简明商务英语口译教程

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含有 a- be- com- con- de- dis- em- en- es- exfor- im- in- mis- per- pre- pro- re- trans- 等前 缀的词通常在第二个音节上重读。加前缀或后缀 通常不会改变原词的重音位置。 含有 de- in- re- con- pre- 等前缀的词可以在第 一个音节上重读，也可以在第二个音节上重读， 往往因为主重读位置不同而词的意义和词类也不 同。 以 -ic 结尾的词通常在 -ic 前的一个音节上重读。
2. Our foreign secretary //on one occasion //stated our objectives// in terms of three quite simple principles //which I think are still true. 我们的外交大臣//有一次//阐明了我们的目标 //(它)主要包括三项简单的原则//我认为这些 原则现在还适用。 （我们的外交大臣有一次以三项我认为现在还 适用的简单原则阐明了我们的目标。）
即学即练：
1.The best artists in the town// were employed// to teach him the art// in which he had shown so much skill. 2.The shaky voice of terrified acquaintance// told me// that the German troops// would begin the occupation of Bohemia and Moravia. 3.It’s a story// they tell// in the border countryside,// where Massachusetts joins Vermont and New Hampshire.
21.Since the deal is concluded on a CIF basis, we are responsible for the insurance. 22.I have to get confirmation from head office. 23.Could I know where the consignment is to be loaded? 24.His article has evoked much controversy throughout the scientific world. 25.The machine is automatically controlled.
Section D
Note-taking Skills
New words and phrases: 工业博览会 industrial expo/exhibition 积极的财政政策 pro-active fiscal policy 稳健的货币政策 prudent monetary policy 基本能源消费结构 primary energy consumption 安全生产 safe production
16.I’d like to say that the infrastructure construction here is very excelቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱent and the transportation here is really convenient and efficient. 17.The Bible consists of two main parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament. 18.A laptop computer contains a battery, so it can be used while traveling, for instance, on a train. 19.Manufacturers should concentrate on producing goods that suit the tastes and needs of consumers. 20.The ship is not in a condition to make a long voyage.
3. Japan surrendered// in 1945// after Americans dropped two atom bombs. 日本投降了 ,// 那是在 1945 年 ,//( 在这 ) 之前 , 美国人投了两颗原子弹。 （在美国人投下两颗原子弹后，日本于1945年 投降。）
4. My visit to China comes// on an important anniversary, //as the Vice President mentioned. 我（此次）访华//恰逢一个重要的周年纪念日 //副主席刚才也谈到了。 （副主席刚才也谈到了，我这次是在一个重要 的周年纪念日访华的。）
11.As the biggest continent on the earth, Asia has abundant resources, a long history and profound culture. 12.This view reflects people’s growing confusion about the future of the Western civilization. 13.The consequences of medical advance might be a world in which people routinely live to be 120, or even up to 150 years old. 14.We Americans have always considered ourselves as pioneers. 15.As a developing country, China is confronted with the dual task of developing its economy and protecting its environment.
简明商务英语口译教程
A Concise Interpreting Course Book for Business English
Unit 1
Section A
Get Your Pronunciation Right

这一部分着重练习英语中字母组合 “con” 的不 同发音，其发音原则是 “ con” 在重音位置上读 作[kɔn] ，在非重音位置上读[kǝn] ，这也是许 多学生发音失误较多的部分。
Section B

Translation Skills 断句
断句是口译技巧中最重要的一种，在语 法学习中我们称作意群。它是对意义的 亚单元进行切分，切分的好坏直接影响 对句子的理解以及传译。要切分好一个 句子主要可以用下述三种切分标志：从 句结构，介词短语，分词结构。
例如：
1. Aristotle, // the greatest of the ancient Greek thinkers, //had written a work //containing all the knowledge of his time. 亚里士多德//(他)是古希腊最伟大的思想家// 写了一本书//囊括了他同时代的所有知识。 ( 古希腊最伟大的思想家亚里士多德写了一本 囊括了他同时代的所有知识的书。)
5. I would like to pay tribute// this evening// to those// who turned the concept of “one country, two systems”//into the Joint Declaration. 我想在今晚//感谢一些人//他们将一国两制的理 念//发展成联合声明。 （今晚我想感谢将“一国两制”的理念发展成联 合声明的人。）
课后练习： 朗读下列单词，注意重音位置


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1.I am deeply convinced that China’s reform and openingup and stability will make positive contributions to peace, stability, and prosperity in Asia and the world at large. 2.The exchange of goodwill missions greatly contributes to a better understanding between the two countries. 3.I have had an excellent opportunity to renew old friendships and establish new contacts. 4.Please contact me once you are in trouble. 5.China’s support is a constant source of encouragement to us in the pursuit of the goals of developing and maintaining the independence of our country.
6.I often use the Oxford Contemporary English- Chinese Dictionary. 7.He’s going to continue to talk about the stock market in the United States. 8.The point of concern is that while programming the computer, humans are not only creating a servant, but also a threatening rival. 9.She was still contented with living with her parents. 10. Let’s take a look at the contents of the book.