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翻译部分复习资料：（考试题上没有括号中的提示） 1. 背离传统需要极大的勇气。（departure，enormous） It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition. 2．很多教育家认为从小培养孩子的创新精神是很可取的。（creative，desirable） Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age. 3．假设（assume）那幅画确实是名作（masterpiece），你觉得值得购买吗？（worthwhile） Assuming (that) this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’s worthwhile to buy/purchase it? 4．如果这些数据统计是站得住脚的，那它将会帮助我们认识正在调查的问题。（throw light on，investigate，valid） If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating. 5．教育是我们家庭最看重的传统，这就是为什么我父母从不带我到昂贵的饭店吃饭，却送我到最好的私立学校上学。（cherish） Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’s why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school. 6．与我们的富裕邻居相比，我们的父母就相当穷了，但是他们总是努力满足我们最起码的需求。（affluent，minimal） In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried hard to meet our minimal needs. 7．科学家们找到火星上有水的证据了吗？（proof） Have scientists found proof of water on Mars? 8．计划委员会已经将建核电厂的可能地点缩小到了两个沿海城镇。（location，narrow down） The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns. 9．有十二人组成的陪审团（jury）一致表决认为玛丽有罪（guilty）。（consist of，in unison） A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty. 10．研究表明，笑能够带来许多健康上的好处。（laughter） Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits. 11．互联网连接速度慢真让人心烦。（connection，annoy） A slow Internet connection speed is really annoying. 12．法律规定，帮助他人自杀是犯罪。（suicide，crime） As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime. 13．玛丽在她的报告中试图从一个完全不同的角度来解释这些数据。（interpret，angle，data） In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle. 14．苏是一个很有天份的女孩，她那惊人的记忆力使她在同班同学中显得格外突出。（of great talent，set apart） Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates. 15．是工人和主管人员的创造力和敬业精神将这个公司变成了一个盈利的企