理解特殊语言现象的特殊含义－考研英语翻译

　　理解特殊语言现象的特殊含义：

　　【例1】 John is now with his parents in New York; it is three years since he was a high school teacher in Washington.

【译文】约翰现在同父母一起住在纽约;他不在华盛顿当中学教师已有三年了。

【例2】 She didnt attend the meeting because she wanted to.

【译文】 她去开会并不是她自己想去。

【例3】As a place to live, it left much to be desired. As a secret training base for a new plane, it was an excellent site, its remoteness effectively masking its activity.

【译文】作为居住之处，这里有许多不足之处。但作为新型飞机

【例4】The teacher didnt tell her students that in so many words, but obviously something about her attitude convinced them.

【译文】老师没有把这种情况对学生明说，但她的某种态度显然使学生相信情况的确如此。

【例5】If I am getting a free ride, how come I am so tired when I go home at the end of a shift?

【译文】如果我上班偷闲的话，我下班回家怎么会那么累呢?

【例6】 I am sorry I was a little short with you just now. I dont feel myself today.

【译文】刚才对你态度不好，我很抱歉。今天我身体有点不舒服。