Unit 3 Conversion.pptVIP

Ⅰ. Conversion in English-Chinese Translation Ⅱ. Conversions in Chinese-English Translation An English sentence contains no more than one predicate verb, while in Chinese it is not unusual to have clusters of verbs in a simple sentence. 1) Nouns Converted into Verbs The sight and sound of our jet planes filled me with special longing. 看到我们的喷气式飞机，听见隆隆的机声，我心驰神往。 Rockets have found application for the exploration of the universe. 火箭已被用来探索宇宙。 I think my little brother is a better teacher than I. 我认为我的 小弟弟比我教得好。 1.Converting into Verbs 2）Prepositions Converted into Verbs “ Coming!” Away she skimmed over the lawn, up the path, up the steps, across the veranda, and into the porch... “来啦！” 她转身蹦跳着越过草地， 跑上小径， 跨上台阶， 穿过凉台，进了门廊。 Party officials worked long hours on meager food, in cold caves, by dim lamps. 党的干部每天长时间工作， 吃的是 粗茶淡饭， 住的是冰冷的窑洞，点的是暗淡的油灯。 1.Converting into Verbs 3）Adjectives Converted into Verbs Many English adjectives after a link verb indicating ones consciousness, feelings, emotions, desires, etc. are always converted into Chinese verbs. These words include: confident, certain, careful, cautious, angry, sure, ignorant, afraid, doubtful, aware, concerned, glad, delighted, sorry, ashamed, thankful, anxious, grateful, able, etc. 1.Converting into Verbs 4）Adverbs Converted into Verbs His poor health force him away from England. 健康不佳迫使他离开英国。 When the switch is off, the circuit is open and electricity doesn’t go through. 当开关断开时，电路就形成开路，电流不能通过。 In this case the temperature in the furnace is up. 这种情况下，炉温就升高。 3）Adjectives Converted into Verbs Doctors have said that they are not sure they can save his life. 医生说他们 不敢肯定能否救得了他的生命。 The fact that she was able to send a message was a hint. But I had to be cautious. 她能够给我带个信儿这件事就是个暗示。但是我必须小心谨慎。 Both of the substances are soluble in water. 两种物质都能溶于水。 2. Converting into Nouns 1) Verbs Converted into Nouns Such materials are characterized by good insul