词类转译练习

Translation Exercises: (词类转译)

I. Sentence Translation:

1. Families upstairs have to carry pails to the hydrant downstairs for water.

2. China has been through a wrenching series of changes and experiments.

3. When you pronounce the vowel /u:/ round your lips.

4. The sight of the orphan always reminds me of his parents.

5. Insulin is used in the treatment of diabetes.

6. The mastery of language is not easy and requires painstaking effort.

7. Parents are always our perfect and minute lovers.

8. He is physically weak but mentally sound.

9. China’s successful explosion of its first atom bomb caused tremendous repercussion throughout

the world.

10. The adoption of this new device will greatly cut down the percentage of defective products.

11. No wonder the sight of the old picture should send the memories of quite a number of the old generation back to 36 years ago.

12. The expansion of the higher education system has turned universities from institutions for the elite to ones for the masses.

13. It is impossible to live in society and be independent of society.

14. The delegates at the conference unanimously expressed their determination to oppose hegemonism on the part of that superpower.

15. Rockets have found application for the exporation of the universe.

16. In the fission process the fission fragments are very radioactive.

17. Earthquakes are closely related to faulting.

18. I am quite ignorant of what they intend to do.

19. I saw you out with a boy yesterday.

20. The only access to the farmhouse is across the fields.

21. Now, ten years later, she has gained her master's degree from Harvard and is finally off welfare.

22. The products of this factory are chiefly characterized by their fine workmanship and durability.

23. The doctor’s extremely quick arrival and uncommonly careful examination of the patient brought about his very speedy recovery.

24. This product is chiefly characterized by its reliable function and durability.

25. The ceaseless emergence and ceaseless resolution of contradictions constitute the dialectical law of the development of things.

26. If we were ignorant of the structure of the atoms, it would be impossible for us to study nuclear physics.

27. A commonplace criticism of American culture is its excessive preoccupation with material goods and correponding neglect of the human spirit.

28. In the ten years since normalization, we have witnessed the rapid expansion of the relations between our two countries.

29. On this question people of different age groups think differently.

30. Officially, he is on holiday; actually, he is in hospital.

31. No violation of this principle can be tolerated.

32. An acquaintance of world history is helpful to the study of current affairs.

33. You have to be careful; he is a blame-shifter.

34. What I despise about him was his drinking, gambling.

35. They were too excited to sleep and were up by five o’clock.

36. As a matter of fact, both the police and the murderer are after him.

37. The police found the girl in tears.

38. Such materials are characterized by good insulation and high resistance to wear.

39. He impressed me as an honest man.

40. He personified the evil that was in the world.

41. All peace-loving people demand the prohibition of atomic weapons.

42. The study of medicine is very hard, and it takes long time to become a doctor.

43. The Government is behind this project.

44. It was officially announced that China is invited to the meeting.