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Chapter 11Translation of Passive Sentences 吴宜涛 2013/6 Contents Use of the passive in English Common ways to translate the English passive Translation of the Chinese passive Frequent Use of the Passive in English The passive abounds in English. Generally speaking, when the agent is unknown or need not be mentioned, or the object of the action is to be emphasized, the passive may be employed. Visitors are requested to wait. 来宾请等候。 New factories are being built all over the country. 全国到处在兴建新工厂。 Your suggestion has been duly noted. 你的建议已得到