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Chapter 7 正反、反正表达法Affirmative vs. Negative 原文1：He thought, not very vividly, of his father and mother. 反说译文：他并不是很鲜明地想到了他的爸爸和妈妈。 正说译文：他模模糊糊地想到了他的爸爸和妈妈。 Ⅰ. E→C Affirmative in English, Negative in Chinese 1) Some English words or expressions are affirmative in form, but with negative implication. ① Such a chance was denied (to) me. ② It was beyond his power to sign such a contract. ① Such a chance was denied (to) me. 我没有得到这样一个机会。 ② It was beyond his power to sign such a contract. 他无权签订这样的合同。 2) It is more idimatic to use negative Chinese expressions to translate affirmative English expressions. ① We believe that the younger generation will prove worthy of our trust. ② The explanation is pretty thin. ① We believe that the younger generation will prove worthy of our trust. 我们相信，年青一代将不会辜负我们的信任。 ② The explanation is pretty thin. 这种解释很不充分。 3) The use of four-character Chinese idioms makes the translation more vivid and forceful. It would be most disastrous if even a rumour of it were given out. 甚至只要有一点点风声漏出去，结果都不堪设想。 2. Negative in English, Affirmative in Chinese This is just opposite to the previous cases. ① He manifested a strong dislike for his father’s business. ② Such flight couldn’t long escape notice. ① He manifested a strong dislike for his father’s business. 他对他父亲从事的行业表现出强烈的厌恶情绪。 ② Such flight couldn’t long escape notice. 这类飞行迟早会被人发觉。 3. Double Negative for Emphasis in English Double negative in English, as in Chinese, is used for emphasis. In this case, we may either drop both the negative words or keep the original, depending on the idiomatic expression of the Chinese version. ① There is no rule that has no exception. ② There is not any advantage without disadvantage. ③ It is impossible but that a man will make some mistakes. ① There is no rule that has no exception. 任何规则都有例外。 ② There is not any advantage without disadvantage. 有利必有弊。 ③ It is impossible but that a man will make some mis