四级翻译

四六级翻译练习

1.中国结（Chinese knot）是中华古老文明的一个缩影，是中国特有的民间手工艺术。中国结有着悠久的历史，在明清时期（the Ming and Qing Dynasties）尤为盛行。在现代，它通常被用做室内装饰、亲友间的馈赠礼物及个人的随身饰物。其因外观对称（symmetrical）精致，符合中国传统装饰的习俗和审美观念，故被命名为中国结。在北京申办2008年奥运会的过程中，中国结作为中国传统文化的象征，深受各国朋友的喜爱。

Chinese Knot is a miniature of the ancient Chinese civilization, and it is unique to Chinese traditional manual art. Chinese Knot has a long history, and is especially prevalent in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In modern times, it usually functions as interior decoration, gift among relatives and friends, and personal ornament. It is possessed of delicate and symmetrical appearance and accords with the conventions of Chinese traditional decoration and aesthetics, therefore, it is named Chinese Knot .Chinese Knot, which symbolizes Chinese traditional culture, is well received by people all over the world in the course of the Beijing’s bid for hosting the 2008 Olympics.

2.每年4月4日、5日或6日是清明节（the Qingming Festival）。清明节后气温升高，雨水增多。清明节既是中国的传统节日，也是最重要的祭祀（commemoration）节日。在这一天，汉族和少数民族都会供奉祖先，为逝去的人扫墓。清明节也是阳光明媚、草木吐绿的时节。自古以来，人们就有清明节踏青（Spring outings）的习俗。人们还会在清明节放风筝。这时植树树苗存活率高，之后长得也快，因此清明节也是植树的好时候。

The Qingming Festival falls on April 4,5or 6 each year. After the festival, the temperature rises up and rainfall increases. The Qingming Festival is not only a traditional festival in China, but also the most important festival of commemoration. Both the han nationality and minority nationality offer sacrifices to their ancestors and sweep the tombs of the deceased at this time. The Qingming Festival is a time when the sun shines brightly, the trees and grass become green. Since ancient times, people have followed the custom of Spring outings. People love to fly kites during the Qingming Festival. The Qingming Festival is also a good time to plant trees, for the survial rate of saplings is high and trees grow fast later.

3中国烹饪文化是中国文化中有关烹饪和休闲的重要组成部分。中国悠久的历史、广袤的疆土、好客的习俗孕育了这一独特艺术。中餐以其“色、香、味、形”俱全而著称。最富盛名的菜系有南方粤菜、北方鲁菜、东部淮扬菜和西部川菜，以“南淡北咸，东甜西辣”见称。

Chinese cuisine culture is an important part of Chinese culture in the aspect of cooking and leisure. This unique art owes itself to the long history, vast territory and hospitable tradition of China. Chinese food is famous for its perfect combination of “color, aroma, taste and appearance.”Among the best-known schools of cuisine are the Cantonese cuisine of the south, the Shandong cuisine of the north, the Huai-Yang cuisine of the east and the Sichuan cuisine of the west, noted as “the light flavor of the south , the salty flavor of the north, the sweet flavor of the east and the spicy-hot flavor of the west.”

4筷子是最能反映中国饮食文化特色和传统的重要象征之一。筷子有着悠久的历史，有关筷子的记载可以追溯到3000多年前。无论何时何地，中国人吃饭都很难离开筷子。此外，筷子还可以作为礼仪、馈赠、寄情、收藏的特殊工艺品和礼品。如今，筷子已经出现在全世界很多国家的餐桌上，西方还流行起了“为了您的健康，请您拿起筷子来”的时期。

Chopsticks are one of the important symbols that can most reflect the characteristics and traditions of Chinese food culture. Chopsticks have a long history and the records of them can be traced backed to more than 3,000 years ago. Wherever and whenever, it is hard for Chinese people to have meals without chopsticks. In addition, chopsticks can also be used as special handicrafts and presents for etiquette, gifting, expressing feelings and collection. Today, chopsticks have appeared on the table of many countries all over the world and there is even a fashion of “Please pick up chopsticks for your fitness” prevalent in the western countries.