第一篇：21世纪英语读写教程 第四册 课后翻译答案
21世纪英语读写教程 第四册 课后翻译答案
Unit1
1.美国人往往以从事的工作来对人们进行划分。家庭和教育背景这些特点被认为是不太重要的。
Americans tend to define people by the jobs they have/do.Such characteristics as their family and educational backgrounds are considered less important.2.他决不妥协的个性是他再也无法容忍他的雇主,并最终递交了辞职书的原因。His uncompromising personality explains why he could no longer put up with his employer and eventually submittedhis resignation.3.如果你真想学好英语，你就必须投入大量的时间和精力，否则你就不会有任何进步。对于其他课程也可以这么说。
His uncompromising personality explains why he could no longer put up with his employer and eventually submittedhis resignation.If you really want to learn English well, you must put in a lot of time and energy, or you'll go nowhere.The same can be said of other subjects.4.有些演员的名声靠的是他们天生的美貌，但是达斯汀?霍夫曼(Dustin Hoffman)尽管身材矮小(short stature)，还是出类拔萃，而使他与众不同的正是他精湛的演技。
Some actors fame is built on their innate beauty, but despite his short stature, Dustin Hoffman rose above and it is his excellent acting that set him apart.Unit2
1.他瞪眼看着约翰，对他拒绝合作感到恼怒。
He glared at John and was annoyed by his refusal to cooperate.2.约翰真诚的讲话表达了他对那些在他处于困境时给过他慷慨帮助的人们的感激之情。
John's sincere speech shows his gratitude to the people who rendered him generous help when he was in difficulty.3.他可说是一个集邮家。他曾经积蓄了两年去买一张珍邮这件事便是证明。He is something of a stamp collector.The fact that once he saved up for two years to buy a rare stamp is proof of it.4.这些玫瑰的美丽怎么评价也不过分。他们以各种方式吸引住了所有的游客。The beauty of these roses could not be overstated.They took/caught all the visitorsfancy in one way or another.Unit3
1.汤姆因一问题而心神不宁但又一筹莫展，直到他学会以不同的策略把它解决才不心烦。
Tom was hung up on the problem but could do nothing about it until he learnt to solve it with different tactics.2.横向思维帮助他提出了原来似乎已走进死胡同的新理论。
Lateral thinking has helped him to advance his new theory which had seemed to reach a dead end.3.我们最新的建设计划的框架已获得地方政府的批准。它是否会按时实施对这座沿海城市的发展具有极为重大的意义。
The framework of our latest construction plan has been affirmed by the local government.Whether it will be carried out on time is of the utmost significance to the development of this coastal city.4.在设法寻找一个解决问题的办法的过程中，爱德华在思想上陷入了僵局，但后来他改变了观察角度，以一种完全意想不到的方式解决了问题。
While trying to find a solution to the problem, Edward reached an impasse in his thinking, but later he changed his point of view and solved the problem in an entirely unexpected fashion.Unit4
1.学校应避免仅按学生考试成绩来判别孰优孰劣并以此对待他们。相反，好的教育体制应使每一位学生都能达到良好的水准，成为全面发展的(well-rounded)人。
Schools should avoid deciding who is superior only in terms of students' exam results and treating them accordingly.Instead, a good educational system should enable every student to measure up to good standards as well-rounded people.2.大学生课后有问题时，往往在办公时间之外不容易找到老师。这是由于教师繁忙的学术研究，而不是他们对学生漠不关心。
As often as not, when college students have questions after class, their teachers are not readily available except during office hours.This is due to teachers' busy academic research, rather than their indifference to the students.3.这个班级由40名学生组成，他们中大部分按英语水平过去常被归在中等之列。但由于这位老师从不在言辞中表露出不耐烦，学生们对他的教学方法产生了积极的反应，从而没有辜负他的期望。
This class consists of forty students, most of whom used to be labeled
average in terms of English level.But as this teacher has never shown any verbal impatience, the students have reacted positively to his teaching methods and lived up to his expectations.4.在美国，教书变得越来越难了，部分原因是学生越来越多样的种族背景以及需要另外培训才能掌握的更为复杂的教学技术。
Teaching is becoming increasingly demanding in the United States, due in part tothe diversity of students' racial background and the complexity of educational technologies that require additional training.Unit5
1.正如你可以想像到的，阅读为我打开了一个新的天地并永远改变了我的人生道路。
As you can imagine, reading has opened a new world to me and changed forever the course of my life.2.他从童年起就对书籍表现出一种非常强烈的兴趣。他对书籍如此迷恋，以致从不让一天过去而不进行一些阅读。
He had demonstrated an unusually intense interest in books since childhood.So fascinated with books was he that he never let a day pass without doing some reading.3.他每次乘地铁上下班身边都有一本想读的书。他就这样在过去三年中读了近一百本书。
Every time he takes the subway to and from work, he has with him a book that hewants to read.That is the way he has read nearly a hundred books in the past three years.4.他读中学时常在自己的房间里读书至深夜。每次听到母亲走近的脚步声，他便关掉灯假装睡着。而母亲一走过去，他便打开灯，重又读起来。
When he was in high school, he used to read deep/far into the night in his own room.Each time he heard the approaching footsteps of his mother, he would turn off the light and feigned sleep.But as soon as his mother passed, he would turn on the light and begin reading again.Unit6
1.他生来就有残疾，但他从不沮丧，也从未屈服于任何困难。
He was disabled from birth, but he never felt frustrated, nor did he give in to any difficulty.2.汤姆一直坚决要求提升。当机会出现时，他立即抓住了。
Tom had been holding out for a promotion.When the opportunity showed up, he grabbed it at once.3.他对所有的标准化考试都不信任并认为应该有某种更好的东西来取代它们。He distrusts all standardized tests and believes that there should be something better to substitute for them.4.我的论点是，我们应当马上对这些有争议的问题逐个进行调查。
My thesis is that we should carry out a survey of these controversial issues one by one right now.Unit7
1.随着长大，我渐渐接受了这一事实: 我永远不会实现成为一名作家的梦想。As I grew up, I made my peace with the fact that I would never fulfil my dream of becoming a writer.2.迈克尔想了两天还没填出字谜游戏(word puzzle)里那个至关重要的词，最后只好失望地放弃。
Michael had got stuck trying to figure out the word essential to the word puzzle for two days before he threw up his hands in frustration.3.当这位歌手发现市面上有自己作品的盗版(pirated edition)时，他十分震惊，发誓决不放过那盗贼。
The singer was taken aback by the pirated editions of his songs on the market, and he vowed not to let the thiefs off.4.感谢您购买我们的锅炉(furnace)。作为回报，我们将免费为您处理旧锅炉。Thank you for purchasing our furnace.In return we will get rid of your old one for free.
第二篇：21世纪英语读写第四册课后翻译整理
课后习题翻译
UNIT1
1.Americans tend to define people by the jobs they have/do.Such characteristics as their family and educational backgrounds are considered less important.2.His uncompromising personality explains why he could no longer put up with his employer and eventually submitted his resignation.3.If you really want to learn English well, you must put in a lot of time and energy, or you'll go
nowhere.4.The same can be said of other subjects.Some actors fame is built on their innate beauty, but despite his short stature, Dustin Hoffman rose above and it is his excellent acting that set him apart.5.After he took charge, we discovered that there were striking differences between him and his
predecessor.He had the drive and passion, came up with many new ideas, and focused his work on how to raise our morale.6.Deng Xiaoping made history when he declared China's reform and opening-up policy.Despite
tremendous obstacles, he made lasting contributions to our country's modernization with his unrelenting efforts.7.Why could someone with a genius IQ be left behind by a hardworking person with an average IQ? It has to be acknowledged that besides one's IQ, many other factors have much to do with one's achievements.8.This teacher is really remarkable in first motivating her students so she can really teach them
something.It's not that she is talented, it's that she focuses completely or drawing their full attention in class.UNIT2
1.He glared at John and was annoyed by his refusal to cooperate.2.John's sincere speech shows his gratitude to the people who rendered him generous help when he was in difficulty.3.He is something of a stamp collector.The fact that once he saved up for two years to buy a rare stamp is proof of it.4.The beauty of these roses could not be overstated.They took/caught all the visitors fancy in one way or another.5.At first he took it for granted that they should build more highways in this area.Then a careful calculation of the expenditure compelled him to think twice before he made the final decision.6.Each time he receives a gift from me, no matter how small, my friend Bill never fails to acknowledge it.7.The journalist has decided to trace the young man referred to in the old couple's letter, which is a tribute to the young man's effort at improving their living conditions.8.Though he was fed up with the salesmen who knocked at his door and boasted about their products every day, he refrained from slamming the door in their face.UNIT3
1.Tom was hung up on the problem but could do nothing about it until he learnt to solve it with different tactics.2.Lateral thinking has helped him to advance his new theory which had seemed to reach a dead end.3.The framework of our latest construction plan has been affirmed by the local government.Whether it will be carried out on time is of the utmost significance to the development of this coastal city.4.While trying to find a solution to the problem, Edward reached an impasse in his thinking, but later he changed his point of view and solved the problem in an entirely unexpected fashion.5.Many people believe that computer labs will eventually take over from the libraries and students who want to take in new knowledge will end up learning everything in the computer lab.6.Yesterday his car crashed into a truck almost head-on.If he does not stop driving so carelessly, I am sure he will wind up in the emergency room of a hospital.7.There is a flaw in the structural design of the painting.Why don't you erase the vertical lines and simplify it a little bit?
8.John should have given up smoking a long time ago.After all, health is of the utmost importance to everybody.UNIT4
1.Schools should avoid deciding who is superior only in terms of students' exam results and treating them accordingly.Instead, a good educational system should enable every student to measure up to good standards as well-rounded people.2.As often as not, when college students have questions after class, their teachers are not readily available except during office hours.This is due to teachers' busy academic research, rather than their indifference to the students.3.This class consists of forty students, most of whom used to be labeled average in terms of English level.But as this teacher has never shown any verbal impatience, the students have reacted positively to his teaching methods and lived up to his expectations.4.Teaching is becoming increasingly demanding in the United States, due in part to the diversity
of students' racial background and the complexity of educational technologies that require additional training.5.The English are, as often as not, labeled conservative.Obviously this label is prejudiced.In reality, Britain is not very different from other European countries in terms of national characteristics.6.The British are polite, neat, orderly and confident.Some young people grow up with a strong
desire for independence.They would rather try hard to go through life on their own than turn to their parents for help with a sense of guilt.7.Your friend treats you sincerely, so you should respond accordingly and mustn抰 deceive him or talk about his setbacks with irony(ironically).8.The neighbors' irritation/annoyance was due to the noise they made.However, because of
reassurances that they would stop working at night, they went through with the decoration of this apartment.UNIT5
1.As you can imagine, reading has opened a new world to me and changed forever the course of my life.2.He had demonstrated an unusually intense interest in books since childhood.So fascinated with books was he that he never let a day pass without doing some reading.3.Every time he takes the subway to and from work, he has with him a book that he wants to read.That is the way he has read nearly a hundred books in the past three years.4.When he was in high school, he used to read deep/far into the night in his own room.Each time he heard the approaching footsteps of his mother, he would turn off the light and feigned sleep.But as soon as his mother passed, he would turn on the light and begin reading again.5.There is hardly anything about China he's not curious about.And to satisfy his curiosity he has decided to go there in person to see as much as he can.6.I don't know/ I have little/no idea what made your son envy that pop singer and try to emulate him in everything.You might as well ask him in person.7.As soon as he checked out the book from the library, he thumbed through its pages by the corridor light.8.I don't think anybody ever learned more in the countryside than I did.In fact, those three years
in the countryside enabled me to study far intensively than I would have if I had attended some college.UNIT6
1.He was disabled from birth, but he never felt frustrated, nor did he give in to any difficulty.2.Tom had been holding out for a promotion.When the opportunity showed up, he grabbed it at once.3.He distrusts all standardized tests and believes that there should be something better to substitute for them.4.My thesis is that we should carry out a survey of these controversial issues one by one right now.5.Betty is diligent and dependable.She never shies away from any difficulties.In short, she is thkind of student that we are all proud of.6.It is ill-advised to keep the gas tank in your house for it ignites easily and may burn up all yourhard-earned wealth in just a few minutes.7.Doctor Smith's lecture amounts to saying that a child who displays high EQ early on in life will succeed eventually in the face of all kinds of difficulties.8.Since many marriages end in divorce in the United States, psychologists have suggested that couples in all families communicate with each other more often and solve their problems before it
becomes too late.UNIT7
1.As I grew up, I made my peace with the fact that I would never fulfil my dream of becoming a writer.2.Michael had got stuck trying to figure out the word essential to the word puzzle for two days
before he threw up his hands in frustration.3.The singer was taken aback by the pirated editions of his songs on the market, and he vowed not to let the thiefs off.Thank you for purchasing our furnace.In return we will get rid of your old one for free.5.Susan and I filled each other in on what had happened after we parted, from which I learned that she hadhad several children's books in print.6.Her bookstore having been frozen out by a giant chain, the middle-aged Lillian was at a loss as to what else she could do.7.You need somebody to urge you constantly to see the task through to completion.8.For fear that a new shopping center would ruin the peace of the community, many residentsopposed the construction plan.
第三篇：21世纪大学英语读写教程第四册课后习题翻译答案
21世纪大学英语读写教程（第四册）
部分课后习题翻译
UNIT1 1.美国人往往以从事的工作来对人们进行划分。家庭和教育背景这些特点被认为是不太重要的。
1.Americans tend to define people by the jobs they have/do.Such characteristics as their family and educational backgrounds are considered less important.2.他决不妥协的个性是他再也无法容忍他的雇主，并最终递交了辞职书的原因。
2.His uncompromising personality explains why he could no longer put up with his employer and eventually submittedhis resignation.3.如果你真的想学好英语，你就必须投入大量的时间和精力，否则你就不会有任何进步。
3.If you really want to learn English well, you must put in a lot of time and energy, or you'll go nowhere.4.有些演员的名声靠的是他们天生的美貌，但是达斯汀·霍夫曼尽管身材矮小，还是出类拔萃。而使他不同的正是他精湛的演技。
4.The same can be said of other subjects.Some actorsfame is built on their innate beauty, but despite his short stature, Dustin Hoffman rose above and it is his excellent acting that set him apart.5.他负责管理后，我们发现她与前任predecessor有明显的不同；他又干劲和激情，想出了很多新点子，并把工作的重点放在如歌鼓舞我们的士气上。
5.After he took charge, we discovered that there were striking differences between him and his predecessor.He had the drive and passion, came up with many new ideas, and focused his work on how to raise our morale.6.当邓小平宣布中国改革开放政策的时候，他被永远载入了史册。尽管障碍重重，他以不懈的努力为我国的现代化作出永久性的贡献。
6.Deng Xiaoping made history when he declared China's reform and opening-up policy.Despite tremendous obstacles, he made lasting contributions to our country's modernization with his unrelenting efforts.7.为什么有人拥有天才级智商却被智商平平但很刻苦的人丢在后面？承认除了智商外，还有很多别的因素与一个人的成就有着很大的关系。
7.Why could someone with a genius IQ be left behind by a hardworking person with an average IQ? It has to be acknowledged that besides one's IQ, many other factors have much to do with one's achievements.8.这个教授很了不起。她能在教东西之前调动学生的积极性。这并不是因为她有天赋，而是因为她只想着在课堂上吸引他们的注意力。
8.This teacher is really remarkable in first motivating her students so she can really teach them something.It's not that she is talented, it's that she focuses completely or drawing theirfull attention in class.UNIT2
1.他瞪眼看着约翰，对他拒绝合作感到恼怒。
1.He glared at John and was annoyed by his refusal to cooperate.2.约翰真诚的讲话表达了他对那些在他处于困境时给过他慷慨帮助的人们的感激之情。2.John's sincere speech shows his gratitude to the people who rendered him generous help when he was in difficulty.3.他可说是一个集邮家，他曾经积蓄了两年去买一张珍邮这件事便是证明。3.He is something of a stamp collector.The fact that once he saved up for two years to buy a rare stamp is proof of it.4.这些玫瑰花的美丽怎么评价也不过分。他们以各种方式吸引住了所有的游客。
4.The beauty of these roses could not be overstated.They took/caught all the visitorsfancy in one way or another.5.起先，他理所应当地认为该地区应当多造一些公路。然而仔细计算其费用后，他在作出最后决定前又不得不重新考虑了。
5.At first he took it for granted that they should build more highways in this area.Then a careful calculation of the expenditure compelled him to think twice before he made the final decision.6.每次收到我的礼物，不管多少，我的朋友比尔决不忘记表示感谢。
6.Each time he receives a gift from me, no matter how small, my friend Bill never fails to acknowledge it.7.那为新闻记者决定找到那对老夫妻在信中提及的年轻人，那封信赞颂了年轻人为了改善他们的生活条件而付出的努力。7.The journalist has decided to trace the young man referred to in the old couple's letter, which is a tribute to the young man's effort at improving their living conditions.8.尽管他厌烦了那些每天上门吹嘘其产品的推销员，但他克制着没有将他们拒之门外。
8.Though he was fed up with the salesmen who knocked at his door and boasted about their products every day, he refrained from slamming the door in their face.UNIT3 1.汤姆因一问题而心神不宁但又一筹莫展，直到他学会以不同的策略把他解决才不心烦。1.Tom was hung up on the problem but could do nothing about it until he learnt to solve it with different tactics.2.横向思维帮助他提出了原来似乎已走进死胡同的新理论。
2.Lateral thinking has helped him to advance his new theory which had seemed to reach a dead end.3.我们最新的建设计划的框架已获得地方政府的批准。它是否会按时实现对这座沿海城市的发展具有极为重大的意义。
3.The framework of our latest construction plan has been affirmed by the local government.Whether it will be carried out on time is of the utmost significance to the development of this coastal city.4.在设法寻找一个解决问题的办法的过程中，爱德华在思想上陷入了僵局，但后来他改变了观察角度，以一种完全意想不到的方式解决了问题。
4.While trying to find a solution to the problem, Edward reached an impasse in his thinking, but later he changed his point of view and solved the problem in an entirely unexpected fashion.5.许多人认为计算机房将最终取代图书馆，想吸收新知识的学生最终将在计算机房里学习一切。
5.Many people believe that computer labs will eventually take over from the libraries and students who want to take in new knowledge will end up learning everything in the computer lab.6.昨天他的汽车几乎是撞上了一辆卡车。如果他继续这样随便开车，我确信他最后一定会被送进医院的急诊室。6.Yesterday his car crashed into a truck almost head-on.If he does not stop driving so carelessly, I am sure he will wind up in the emergency room of a hospital.7.这幅画的结构设计有一个缺点。你为什么不擦掉那几条垂直线，把它简化一点。7.There is a flaw in the structural design of the painting.Why don't you erase the vertical lines and simplify it a little bit?
8.约翰本该在很久以前就把烟戒掉了。毕竟健康对每个人来说都是最重要的。
8.John should have given up smoking a long time ago.After all, health is of the most importance to everybody.UNIT7
1.随着长大，我渐渐接受了这一事实：我永远不会实现成为一名作家的梦想。
1.As I grew up, I made my peace with the fact that I would never fulfil my dream of becoming a writer.2.迈克尔想了两天还没填出字谜游戏里那个至关重要的词，最后只好失望地放弃。
2.Michael had got stuck trying to figure out the word essential to the word puzzle for two days before he threw up his hands in frustration.3.当这位歌手发现市面上有自己作品的盗版时，他十分震惊，发誓绝不放过那些盗劫。
3.The singer was taken aback by the pirated editions of his songs on the market, and he vowed not to let the thiefs off.4.感谢您的购买了我们的锅炉。作为回报，我们将免费为您处理旧锅炉。4.Thank you for purchasing our furnace.In return we will get rid of your old one for free.5.我和苏珊互诉了别后发生的事情，从中我得知她已经出版了好几本儿童读物。
5.Susan and I filled each other in on what had happened after we parted, from which I learned that she had had several children's books in print.6.当连锁大书店的竞争逼得她的小书店歇业后，已界中年的莉莉不知道自己还能做什么。
6.Her bookstore having been frozen out by a giant chain, the middle-aged Lillian was at a loss as to what else she could do.7.你需要有人在旁不断督促才会完成这一任务。7.You need somebody to urge you constantly to see the task through to completion.8.因为害怕新建购物中心会被破坏社区的宁静，许多居民反对这一计划。
8.For fear that a new shopping center would ruin the peace of the community, many residents opposed the construction plan.
第四篇：读写教程3课后翻译答案
第一单元
1、无论你是多么富有经验的演说家，无论你做了多么充分的准备，你都很难在这样嘈杂的 招待会上发表演讲。
No matter how experienced a speaker you are, and how well you have prepared your speech, you will have difficulty making a speech at such a noisy reception.2、就像吉米妹妹的朋友都关心吉米一样，吉米也关心他们。
Just as all his sister’s friends cared about him, Jimmy cared about them.3、汽车生产商在新车的几处都印有汽车识别码，一边帮助找回被盗的车辆。
Car manufacturers stamp a vehicle identification number at several places on new cars to help track down stolen vehicles.4、老师回来时你敢告我状的话，我就不再和你说话了。
If you dare tell on me when the teacher gets back I won’t say a word to you any more.5、有些老年人愿意独自过日子，但大多数老人选择和儿女一起生活。
Some elderly people prefer to live on their own while the great majority choose to live with their children.6、现在需要面对的事情是：如何筹集创建公司所需的资金。
Here is something that needs to be reckoned with: how to get the necessary finances to establish the company.第二单元
1、被告是位年仅30岁的nzi，她坚持称自己无罪。
The defendant, a woman of only 30, kept insisting on her own innocence.2、总体看来，枣、豆类以及一些多叶的绿色蔬菜是最好的铁质来源。
All tings considered, dates, beans and some leafy green vegetables are the best sources of iron.3、正餐时不供应饮料，饮料会影响消化。
No beverages are served with meals because they interfere with digestion.4、考虑到那个地区受欢迎的程度，提前订旅馆是明智的。
Taking the popularity of the region into consideration, it is advisable to book hotels in advance.5、服药后若有呕吐感，请立即停止服用并尽快咨询医生。
If you have a feeling of wanting to throw up after taking this drug, stop taking it immediately and consult your doctors as soon as possible.6、总结这次讨论时，他说双方都要好好考虑怎样以最有效的方法来解决这一问题。
Summing up the discussion, he said both parties should consider the most effective way to solve the problem.第三单元
1、在思维方面，与他的行为一样，他是非常传统的。
In his thinking, as in his behavior, he is very traditional.2、教师一旦同意接受新的教学计划，他们就得面对新计划所带给他们的压力。
Once the teachers agree to accept the new teaching program, they have to face the strain it puts on them.3、从长远看，大学毕业后继续深造而不是直接参加工作是值得的。
In the long run, it is worthwhile to pursue one’s study after graduating from university instead of going to work directly.4、由于这所学校的办学宗旨是品德第一，所以道德观和学习成绩受到同样的重视。As the school operates on the Character First principle, moral values and academic
achievements are stressed equally.5、据说，原定于这个月召开的回忆讲推迟到下个月召开。
It is said that the meeting, which is scheduled to be held this month, will be put off till next month.6、这所学校把为学生做好人生准备当作其职责，办法是倡导一整套能使所有学生受益的道 德标准。
The school sees its job as preparing its students for life by cultivating a comprehensive set of principles that can benefit all of them.第四单元
1、从各方面考虑，这座城市都是世界上最令人激动的城市。
Everything considered, this city is the world’s most exciting city.2、尽管没有得到父母的赞同，他还是继续他的计划出国学习。
Though with no approval from his parents, he went ahead with his plan to study abroad.3、这座桥是以一位英雄的名字命名的，这位英雄为人民的事业献出了生命。
The bridge was named after the hero who gave his life for the cause of people.4、据说，画家是以他母亲为模特的。他母亲的面容沧桑却不失坚定。
It is said that the painter used his mother as the model in the painting whose face represented suffering yet strength.5、这位作家于1950年因出版一本小说而一举成名，小说的灵感来自于他和一位姑娘在农 场的经历。
The writer instantly rose to fame in 1950 with the publication of a novel inspired by his experience with a girl on a farm.6、有个故事说，US是“山姆大叔”的缩写，“山姆大叔”原名叫山姆·威尔逊，他曾和一 名男子一起工作，这名男子和美国政府签订了一份合同，给军队提供肉食。
One story says that “US” was short for “Uncle Sam” whose real name was Sam Wilson, who had once worked with a man who had signed a contract with the government to provide meat to the US Army.第五单元
1、直到看见弥留之际躺在床上的母亲，他才意识到自己是多么地爱她。
Not until he saw his mother lying in bed, dying, did he realize how much he loved her.2、考虑到他最近的身体状况，我认为他这次考试成绩还不错。
Taking into account of his recent physical condition, I think he has done quite well in the exam.3、克拉克夫人躺在床上一动不动，一时间我都纳闷她是否还活着。Mrs.Clark lies in bed motionless, and I wondered briefly if she is still alive.4、整栋楼一片黑暗，只有三楼的某个窗户透出一丝光。
The building was darkened except for a single light burning in a third-storey window.5、这些士兵接受了严格的训练，并且对完成这项新任务有充分的准备。
These soldiers have received very strict training and are well equipped to fulfill the new task.6、他伸手拿起电话，拨通了宾馆的号码。
He reached for the phone, picked it up, and dialed the hotel’s number.第六单元
1、我们应该尽最大努力预测地震，这样地震造成的财产破花才会被尽可能地避免。
We should try our best to forecast earthquakes so that destruction of property causedby them could be prevented as much as possible.2、一个农民注意到有很多鱼在水面上有洞，他说这预示着可能有地震发生。
A farmer noticed large schools of fish swimming near the surface of the water, which, he said, indicated the possible occurrence of an earthquake.3、要将英英词典放在手边。当你不能准确地理解单词时，你就能随时查阅。
Keep an English-English dictionary handy, and when you cannot understand a word with accuracy, you may refer to it any time.4、如果必要，生活在将要发生地震地区的人可以睡在帐篷里。
If necessary, people who live in the area where an earthquake is about to occur may sleep in tents.5、对一个想找工作的学生来说，有没有硕士学位的确有很大影响。
A master’s degree does make a great difference to a student who wants to get a job.6、这本书除了告诉我们地政方面的知识外，还告诉我们如何做好预防工作。
In addition to the knowledge about earthquakes, the book tells us how to prepare for them.第七单元
1、因此，以盖茨为首席执行官的微软还能走多远依然是个有趣的问题。
An interesting question therefore remains as to how far Microsoft can go with Gates as its CEO.2、抱怨是没有用的，因为抱怨并改变不了什么。重要的是得采取措施预防类似事件发生。There’s/It’s no use complaining since nothing ever changes as the result of a complaint.What’s important is to take measures to prevent similar events from happiness.3、要学会接受这样一个事实：有些你认为是朋友的人结果却是敌人。
Learn to accept the fact that some people you thought were friends turn out to be enemies.4、正如你能从书名期待的那样，书里多处提到盖茨是个什么样的人。
As you would expect from the book’s title, there are many references to what kind of man Gates is.5、该公司的兴隆源于公司上下人人克勤克俭。
The prosperity of the company stems from hardworking and thrifty of the entire staff.6、星期六晚上首次上演的那出戏，他什么也没说。
He said nothing at all on the subject of the play which was put on for the first time Saturdaynight.第八单元
1、那个提议听起来很诱人，但如果是个骗局怎么办？
It sounds like a good idea, but what if it’s a trick?
2、这一地区的城镇因为地震遭受了很大的损失，受灾最严重的地方包括九江和瑞昌。Cities and towns in this area suffered a lot from the earthquake with Jiujiang and Ruichang among the worst-hit.3、他抱怨说，他们压根儿就不应该参与这件事。
He complained that they should not have got involved in it in the first place.4、看在玛丽的份上，我可以把车借你，以解决你的交通工具问题。
For Mary’s sake, I can lend you my car to get around your transport problem.5、理论上说，克隆一个孩子以获得器官是可行的，但实际上这么做却可能对孩子的心理有 害。
In theory
it’s feasible to clone a child to harvest organs, but in practice it would be psychologically harmful to the child.6、他以Braver为笔名发表了一篇文章，强调克隆动物的过程也同样适用于克隆人类这一观 点。
He published an article under the name of Braver which stresses the idea that the process of cloning animals would work for humans as well.第九单元
1、昨天传来消息说，他们在试图登上峰顶时遇难了。
Word came yesterday that they were killed while trying to reach the summit.2、我绝不会向任何人提起我曾拒绝她的邀请，没有去参加他的婚礼。
Under no circumstances shall I mention to anyone that I have turned down the invitation to her wedding.3、总裁夫人威胁要公开揭发丈夫，这件事成了头条新闻。
It made the headlines that the president’s wife threatened her husband with public exposure.4、那位富有的女士再三要求签订婚前协议，令其未婚夫自尊心大受上海，结果以拒婚告终。That wealthy lady’s repeated demand for a premarital agreement greatly harmed her prospective husband’s self-esteem and ended up in his refusal to get married.5、确实有些妇女坚持认为，在丈夫挣的钱不如她们期待的那么高的情况下，她们有权要求离婚。
Make no mistake about it, some women would insist on the right to get a divorce if their husbands did not earn as much as they expected.6、偶然发现的指纹有助于弄清他一直在调查的凶案。
The casual discovery of the fingerprint shed some light on the murder he had been looking into.第十单元
1、我去了图书馆，查阅我能找到的所有关于在百慕大三角地区船只和飞机神秘失踪的报 道。
I went to the library and read whatever I could find about the causes of the mysterious disappearances of the ships and planes in the Bermuda Triangle.2、如果你继续这样对待朋友，你会失去所有朋友。
Continue treating friends like this, and you will lose them all.3、他们必须完全了解其产品，知道如何通过口头、电话或信件来推销。
They must know their product thoroughly and know how to promote sales by word of mouth, telephone or letter.4、我突然意识到，金钱无法弥补过去五年里他所遭受的苦难。
It suddenly dawned on me that money couldn't make up for all that he had suffered in the past five years.5、有些人称翻译为科学，而另一些人却把它当作艺术。
Some people refer to translation as science while others take it as art.6、我们应该发扬民主，而不应该将个人观点强加于他人。
Instead of imposing personal views upon others, we should promote democracy.
第五篇：21世纪大学英语读写教程第四册课后练习翻译答案
21世纪英语读写教程 第四册 课后翻译答案
Unit1
1.美国人往往以从事的工作来对人们进行划分。家庭和教育背景这些特点被认为是不太重要的。Americans tend to define people by the jobs they have/do.Such characteristics as their family and educational backgrounds are considered less important.2.他决不妥协的个性是他再也无法容忍他的雇主,并最终递交了辞职书的原因。
His uncompromising personality explains why he could no longer put up with his employer and eventually submittedhis resignation.3.如果你真想学好英语，你就必须投入大量的时间和精力，否则你就不会有任何进步。对于其他课程也可以这么说。
His uncompromising personality explains why he could no longer put up with his employer and eventually submittedhis resignation.If you really want to learn English well, you must put in a lot of time and energy, or you'll go nowhere.The same can be said of other subjects.4.有些演员的名声靠的是他们天生的美貌，但是达斯汀?霍夫曼(Dustin Hoffman)尽管身材矮小(short stature)，还是出类拔萃，而使他与众不同的正是他精湛的演技。
Some actors fame is built on their innate beauty, but despite his short stature, Dustin Hoffman rose above and it is his excellent acting that set him apart.5.他负责管理之后，我们发现他与前任(predecessor)有明显的不同：他有干劲和激情，想出了很多新点子，并把工作重点放在如何鼓舞我们的士气上。
After he took charge, we discovered that there were striking differences between him and his predecessor.He had the drive and passion, came up with many new ideas, and focused his work on how to raise our morale.6.当邓小平宣布中国改革开放政策的时候，他被永远载入了史册。尽管障碍重重，他以不懈的努力为我国的现代化作出了永久性的贡献。
Deng Xiaoping made history when he declared China's reform and opening-up policy.Despite tremendous obstacles, he made lasting contributions to our country's modernization with his unrelenting efforts.7.为什么有人拥有天才级智商却被智商平平但很刻苦的人丢在后面？承认除了智商外，还有很多别的因素与一个人的成就有着很大的关系。
Why could someone with a genius IQ be left behind by a hardworking person with an average IQ? It has to be acknowledged that besides one's IQ, many other factors have much to do with one's achievements.8.这位教师真了不起，她能在教东西之前调动学生的积极性。这并不是因为她有天赋，而是因为她只想着在课堂上吸引他们的注意力。
This teacher is really remarkable in first motivating her students so she can really teach them something.It's not that she is talented, it's that she focuses completely or drawing theirfull attention in class.Unit2
1.他瞪眼看着约翰，对他拒绝合作感到恼怒。
He glared at John and was annoyed by his refusal to cooperate.2.约翰真诚的讲话表达了他对那些在他处于困境时给过他慷慨帮助的人们的感激之情。
John's sincere speech shows his gratitude to the people who rendered him generous help when1
he was in difficulty.3.他可说是一个集邮家。他曾经积蓄了两年去买一张珍邮这件事便是证明。
He is something of a stamp collector.The fact that once he saved up for two years to buy a rare stamp is proof of it.4.这些玫瑰的美丽怎么评价也不过分。他们以各种方式吸引住了所有的游客。
The beauty of these roses could not be overstated.They took/caught all the visitorsfancy in one way or another.5.起先，他理所当然地认为该地区应当多造一些公路。然而仔细计算其费用后，他在作出最后决定前又不得不重新考虑了。
At first he took it for granted that they should build more highways in this area.Then a careful calculation of the expenditure compelled him to think twice before he made the final decision.6.每次收到我的礼物，不管多少，我的朋友比尔决不忘记表示感谢。
Each time he receives a gift from me, no matter how small, my friend Bill never fails to acknowledge it.7.那位新闻记者决定找到那对老夫妻信中提及的年轻人。那封信赞颂了年轻人为改善他们的生活条件而付出的努力。
The journalist has decided to trace the young man referred to in the old couple's letter, which is a tribute to the young man's effort at improving their living conditions.8.虽然他厌烦了那些每天上门来吹嘘其产品的推销员，但他克制着没有将他们拒之门外。
Though he was fed up with the salesmen who knocked at his door and boasted about their products every day, he refrained from slamming the door in their face.Unit3
1.汤姆因一问题而心神不宁但又一筹莫展，直到他学会以不同的策略把它解决才不心烦。
Tom was hung up on the problem but could do nothing about it until he learnt to solve it with different tactics.2.横向思维帮助他提出了原来似乎已走进死胡同的新理论。
Lateral thinking has helped him to advance his new theory which had seemed to reach a dead end.3.我们最新的建设计划的框架已获得地方政府的批准。它是否会按时实施对这座沿海城市的发展具有极为重大的意义。
The framework of our latest construction plan has been affirmed by the local government.Whether it will be carried out on time is of the utmost significance to the development of this coastal city.4.在设法寻找一个解决问题的办法的过程中，爱德华在思想上陷入了僵局，但后来他改变了观察角度，以一种完全意想不到的方式解决了问题。
While trying to find a solution to the problem, Edward reached an impasse in his thinking, but later he changed his point of view and solved the problem in an entirely unexpected fashion.5.许多人认为计算机机房将最终取代图书馆，想吸收新知识的学生最终将在计算机机房里学习一切。
Many people believe that computer labs will eventually take over from the libraries and students who want to take in new knowledge will end up learning everything in the computer lab.6.昨天他的汽车几乎是迎头撞上了一辆卡车。如果他继续这样随便开车，我确信他最后一定会被送
进医院的急诊室。
Yesterday his car crashed into a truck almost head-on.If he does not stop driving so carelessly, I am sure he will wind up in the emergency room of a hospital.7.这幅画的结构设计有一个缺点。你为什么不擦掉那几条垂直线，把它简化一点呢?
There is a flaw in the structural design of the painting.Why don't you erase the vertical lines and simplify it a little bit?
8.约翰本该在很久以前就把烟戒掉了。毕竟健康对每个人来说都是最重要的。
John should have given up smoking a long time ago.After all, health is of the utmost importance to everybody.Unit4
1.学校应避免仅按学生考试成绩来判别孰优孰劣并以此对待他们。相反，好的教育体制应使每一位学生都能达到良好的水准，成为全面发展的(well-rounded)人。
Schools should avoid deciding who is superior only in terms of students' exam results and treating them accordingly.Instead, a good educational system should enable every student to measure up to good standards as well-rounded people.2.大学生课后有问题时，往往在办公时间之外不容易找到老师。这是由于教师繁忙的学术研究，而不是他们对学生漠不关心。
As often as not, when college students have questions after class, their teachers are not readily available except during office hours.This is due to teachers' busy academic research, rather than their indifference to the students.3.这个班级由40名学生组成，他们中大部分按英语水平过去常被归在中等之列。但由于这位老师从不在言辞中表露出不耐烦，学生们对他的教学方法产生了积极的反应，从而没有辜负他的期望。This class consists of forty students, most of whom used to be labeled average in terms of English level.But as this teacher has never shown any verbal impatience, the students have reacted positively to his teaching methods and lived up to his expectations.4.在美国，教书变得越来越难了，部分原因是学生越来越多样的种族背景以及需要另外培训才能掌握的更为复杂的教学技术。
Teaching is becoming increasingly demanding in the United States, due in part tothe diversity of students' racial background and the complexity of educational technologies that require additional training.5.英国人经常被归类为保守型，显然这一归类带有成见。实际上，英国在民族特性方面与其他欧洲国家相比并没有太大的差异。英国人有礼貌，爱整洁，讲秩序，充满自信。
The English are, as often as not, labeled conservative.Obviously this label is prejudiced.In reality, Britain is not very different from other European countries in terms of national characteristics.The British are polite, neat, orderly and confident.6.有些年轻人在成长过程中有着要求独立的强烈愿望。他们宁可通过自己的努力来渡过生活中的困难，也不愿意带着负罪感求助于他们的父母。
Some young people grow up with a strong desire for independence.They would rather try hard to go through life on their own than turn to their parents for help with asense of guilt.7.你的朋友对你非常真诚，你也应该同样以诚相待，决不应该欺骗他，或者带着讽刺的口吻谈论他的挫折。
Your friend treats you sincerely, so you should respond accordingly and mustn抰 deceive him or
talk about his setbacks with irony(ironically).8.邻居们恼火的原因是他们发出的噪音，但是由于他们一再保证夜间停工，从而得以完成这套公寓的装潢。
The neighbors' irritation/annoyance was due to the noise they made.However, because of reassurances that they would stop working at night, they went through with the decoration of this apartment.Unit5
1.正如你可以想像到的，阅读为我打开了一个新的天地并永远改变了我的人生道路。
As you can imagine, reading has opened a new world to me and changed forever the course of my life.2.他从童年起就对书籍表现出一种非常强烈的兴趣。他对书籍如此迷恋，以致从不让一天过去而不进行一些阅读。
He had demonstrated an unusually intense interest in books since childhood.So fascinated with books was he that he never let a day pass without doing some reading.3.他每次乘地铁上下班身边都有一本想读的书。他就这样在过去三年中读了近一百本书。
Every time he takes the subway to and from work, he has with him a book that hewants to read.That is the way he has read nearly a hundred books in the past three years.4.他读中学时常在自己的房间里读书至深夜。每次听到母亲走近的脚步声，他便关掉灯假装睡着。而母亲一走过去，他便打开灯，重又读起来。
When he was in high school, he used to read deep/far into the night in his own room.Each time he heard the approaching footsteps of his mother, he would turn off the light and feigned sleep.But as soon as his mother passed, he would turn on the light and begin reading again.5.几乎没有什么关于中国的东西是他不感到好奇的。为了满足自己的好奇心他已决定亲自到那儿去尽量多看一些。
There is hardly anything about China he's not curious about.And to satisfy his curiosity he has decided to go there in person to see as much as he can.6.我不知道是什么使得你儿子羡慕那位流行歌手并试图事事模仿他的。你还是问问他本人好了。I don't know/ I have little/no idea what made your son envy that pop singer and try to emulate him in everything.You might as well ask him in person.7.他从图书馆一借到那本书就在走廊的灯光下飞快地把它翻了一遍。
As soon as he checked out the book from the library, he thumbed through its pages by the corridor light.8.我认为没有哪个人在农村学到的比我更多。实际上，农村的三年使我比进某个大学学习得更深入细致。
I don't think anybody ever learned more in the countryside than I did.In fact, those three years in the countryside enabled me to study far intensively than I would have if I had attended some college.Unit6
1.他生来就有残疾，但他从不沮丧，也从未屈服于任何困难。
He was disabled from birth, but he never felt frustrated, nor did he give in to any difficulty.2.汤姆一直坚决要求提升。当机会出现时，他立即抓住了。
Tom had been holding out for a promotion.When the opportunity showed up, he grabbed it at
once.3.他对所有的标准化考试都不信任并认为应该有某种更好的东西来取代它们。
He distrusts all standardized tests and believes that there should be something better to substitute for them.4.我的论点是，我们应当马上对这些有争议的问题逐个进行调查。
My thesis is that we should carry out a survey of these controversial issues one by one right now.5.贝蒂勤劳而又可靠。她从不在困难面前退缩。总之，她是我们都为之感到骄傲的那种学生。
Betty is diligent and dependable.She never shies away from any difficulties.In short, she is the kind of student that we are all proud of.6.把汽油箱放在你的房子里是不明智的，因为它极易燃烧，并且可能在几分钟内就将你辛辛苦苦挣来的财富付之一炬。
It is ill-advised to keep the gas tank in your house for it ignites easily and may burn up allyour hard-earned wealth in just a few minutes.7.史密斯博士的讲座等于是说,很早就显示出高情商的孩子无论面对什么困难都会最终取得成功。Doctor Smith's lecture amounts to saying that a child who displays high EQ early on in life will succeed eventually in the face of all kinds of difficulties.8.由于在美国许多婚姻都以离婚告终，心理学家们建议所有家庭中的夫妻都应更经常地相互沟通，不要等到为时太晚时才来解决他们的问题。
Since many marriages end in divorce in the United States, psychologists have suggested that couples in all families communicate with each other more often and solve their problems before it becomes too late.Unit7
1.随着长大，我渐渐接受了这一事实: 我永远不会实现成为一名作家的梦想。
As I grew up, I made my peace with the fact that I would never fulfil my dream of becoming a writer.2.迈克尔想了两天还没填出字谜游戏(word puzzle)里那个至关重要的词，最后只好失望地放弃。Michael had got stuck trying to figure out the word essential to the word puzzle for two days before he threw up his hands in frustration.3.当这位歌手发现市面上有自己作品的盗版(pirated edition)时，他十分震惊，发誓决不放过那盗贼。
The singer was taken aback by the pirated editions of his songs on the market, and he vowed not to let the thiefs off.4.感谢您购买我们的锅炉(furnace)。作为回报，我们将免费为您处理旧锅炉。
Thank you for purchasing our furnace.In return we will get rid of your old one for free.5.我和苏珊互诉了别后发生的事情，从中我得知她已经出版了好几本儿童读物。
Susan and I filled each other in on what had happened after we parted, from which I learned that she had had several children's books in print.6.当连锁大书店的竞争逼得她的小书店歇业后，已届中年的莉莲不知道自己还能做些什么。
Her bookstore having been frozen out by a giant chain, the middle-aged Lillian was at a loss as to what else she could do.7.你需要有人在旁不断督促才会完成这一任务。
You need somebody to urge you constantly to see the task through to completion.8.因为害怕新建购物中心会破坏社区的宁静，许多居民反对这一计划。
For fear that a new shopping center would ruin the peace of the community, many residents opposed the construction plan.Unit8
1.如果你对冗长的讲座不感兴趣，那从头至尾把它听完实在是毫无意义的。
It is really pointless to sit through a tedious lecture if you do not take any interest in it.2.由于他在生态学领域的卓越地位，我们学校的学生都非常敬重他。
The students at our university all hold him in high esteem because of his eminence in the field of ecology.3.虽然他声称他的那部新小说跟他本人的生活无关，但它还是吸引了许多青年读者。他们认为这部小说使他们粗略地看到了作者的童年。
Though he claims that his new novel has nothing to do with his own life, it has caught the fancy of many young readers, who believe that this novel has given them a glimpse of the author's childhood.4.自从计算机技术迎来了人们所称的信息时代以来，有些作家已经不再用钢笔，因为他们现在能够用计算机来写一切东西了。
Since computer technology ushered in what is known as the Information Age, some writers have done away with their pens, for they can now write everything with their computers.5.我们不得不羞愧而遗憾地承认，在我们中间有些人的确把自己看作是宇宙的中心，对公共事务毫不关心。
We have to admit, as much in sorrow as in shame, that there are some people among us who do think of themselves as the center of the universe and care very little about public affairs.6.首先，我们应该取得该市人口的精确数据。如果退休人员的人数超过青少年的人数，我们就应该调整发展计划以满足这一大批人的需要。
First and foremost, we should get the precise data on the population of the city.If retired people outnumber the teenagers, we should adjust our development plan to the needs of this large group of people.7.最令南希感到高兴的莫过于看到她七岁的儿子取得的飞速进步，他的演奏甚至会使许多专业钢琴家相形见绌。
Nothing pleases Nancy more than to see the rapid progress made by her seven-year-old son, whose playing would put many a professional pianist to shame.8.我要表明的观点是，作为当代的大学生，我们必须极为尊重知识，尤其是尊重对知识的追求，并非常重视传统、社会的约束和连续性。
The point I want to make is that as modern university students, we must hold knowledge in high esteem, especially its quest, and place great value on tradition, social restraint and continuity.
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