科技英语常用词组与结构的翻译.pptVIP

科技英语常用词组与结构的翻译（一） 一、 科技英语中，对概念或术语下定义，表示“是”或“被称为，定义为”的结构： 1.术语+be/can be defined as+名词： Energy is usually defined as the ability to do work. 能量通常定义为做功的本领。 These laws are defined as Newton laws of motion. 这些定律被定义为牛顿运动定律。 2.术语+be/can be defined as+名词+ I/O devices are defined as units used to either input data or output information. 输入/输出设备是用于输入数据或输出信息的设备。 Transistors are defined as devices used for performing many kinds of functions in electronic equipments. 晶体管是在电子设备中执行多种功能的器件。 A capacitor is defined as the devices where electricity is stored in. 电容器被称为一种存储电力的器件。 二、科技英语中，对概念或术语不必要给出严格定义，只需从某种角度给出解释时，常用一下词组： be called “被称为” by…we mean“所谓…是指” refer to…as…“把…称作”或“指…为” be regarded as “被认为是”或“看作是” be termed(=be named; be called) “被称为” This flow of electrons driven through a conductor is called an electric current. 这种被驱动通过导体的电子流称为电流。 By memory, we mean the internal storage locations of a computer. 所谓存储器是指计算机内部的存储单元。 We often referred to these rays as radiant matter. 我们过去常指这些射线为放射性物质。 Radio waves are regarded as radiant matter. 无线电波被认为是辐射能。 The ability of a capacitor to store electrical energy is termed capacitance. 电容器存储电能的能力叫做电容。 be necessary(essential) to 对…是必要的 Be oppose to 与…相反 Be parallel to 平行于；与…平行 Be sensitive to 对…是敏感的 三、科技英语中，“主语+be 形容词+to 名词”的结构，用于对某一事物、概念或论点加以定论、叙述时： Water is necessary to our life. 水是生命必需的。 The direction of the two forces is opposite to each other. 这两个力的方向彼此相反。 These lines are parallel to each other. 这些线互相平行。 The film is sensitive to light. 胶片易感光。 Thanks！