第一章汉英词汇比较与翻译
第一节翻译中的选义
一、结合语境选择较贴切的译文
1. b
2. a
3. b
4. a
二、译出下列词语，注意词语的不同搭配
1． a swarm of bees
a brood of chickens
a litter of pups
2. a bevy of beautiful ladies
a pack of hounds
a team of ducks
a herd of antelopes
3. unfailing support
proactive fiscal policy
make effective use of overseas resources
4. make a phone call
take a taxi
knit a woolen sweater
fetch water
play basketball
spray insecticide
5. basic wage
capital construction
essential commodity
primary industry
fundamental interest
三、翻译下列句子，注意画线词语的理解
1. The two leaders exchanged views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern
2. Party members should listen carefully to the opinions of the general public.
3. They offered some suggestions for the revision of the plan.
4. Everyone complained against such a practice.
5. They had a dispute at the meeting.
6. You should follow the doctor's advice.
7. They reached a consensus on this issue.
8. There is still some unfinished business to settle.
9. We have consulted him about the matter.
10. Please go back. There is nothing of your concern now
第二节翻译中的选词
一、翻译下列各句，注意词的选择和搭配。

1. That depends upon circumstances.
2. This state of affairs must be changed.
3. How do matters stand with them?
4. He presents all his books to the library
5. A teacher should devote himself to the cause of education.
6. The committee consists of 15 members.
7. Air is made up of a mixture of gases.
8. Go in for rigorous training and set strict³ömand.
二、翻译下列词组，注意词汇的搭配方式。

1．set sail
2. open quotation
3. the beginning of spring
4. go into operation
5．be taken in
6. make progress
7. distinguished guests
8. be on duty
三、翻译下列各句，注意汉语中词汇的词义范围。

1. It rained cats and dogs (hard / heavily) three days on end (in succession / running).
2. He likes talking big (talking large / talking horse /talking tall)/ he likes saying big words (large words) .
3. They are giving the classroom a good (general / spring / through) clean(ing).
4. A person like him is by no means (in no way / on no account / never / not absolutely) rare.
5. We should go in for industry in a big way in accordance with your suggestion.
6. If you do it like that, you'll be completely (gravely / seriously) mistaken (be absolutely wrong / make a big mistake / make a major blunder / commit a very gross error).
第三节翻译中的多样性
一、翻译下列句子，注意画线词的多样性译法。

1."It sounds as if the two of you are always of one mind,” Second Sister chuckled, "How would
it be if we were to betroth you to him?"
2. Through clenched teeth he added, ...
3. "She bore me no grudge," replied Xifeng. "It was Baoyu who made her grind her teeth with rage just before she died. "
4. But after her initial fright Xifeng put on a bold face. "If she's dead," she retorted, "What's
all the fuss about?"
二、翻译下列句子，注意画线部分的成语。

1. The more you get, the more you want.
2. It’s only natural for man to hanker for more.
3. Goodness knows what they're being so secretive about.
4. She's been creeping in here the last couple of days in a very sneaky way. Goodness knows what she's up to.
5. Who told you to make such a fuss over nothing?
6. Anything will do; don't fuss.
7. Our grandma is ill; don't kick up such a shindy.(口语：吵架。

争吵，打架)
8. When others heard this they commented, “We thought it was someone who mattered isn't worth making such a fuss about.”。