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Translation Skill 1: Translating English Passives into Chinese 4.1 Do by yourself! Let the students try to translate the following sentence into Chinese and thus introduce the topic of translating English Passives into Chinese. (1) His suggestion was strongly supported by the experts. (2) Other questions will be discussed briefly. (3) This lecture is considered important to the beginners. Everything in the world is built up from atoms. 4.2 Translation Skills (1) Translating English “be+V-ed” part A. Using Chinese words “被”, “受到”, “值得”, “遭到” （1）The novel I had thrown away was chosen by the Book Society. 我一度扔掉的那部小说后来被书社选中。 （2）A lot of houses were damaged in the earthquake. 地震时许多房屋受到破坏。 B. Using Chinese words “靠”, “给” （1）The small nation’s budget is largely supported by foreign aids. 那个小国家的预算很大程度上靠外援。 （2）We were most impressed by the fact that even those patients who were not told of their serious illness were quite aware of its potential outcome. 给我们留下深刻印象的是，即是是那些没有听说自己病情非常严重的人，也清楚自己的病会带来什么样的后果。 C. Using Chinese words “由”, “让”, “见”, “挨” （1）The crops were washed away by the flood. 庄稼让大水冲泡了。 （2）He was afraid that his performance would be laughed at. 他害怕他的表演会让人家见笑。 （3）The boy was beaten for his misbehaviors. 那个男孩因为行为不端挨揍了。 D. Using Chinese words “予以”, “加以”, “渴望”, “概括成” （1）The translation technique should be paid enough attention. 翻译技巧应予以足够的重视。 （2）The difference between a brain and a computer can be expressed in a single word: complexity. 电脑与人脑的差异可以概括成一个词：复杂性。 E. Using Chinese words “将”, “把”, “使” （1）We hope that all social evils be uprooted. 我们希望将一切社会弊病根除掉。 （2）The famous hotel had been practically destroyed by the big fire. 大火使这家著名的旅馆几乎全部毁灭。 F. Translating into Chinese construction “为…所”, “将…被” （1）The president is loved by the people throughout the country. 总统为全国人民所热爱。 （2）Citizens were awakened by explosions early in the morning. 清晨市民被爆炸声所惊醒。 G. Translating into Chinese construction “是…的” （1）Everything