大学英语精读2翻译题及其答案

第一篇：大学英语精读2翻译题及其答案

Unit 1

1．Gases such as carbon monoxide emitted by factories and automobiles have seriously polluted the atmosphere.工厂和汽车发出的一氧化碳一类的气体严重污染了大气

2．The industrial engineer’s letter indicates that he doubts the feasibility of the plan.那为工业管理工程师来的信表明，他对改项计划是否可行有怀疑

3．Many parents in the United States set aside a fund for their children’s education before they are born.美国许多父母在孩子出生之前就为他们的教育留出一笔专款

4．I have made sure that her conclusion is based on facts.我已了解清楚，她的结论是以事实为根据的5．The medical team composed of three doctors and two nurses set off for the mountain(ous)area a few days ago.几天前，由三位医生和两名护士组成的医疗队出发到山区去了

6．The village is named after the high mountain that stands in front of it.这个村庄是以树立在它前面的那座高山命名的7．He was ill for about a week which has really set him back in his studies.他病了一个月左右，这使他在学习上耽误了很多

8．The war that broke out between the North and the South in 1861 is known in history as the American Civil War.南方和北方之间于一八六一年爆发的那场战争在历史上称为“美国内战”

Unit 2

1．Their argument ended when she slammed the door and left without a word.她砰地关上门，一声不吭地走了，他们间那场争执就此结束

2．The guest at the dinner party were slightly surprised at the commanding tone of the American.出席晚宴的客人对那个美国人威严的语气感到有点以外

3．Johnny has outgrown the fear of staying at home alone.约翰尼已长大成熟，不再害怕独自呆在家里了

4．While all the other passengers made for the exit he alone remained in his seat as if unwilling to leave the plane.当全部乘客都向出口处走去时，他却独自留在座位上，好像不愿意离开这架飞机似的5． The letter is to be handed to Dr.Wilson himself.这封信必须交给威尔逊博士本人

6．While she felt like joining in the argument Nancy was too shy to open her mouth.南希虽然很想参加辩论，但腼腆得不敢开口

7．What do you think is the likeliest time to find him at home?

你觉得什么时候最有可能在家里找到他

8．The hunter’s face(was)lit up with excitement as soon as he saw a fox emerge from among the bushes and run in the direction of/ make for the trap he had laid.猎人一看见有只狐狸从树丛中出现并向他设下的陷阱方向跑去，脸上顿时闪出了兴奋的表情

Unit 3

1．It was suggested at the meeting that a committee of 11 be appointed to make a new

constitution.会上有人建议任命一个十一人委员会来制定新章程

2．By making on-the-spot observation the young scientist obtained first-hand information they needed in their research work.这些青年科学家通过现场观察，获得了研究工作所需的第一手资料

3．It is very likely that he will be rejected by the army because of his bad eyesight.他很可能会因视力不好而被拒收入伍

4．The committee members have conflicting opinions as to the best location of the new airport.委员会成员在新机场最佳选址这一问题上持有不同意见

5.Henry’s works of art are superior in many respects to those of his brother’s.亨利创作的艺术品在许多方面比他兄弟的要好

6.The steady rise in the quality of our products owes much to the improvement of our equipment.我们产品质量的稳步提高在很大程度上是由于设备有所改进

7.Jim would have preferred to act on his own judgment but he didn’t because as a soldier he had to obey the order.吉姆本想按照自己的判断行事，但他没有这样做，因为作为军人他得服从命令

8.Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a city without bikes or one without cars.I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.如果让我来决定我们是要一个没有自行车的城市呢，还是要一个没有汽车的城市，我会毫不犹豫地选择后者

Unit 4

1.She got a post as a cashier at a local bank.But she was soon fired because she proved to be incompetent.她在当地一家银行找到一份出纳员的工作，但不久因不称职而被解雇了。

2.It is obviously/clearly his young assistant who is running the book store.很明显是他的年轻助手在经营这家书店。

3.No sooner had the proposal been announced at the meeting than she got to her feet to protest.这项建议在会上一宣布，她就站起来提出异议。

4.Bill has applied to Harvard University for a teaching assistantship but his chances of getting it are slim.比尔已向哈佛大学申请助教职位，但他得到它的可能性很小。

5.Being short of funds they are trying to attract foreign capital.由于缺乏资金，他们正在想办法吸引外资。

6.The room smells of stale air.It must have been vacant for a long time.这个房间有股霉味，一定是好久没人住了。

7.As far as hobbies are concerned Jane and her sister have little in common.就业余爱好而言，珍妮和她妹妹几乎没有什么共同之处。

8.It is self-evident that the education of the young is vital to the future of a country.不言而喻，青年人的教育对于一个国家的未来是至关重要的。

Unit

51.The little girl ran so fast that she was thrown off balance and fell over/down.那小女孩跑的太快，身体一下失去平衡，跌倒了。

2.I was impressed by his devotion to his research but I did not have the slightest interest in his profound theories.他致力于研究工作的精神给我留下了很深刻印象，但我对他那些深奥的理论丝毫不感兴趣。

3.Be sure not to say anything capable of being misunderstood.千万别说可能会被人误解的话。

4.I was so bewildered by their conflicting advice that I did not know how to act.我被他们互相矛盾的意见搞糊涂了，不知如何去做才是。

5.At first this complicated problem frustrated them but after thinking it over carefully they finally worked out a solution.起初，这个复杂问题使他们感到灰心丧气，但经过仔细思考他们终于研究出了解决办法。

6．The head of the sports delegation beamed with delight when a young pioneer presented him with a bunch of flowers.体育代表团团长在少先队员向他献上一束鲜花时愉快地笑了。

7．I really don’t see why our English teacher should single out our monitor for praise since we have all done quite well this term.这学期我们都学习不错，我真不明白为什么我们的英语老师单单表扬了班长一个人。

8．I believe in the theory that the higher animals developed from the lower ones.我相信比较高级的动物是由比较低级的动物进化而来的这一学说。

Unit 6

1.If / As long as you keep on trying you will be able to resolve this difficult problem sooner or later.只要你不断努力，你迟早会解决这个难题的。

2.We anticipate encountering / that we will encounter resistance to our plan / our plan will meet with resistance.我们预料我们的计划会受到抵制。

3.Jim’s friends said that the noise pollution in their city was terrible but they had to live with it.吉姆的朋友说，他们那个城市的噪音污染十分严重，但是他们只好忍着。

4.At first Tom thought that with his knowledge skill and experience he was bound to find a satisfactory job.汤姆起初认为，凭他的知识、技术和经验，一定能够找到一份称心如意的工作。

5.It would be wise(advisable)to handle this delicate problem with calmness and patience.冷静耐心的处理这个微妙问题是明智的。

6.Dick thought that if he was not able to take the machine apart chances were that no other worker in the plant could either.迪克认为如果他拆不开那台机器，那么很可能厂里别的工人也拆不开。

7.Do you think bus drivers should take full responsibility for the passenger’s safety.你是否认为公共汽车司机应对乘客的安全负完全的责任？

8.You need not dwell on your mistakes in judgment any more.What’s important is to try your best to avoid repeating them.你不必再去多想判断上的那些失误了。重要的是尽量避免再犯。

Unit 7

1.The local people’s response to the new security measures was enthusiastic.当地居民对新的安全措施反应热烈。

2.What good will it do to argue with him if he takes a negative attitude toward the whole thing?

要是他对整个事情持否定态度，跟他争辩还有什么用呢？

3.Just before he was released from jail.Vingo wrote a letter to his wife asking she would have him back.就在文戈获释之前，他给妻子写了封信，问她是否愿意让他回去。

4.The criminal was given a stiff sentence of fifteen years.那名罪犯被从严判处十五年徒刑。

5.The doctor told Mrs.Nolen that her decision to move to the countryside was an intelligent one and probably had helped to a certain degree to bring back her health.医生对诺兰太太说，她搬到乡下去住的明智决定在一定程度上帮助她恢复了健康。

6.His room was small but quite cozy with a fireplace a soft chair and a sofa.He seemed contented with it.他那个房间有壁炉、软椅和沙发，虽然小些，但挺舒适。看来他很满意。

7.The policeman asked the driver to describe the accident in a greater detail.警察要求司机把事故讲述得更详细一些。

8.Peter is not good at maths but when it comes to sports he is the best in the class.彼得的数学不好，但要说到体育，他却是班上最好的。

Unit 8

1.Vast amounts of investment have enabled the economy of the area to grow rapidly.巨额投资使这一地区的经济得以迅速发展。

2.They launched a campaign to raise money for a new hospital.他们为新建一所医院开展筹款运动。

3.It is true that success lies in diligence.成功在于勤奋，这句话很正确。

4.Men of high moral standards they are never to be tempted to take such expensive gifts.他们都具有很高的道德标准，决不会受诱惑接受如此贵重的礼品。

5.There are indications that numerous factories are faced with a very difficult situation.有迹象表明，不少工厂正面临这十分困难的局面。

6.The police arrested the criminal on a charge of armed robbery several hours after they found an important clue to his identity.警方找到罪犯是谁的重要线索后，在几个小时内就以武装抢劫罪拘捕了他。

7.Investigation has revealed that retirement tends to cause psychological troubles for some people.调查揭示，对某些人来说，退休往往会造成心理上的病痛。

8.The medical team did more than complain about the relatively poor working conditions at the local hospital.For instance several doctors bought simple medical instruments with their own money.医疗队并没有一味抱怨当地医院较差的工作条件。比如说，好几位医生就曾用自己的钱购置了简单的医疗器械。

Unit 9

1.Everything indicates that something has gone wrong with his plan.一切都表明他的计划出了毛病。

2.The author thinks that we should not take it for granted that those who score high on intelligence tests will certainly do well in practical work.作者认为，我们不应想当然地以为那些智力测验得分高的人在实际工作中就一定能干得好。

3.I singled out a few English idioms to test my classmates

我挑出几条英语成语(idiom)考了一下我的同班同学．

4.Three professors were invited to design the curriculum for new teachers assess.三位教授被请来对新教员设计的教案做出评估.5.This is but just a small loss to us.Don't make a fuss over it.这对我们来说是个很小的损失不要大惊小怪.6.He scored far more than any of his opponents which proved him a worthy winner.他比任何对手的得分都高很多证明他不愧为一个胜利者.7.The two animals are alike in appearance but they belong to different species.这两只动物外貌很相似，但它们属于不同的种类

8.I don't know for sure whether the bank will grant him the loan he has applied for.我并不确切知道他申请的贷款（loan）银行是否会给。

Unit 10

1.Through the article the author wants to convey to the readers his opinion on praise and criticism.作家想通过这篇文章向读者传达她对赞扬与批评的看法。

2.Of the dozen of waitresses in the restaurant only three have had any previous experience.这家餐馆十二名女侍中，只有三名先前有过干这种活儿的经历。

3.Though he isn't much of a scholar the teacher does know how to teach a course in a lively and interesting manner.这位教师可能不是一个了不起的学者，但他的确懂得怎样把一门课教得活泼而有趣。(in a...manner)

4.We often find that to apply a rule is much more difficult than to know it.我们常常发现运用一个规律比懂得它要难得多。

5.She never scolds her children for squabbling.Instead she gives them a few words of praise when they play quietly.她从不因为孩子们争吵便责骂他们，而是在他们安安静静地玩耍时赞扬几句。

6.Mr.Green was always critical of his daughter's writings but somehow he commented favorably on that poorly written poem of hers.格林先生老是挑他女儿写作的刺儿，但不知怎的，对她那首写得很差的诗歌却给予好评。

7.Quite a few students in our class were publicly criticized by the teacher for failing to hand in their compositions on time.我们班上有不少学生因为没有按时交作业而受到教师的当众批评。

8.A good teacher should be very alert to his students' progress.If their progress is ignored the students will feel discouraged.一位好的教师应对学生取得的进步非常敏感。如果学生的进步被忽视，他们就会感到沮丧。

第二篇：大学英语精读2_课后翻译题答案

第一单元

1.她砰地关上门，一声不吭地走了，他们之间 那场争执就此结束。

Their argument ended when she slammed the door and left without a word.2.出席晚宴的客人对那个美国人威严的语气 感到有点意外。

The guests at the dinner party were slightly surprised at the commanding tone of the American.3.约翰尼已长大成熟，不再害怕独自呆在家里了。Johnny has outgrown the fear of staying at home alone.4.当全部乘客都向出口处(exit)走去时，他却独自留在座位上，好像不愿意离开这架飞机似的。

While all the other passengers made for the exit, he alone remained in his seat as if unwilling to leave the plane.5.这封信必须交给威尔逊博士本人。

The letter is to be handed to Dr.Wilson himself.6.南希虽然很想参加辩论，但腼腆得不敢开口。

While she felt like joining in the argument, Nancy was too shy to open her mouth.7.你觉得什么时候最有可能在家里找到他？

What do you think is the likeliest time to find him at home? 8.猎人一看见有只狐狸从树丛中出现并向他设下(lay)的陷阱(trap)方向跑去，脸上顿时闪出了兴奋的表情。

The hunter’s face lit up with excitement as soon as he saw a fox emerge from among the bushes and run in the direction of / make for the trap he had laid 第二单元

1)会上有人建议任命一个十一人委员会来制定新章程。

It was suggested at the meeting that a committee of eleven be appointed to make a new constitution.2)这些青年科学家通过现场观察，获得了研究工作所需的第一手资料。

By making on-the-spot observations, the young scientists obtained first-hand information they needed in their research work.3)他很可能会因视力不好而被拒收入伍。

It is very likely that he will be rejected by the army because of his bad eyesight.4)委员会成员在新机场最佳选址(location)这一问题上持有不同意见。

The committee members have conflicting opinions as to the best location of the new airport.5)亨利创作的艺术品在许多方面比他兄弟的要好。

Henry's works of art are superior in many respects to those of his brother's.6)我们产品质量的稳步提高在很大程度上是由于设备有所改进。

The steady rise in the quality of our products owes much to the improvement of our equipment.7)吉姆本想按照自己的判断行事，但他没有这样做，因为作为军人他得服从命令。Jim would have preferred to act on his own judgment, but he didn't because as a soldier he had to obey the order.8)如果让我来决定我们是要一个没有自行车的城市呢，还是要一个没有汽车的城市，我会毫不犹豫地选择后者。

Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a city without bikes or one without cars, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter 第三单元

1.She got a post as a cashier at a local bank.But she was soon fired because she proved to be incompetent.她在当地一家银行找到一份出纳员的工作，但不久因不称职而被解雇了。2.It is obviously/clearly his young assistant who is running the book store.很明显是他的年轻助手在经营这家书店。3.No sooner had the proposal been

announced at the meeting than she got to her feet to protest.这项建议在会上一宣布，她就站起来提出异议

4.Bill has applied to Harvard University for a teaching assistantship, but his chances of getting it are slim.比尔已向哈佛大学申请助教职位，但他得到它的可能性很小。5.Being short of funds, they are trying to attract foreign capital.由于缺乏资金，他们正在想办法吸引外资。

6.The room smells of stale air.It must have been vacant for a long time.这个房间有股霉味，一定是好久没人住了。

7.As far as hobbies are concerned, Jane and her sister have little in common.就业余爱好而言，珍妮和她妹妹几乎没有什么共同之处。

8.It is self-evident that the education of the young is vital to the future of a country.不言而喻，青年人的教育对于一个国家的未来是至关重要的。第四单元

1)那小女孩跑得太快，身体一下失去平衡，跌倒了。

The little girl ran so fast that she was thrown off balance and fell over / down.2)他致力于研究工作的精神(devotion to research)给我留下了很深印象，但我对他那些深奥的理论丝毫不感兴趣。

I was impressed by his devotion to research but I did not have the slightest interest in his profound theories.3)千万别说可能会被人误解的话。

Be sure not to say anything capable of being misunderstood.4)我被他们互相矛盾的意见搞糊涂了，不知如何去做才是。

I was so bewildered by their conflicting advice that I did not know how to act/what to do.5)起初，这个复杂问题使他们感到灰心丧气，但经过仔细思考后他们终于研究出了解决办法。

At first this complicated problem frustrated them, but after thinking it over carefully they finally worked out a solution.6)体育代表团团长在少先队员向他献上一束鲜花时愉快地笑了。

The head of the sports delegation beamed with delight when a young pioneer presented him with a bunch of flowers.7)这学期我们都学习得不错，我真不明白为什么我们的英语老师单单表扬了班长一个人。

I really don't see why our English teacher should single out our monitor for praise since we have all done quitewell this term.8)我相信比较高级的|(higher)|动物是由比较低级的|（lower）|动物进化而来|（develop from）|的这一学说。

I believe in the theory that the higher animals developed from the lower ones 第五单元

1)如果富有的国家多花些钱搞绿色工业，而不是去建立军事机器和制造核武器，当今许多广泛存在的污染问题将会逐渐消失。

If the rich countries spent more money on green industries, instead of on building up military machines and nuclear weapons, many of today's widespread pollution problems would gradually disappear.2)烧煤的时候，不仅消耗房子里面的氧气，而且还散发出有毒的气体。

The burning of coal not only consumes the oxygen in the house but also gives out poisonous gases.3)显然，找到替代能源对我们经济的稳定发展是至关重要的。

Apparently, finding alternative energy sources is essential to the steady development of our economy.4)太阳能电池（solar cell）能吸收阳光并把它变成电。Solar cells can absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity.5)如果地球上的温度继续年复一年地上升，极地的冰帽将会开始融化，沿海城市中一半的建筑物很可能会消失在劈啪飞溅的海浪下面。

If the temperature on the Earth continues to go up from year to year, the polar ice caps will begin to melt and, in all likelihood, half of the buildings in coastal cities will disappear beneath splashing sea waves.6)因为这些生物很小并且常常躲在叶子茂密的植物下面，肉眼并不都可以看见。Because these creatures are small and tend to hide beneath leafy plants, they are not always visible to the naked eye.7)由于受到原子辐射，他最终在工作时倒下了。

As a result of exposure to atomic radiation, he finally collapsed at work.8)有明显的证据表明工作上的重压与身体的某些毛病有联系。

There is distinct evidence of the connection between heavy pressure of work and some disorders of the body 第六单元

1)只要你不断努力，你迟早会解决这个难题的。

If / As long as you keep(on)trying, you will be able to resolve this difficult problem sooner or later.2)我们预料我们的计划会受到抵制(resistance)。

We anticipate encountering / that we will encounter resistance to our plan / our plan will meet with resistance.3)吉姆的朋友说，他们那个城市的噪音污染十分严重，但是他们只好忍着。Jim's friends said that the noise pollution in their city was terrible, but they had to live with it.4)汤姆起初认为，凭他的知识、技术和经验，一定能够找到一份称心如意的工作。At first Tom thought that with his knowledge, skill and experience he was bound to find a satisfactory job.5)冷静耐心地处理这个微妙(delicate)问题是明智的。

It would be wise / advisable to handle this delicate problem with calmness and patience.6)迪克以为，如果他拆不开那台机器，那么很可能厂里别的工人也拆不开。Dick thought that if he wasn't able to take the machine apart, chances were that no other worker in the plant could, either.7)你是否认为公共汽车司机应对乘客的安全负完全的责任？

Do you think bus drivers should take full responsibility for the passengers' safety? 8)你不必再去多想那些判断上的失误了。重要的是尽量避免再犯。

You needn't dwell on your mistakes in judgment any more.What's important is to try your best to avoid repeating them.第七单元

1)在当地政府的领导下，村民们奋起应付由水灾造成的严重粮食危机。

Under the leadership of the local government, the villagers rose to the serious food crisis caused by the floods.2)这个展览会很受欢迎，吸引着源源而至的参观者。

The exhibition is very popular and is attracting a steady stream of visitors.3)妈妈上楼来查看我们这些孩子时，我转过身假装睡着了。

When Mom came upstairs to check on us kids, I turned over and pretended to be asleep.4)对阿姆斯特德来说，向毒贩展开斗争是个挑战。虽然她感到紧张不安，但她决心勇敢地面对这些人。

Waging a battle against the drug pushers was a challenge to Armstead.She felt rather nervous but she decided to confront them.5)老太太叫我小心些，不要与那些在街角闲荡的家伙讲话。

The old lady told me to be cautious and not to talk to the guys hanging out on the street corner.6)一个卫生组织促使地方政府为建造一所新的医院筹措三百万美元的资金。A health organization prompted the local government to raise a three-million-dollar fund for a new hospital.7)那个曾放火烧教堂的男子打开门时，迎面遇到十来个持枪的警察。

Opening the door, the man who had set fire to the church found himself confronted by a dozen policemen with guns.8)据报道，燃烧了两个多小时的熊熊烈火始于一个废弃的仓库。

It is reported that the fire which raged for more than two hours started in an abandoned warehouse / store

第三篇：大学英语精读3翻译答案

Unit1

1.发言人明确表示总统在任何情况下都不会取消这次旅行。

The spokesman made it clear that the President would not cancel the trip under any circumstances.2.杰克对书架上那些书一本也不了解，所以他的选择是很随意的。

Jack had no idea of the book on the bookshelf, so his choice was arbitrary.3.随后发生的那些事件再次证明了我的猜疑是对的。

The subsequent events once again confirmed that my suspicions were right.4.我认为我们应该鼓励中学生在暑假找临时工作。

I think we should encourage high school students to find temporary jobs during summer holiday.5.令我们吃惊的是，这位常被赞为十分正直的州长竟然是个贪官。

To our surprise ,the governor, who had often been praised for his honesty ,turned out to be a corrupt official.6.少数工人工人得到提升，与此同时却有数百名工人被解雇。

A few workers were promoted ,but meanwhile hundreds of workers were dismissed.7.如果有机会，约翰也许已成为一位杰出的画家了。

Given the chance, John might have become an outstanding painter.8.数小时后，有人看见那个男孩在林子里瞎转。

Several hours later, the boy was found wandering around in the woods.Unit3

1.许多美国大学生申请政府贷款交付学费。

Many American students apply for government loans to pay for their tuition.2.除阅读教材外，使用电影和多媒体会激发学生学习的兴趣。

Besides reading materials ,the use of films and multimedias can stimulate students’ interest in their study.3.这位律师试图说服陪审团他的当事人是无辜的。

The attorney tired to convince the jury that his client is innocent.4.提问常常会引发创造的火花。

Asking questions often generates the spark of creativity.5.我已经把我的简历寄往几家公司，但尚未收到回复。

I have sent off my resume to a few companies, but haven’t received a reply yet.6.她的结论是建立在对当前国际情况进行了认真的分析的基础上的。

Her conclusion is built on a careful analysis of current international affairs.7.我们满怀希望地来参加会议，离开时却大失所望。

We came to the meeting with great expectation, but we left very disappointed.8.暂时他只得接受了一份给一家化妆品公司发促销传单的活儿。

At the moment he has to take the job of disturbing leaflets to promote products for a cosmetic company.Unit 5 1.就能力而言，我肯定他能胜任这件工作。

As far as ability is concerned , I am sure he will qualify for the job.2.认为约翰会因为他的失礼而向他们正式道歉，那就错了。

It is wrong to assume that John will formally apologize to them for the impoliteness.3.这一丑闻对正在力争赢得大选的工党来说，无疑是一件尴尬的事。

The scandal is certainly an embarrassment to the Labour Party aiming at winning the election.4.我正在努力地写学期论文，可是我的小妹妹却不断冲进我的房间打扰我。

I was hard at work on my term paper ,but my little sister kept interrupted me by bursting into my room.5.我问她数次，而她拒绝回答我的问题。

I asked her several times ,but she refused to respond to my questions.6.在西方，人们常常邮购商品，这可以节省许多时间。

In the west,people often send away formail-order goods, which can save a lot of time.7.抱歉，时间不多了，我建议我们跳到最后一章。

Sorry time is running out , I suggest we skip to the last chapter.8.既然你决心尽快完成硕士课程，那就别让你的社交生活妨碍你的学习。

since you’ve set your mind to finishing the master’s program as soon as possible,you should not let your social life stand in your way.Unit8

1.我们不赞成他认为自己应得到特殊待遇的态度。

We don’t go along with his attitude of viewing himself special treatment.2.即使你是班上最好的学生之一，要保住成绩也得常常温习功课才行。

Even if you are one of the best students in the class, in order to maintain your grades you must review your lessons often.3.过去有关太空时代的某些幻想已经成为现实。

Some fantasies of space time in the past have become reality.4.情况确实如此，有些人一生中很早就获得成功，而另一些人则要工作很长时间方能实现自己的目标。

It is true that some people achieve success very early in life, while others must work a long time before attaining their goals.5.他坚持认为这次实验的失败主要是由于准备不足。

He maintained that the failure of the experiment was largely due to inadequate preparations.6.如今研究人员提倡我们应该每天花些时间将自己想要达到的目标投射到心灵的屏幕上。

Nowadays,researchers advocate that we spend some time every day projecting our goals onto our hearts.

第四篇：翻译答案大学英语精读第二册

Unit1 1.她砰地关上门，一声不吭地走了，他们之间那场争执就此结束。Their argument ended when she slammed the door and left without a word.2.出席晚宴的客人对那个美国人威严的语气感到有点意外。

The guests at the dinner party were slightly surprised at the commanding tone of the American.3.约翰尼已长大成熟，不再害怕独自呆在家里了。Johnny has outgrown the fear of staying at home alone.4.当全部乘客都向出口处(exit)走去时，他却独自留在座位上，好像不愿意离开这架飞机似的。

While all the other passengers made for the exit, he alone remained in his seat as if unwilling to leave the plane.5.这封信必须交给威尔逊博士本人。

The letter is to be handed to Dr.Wilson himself.6.南希虽然很想参加辩论，但腼腆得不敢开口。

While she felt like joining in the argument, Nancy was too shy to open her mouth.7.你觉得什么时候最有可能在家里找到他？

What do you think is the likeliest time to find him at home? 8.猎人一看见有只狐狸从树丛中出现并向他设下(lay)的陷阱(trap)方向跑去，脸上顿时闪出了兴奋的表情。

The hunter’s face lit up with excitement as soon as he saw a fox emerge from among the bushes and run in the direction of / make for the trap he had laid.Unit2 1)会上有人建议任命一个十一人委员会来制定新章程。

It was suggested at the meeting that a committee of eleven be appointed to make a new constitution.2)这些青年科学家通过现场观察，获得了研究工作所需的第一手资料。

By making on-the-spot observations, the young scientists obtained first-hand information they needed in their research work.3)他很可能会因视力不好而被拒收入伍。

It is very likely that he will be rejected by the army because of his bad eyesight.4)委员会成员在新机场最佳选址(location)这一问题上持有不同意见。

The committee members have conflicting opinions as to the best location of the new airport.5)亨利创作的艺术品在许多方面比他兄弟的要好。

Henry's works of art are superior in many respects to those of his brother's.6)我们产品质量的稳步提高在很大程度上是由于设备有所改进。

The steady rise in the quality of our products owes much to the improvement of our equipment.7)吉姆本想按照自己的判断行事，但他没有这样做，因为作为军人他得服从命令。

Jim would have preferred to act on his own judgment, but he didn't because as a soldier he had to obey the order.8)如果让我来决定我们是要一个没有自行车的城市呢，还是要一个没有汽车的城市，我会毫不犹豫地选择后者。

Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a city without bikes or one without cars, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.Unit3

1)她在当地一家银行找到一份出纳员的工作，但不久因不称职而被解雇了。

She got a post as a cashier at a local bank.But she was soon fired because she proved to be incompetent.2)很明显是他的年轻助手在经营这家书店。

It is obviously/clearly his young assistant who is running the book store.3)这项建议在会上一宣布，她就站起来提出异议。

No sooner had the proposal been announced at the meeting than she got to her feet to protest.4)比尔已向哈佛大学申请助教职位，但他得到它的可能性很小。

Bill has applied to Harvard University for a teaching assistantship, but his chances of getting it are slim.5)由于缺乏资金，他们正在想办法吸引外资。

Being short of funds, they are trying to attract foreign capital.6)这个房间有股霉味，一定是好久没人住了。

The room smells of stale air.It must have been vacant for a long time.7)就业余爱好而言，珍妮和她妹妹几乎没有什么共同之处。

As far as hobbies are concerned, Jane and her sister have little in common.8)不言而喻，青年人的教育对于一个国家的未来是至关重要的。

It is self-evident that the education of the young is vital to the future of a country.Unit4

1)那小女孩跑得太快，身体一下失去平衡，跌倒了。

The little girl ran so fast that she was thrown off balance and fell over / down.2)他致力于研究工作的精神(devotion to research)给我留下了很深印象，但我对他那些深奥的理论丝毫不感兴趣。

I was impressed by his devotion to research but I did not have the slightest interest in his profound theories.3)千万别说可能会被人误解的话。

Be sure not to say anything capable of being misunderstood.4)我被他们互相矛盾的意见搞糊涂了，不知如何去做才是。

I was so bewildered by their conflicting advice that I did not know how to act/what to do.5)起初，这个复杂问题使他们感到灰心丧气，但经过仔细思考后他们终于研究出了解决办法。

At first this complicated problem frustrated them, but after thinking it over carefully they finally worked out a solution.6)体育代表团团长在少先队员向他献上一束鲜花时愉快地笑了。

The head of the sports delegation beamed with delight when a young pioneer presented him with a bunch of flowers.7)这学期我们都学习得不错，我真不明白为什么我们的英语老师单单表扬了班长一个人。I really don't see why our English teacher should single out our monitor for praise since we have all done quite well this term.8)我相信比较高级的|(higher)|动物是由比较低级的（|lower）|动物进化而来（|develop from）的这一学说。

I believe in the theory that the higher animals developed from the lower ones.Unit6 1)只要你不断努力，你迟早会解决这个难题的。

If / As long as you keep(on)trying, you will be able to resolve this difficult problem sooner or later.2)我们预料我们的计划会受到抵制(resistance)。

We anticipate encountering / that we will encounter resistance to our plan / our plan will meet with resistance.3)吉姆的朋友说，他们那个城市的噪音污染十分严重，但是他们只好忍着。

Jim's friends said that the noise pollution in their city was terrible, but they had to live with it.4)汤姆起初认为，凭他的知识、技术和经验，一定能够找到一份称心如意的工作。

At first Tom thought that with his knowledge, skill and experience he was bound to find a satisfactory job.5)冷静耐心地处理这个微妙(delicate)问题是明智的。

It would be wise / advisable to handle this delicate problem with calmness and patience.6)迪克以为，如果他拆不开那台机器，那么很可能厂里别的工人也拆不开。

Dick thought that if he wasn't able to take the machine apart, chances were that no other worker in the plant could, either.7)你是否认为公共汽车司机应对乘客的安全负完全的责任？

Do you think bus drivers should take full responsibility for the passengers' safety? 8)你不必再去多想那些判断上的失误了。重要的是尽量避免再犯。

You needn't dwell on your mistakes in judgment any more.What's important is to try your best to avoid repeating them

Unit8 1)巨额投资(investment)使这一地区的经济得以迅速发展。

Vast amounts of investment have enabled the economy of the area to grow rapidly.2)他们为新建一所医院开展了一场筹款运动。

They launched a campaign to raise money for a new hospital.3)成功在于勤奋(diligence)，诺兰医生就是一个很好的例证。Success lies in diligence.Dr.Nolen is a case in point.4)他们都具有很高的道德标准，决不会受诱惑接受如此贵重的礼品。

Men of high moral standards, they are never to be tempted into taking such expensive gifts.5)有迹象表明，不少工厂正面临着十分困难的局面。

There are indications that numerous factories are faced with a very difficult situation.6)警方找到谁是罪犯的重要线索后，在几小时内就以武装抢劫罪拘捕了他。

The police arrested the criminal on a charge of armed robbery several hours after they found an important clue to his identity.7)调查显示，对某些人来说，退休往往会造成心理上的病痛。

Investigation has revealed that retirement tends to cause psychological troubles for some people.8)医疗队并没有一味抱怨当地医院较差的工作条件。比如，好几位医生就曾用自己的钱购置了简单的医疗器械。

The medical team did more than complain about the relatively poor working conditions at the local hospital.For instance, several doctors bought simple medical instruments with their own money

Unit9 1)一切都表明他的计划出了毛病。

Everything points to the fact / indicates that something has gone wrong with his project / plan.2)作者认为，我们不应想当然地以为那些智力测验得分高的人在实际工作中就一定能干得好。

The author argues that we should not take it for granted that those who score high on intelligence tests will naturally do well in practical work.3)我挑出几条英语习语（idiom），考了一下我的同班同学。I picked out some English idioms and tried them on my classmates.4)三位教授被请来对新教员设计的教案作出评估。

Three professors were asked to make an evaluation of the teaching plans devised by the new teachers.5)这对我们来说是个很小的损失，不要大惊小怪。

It is a very small loss to / for us.Don't make such a fuss over it.6)他比任何对手的得分都高得多，证明他不愧为一个胜利者。

He scored far more points / much higher than any of his rivals and proved himself a worthy winner.7)这两只动物外貌很相似，但它们属于不同的种类。

The two animals are similar in appearance, but they belong to different species.8)我并不确切知道他申请的贷款（loan）银行是否会给他。

I don't know for sure whether the bank will grant him the loan he has applied for.

第五篇：大学英语精读翻译答案第四册

UNIT1 1.我们接到通知，财政部长将于次日接见我们。

We were informed that the Minister of Finance was to give us an audience /receive us the next day.2.我觉得很奇怪，他似乎不记得自己的生日。

I thought it odd that he didn't seem to remember his own birthday.3.学期论文最迟应在下星期二交来，可是至今大部分学生却几无进展。Next Tuesday is the deadline for handing in the term papers, but most students have hardly made a dent in the work so far.4.看到学生人数不断减少，校长心里很难受。(pain)It pained the headmaster to find the number of students shrinking.5.在那个国家一般用现金付账，但支票变得普遍起来了，不久会代替现金作为人们结账的一种方式。

Cash is commonly used in paying bills in that country, but checks are becoming more popular and will, in a short while, replace cash as a way for people to settle their accounts.6.该公司声称，这条河流的污染不是它造成的。

The company claims that it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.UNIT2 1.比尔已是个成熟的小伙子，不再依赖父母替他做主。

Bill is a mature young man who is no longer dependent on his parents for decisions.2.这个地区有大量肉类供应，但新鲜果蔬奇缺。

There are abundant supplies of meat in this region, but fresh fruit and vegetables are scarce.3.工程师们依靠工人们的智慧发明了一种新的生产方法，使生产率得以提高。Drawing on the wisdom of the workers, the engineers invented a new production method that led to increased productivity.4.他花了许多时间准备数学考试，因此当他获知自己只得了个B时感到有点失望。

He spent a lot of time preparing for his math exam.Hence he was somewhat disappointed to learn that he got only a B 5.我们有充裕的时间从从容容吃顿午饭。We have ample time for a leisurely lunch.6.地方政府不得不动用储备粮并采取其他紧急措施，以渡过粮食危机。The local government had to draw on its grain reserves and take other emergency measures so as to pull through the food crisis.UNIT5 1.我确信这项所谓(so-called)明智的决定，与期望相反，会带来极其严重的后果。

I am convinced that, contrary to expectations, the so-called informed decision will bring very grave consequences.2.诚然，他曾欺骗你，但他已经承认自己做错了，并道了歉。所以你不应该老是以怀疑的态度对待他。

It's true he once deceived you, but he has admitted he has done wrong and apologized.So you shouldn't always treat him with suspicion.3.他在这个问题公开进行辩论之前就已表明了自己的立场。He had taken a stand on the issue before it was openly debated.4.在调查过程中，他们发现了种种形式的政治腐败，并揭露了许多贪官污吏(corrupt officials)。

In the course of their investigation, they discovered various forms of political corruption and exposed a number of corrupt officials.5.玛丽的两难处境是：把真相告诉老板从而失信于她的同事，还是让老板蒙在鼓里从而辜负他的信任。

Mary's dilemma was whether to betray her colleagues by telling her boss the truth or to betray his trust by keeping him in the dark about it.6.首先，是什么使你认为这项规划会促进改革?其次，你怎么知道这些改革会让全县得到好处? Now, in the first place, what has made you think(led you to think)this program will promote reforms, and in the second, how do you know these reforms will benefit the whole county? UNIT7 1.法庭的判决引起史密斯先生的朋友们的气愤，他们相信他是无辜的。The court's judgment aroused anger among Mr.Smith's friends, who believed that he was innocent.2.当我们经过那家价格昂贵的餐馆时，父亲催我们快走，他说在这样高档的(fancy)地方用餐是大大超过我们的经济能力的。

As we passed the expensive restaurant, father hurried us along saying that it was well beyond our means to have dinner at such a fancy place.3.老师在评价一篇文章并给它打分(grade vt.)时，可能是根据总的印象而不是根据仔细的分析(analysis)。

A teacher may evaluate and grade an essay on the basis of his general impression rather than on a detailed analysis.4.小狗(puppy)将我的一张画搞坏了，我真想对它发火，可它那十分可爱(cute)的样子使我不禁笑着把它从地上抱了起来。(be inclined to, ruin)I was inclined to get angry at the puppy for ruining my painting but he was so cute that I could not help but laugh and pick him up.5.爱德华(Edward)常常喜爱在那间可以眺望大海的房间里朗诵诗歌。Edward was in the habit of reciting poems in the room overlooking the sea.6.安东尼(Anthony)彻夜未眠，因为他对于是否得插手此事举棋不定。Anthony stayed up all night because he just could not make up his mind whether or not to take a hand in the matter.