2017年6月大学英语四级翻译真题——长江

【题目】

长江是亚洲最长、世界上第三长的河流。长江流经多种不同的生态系统，是诸多濒危物种的栖息地，灌溉了中国五分之一的土地。长江流域(river?basin)居住着中国三分之一的人口。长江在中国历史、文化和经济上起着很大的作用。长江三角洲(delta)产出多达20%的中国国民生产总值。几千年来，长江一直被用于供水、运输和工业生产。长江上还坐落着世界最大的水电站。

【参考译文】

The Yangtze River ranks the longest in Asia and the third longest in the world, which flows through many different ecological systems, provides habitats for numerous endangered species, and irrigates one fifth of China’s land area. Its river?basin houses one third of Chinese population. The Yangtze River plays a crucial role in the history, culture and economy of China, whose delta generates as much as 20% of China’s GDP. For thousands of years, the river has been used for water supply, transportation and industrial production. In addition, the largest hydropower station in the world is also located in the Yangtze River.

【难点解析】

1. 第二句可以处理为非限定性定语从句，写出来的英语句子更具有整体性。

2. “起着很大的作用”可以用play a/ an important/ significant/ crucial/ essential role/ part in。

3. 不要总是重复the Yangtze River，可以适当用代词。

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