写作中式英语.pptVIP

The English Learner’s Guide to Chinglish 中式英语之鉴 1. 老人很喜欢这个嘴甜的小姑娘。 [误] The old lady likes this sweet-mouthed little girl very much. [正] The old lady likes this honey-lipped little girl very much. 2. 人都是这山望着那山高，对自己的现状没有满意的时候。 [误] Almost all people think that the other mountain is higher than the one hes standing on. They never feel satisfied with what theyve already got. [正] Almost all people think that the grass is greener on the other hill. They never feel satisfied with what theyve already got. 3. 北京申奥成功的消息令我们热血沸腾。 [误] Beijings winning the bid for the Olympics makes our blood boil. [正] Beijings winning the bid for the Olympics makes us excited. 4. 别听他们胡说八道，根本就没那回事。 [误] Dont listen to their babbling. Nothing of the sort. [正] Dont be fooled by their babbling. Nothing of the sort. 5. 别看别人不把她当回事，在家里她可是父亲的掌上明珠。 [误] Although other people never take her seriously, she is the pearl on her fathers hand at home. [正] Although other people never take her seriously, she is the apple of her fathers eye at home. 6. 我唯一的资本就是勤奋。 [误] My only capital is diligence. [正] My only means to success is diligence. 7. 大家都怀疑汤姆是个间谍。 [误] Everyone doubts that Tom is a spy. [正] Everyone suspects that Tom is a spy. 8. 我希望你不要拖我的后腿。 [误] I hope that you wont pull my leg. [正] I hope that you wont hold me back. 9. 学校里，那些长得人高马大的家伙常来找我的麻烦。 [误] At school, those big and strong guys always come to find my trouble. [正] At school, those big and strong guys always come to pick on me. 10. 最近的人口统计显示中国人口已超过14亿。 [误] The latest census shows that Chinas population has surpassed 1.4 billion. [正] The latest census shows that Chinas population exceeds 1.4 billion. 11. 每次考试来临的时候，约翰就变成了一只夜猫子，但这并不是一个好的学习方法。 [误] John becomes a night cat every time the examination is coming. However, this is not a good way to learn. [正] John becomes a night owl every time the examination is coming. However, this is not a good way to learn. 12. 现如今，由于出国深造的人越来越多，“海归派”也不像原来那样吃香了。 [误] Nowadays as more and more people study abroad, the overseas s