tries to strike a balance among grains, meat and vegetables.That’s why Chinese cuisine is tasty and healthy.【点评】
对爱人的暖心情话本段翻译原文是常见的中国文化题材:中餐(Chinese cuisine/Chinese food),用词也都是与食物相关的高频词汇,如“谷物”“肉类”“口感”“营养”等,也提示了考生在复习时可以通过主题分类进行词汇学习、记忆。翻译中可用到的句型也都比较常见,没有特别复杂的表达,但是在表达上要注意准确性和连贯性。
第二篇:四级段落翻译答案Key+to+Translation
1.中国面临的最严峻的挑战之一就是人口老龄化(aging population)。专家称在未来四十年内,中国老年人口将接近5亿,占据人口总数的三分之一。这无疑给中国经济增长带来了巨大的压力,但这也意味着更多的商机。人口老龄化将为养老院(nursing home)行业的发展带来良好的前景。据粗略统计,5亿老年人每月至少能为养老院行业带来5000亿元的经济效益。
Aging population is one of the most severe challenges in China.According to the experts, within four decades, China will have nearly 500 million elderly people, which accounts for one third of the total population.Such a situation will undoubtedly put huge pressure on the economic growth of China, but it also means more business opportunities.The fast-gr
owing numbers of elderly people will bring a very good prospect for the industry of nursing homes.Based on rough statistics, half a billion elderly people can at least bring the industry an economic benefit of 500 billion every month.2.国画(Chinese painting)指中国传统绘画,历史悠久,远在2000多年前的战国时期(Warring States Period)就出现了画在丝织品上的绘画。国画的工具盒材料有毛笔(brush)、墨、纸盒丝绸等。国画从题材上主要分为三类:人物、山水、花鸟。国画起源于中国书法(calligraphy),在本质上是一种线性艺术,试图采用绘画唤起意象和感情。国画在内容和艺术创作上,体现了古人对自然、社会、哲学、宗教和道德的认识。two steps from hell