高级英语考试翻译练习

由于缺少资金，整个计划失败了。

The whole plan fell through for want of fund

牛顿被公认为是世界上最杰出的科学家之一。Newtonis acknowledged as one of the world’s most eminent scientists

他对生产成本的估算准确无误。

He calculates the cost of production with invariable accuracy 公司发言人的不负责任讲话收到了严厉指责。

The spokesman of the corporation was berated for his irresponsible words

这名商业银行的年轻职员看出那张十英镑的假币。

The young clerk from the commercial bank spotted the counterfeit ten-pound note

这个精干的经理立刻行动了起来。

The efficient manager acted promptly

请把候补名单上她的名字换成你的名字。

Please substitute her name for yours on the waiting list

她觉得她在当地综合医院任实习医师是一段宝贵的经历。She found that her internship in the local general hospital was a rewarding experience

富兰克林在他的自传里力劝读者要勤俭。

Franklin exhorted readers to be diligent and thrifty in his Autobiography

谁能证实这签名无讹？

Who can attest to the genuineness of the signature

人们给他起了个小家伙的绰号，因为就他年龄而言，他看上去长得很小。

He is dubbed “Tiny”because he looks so small for his age 他试图为自己拒绝接受这一劝告辩解。

He tried to rationalize his refused to take the advice

他的一番话引起了我们的不满。

His words incurred our displeasure

要我们在这么短时间内完成这一工作几乎是不可能的。It is virtually impossible for us to finish the work within such a short time

他反复思考这个手术可能会产生的后果。

He ruminated over the likely consequences of the operation 这个地区的报业很兴旺。

The newspaper business in the region is flourishing

掌握英语需要孜孜不倦的努力

It takes a assiduous efforts to acquire a good command of English

没有确凿的证据表明他是有罪的。

There is no tangible evidence to indicate that he is guilty

我断定被告是无辜的。

I affirm that the accused was innocent

那里的防御工事似乎难以攻破。

The defenses there seemed impregnable

毁坏随着战争而来。

War is accompanied by destruction 他蛰居在自己的农舍里。

He remained secluded in his farmhouse

这种迷信曾经在那个地区十分普遍。

The superstition used to be prevalent in that region

有些人真是友情胜过一切。

Some people cherish friendship more than anything else

他们为这次旅行已经准备了足够的食物。

They have got adequate food for the journey

他说的和他做的不一致。

What he says is not consistent with what he does

这些大学一年级学生都充满青春活力。

The freshmen are all youthfully exuberant

他的态度平静，脸上的表情不可读解。

His attitude was bland and his expression was unreadable

我中学的女校长是一位性格温和的年轻女子。

The headmistress of my middle school was a genial young lady

这位哲学家在思索，这是不是历史的必由之路？

The philosopher is pondering on whether this is the inevitable course of events in history

这部电影是由海明威的一部小说改编而成的。

The film was adapted from a novel written by Hemingway

作为法官，你应该一直保持不偏不倚的态度。

As a judge，you should remain impartial all along

许多年轻人喜欢这位散文家的华丽文体。

A lot of young people appreciate the essayist’s florid style

这教授是一位热诚的环境保护主义者。

The professor is a fervent environmentalist

他们在是去还是留的问题上犹豫不决。

They wavered between going and staying

我不会让那些烦恼事妨碍我的工作。

I won’t let my troubles interfere my work

我喜欢看孩子们游戏。

I take delight in watching children play

这产业处理掉可以获得相当大的一笔钱。

The property can be disposed of for a good sum of money

在促销期间，购物中心挤满了人群。

The mall was thronged with people during the sales promotion

他们终于在远处看到了灯光。

They perceived a light in the distance in the end

你应该仔细想想这一行动可能会产生的后果。

You should reflect on the likely consequences of this action 假设这是真的，我们该怎么办呢？

What should we do on the assumption that it is true

你应该申请一份你适宜做的工作。

You should apply for a post you are suited for

他厌倦了城市的忙碌生活，渴望乡村的宁静。

Feeling tired of the busy life in the city，he craves for peace and quiet in the countryside