EST Unit 4.ppt

EST Translation Unit 4 Conversions Conversion 词类转换法 I. 名词化和名词转译 ： n.-v. n.-a. n.-ad. II. 动词转译： v.-n. III. 形容词转译： a.-n. / a.-汉语动词 / a.-汉语副词 Conversion IV. 副词的转译： ad.- a. / ad.-n. /ad.-v. V. 介词的转译： 名词转换为动词 A reduction in condensation is achieved by the use of steam jackets(蒸汽夹套). 使用蒸汽夹套可以减少冷凝作用。 2. Laser is one of the most sensational developments in recent years, because of its applicability to many fields of science and its adaptability to practical uses. 激光是近年来最轰动的科学成就之一，因为它可以应用于许多科学领域，也适合各种实践用途。 Conversion of Noun Noun to verb: A chicken is a suitable specimen(范例) for the study of the general external features of a bird. The inductive coupling（感应耦合） permits the use of EM system in aircraft. 译文： 鸡是研究禽类外部特征的合适范例。 感应耦合使我们能在飞机上利用电磁系统。 名词转换为形容词 1. This experiment is an absolute necessity in determining the best processing route. 对确定最佳工艺流程而言，这次实验是绝对必需的。 2. Without the gas pipe line, the movement of large volumes of gases over great distances would be an economic impossibility. 如果没有煤气管道，要远距离输送大量的煤气从经济角度看是不可行的。 动词转换为名词 An electric current varies directly as the electromotive force(电动势) and inversely as the resistance. 电流的变化与电动势成正比，与电阻成反比。 2. The new liquid crystals feature wide working temperature range, low voltage operation and high reliability. 新型液晶的特点是：工作温度范围宽，工作电压低，可靠性高。 3. Coating thickness ranges from one tenth mm to 2 mm. 涂层的厚度范围是0.1毫米~2毫米。 ( weighs… 重量是…; varies… 变化是…; reads… 读数是…; functions… 功能是…; defines… 定义是…) Conversion of Verbs. Verbs to nouns: (最为常见) This system will build on the knowledge and experience gained in developing the existing suite of software products. The cornea(角膜) works in much the same way that the lens of a camera focuses light to create an image on film. 译文： 这个系统的基础是从开发现有的成套软件产品中所获取的知识和经验。 角膜的作用原理与照相机镜头在胶片上聚光形成影像的原理极为相似。 形容词的转换 ※ 表示事物的性状 转换为名词 1. Glass is much more soluble than quartz(石英). 玻璃的可溶性比石英大得多。 2. Some people think tomorrow’s computers will be intelligent. 有人认为未来的计算机将具有智能。 C