综英翻译

第2单元
1、Mary saw a shifty-eyed man walking into a neighbor’s house.
2、Bob always sneers at my taste in clothes.
3、It is impolite to pry into others’ secrets.
4、I think Chris is after my job.
5、She trailed off, silenced by the look Chris gave her.
6、The branches were dry and brittle.
7、The radio cracked so much that we could hardly hear what was said.
8、The land slopes down to the sea.
9、His pockets were bulging with money.
10、I had to haggle with the taxi driver over the fare.
第3单元
1、An opportunity as good as this arises only once in a blue moon
2、The child felt (very) guilty for/about/of taking money from his mother’s handbag without permission.
3、She does not give credence to a single word of his
4、Generally speaking,teachers are comparatively tolerant of their students’ mistakes.
5、I took it for granted that you would come with us, so I bought you a ticket.
6、Thanks to the manager's repeated counseling, the staff soon broke the bad habit of coming late to work.
7、He’s furious with her now, but he’ll forgive her soon. It’s just a matter of a few hours, that’s all.
第四单元
1、Only after investigation can we have the right to speak
2、on no account should we follow others blindly
3、By no means is he the best person for the job
4、In no way was the success in the first round the ultimate / final victory
5、Nowhere else could one find such beautiful scenery
6、Many a time has he given me good advice
7、Happy is he who dedicates his life to the modernization of his motherland / country.

1、He failed to make it as pop singer, but he turned out to be a successful businessman
2、The thrilling plot of the movie captured the hearts of the audience
3、one of the company’s main concerns is to ensure the safety of its employee
4、The retired president was unwilling to let go of its privileges
5、Nancy could feel hot tears welling up in her eyes
6、The best way to strengthen our bond is not to give gifts to exchange our opinions frankly
7、You’ll end up in the hospital if you drive your car like this
8、In truth we feared for her safety, although we didn’t let it be known
第五单元
1、 If you can’t afford to pay in cash, you can buy the car on credit.
2、I said I’d help him and that’s what I’m going to do. I shall keep my word.
3、I’ve a stake in this company and don’t wish to see it go bankrupt.
4、With the development of industrial production, the old feudal system began to fall apart.
5、He is very competent and keeps everything straight on the farm.
6、The new educational system aims to give the students the initiative to learn more subjects.
7、Before starting on our trip we should tune the car up.
第6单元
1、They are to have their wedding ceremony next month.
2、He is to be congratulated on his brilliant discovery.
3、If it were to rain tomorrow, the match would be delayed.
4、Don’t des

pair. The best is yet to come.
5、That was in 1550. He was to sail to the New World of America in the following year.
6、You are not to talk in the reading room.
7、The new traffic regulations are to be observed
8、The route is to be planned before the expedition.
第7单元
1、It is a disgrace that he (should) lie in public.
2、It is a pity that he should be so upset.
3、It is a nuisance that I should have forgotten my ticket.
4、It is a shame that our picnic should be spoiled by the rain.
5、It is essential that you should attend the meeting.
6、It is important that we should keep up with the most recent developments in the world.
7、It is desirable that university students should know how to work with computers.
8、It is strange that he should have gone away without letting us know.

1、There is a Greek art collection on display at the museum at the moment.
2、Lost in the forest and out of food, he was reduced to eating wild herbs and fruit to keep himself alive.
3、This area has been marked off as a future playground.
4、There was no choice but to wade through the muddy water.
5、The congressman appealed to the government to set up more schools.
6、They were in a dreadful plight when their money and passports were stolen while they were on holiday in a foreign country.
7、At the urging of her friends, I arranged for a doctor to see her.
8、He tried to keep up a calm appearance, but his trembling voice gave him away.
第9单元
1、She seems to take little pleasure in doing such things.
2、 The professor told us that the tradition of landscape painting could date from the prehistoric age
3、After attending the lecture of the famous writer, he decided to give up medicine and take to literature.
4、Let’s dispense with the formalities and go directly into the discussion.
5、These animals run extraordinarily fast and in consequence their hunting methods are very efficient indeed.
6、The police searched every house in the district for the escaped criminal, but to no avail.
7、Parents tend to take very great pride in the achievements of their children
第10单元
1、Many developing countries, after independence, were afflicted with economic problems to begin with.
2、In order to protect domestic industries, the government decided to impose anti-dumping tariff on imported products
3、Knowledge without practical experience counts for little.
4、Thousands of people were forced to abandon their homes to the invading enemy troops.
5、I’ve lived in Shanghai so long that I’ve looked upon the city as my second hometown.
6、The roof will have to be propped up while repairs are being carried out.
7、In the face of great hardship, he managed to keep his sense of humor.
第11单元
1、They usually leave off work at 5 o’clock, but today they have to work overtime.
2、All the museums and art galleries in the city are open to the public for free
3、It’s ver

y discouraging to be sneered at by them all the time.
4、She has been a little run down lately and the doctor has advised her to take a short holiday.
5、The whole city is bathed in a sea of joy today.
6、It’s very dark outside, and the sky is covered, as it were, with a black curtain..
7、I booked two film tickets by phone yesterday in the name of Thomas.
第12单元
1、The press had criticized her so often
that in the end she had become
immune to what was said.
2、Air pollution is caused by industries and vehicles which release large amounts of waste gas into atmosphere
3、The doctor required me to wear goggles at work to prevent foreign objects from getting into my eyes.
4、As parents can pass on their chromosomes to their offspring, some diseases are hereditary.
5、He possesses a remarkable talent for
doing business, but we don’t see him
as potential leader in business circle.
6、The epoch-making summit conference
was beamed by satellite all over the
world.
第14单元
1、The people in the flooded area are hungry for provisions / food, clothes and medicine.
2、As he sat up late watching TV all night, (it's) no wonder that he looked so tired.
3、If I were you I wouldn't get / be involved in those complicated affairs.
4、Her workmanship is so excellent that the cakes she makes are simply works of art.
5、I know it is my fault, but there is no need to rub it in
6、This sort of work calls for a lot of patience.
7、The government declares that its foreign currency reserve is strong enough to resist the financial crisis.
第15单元
1.The tourists cheered with excitement when they saw water cascading down the mountainside.
2、Thanks to the policy of reform, the small town is thriving day by day.
3、Could you read through this for me and highlight the important points?
4、At times I wonder if rote learning is worthwhile.
5、The superstitions that used to prevail in Old China are disappearing gradually..
6、Thanks to the improvement in export sales,the company has successfully fulfilled its marketing plan.