在翻译过程中,有些句子可以逐词对译,有些句子则由于英汉两种语言的表达方式不同,就不能逐词对译,只能将词类进行转译之后,方可使译文显得通顺、自然;对词类转译技巧的运用须多方面加以注意。

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese intoEnglish.You should, write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.

中国父母往往过于关注孩子的学习,以至于不要他们帮忙做家务,他们对孩子的首要要求就是努力学习,考得好,能上名牌大学.他们相信这是为孩子好,因为在中国这样竞争激烈的社会里,只有成绩好才能保证前途光明.中国父母还认为,如果孩子能在社会上取得大的成就,父母就会受到尊敬.因此,他们愿意牺牲自己的时间、爱好和兴趣,为孩子提供更好的条件.

译文一

Chinese parents tend to be too much in thestudy of their children, so that they can not help to do the housework. Theirchildren's first requirement is to study hard, to get good, to the prestigiousuniversities. They believe it is good for the children, because in China such ahighly competitive society, only good results to ensure the future of thebright. Chinese parents also believe that parents will be honored if they canachieve great success at the meeting. So they are willing to sacrifice theirown time and interest to provide better conditions for their children.

译文二

Chinese parents have frequently tended to paytoo much attention to their children's study, so that children don’t help themdo the housework. Their only requirement for their children is to study hard,perform well in the exams, and go to a famous/prestigious university. Theybelieve it is good for their children, because in such a highly competitivesociety, only good results could ensure a promising future. Chinese parentsalso believe that parents will be honored if their children can achieve greatsuccess in society. Therefore, they are willing to sacrifice their own time,hobbies and interests, to create much better conditions for children.