Unit Five Conversion ApproachI. Conversion into Chinese verbA. Convert English noun into Chinese verba. convert English common noun into Chinese verb1.We are enemies of all wars.2. Differences between the social systems of countries shall not be an obstacle to their approachment and co-operation.3. Electric power became the servant of man only after the motor was invented.4.一想到能获得奖学金, 他很兴奋激动。

b. convert English noun implying the sense of action that is converted from English verb into Chinese verb1. The use of computer makes our life more convenient.2. They give the winning team one more cheer at the close of the football game.3.The war in Iraq is a drain on American resources4. He made no mention of the car accident.5.我一见这个女孩就想起她的母亲.6.从我们学校可以看到辽阔的大海.Phrases: have a look (rest, walk, chat etc)c. convert English noun derived from verb+ion, ance, al, ment, etc into Chinese verb1. An acquaintance with the modern Chinese history is helpful to the study of Chinese revolution.2. The government called for the establishment of more technical schools.3. No violation of this rule can be tolerated.4. His exclusion from the club hurt him very much.5. More troops have been sent to their rescue (protection).6.The existing law gives no legal approval to divorce a man from his pregnant wife.7.我建议你采取一些措施。

My suggestion is thatd. convert English verb+er into Chinese verb1. I am a good singer (skier, player, lier, listener, learner, …)2. I am no smoker (a chain smoker, a heavy smoker, a two-pack-a-day smoker, drinker).3. I am a great admirer of Jay Joe.4.He is not an easy writer.5.他酷爱流行音乐.6班上的同学很喜欢阅读.B. Convert English preposition into Chinese verb1. We are all for (against) the plan.2. Who are you after?3. The people are with him.4. The Red Army men marched on bravely against the piercing wind.5.It is our sacred duty to support their just struggle for national liberation.6.The whole country is helping the western regions off poverty.7.中国经历了一系列艰苦的变革和实验.C. Convert English adjective into Chinese verb1. He was unaware of my presence.2. I am quite ignorant of what they intend to do.3. He is not content with such kind of life.4. The meeting is informative.5. You should not be sensitive about your clothing and food.6. They strive for lower birth rate.7. He is hopeful that he will visit China again.8.约翰十分熟悉这机器的性能.9.他们太坚信自己的意见了.10.我们怀疑他是否能负担得起昂贵的学费.D. Convert English adverb into Chinese verb1.What will be on tonight?2.When crops are in, they start autumn sowing.3.The meeting is two days away.4.The oil in the tank has been up.5. 请开门让我进去.II. Conversion into Chinese nounA. Convert English verb derived from noun to Chinese noun1.Malaria is characterized by periodic chills.2.Tortoises symbolize longevity.3.Satan personified the evil that was in the world.4.Many average people had been victimized in the terrorist attack.B. Convert English verb that is converted from noun into Chinese noun1. He lunched me well at a restaurant.2.The police aimed at catching the murderer.3.The audience laughed the speaker down.4.The visiting guests were escorted to Kaiyuan TempleC. Convert English adjective into Chinese nounThe old (poor, rich, young, unemployed…)1.The old contract would be good for ten years.2.We show a sympathetic understanding of their misfortune.3.Nylon is nearly twice as strong as natural silk.D. Convert English adverb into Chinese noun1.Originally he is from Shanghai.2.He is physically weak but mentally sound.3.However, they have not done so well ideologically as organizationally4.The paper said editorially that it’s significant for China to send taikonaut to the space.5.It was officially announced that the magistrate was taken into custody.III. Conversion into Chinese adjectiveA. convert English noun derived from adjective to Chinese adjective1.I deeply believe in the correctness of my decision.2.The rolled-up sleeves reveal the snow of her arms.3.We are immensely impressed by the splendor and warmth of our reception at the Great Hall of the People.4.Few Chinese people like the privacy of villas.5.It’s therefore necessary to see the feasibility and effectiveness of this kind of management.B. convert some English nouns with “a” used as predicative into Chinese adjective1.The attack was a success.2.Independent thinking is an absolute necessity in study3.经过学校的门口, 也改换了名称和模样, 于我很生疏.(鲁迅《在酒楼上》)C. convert English adverb that is converted from adjective into Chinese adjective(verb+adverb structure)1.The president had prepared meticulously for his journey.2.Our proposal was warmly welcomed by all the representatives.3. The teacher commented favorably on your achievement .4. The girl impressed her fiance’s relatives favorably with her vivacity and sense of humor.5.他的讲演给听众的印象很深.6.对这个问题, 不同年龄的人有不同的想法.IV．Conversion into Chinese adverb .A .convert English adjective into Chinese adverb(adjective+noun structure)1. He drew a deep breath.2. There is a steady increase in production.3.我国政府十分关心海外华侨4.你拨错了号码B. convert English noun into Chinese adverb.1. I’ve the honor to inform you that your application has been accepted.2. He drew back by instinct .3. I had the fortune to meet him.4.He had the kindness to show me the way .Translation Practice G1. She was a regular contributor to the magazine.2. The pallor of her face indicated clearly how she was feeling at the moment.3. The sight and sound of jet planes filled me with special longing.4. The old man was the forgiver of the young man’s past wrong doings.5. He was between sheets by ten6.. The worker put in a demand for higher wages.7. My families are all early risers.8. She was over some paper work.9. Here is a family of huggers and criers.10. The promotion of working efficiency characterized the Industrial Revolution.11. The English are known as doers rather than thinkers, writers rather than painters, gardeners rather than cooks.12. He was a clever man, a pleasant companion, a careless student, with a great propensity for running into debt and a partiality for the tavern.13. .网络的特点是信息传播快。