大学英语book2课后翻译(40道).doc

Unit 1 背离传统需要极大的勇气。 It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition. 汤姆过去很腼腆，但这次却非常勇敢能在大庭广众面前上台表演了。 Tom used to be very shy,but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience. 很多教育家认为从小培养孩子的创新精神是很可取的。 Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age. 假设那幅画确实是名作（masterpiece），你觉得值得购买吗？Assuming (that) this painting really is a masterpiece,do you think it’s worthwhile to buy/purchase it? 如果这些数据统计上是站得住脚的，那它将会帮助我们认识正在调查的问题。 If the data is statistically valid,it will throw light on the problem we are investigating. Unit 2 该公司否认其捐款有商业目的。 The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose. 每当他生气的时候，他说话就有一点结巴。 Whenever he was angry,he would begin to stammer slightly. 教育是我们家庭最看重的传统，这就是为什么我父母从不带我到昂贵的饭店吃饭，却送我到最好的私立学校上学。 Education is the most cherished tradition in our family.That’ s why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants,but sent me to the best private school. 手术康复后不久，他失业了，因此经历了人生的又一个困难阶段。Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life. 与我们的富裕邻居相比，我们的父母就相当穷了，但是他们总是努力满足我们最起码的需求。 In contrast to our affluent neighbors,my parents are rather poor,but they have always tried to meet our minimal needs. Unit 3 科学家们找到火星上有水的证据了吗？（proof） Have scientists found proof of water on Mars. 计划委员会已经将建核电厂的可能地点缩小到了两个沿海城镇。（location，narrow down） The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns. 山姆不仅失去了工作，而且还失去了双腿，他只好靠社会救济度过余生。（welfare） Sam not only lost his job but also both legs;he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life. 由12人组成的陪审团（jury）一致表决认为玛丽有罪（guilty）。（consist of，in unison） A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty. 听到有人质疑他的才能，肖恩觉得受了奇耻大辱。（talent，humiliate） Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned. Unit 4 研究表明，笑能够带来许多健康上的好处。 Research shows that laughter can bring a lot