英语四级改革后段落翻译练习6_大学英语翻译

英语四级改革后段落翻译练习6

　　Macao has been the territory of China ever since the ancient times. TheChinese people have been living and working there for generations.

　　汉语为一个长句，但翻译为英文就要注意，要分成两个句子。

　　自古以来：ever since

　　早在80年代，世纪伟人邓小平就提出了一国两制的伟大构想。

　　Early in the 80s, Mr. Deng Xiaoping, one of the great figures of thecentury, put forward the bold concept of One Country, Two Systems.

　　注意80年代这种翻译方式

　　伟人：great figure

　　提出：put forward

　　一国两制：One Country, Two Systems

　　1997年7月1日，中华人民共和国恢复对香港行使主权。

　　On July 1,1997, the Peoples Republic of China resumed her sovereignty over Hong Kong.

　　本句是个简单句，很好翻译。

　　恢复对......行使主权：resume ones sovereignty over

　　今年，澳门又将彻底结束外国管治，回到祖国怀抱，这是中华民族的又一件历史盛事，它标志着中国人民向着祖国统一的伟大目标又迈出了重大的步。澳门的明天一定会更好美好。

　　This year, Macao will completely get rid of the foreign regime and return tomotherland. This is another great historical event for the Chinese people. Itsymbolizes another big step for the Chinese people on their way towards thegreat goal of the countrys reunification. Macaos future is sure to be evenbrighter.