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名词性从句 1 主语从句 2 宾语从句 3 表语从句 4 同位语从句 翻译方法 1 保持原文语序 2 译为类似定语的语序结构 3 加入冒号、破折号和“这样”、“这一”、“即”等字眼 4 用汉语的无主句或其他方式译出 代词引导的主语从句 What, whatever, whoever (remain original position) What he told me was only half-truth 他告诉我的只是半真半假的东西而已 Whatever he saw and heard on his trip gave him a very deep impression. 他此行所见所闻都给他留下了深刻的印象 It 引导的形式主语 In this case, the subject clauses may either precede or follow the principal clauses. It doesn’t make such difference whether he attends the meeting or not. 他参不参加会议都没多大关系 It seemed inconceivable that the pilot could have survived the crash 驾驶员在飞机坠毁后竟然还能活着，这看来是不可想象的事。 It is strange that she should have failed to see her own shortcomings 真奇怪，她竟然没有看出自己的缺点。 It is rumored that the meeting will be held in June 据传闻，这次会议将在六月举行。 宾语从句 object clauses Generally speaking, there is no need to change the position of the object clauses in translation. However, in some cases, when “it” functions as the formal object of a complex sentence, or sometimes, when the object is preceded by a preposition, a change of order is necessary. I understand that he is well qualified, but I feel that he needs more experience. 我知道他完全够条件，但我觉得他需要更多的经验。 I take it for granted that you will come and talk the matter over with him. 我理所当然地认为，你回来跟他谈这件事。 I regard it as an honor that I am chosen to attend the meeting. 我被选参加会议，感到十分荣幸 We have no definite information yet as to which route he will take 关于他走哪条路线，我们还没有确切的消息。 表语从句 predicative clauses Like object clauses, predicative clauses are generally translated without changing their original position This is where the shoe pinches. 这就是问题的症结所在了。 His view of the press was that the reporters were either for him or against him 他对新闻界的看法是，记者们不是支持他，就是反对他。 同位语从句 appositive clauses He expressed the hope that he would come over to visit China again. 他表示希望能再来中国访问 We are not investigating the question whether he is trustworthy 我们不是在调查他是否可以信任的问题 （2）Translating it the Way of an Attributive Clauses or into an Independent Clauses Yet, form the beginning