第一篇:全新版大学英语综合教程2翻译答案
Unit 1 1.Vocabulary 1)insert 3)investigate 5)initial 7)attached 9)is awaiting 11)promote 2)on occasion 4)In retrospect 6)phenomena 8)make up for 10)not …in the least 12)emerged
1)It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.2)Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.3)Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.4)Assuming(that)this painting is a masterpiece, do you think it’s worthwhile to buy/purchase it? 5)If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating.2.passage translation To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading, writing, listening and speaking.Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important.Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English.It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result.As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.Unit 2 I.Vocabulary 1.Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…
1)abrupt 2)emotional 3)bless 4)wear and tear
5)dated 6)consequences 7)seemingly 8)in contrast to 9)Curiosity 10)genuine 11)primarily 12)sentiments 1)The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2)Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3)Education is the most cherished tradition in our family.That's why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.4)Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5)In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried hard to meet our minimal needs
2.Translate the passage With more and more donations coming in, our university will be much better off financially next year.We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.Unit3 I.Vocabulary 1.Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…
1)typical 2)dumb 3)junior 4)glorious 5)welfare 6)came over 7)interference 8)fading 9)narrowed down 10)frank 11)schemes 12)at any rate II.Translation 1.Translate the Sentences
1)Have scientists found proof of water on Mars? 2)The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.3)Sam not only lost his job but also both legs;he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.4)A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.5)Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.2.Translate the passage George, the son of Mr.Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep.Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference.They called Mr.Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking.Mr.Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue.As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.” In the end George traded his CDs for computer games software from his classmates.Unit 4 I.Vocabulary 1.Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…
1)conversely 2)but then 3)symptom 4)spitting 5)abusing 6)tone 7)took(her)in 8)editing 9)have arranged 10)in sight 11)stretched 12)data
1)Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2)A slow Internet connection speed is really annoying.3)As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4)In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle.5)Sue is a girl of great talent.Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2.Translate the passage Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on the computer.I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier.I can write, submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss.With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news.But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times.The system may crash.Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.Unit 5 1)It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives that turned the company into a profitable business.2)The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months.3)We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.4)His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.5)I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully.Unit 6 I.Vocabulary 1.Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…
1)cultural/culture 2)indication 3)miniature 4)ironic 5)stumbled into 6)decent 7)buzzing 8)abnormal 9)mechanical 10)shuddering 11)implied 12)leap
1)He is a man of few words, but when it comes to playing computer games, he is far too clever for his classmates.2)Children who don’t know any better may think these animals are pretty cute and start playing with them.3)There is no way to obtain a loan, so to buy the new equipment, I’ll just have to grit my teeth and sell my hybrid car.4)The hunter would not have fired the shots if he had not seen a herd of elephants coming towards his campsite.5)
I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory—he does not seem to remember painful experiences in the past, particularly those of his own doing.Translate the passage: Nancy Hopkins is a biology professor at MIT.She craves knowledge and works hard.However, as a scientist, she could not help noticing all kinds of indications of gender inequality on campus.Men and women professors did the same work, but when it came to promotion the administrators were rather selective.It is ironic that after so much cultural progress, women were still at a disadvantage in institutions of higher education.When her request for more lab space was refused, she knew she had to fight.So she gritted her teeth and complained to the President.The fight ended in victory and Nancy was converted into a gender-equity advocate.Unit 7 I.Vocabulary 1.Fill in the gaps with words or phrases…
1)Strictly speaking 2)drifted 3)resembles 4)invaded 5)is conquered 6)fascinating
7)snack 8)put into practice
9)source 10)climate 11)surrendered 12)were aroused 1)Many small businesses have sprung up in the city since the new policy went into effect.2)On hearing the news, she smiled briefly, and then returned to her habitual frown.3)He paused for effect, then said: “we can reach/enter these markets through new channels.” 4)The addition of a concert hall to the school will help it nourish young musical talents.5)We have no way to protect our personal liberties until we have established a sovereign state./We can’t protect our personal liberties unless we, first of all, establish a sovereign state 2.Translate the passage Though how the English language came into existence remains a mystery to many people, linguists believe that English and most other European languages have descended from a common source: the Indo-European parent language.English was first spoken by the Anglo-Saxons who invaded England in the fifth century.They passed onto us the basic vocabulary of English.In over fifteen centuries of its development, English has enriched itself by massive borrowing.As British immigrants landed in America and established the United States as an independent nation, a new variety was added to the English language: American English.Though some people worry that the language is running out of control, many native speakers of English take pride in the tolerance of their language
Unit 8
1)This is a prosperous town, but
there is still poverty in the midst of wealth and abundance.2)The Brown family was stricken with one misfortune after another, but their children never complained.3)The museum is designed in such a way that it stands in perfect harmony with its surroundings.4)It was a miracle that these flowers did not wither at all in the blazing sun.5)
Flocks of sheep feed on the patches of vegetation that rise above the winter snow.4
第二篇:全新版大学英语综合教程1、2句子翻译
Unit 1 1.那是个正式的宴会,我照妈妈对我讲的那样穿着礼服去了。
As it was a formal dinner party, I wore formal dress, as Mother told me to.2.他的女友劝他趁抽烟的坏习惯还未根深蒂固之前把它改掉。
His girlfriend advised him to get out of his bad habit of smoking before it took hold.3.他们预料到下几个月电的需求量很大,决定增加生产。
Anticipating that the demand for electricity will be high during the next few months, they have decided to increase its production.4.据说比尔因一再违反公司的安全规章而被解雇。
Itis said that Bill has been fired for continually violating the company’s safety rules.5.据报道地方政府已采取适当措施避免严重缺水的可能性。
It is reported that the government has taken proper measures to avoid the possibility of a severe water shortage.Unit 2 1)半个小时过去了,但末班车还没来。我们只好走回家。
Half an hour had gone by, but the last bus hadn’t come yet.We had to walk home.2)玛丽看上去对汉语考试很担心,因为她还没有背熟课文。
Mary seems to be very worried about the Chinese exam because she hasn’t learned the texts by heart.3)既然篮球赛已被推迟,我们不妨去参观博物馆。
Since the basketball match has been postponed, we might as well visit the museum.4)整个二次世界大战期间他一直和父母住在澳大利亚。He stayed in Australia with his parents all the way through the whole world war ii 5)自 1985 年从南京大学毕业至今,可以说我与我的大学同学失去了联系。
Since I graduated from Nanjing University in 1985, I have kind of lost touch with my classmates.Unit 3 1)正如科学家所预言的那样,全球污染成了人类面临的最严重的问题之一。
As is predicted by scientists, global pollution has become one of the most serious problems humans are faced with.2)谋求这些职位的竞争很激烈——今年的求职者是去年的五倍。
Competition for these jobs is very tough –we have five times as many applicants this year as we did last year.There are five times as many applicants this year as there were last year.3)正如事实表明的那样,教育大纲应当符合国家的经济发展计划。
As the facts show, educational programs need to fit into the national plan for economical development.4)这辆汽车太费油,而且价钱几乎是我想付的两倍。
The car burns too much gas, and moreover, the price is almost twice as much as I intend to pay.5)要了解一起重大的国际事件,我们首先需要考虑其历史与政治背景。
To understand a great international event, we, first of all, need to consider the historical and political background to it.Unit 4 1)据报道,联合国斡旋者制定出了他们希望双方都能接受的方案。
It is reported that UN mediators have worked out a plan which they hope will be acceptable to both sides.2)多丽丝小心翼翼的在森林里行走,害怕遭到大蛇的攻击。
Doris walked in the forest cautiously, afraid of being attacked by giant snakes.3)地震、台风和其他自然灾害无法防止,但可以采取行动保护生命财产安全。
Earthquakes, typhoons and other natural disaters cannot be prevented, but action can be taken to protect life and property.4)我买了新的一期我最喜欢的体育杂志就赶紧回家,急着想读之自娱。
I bought a new issue of my favorite sports magazine and hurried home, anxious to amuse myself reading it.5)海伦缺乏自信。我从未遇到过像他那样没有自信的人。
Helen lacks confidence.I’ve never known anyone so unsure of herself.Unit 5 1)我不太清楚哪儿你能找到个好木工——你最好四处打听打听。
I’m not sure where you can find a good carpenter---you’d better ask around.2)他感到有点尴尬,赶紧清了清喉咙,抬头看着墙上的画。
Feeling a little embarrassed, he quickly cleared his throat and looked up at the painting on the wall.3)迈克尔去世了,留下三个儿子、两个女儿和妻子伊丽莎白。
Michael was survived by three sons, two daughters, and his wife Elizabeth.4)作为金融专家,威廉建议我们投资股票市场。
a financial expert, William As advised us to invest our money in the stock market.5)我们这些小零售商无法和超市在价格和销售等方面竞争。
We small retailers can’t compete with supermarkets in pricing and sales.Unit 6 1.在我上大学之前,祖父对我说的那几句充满智慧的话给我留下了深刻印象。
Before I went off to university, my grandfather gave me a few words of wisdom which impressed me deeply.2.千万别把我的伤势告诉我父母,我会很感激你的。
Never tell my parents about my injuries and I’ll be very grateful to you(for it).3.我们有几个同事在会上提出了改进工作环境的合理。
At the meeting some of our colleagues put forward sensible suggestions about improving our working environment.4.迫于工会压力,资方同意给工人增加 10%的工资。
The management has/have agreed to grant the workers a 10% pay rise in response to union pressure.5.女主人考虑得很周到,在我们到来之前把房子打扫得干干净净。
It was very thoughtful of the hostess to give the house a thorough cleaning before we arrived.Unit 7 1)当地一家公司承担了此项工程,但工程没完工就破产了。
A local business undertook the project but went bankrupt before it was completed.2)我和你做笔交易—你替我洗车,我晚上把车借给你开。
Let’s make a deal—you wash my car, and I’ll let you use it tonight.3)我们到达那个我们本以为已毁于那次大地震的村庄时,却发现它只受到轻微 损失。We got to the village which we thought must have been wiped out in the severe earthquake, only to find it slightly damaged.4)我的花园即干燥又背阴。在那样的环境里,很少有植物能茁壮成长。My garden is dry and shady—few plants thrive in that condition.5)那位电影明星的死亡真相至今仍被谜团笼罩着。
Mystery still surrounds the exact truth behind the film star’s death/exact circumstance of the film star’s death.Unit 8 1)没有个人档案,求职者很难指望受雇当老师。
Without his personal file, an applicant can hardly expect to get/ be employed as a teacher.2)有了足够的冰,我们就能冰这些饮料了。
With enough ice, we would be able to chill the drinks.3)依我愚见,阅读是打发闲暇的最悦人方式。
my humble opinion, reading us In the most pleasant way to spend one’s leisure.4)有人说,美国运动员迈克尔•菲尔普斯在 2008 北京奥运会上赢得 8 块金牌简 直是奇迹。
Some people said it was simply a miracle that the American athlete Michael Phelps won eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.5)洗衣机坏了,我们只能用手洗衣服了。
The washing machine has broken down, so we have to wash our clothes by hand.Unit1 1)背离传统需要极大的勇气。(departure,enormous)
It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.2)汤姆过去很腼腆,但这次却非常勇敢能在大庭广众面前上台表演了。(performance,bold)
Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.3)很多教育家认为从小培养孩子的创新精神是很可取的。(creative,desirable)
Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.4)假设(assume)那幅画确实是名作(masterpiece),你觉得值得购买吗?(worthwhile)
Assuming(that)this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’s worthwhile to buy/purchase it?
5)如果这些数据统计是站得住脚的,那它将会帮助我们认识正在调查的问题。(throw light on,investigate,valid)
If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating.Unit 2 1)该公司否认其捐款有商业目的。(deny,commercial)The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.2)每当他生气的时候,他说话就有一点结巴。(stammer)Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3)教育是我们家庭最看重的传统,这就是为什么我父母从不带我到昂贵的饭店吃饭,却送我到最好的私立学校上学。(cherish)
Education is the most cherished tradition in our family.That’s why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.4)手术康复后不久,他失业了,因此经历了人生的又一个困难阶段。(shortly after,go through)
Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5)与我们的富裕邻居相比,我们的父母就相当穷了,但是他们总是努力满足我们最起码的需求。(affluent,minimal)
In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried hard to meet our minimal needs.Unit3 1)科学家们找到火星上有水的证据了吗?(proof)Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?
2)计划委员会已经将建核电厂的可能地点缩小到了两个沿海城镇。(location,narrow down)
The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.3)山姆不仅失去了工作,而且还失去了双腿,他只好靠社会救济度过余生。(welfare)
Sam not only lost his job but also both legs;he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.4)有十二人组成的陪审团(jury)一致表决认为玛丽有罪(guilty)。(consist of,in unison)
A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.5)
听到有人质疑他的才能,肖恩觉得受了奇耻大辱。(talent,humiliate)Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.Unit4 1)研究表明,笑能够带来许多健康上的好处。(laughter)Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2)互联网连接速度慢真让人心烦。(connection,annoy)A slow Internet connection speed is really annoying.3)法律规定,帮助他人自杀是犯罪。(suicide,crime)As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4)玛丽在她的报告中试图从一个完全不同的角度来解释这些数据。(interpret,angle,data)
In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle.5)苏是一个很有天份的女孩,她那惊人的记忆力使她在同班同学中显得格外突出。(of great talent,set apart)
Sue is a girl of great talent.Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates.Unit5
1)是工人和主管人员的创造力和敬业精神将这个公司变成了一个盈利的企业。(it is … that,dedication)
It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives that turned the company into a profitable business.2)食品和医药的价格在过去三个月里急剧增长。(soar)The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months
3)我们打算重新粉刷这栋大楼的上面几层楼。(upper)We plane to repaint the upper floors of the office building
4)他的成功标明流行与艺术价值有时候是一致的。(coincide)His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide
5)我不愿意看见我所敬爱的祖母躺在医院床上痛苦的呻吟。(groan)I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully.Unit6 1)他这人话不多,但要说玩电脑那他就太机灵了,同学们都不是他的对手。(when it comes to)
He is a man of few words, but it comes to playing computer games, he is too clever for his classmates.2)无知的孩子们可能认为这些动物很可爱并开始跟他们玩起来。(not know any better)
Children who don’t know any better may think these animals are pretty cute and start playing with them.3)没有办法获得贷款,所以,要购买新设备,我只得咬紧牙关,卖掉我的混合型动力汽车。(grit one’s teeth,hybrid)
There is no way to obtain a loan, so as to buy the new equipment, I’ll just have to grit my teeth and sell my hybrid car.4)如果猎人没有看到一群象朝他的营地(campsite)走来,他就不会开枪。(a herd of)
The hunter would not have fired the shots if he had not seen a herd of elephants coming towards his campsite.5)我觉得具有讽刺意外的是汤姆的记忆是有选择性的,他好像不记得过去痛苦的经历,特别是那些由他自己造成的痛苦经历。(selective,ironic)I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory---he does not seem to remember painful experiences in the past, particular those of his own doing.Unit7 1)自从新政策生效之后,很多小企业在这个城市涌现出来。(spring up)Many small businesses have sprung up in the city since the new policy went into effect.2)听到这一消息后,她略微一笑,然后便又习惯性地皱起眉头。(habitual)On hearing the news, she smiled briefly, and then returned to her habitual frown.3)他稍微停顿了一下以加强讲话的效果,然后说,“我们可以通过新的渠道进入这些市场”。(for effect,channel)
He paused for effect, then said:” We can reach/ enter these markets through new channels.4)学校新添的音乐厅可以帮助它培养年轻的音乐天才(addition,nourish)
The addition of a concert hall to the school will help it nourish young musical talents 5)我们必须首先建立一个主权国家,否则就无法保护我们的人身自由。(liberty,establish)
We have no way to protect our personal liberties until we have established a sovereign state./ We can’t protect our personal liberties unless we, first of all, establish a sovereign state.Unit8 1)这是一个繁荣的小镇,但是在财富和充裕之中仍然存在着贫困。(prosperous,in the midst,abundance)
This is prosperous town, but there is still poverty in the midst of wealth and abundance.2)布朗一家遭受了一个接一个的不幸,但是他们家的孩子们从来没有抱怨。(misfortune,complain)
The Brown family was stricken with one misfortune after another, but their children never complained.3)这个博物馆的设计让它与周围的环境完全和谐。(in harmony with,surrounding)
The museum is designed in such a way that it stands in perfect harmony with its surroundings.4)这些花在火辣辣的太阳下一点都没有枯萎,真是一个奇迹。(wither)It was a miracle that these flowers did not wither at all in the blazing sun.5)一群群的羊在从冬天的积雪中冒出来的一片片的植被上吃着草。(flock,feed on,patch,vegetation)
Flocks of sheep feed on the patches of vegetation that rise above the winter snow.
第三篇:全新版大学英语综合教程4【第二版】翻译答案
全新版大学英语综合教程4【第二版】翻译答案 Unit1
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 cut of a job/Not having had a job for 3months, 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 solution, the village neighborhood committee decided to close it down at the cost of 100 jobs.Unit2
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 problem.3)The research shows that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are closely correlated with global temperatures.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.Unit3
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 two 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 home, 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.Unit5
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5)I have an instinct that Henry will seek to join the expedition, because he is something of an adventurer.He is capable of sticking to the task at hand, even if he is exposed to noises.The trademark was registered in accordance with the laws hitherto in force.Oddly enough, many people volunteered to help organize the meeting, but only a few turned up.The teacher’s affectionate words, along with his candid comments, changed the way Mike perceived the society and himself.Unit61、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 wherever we go on a trip.4、The appalling 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.Unit7
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?
第四篇:全新版大学英语综合教程1课后翻译答案
Unit 1
1.那是个正式的宴会,我照妈妈对我讲的那样穿着礼服去了。As it was a formal dinner party, I wore formal dress, asMother told me to do.2.他的女友劝他趁抽烟的坏习惯还未根深蒂固之前把它改掉。
His girlfriend advised him to get out of/get rid ofhis badhabit of smoking before it took hold.3.他们预料到下几个月电的需求量很大,决定增加生产。Anticipating that the demand for electricity will be highduring the next few months, they have decided to increase its production.4.据说比尔因一再违反公司的安全规章而被解雇。Itis said that Bill has been fired for continually violating the company’s safety rules.或Bill is saidto have been fired for continually violating the company’s safety rules.5.据报道地方政府已采取适当措施避免严重缺水的可能性。It is reported that the government has taken proper measures to avoid the possibility ofa severe water shortage.或The local government is reported to have taken proper measures to avoid thepossibility of a severe water shortage.Unit 2 1)半个小时过去了,但末班车还没来。我们只好走回家。Half an hour had gone by, but the last bus hadn’t come yet.We had to walk home.2)玛丽看上去对汉语考试很担心,因为她还没有背熟课文。Mary seems to be very worried about the Chinese exam because she hasn’t learned the texts by heart.3)既然篮球赛已被推迟,我们不妨去参观博物馆。
Since the basketball match has been postponed, we might as well visit the museum.4)个二次世界大战期间他一直和父母住在澳大利亚。He stayed in Australia with his parents all the way through WWⅡ
5)自 1985 年从南京大学毕业至今,可以说我与我的大学同学失去了联系。Since I graduated from Nanjing University in 1985, I have kind of lost touch with my classmates.Unit 3 1)正如科学家所预言的那样,全球污染成了人类面临的最严重的问题之一。
As is predicted by scientists, global pollution has become one of the most serious problems humans are faced with.2)谋求这些职位的竞争很激烈——今年的求职者是去年的五倍。Competition for these jobs is very tough –we have five times as many applicants this year as we didlast year.There are five times as many applicants this year as there were last year.3)正如事实表明的那样,教育大纲应当符合国家的经济发展计划。As the factsshow, educational programs need to fit into the national plan for economical development.4)这辆汽车太费油,而且价钱几乎是我想付的两倍。
The car burns too much gas, and moreover,the price is almost twice as much as I intend to pay.5)要了解一起重大的国际事件,我们首先需要考虑其历史与政治背景。To understand a great international event, we, first of all, need to consider the historical and political background to it.Unit 4 1)据报道,联合国斡旋者制定出了他们希望双方都能接受的方案。It is reported that UN mediators have worked out a plan which they hopewillbe acceptable to both sides.2)多丽丝小心翼翼的在森林里行走,害怕遭到大蛇的攻击。Doris walked in the forest cautiously, afraid of being attacked by giant snakes.3)地震、台风和其他自然灾害无法防止,但可以采取行动保护生命财产安全。
Earthquakes, typhoons and other natural disaters cannot be prevented, but action can be taken to protect life and property.4)我买了新的一期我最喜欢的体育杂志就赶紧回家,急着想读之自娱。I bought a new issue of myfavorite sports magazine and hurried home, anxious toamuse myself reading it.5)海伦缺乏自信。我从未遇到过像他那样没有自信的人。Helen lacks confidence.I’ve never known anyone so unsure of herself.Unit 5
1)我不太清楚哪儿你能找到个好木工——你最好四处打听打听。I’m not sure where you can find a good carpenter---you’d better ask around.2)他感到有点尴尬,赶紧清了清喉咙,抬头看着墙上的画。
Feeling a little embarrassed, he quickly cleared histhroat and looked up at the painting on the wall.3)迈克尔去世了,留下三个儿子、两个女儿和妻子伊丽莎白。Michael was survived by three sons,two daughters, and his wife Elizabeth.4)作为金融专家,威廉建议我们投资股票市场。a financial expert, William As advised us to invest our money in the stockmarket.5)我们这些小零售商无法和超市在价格和销售等方面竞争。We small retailers can’t compete with supermarkets in pricing and sales.Unit 6 1.在我上大学之前,祖父对我说的那几句充满智慧的话给我留下了深刻印象。
Before I went off to university, my grandfather gave me a few words of wisdom which impressed me deeply.2.千万别把我的伤势告诉我父母,我会很感激你的。Never tell my parents about my injuries and I’ll be very grateful to you(for it).3.我们有几个同事在会上提出了改进工作环境的合理。At the meeting some of our colleagues put forward sensible suggestions aboutimproving our working environment.4.迫于工会压力,资方同意给工人增加 10%的工资。
The management has/have agreed to grant the workers a 10% pay rise in response to union pressure.5.女主人考虑得很周到,在我们到来之前把房子打扫得干干净净。It was very thoughtful of the hostess to give the house a thorough cleaning before we arrived.Unit 7 1)当地一家公司承担了此项工程,但工程没完工就破产了。
A local business undertook the project but went bankrupt before it was completed.2)我和你做笔交易—你替我洗车,我晚上把车借给你开。
Let’s make a deal—you wash my car, and I’ll let you use it tonight.3)我们到达那个我们本以为已毁于那次大地震的村庄时,却发现它只受到轻微 损失。We got to the village which we thought must have been wiped outin the severe earthquake,only to find it slightly damaged.4)我的花园即干燥又背阴。在那样的环境里,很少有植物能茁壮成长。My garden is dry and shady—few plants thrive in that condition.5)那位电影明星的死亡真相至今仍被谜团笼罩着。Mystery still surrounds the exact truth behind the film star’s death/exact circumstance of the film star’s death.Unit 8 1)没有个人档案,求职者很难指望受雇当老师。
Without his personal file, an applicant can hardly expect to get/ be employed as ateacher.2)有了足够的冰,我们就能冰这些饮料了。With enough ice, we wouldbe able to chill the drinks.3)依我愚见,阅读是打发闲暇的最悦人方式。my humble opinion, reading us In the most pleasant way to spend one’s leisure.4)有人说,美国运动员迈克尔•菲尔普斯在 2008 北京奥运会上赢得 8 块金牌简 直是奇迹。
Some people said it was simply a miracle that the American athlete Michael Phelps won eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.5)洗衣机坏了,我们只能用手洗衣服了。The washing machine has broken down, so we have to wash our clothes by hand.
第五篇:全新版大学英语综合教程1翻译题答案
UNIT 1 Keys
1.As it was a formal dinner party, I wore formal dress, as Mother told me to.2.His girlfriend advised him to get out of/get rid of his bad habit of smoking before it took hold.3.Anticipating that the demand for electricity will be high during the next few months, they have decided to increase its production.4.It is said that Bill has been fired for continually violating the company's safety rules/Bill is said to have been fired for continually violating the company's safety rules.5.It is reported that the government has taken proper measures to avoid the possibility of a severe water shortage./The local government is reported to have taken proper measures to avoid the possibility of a severe water shortage.Susan lost her legs because of / in a car accident.For a time, she didn't know how to face up to the fact that she would never(be able to)walk again.One day, while scanning(through)some magazines, a true story caught her eye / she was attracted by a true story.It gave a vivid description of how a disabled girl became a writer.Greatly inspired, Susan began to feel that she, too, would finally be able to lead a useful life.UNIT 2 Keys 1)Half an hour had gone by, but the last bus hadn't come yet.We had to walk home.2)Mary looks as if she is very worried about the Chinese exam because she hasn't learned the texts by heart.3)Since the basketball match has been postponed, we might as well visit the museum.4)He stayed in Australia with his parents all the way through World War II.5)Since I graduated from Nanjing University in 1985, I have kind of lost touch with my classmates.It is not easy to keep in touch with friends when they are far away.This is certainly true in my case.It has been a couple of years since I left my old neighborhood and all the friends I had there.I've been meaning to write to them but something or other comes up and I just don't seem to find the time.They are always on my mind, however, and I think I will certainly make an effort to keep up correspondence with them in future.UNIT 3 Keys As is predicted by scientists, global pollution has become one of the most serious problems humans are faced with.2)Competition for these jobs is very tough ─ we have five times as many applicants this year as we did last year / there are five times as many applicants this year as there were last year.3)As the facts show, educational programs need to fit into the national plan for economic development.4)The car burns too much gas, and moreover, the price is almost twice as much as I intend to pay.5)To understand a great international event, we, first of all, need to consider the historical and political background to it.It is hard to imagine how our forefathers could do without so many conveniences that modern technology has brought about.Back then only a small proportion of the population enjoyed the comforts of life.The majority didn't even have sufficient food, not to speak of / let alone the privilege of being educated.However, many people blame modern technology for creating so many problems.They want to slow down the rate of progress.But no one can put the clock back.UNIT 4 Keys It is reported that UN mediators have worked out a plan which they hope will be acceptable to both sides.2)Doris walked in the forest cautiously, afraid of being attacked by giant snakes.3)Earthquakes, typhoons and other natural disasters cannot be prevented, but action can be taken to protect life and property.4)I bought a new issue of my favorite sports magazine and hurried home, anxious to amuse myself reading it.5)Helen lacks confidence.I've never known anyone so unsure of herself.After graduating from college, Tony decided to start his own business.At the beginning, many a bank turned down his request for a loan.But he was not a bit discouraged, and continued to call on one banker after another seeking help.Impressed by his determination and optimism, one banker finally agreed to loan him the money.Now he has become a wealthy businessman.Talking about his amazing achievement, Tony says that it is important to create rather than wait for opportunities.UNIT 5 Keys I'm not sure where you can find a good carpenter — you'd better ask around.2.Feeling a little embarrassed, he quickly cleared his throat and looked up at the painting on the wall.3.Michael was survived by three sons, two daughters, and his wife Elizabeth.4.As a financial expert, William advised us to invest our money in the stock market.5.We small retailers can't compete with supermarkets in pricing and sales.My dad is a hard-working executive of a manufacturing firm.He works six days a week.Every day he has to straighten out various kinds of problems so that he often stays up late / nights.However, he tries his best to balance / maintain a balance between work and family.On Sundays my dad usually stays at home and cares for us as much as he can.To my greatest joy, he cooks our favorite dishes and plays ball with us.UNIT6 Keys Before I went off to university, my grandfather gave me a few words of wisdom which impressed me deeply.2)Never tell my parents about my injuries and I'll be very grateful to you(for it).3)At the meeting some of our colleagues put forward sensible suggestions about improving our working environment.4)The management has / have agreed to grant the workers a 10% pay rise in response to union pressure.5)It was very thoughtful of the hostess to give the house a thorough cleaning before we arrived.Not rich himself, Uncle Li never hesitates to help others.Previous to / Before his retirement, through Project Hope he located the addresses of two country kids who grew up in poor families but had a keen desire to study.From then on he sent them money regularly.Later the two made their way to college, and even got a chance to study overseas.UNIT7 Keys A local business undertook the project but went bankrupt before it was completed.2.Let's make a deal — you wash my car, and I'll let you use it tonight.3.We got to the village which we thought must have been wiped out in the severe earthquake, only to find it slightly damaged.4.My garden is dry and shady — few plants thrive in that condition.5.Mystery still surrounds the exact truth behind the film star's death / exact circumstances of the film star's death.When I was young I used to visit the zoo in my hometown.There what attracted me most was a couple of tigers, especially the male.They were kept in a huge iron cage at first, but later were released from it and moved to a place called Tiger Hill.Twenty years later I revisited the zoo and was relieved to find Tiger Hill was still there, but greatly extended.Moving around now were six tigers, old and young, instead of two!UNIT 8 Keys Without his personal file, an applicant can hardly expect to get / be employed as a teacher.2)With enough ice, we would be able to chill the drinks.3)In my humble opinion, reading is the most pleasant way to spend one's leisure.4)Some people said it was simply a miracle that the American athlete Michael Phelps won eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.5)The washing machine has broken down, so we have to wash our clothes by hand.This morning I heard an interesting piece of news over my portable radio: A man of 36 and his son of 10 attend the same class competing with each other for high marks.The story goes/It's like this: The man, Li Wei by name, was too idle to learn anything when young.With little education, with no useful skills, he could hardly earn an adequate living wage.His life experiences drove home to him the point that he had to acquire knowledge before he was able to accumulate wealth.So Li Wei swore that he would go to school with his son, determined to learn.