参考答案:Porcelain, which originated in China, is a great contribution of Chinese to the world civilization. In English the word "china",which means porcelain, is the same as "China",the country's name. This phenomenon fully indicates that exquisite china can be the symbol of China. Porcelain is quite valuable for its beauty and strength. One thousand years before the Europeans grasped porcelain manufacturing techniques, Chinese people had been able to make sophisticated chinaware. When talking about porcelain, we have to mention Jingdezhen, which is famous for porcelain and reputed as the "Porcelain Capital". The porcelain products of Jingdezhen enjoy a good reputation all over the world for their fine workmanship, beautiful design, delicate patterns and attractive colors.
系统解析:
1.第句中的起源于中国可处理为非限制性定语从句,译作which originated in China,放在主语porcelain后面,也可处理为“with+名词短语”结构即with China its origin。
2.第二句这一现象充分说明……作为中国的标志”中“说明”后的内容宜使用that引导的宾语从句来表达:This phenomenon fully indicates that...。
3.在“提到瓷器,就不能不提景德镇”这个句子中,翻译“提到……”时,除了参考译文的表达when talking about...外,还可使用speaking of...,表示谈到的一个话题。
4.最后一句“景德镇瓷器产品以……的色彩享誉世界”较长,但其实是一个简单句,先确定主干“瓷器产品享誉世界”,再处理其他成分。“以……享誉世界”可以有多种表达方法,如:动宾结构enjoy/have a(n) international/worldwide reputation for...、系表结构 be well-known/famous for... throughout/all over the world 等。
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长江三峡(the Three Gorges)是长江上最为壮丽的一段大峡谷,西起重庆奉节,东至湖北宜昌,全长193千米。陡峭的悬崖、危险的浅滩(shoal)和湍急的(turbulent)江水构成了三峡壮观的景象,给许多诗人和艺术家带来了创作灵感。长江三峡是中国古文化的发源地之一,沿岸有许多名胜古迹。三峡大坝是世界上最大的水电站(hydropower station)工程,也是中国有历史记载以来所建设的最大工程项目。三峡风景区将现代工程、自然风光和文化景观有机结合起来,吸引了世界各地的游客。
参考答案:The Three Gorges are the most magnificent gorges of the Yangtze River, stretching 193 kilometers from Fengjie, Chongqing in the west to Yichang, Hubei in the east. Steep cliffs, dangerous shoals and turbulent water create spectacular sights in the Three Gorges areas, bringing inspiration to numerous poets and artists. The Three Gorges are the birthplaces of ancient Chinese civilization and there are a large number of places of historic interest and scenic beauty along its sides. The Three Gorges Dam is the world's largest hydropower station and the largest construction project in the recorded history of China. The Three Gorges scenic spot sets up an organic combination of modern project, natural scenery and cultural landscapes, attracting tourists all over the world.
系统解析:
1.第一句可将“长江三峡是长江上最为壮丽的一段大峡谷”理解为主句,“西起……东至……全长……”可用现在分词 stretching...from... in the west to... in the east 作状语来表达。
2.第二句较长,可将“……构成了三峡壮观的景象”理解为主句,主句有三个并列主语。“给许多诗人……”可采用现在分词bringing inspiration to...作状语,置于主句之后。
3.“长江三峡是中国古文化……名胜古迹”一句包含两个分句,可译为两个并列的句子。“沿岸有许多名胜古迹”可采用there be句型。
4.最后一句的主干结构可理解为“三峡风景区将……结合起来”;“吸引了世界各地的游客”用现在分词 attracting...来表达,作伴随状语,置于主干之后。