一 计算机、通讯类
1 计算机
commit computer crimes 进行电脑犯罪活动
Most computer crimes can be traced back to hackers. 大多数计算机犯罪都是电脑黑客干的。
access the Internet 进入互联网
accomplish the operation simply with a click of the keys 敲击键盘即可完成操作
administrator 管理员
auto search 自动搜索
bandwidth 宽带
be multilingual 可以使用多种语言
be networked with … 与…联网
be no longer imaginary 不再是幻想
blogger 写博客的人
chat on-line in Internet 网上聊天
distance learning 远程教育
on shopping on-line 进行网上购物
facilitate the growth of the cyber-economy 推动网络经济的发展
Internet café 网吧
Internet fans 网迷
Internet geek/netter 网虫
Internet video chat 网上视频聊天
It is difficult to know whether the information on the Internet is reliable
or not. 很难确定互联网上的信息是否可靠。
Millions of computers are connected to one another in a worldwide network
called Internet. 不计其数台电脑在世界范围内互相联系在一起称作互联网
Printed sources continue to remain an important method for researching
materials. 使用印制资料仍然是获得研究资源的重要方法。
provide on-line employment services to job seekers 为求职者提供网上择业服务
There is an advantage to being multilingual. 懂得多种语言很有益处。
with the gradual popularization of the Internet 随着互联网的不断普及
put out your message through E-mail 使用电子邮件发出讯息
net-addiction 网瘾
provide entertainment in the form of computerized games 提供电子游戏形式的娱乐
2 其他通讯手段
allow people to carry telephone with them all the time 使人们能够随时随身携带电话
Calls were connected manually by switchboard operators. 过去电话由接员人工接通。
Cellular telephones are portable units that can be used away from home.
手机是出门在外也可以使用的便携装置。
Cellular telephones can be used to access information virtually anywhere and
anytime. 手机实际上可以用于随时随地接收信息。
make wireless communication possible 使无线通讯成为可能
phone can connect to the Internet 手机可以连接到互联网
send a short text message to sb.’s cell phone 给某人的手机发短信
cable television systems 有线电视系统
digital television 数字电视
pick up the signals from satellites 通过卫星接收信号
provide a large number of (many more) channels 提供很多(更多)频道
satellite television service 卫星电视业务
advances in digital communications 数字通讯的发展
improve the quality and efficiency of telecommunication 提高远程通讯的质量和效率
modern digital telecommunication 现代数字远程通讯
send messages faster and more accurately 更快、更准确地传送信息
二 经济、改革类
1 旅游业
About six or seven percent of the Gross National Product comes from tourism.
国民生产总值的6%-7%来自旅游业。
be one of the major industries of this country 是该国主要产业之一
belong to the service industry 属于服务性行业
benefit through peaceful development and cultural understanding
从和平发展和文化认同中获益
carry exchange and investment to … 吸引交流和投资到…
focus attention on the role tourism can play in elimination of poverty
重视旅游业对消除贫困的作用
serve as a dynamic catalyst of emploment, wealth, investment and poverty
elimination 对就业、财富、投资和摆脱贫困起到有力的催化作用
Tourism business preserves cultural and heritage traditions.
旅游业保护传统和文化遗产。
do-it-yourself/independent travel 自助游
during the height of travel 在旅游的高峰季节
golden week for tourism 旅游黄金周
visit historic sites/spots 参观历史名胜
2 农业
be not fertile enough to justify cropping 不够肥沃,所以不值得耕种
cultivate inferior 开垦贫瘠土地
The supply of good land is limited. 良田资源是有限的。
to feed a large population 养活众多的人口
cause pollution and health problems 引起污染和健康问题
chemical fertilizer 化肥
destroy harmful insects 消灭害虫
Insecticides also kill helpful insects. 杀虫剂也会杀死益虫。
save water during irrigation 节水灌溉
use up ground water 用尽地面水
increase food production to help feed the growing world population
提供粮食产量为不断增加的世界人口提供食物
keep soil from drying out and prevents the loss of soil 避免土壤干化和流失
One important form of soil conservation is the use of windbreaks.
土壤保持的一个重要方法是利用防风林。
be carried out in a way that does not damage the environment
以一种不破环环境的方式被执行
avoid a possible grain shortage 避免可能出现的粮食短缺
deserve to be called a broad-minded policy 应被视为有长远眼光的策略
invest more in agricultural technology 加大对于农业科技的投资
Sustainable development methodes are designed to save resources.
开展可持续发展的目的在于节约资源。
3 政治
Political systems have evolves over several centuries.
政治制度是经历了好几个世纪的发展演变而来的。
undergo an economic and political transformation 经历经济和政治变革
well handle the relations among reform, development and stability
妥善处理改革、发展和稳定之间的关系
accoplish the great cause of national reunification 完成祖国统一大业
contribute to international peace and prosperity 为国际和平和繁荣作贡献
4 经济
attract more foreign investment 吸引更多外国投资
resources-efficient development mode 有效利用资源型发展模式
sharpen the international competitiveness 加强国际竞争力
secure the fair competition on the marker 保障市场上公平竞争
place emphasis on the future development 强调未来发展
try to gain a large market share 谋求更大的市场份额
maintain the competitiveness in market contests 保持在市场竞争中的竞争力
reserve and promote the sound and cooperative economic and trade tries
between the two countries 保持和促进两国之间稳健合作的经济和贸易联系
三 教育、就业类
1 教育
achieve universal comsulsory education 普及全民义务教育
adult education 成人教育
conduct the education of the younger generation 对年轻一代进行教育
special education for the disabled children 为残疾儿童开设特殊教育
spread education 推广教育
take education seriously 重视教育
be firmly convinced that education pays 坚信受教育是有益的
borrow heavily from the western traditions in education 在教育上大量借鉴西方惯例
develop a well-informed, critically thinking, and civically engaged citizenry
培养知识丰富、善于独立思考、能很好履行义务的公民
Family education is as important as public education. 家庭教育和学校教育一样重要。
Knowledge is priceless treasure. 知识是无价之宝。
talent training and quality education 人才培养和素质教育
transmit to youth the best of our culture 将我们最优秀的文化传给青年一代
understand the necessity of education 懂得教育的必要性
alleviate/reduce/lighten burdens on the students of elementary and secondary
schools 减轻中小学生负担
arouse attention from all sectors of society 引起全社会的注意
call for alleviating burdens on students 呼吁减轻学生负担
Children get a better education today than at any time in the past.
今天的孩子受的教育比以往任何时候都要好。
Edution must be conbined with practice. 教育必须与实践相结合。
A college education in the United States in expensive. 美国大学教育的费用昂贵。
Increasing enrollment causes a sharp rise in educational costs.
扩大招生导致教育费用急剧上升。
Students pay their tuition fees and living costs from income earned through
the work-study program. 学生用勤工俭学的收入缴纳学习费用和生活费用。
2 教学及教学方法
adopt a new approach in teaching 在教学中采用一套新做法
allow more time for individual instrucion and group discussion
给予更多时间做个人指导和小组讨论
impart knowledge to one’s students 把知识传授给学生
involve both bearning and teaching 涉及教与学两方面
make radical improvements in teaching 从根本上改进教学
stick to the traditional teaching methods 固守传统教学法
teach students according to their aptitude 因材施教
3 教学管理
(1)学校
abide by the school rules 遵守学校的规章
collect subscription for the putting up of a charity school 募捐筹建慈善学校
found an establishment of a private school 建立私利学校
make the most economical of school facilities 充分利用学校资源
part-work and part-study school 半工半读学校
(2)学生
be a good student in comparison with sb. 与某人相比,算是好学生
be concerned about the students ideology 从思想上关心学生
be heavily burdened with schoolwork 学校功课负担太重
dropouts 辍学者
encourage the students to think their own thoughts 鼓励学生独立思考
errors common among students 学生常犯的错误
give heart to students 鼓励学生
give individual attention to each student 给每个学生以个别关注
Good teachers impart wisdom to his students. 好老师赋予学生智慧。
It is the duty of a student to study hard. 努力学习是学生的本分。
self-supporting graduate student 自费研究生
try one’s best to have the students take the initiative in learning
尽力调动学生的学习积极性
(3)学科
a developing borderline science 一门正在发展的边缘科学
an extensive subject 一门内容广博的学科
complete undergraduate study 完成本科学业
inspire self-conscious debates over the worth of a business degree
引发有关工商学位价值的讨论
Science and technology are productive forces. 科学技术是生产力。
this subject and its numerous ramifications 这门学科以及它的许多分支
(4)课程
a great number of students are enrolled in … 大量学生报名…
approaches to teaching science and math vary 科学课和数学课的教学方法有所不同
arrange the curriculum 安排课程
at the end of the course 结业时
Graduate study is more intensive and specialized. 研究生学习更精深、更专业。
have less courses, but in greater depth 课程少一些,但更深入
non-required subjects 选修课
(5)招生
a form of application for enrollment 大学申请表
enroll in a college without being strongly motivated 不迫切希望报名就读某大学
enter for an examination 报名参加考试
Entrance requirements differ greatly. 入学条件很不一样。
increase enrollment 扩招
(6)学历及文凭
acknowledge a diploma of graduation 公证一份学位证书
be granted an official certificate from … 被授予由…颁发的正式证书
confer diplomas on members of the graduating class 向毕业生颁发学位证
education with record of formal schooling 学历教育
obtain a license or a certificate for one’s job or career
获得从事自己工作或职业的执照或证书
pursue graduate study 读研究生
try to obtain the undergraduate diploma through self-taught study
试图通过自学获得本科文凭
(7)体制和管理
adopt an academic credit system 采取学分制
be a student of fine qualities and fine scholar 品学兼优
broad mental development 全面的智能发展
develop an interest in learning 培养学习兴趣
drop out of school 退学
further education 深造
implementing the new standards 实施新的标准
investigate all sides of a question and all possible solutions to a problem
调查研究问题的各个方面及各种可能的解决方法
learn admission status 了解录取情况
letter of recommendation 推荐信
meet the standards 符合标准
possess both political integrity and professional ability 德才兼备
shake their confidence 动摇他们的信心
4 学习
(1)目标与动机
achieve the goal one has set for oneself 达到为自己确立的目标
be completely absorbed in study 把精力完全贯注在学习上
derive pleasure from one’s studies 从学习中获得乐趣
distract one’s mind from one’s study 分散某人学习的注意力
learn through one’s valuable experience 从自己宝贵的经验中学习
neglect one’s studies 忽视自己的学习
place the study ahead of anything else 把学习放在第一位
stimulate oneself to study 发奋学习
study harder under the stimulus of praise 在表扬的激励下更加努力学习
study assiduously and perseveringly 持之以恒地刻苦学习
(2)方法和习惯
gain new insights through restudying old material 温故而知新
lay the basis for further study 为进一步深造奠定基础
store/stock one’s mind with knowledge 用知识充实头脑
Unless you study hard you will not pass the exam. 除非你用功,否则不会及格
(3)考试
a certificate examination 证书考试
be quite confident of passing the examination 坚信自己能通过考试
conduct an examination 举行考试
gain distinction in the examination 考试成绩优秀
take part in the entrance exams for graduate school 考研
We should study hard at ordinary times to avoid making a frantic last-minute
effort. 我们应该平时多烧香,免得考试时临时抱佛脚。
(4)考试,试卷
hand in an examination 交卷
machine scoring 机器阅卷
take a written examination 参加笔试
(5)成绩
become complacent over any success 一有成绩就自满起来
carry forward one’s achievements 发扬成绩
come off with honors 以优异成绩通过
measure sb.’s success 衡量某人的成绩
(6)毕业
attent the graduation ceremony 参加毕业典礼
be assigned to work in the remote region after graduation 毕业后分配到边远地区
be recommended to the postgraduate school after completing one’s regular
college course 本科毕业后直升研究生
begin to work soon after graduating 毕业后不久开始工作
Entrance into college means employment security. 进入大学意味着工作有了保障。
fill all requirements for graduation 具备毕业的一切条件
gain graduate certificate/receive a diploma 获得学位证书
have independent mind 会独立思考
make full use of talents 使人尽其才
The job hunt faces this year’s graduates. 本届毕业生面临就业问题。
university student’s innovative undertaking 大学生创业
young people on the threshold of life 刚刚进入社会的年轻人
5 就业
accept the editorship of a magazine 接受一家杂志的编辑工作
acquire a key position in an eminent company 在一著名公司身居要职
be assigned to the position of … 被分配…的工作
be rapt in one’s new job 把精力贯注在新工作上
engage upon a new position 从事新职业
permanent occupation 固定职业
secure a more lucrative employment 获得一份赚钱更多的职业
seek a steady and well-paid job 找到既稳定有待遇优厚的工作
allow employees to contribute and to feel powerful and important
让员工尽责尽力并意识到自己的作用和重要性
workaholic 工作狂
be adequate for the job 能够胜任工作
be devoid of professional sense 缺乏职业观念
be very conscientious in one’s work 对工作负责
Hard and honest work is the surest way to establishment.
努力而诚实的工作是最可靠的成功之道。
keep pounding away at one’s work 持续努力工作
measure up to one’s job in every way 各方面都能胜任工作
put one’s whole soul into one’s work 全神贯注工作
dedicate the great portion of one’s life to … 把一生的大部分时间致力于…
take pay cuts 接受降薪
an army of the unemployed 失业大军
since depression began 自从经济萧条开始以来
unemployment insurance/payments 失业保险/救助金
be fired 被解雇
be the right person 是合适的人选
go for the job interview 参加求职面试
go job hunting in the web 上网求职
rely on one’s own skills and capabilities for one’s success
依赖自己的技能和能力获得成功
think sb.’s is qualified for the job 认为某人有资格胜任这份工作
be optimistic and cooperative 乐观向上,善于与人协作
get second starts in careers that have greater appeal to …
重新开始一份对…有更大吸引力的工作
四 家庭类
1 老年人
guarantee for old age security 给老年人提供保障
live on pension 靠养老金生活
build up homes for the aged 建造老人院
As one gets older, he is more liable to have health problems. 年纪大了容易添病。
Movement becomes difficult with age. 随着年事的增高行动变得困难。
The vigor of a person’s body lessens as he grows old. 人到老年体力就变弱了。
be calculated to prolong one’s life 延年益寿
think young and stay young 精神年轻就能保持年轻
three important things for a long old life: fresh air, fresh food, simple
life 长寿的三要素:新鲜空气、新鲜食物、简单生活
Medical expenses remain a serious problem for the aged. 医疗开支对于老年人是很大的困难。
be lonely and starving for companionship 因孤独而渴望有人作伴
keep active, alert and open-minded 保持积极向上、机敏和开朗
The worst problems of the old age are health, loneliness and personal sagety.
老年人最可怕的问题是健康、孤独和个人安全。
have a close relationship with their children 与子女保持密切关系
The old and the young do not always understand each other.
老年人与年轻人往往不能互相理解。
China is a nation that is proud of the virtue of filial piety.
中国是一个以孝道为自豪的民族。
Filial piety is defined as “a son’s or daughter’s obedience to and respect
for parents”. 孝顺指的是儿女对父母的顺从和尊敬。
have the duty to support and assist one’s parents 有赡养扶助父母的义务
We should be considerate of the comfort of old people. 我们应该为老年人的舒适着想。
(2)妇女
Changes have taken place in the roles of women in society.
妇女在社会中的作用发生了变化。
abolish all inequalities 消除各个方面的不平等
adhere to the principle of equality 坚持平等的原则
compete with men in the professions on equal terms 在职业生涯上在同等条件下与男人竞争
eliminate sexual discrimination 消除性别歧视
enter the labor force 参加到劳动力大军中来
liberate women from the kitchen 把妇女从厨房中解放出来
(3)养育子女
arrange for one’s children’s education 安排子女的教育事宜
give their children a first-rate education 使得孩子受到第一流的教育
have no control over the children at all 一点也管不住自己的孩子
make children fit to live in a society 使孩子们适合在社会中生存
Parents should be responsible for their child’s behavior. 父母应对子女的行为负责。
A judicious parent encourages his children to decide many things for
themselves. 明智的父母会让孩子在许多事情上自己做决定。
All their affection is centered on their children. 他们的全部爱都集中在孩子身上。
be too permissive with their children 对孩子有求必应
be addicted to net games 迷恋网络游戏
be easily affected 易受影响
be self-centered 以自我为中心
develop strong dislike for studying 对读书产生强烈的反感情绪
have premature love affairs 早恋
never attain any independence and initiative 没有养成独立性和自觉性
play truant 逃学
suffer from nervousness, anxiety, depression and so on 感到紧张、不安、压抑等
have heart-to-heart chats with them 与他们倾心交谈
help sb. out of his honeliness 帮助某人摆脱孤独
open the hot line 开通热线
set a good example to his children 为孩子树立好榜样
五 文化类
bring culture to people 向人们传播文化
culture industry 产业文化
screen cultrue 影视文化
classical art 古典艺术
costume art 服装艺术
programs for prime time 黄金时段节目
chrity performance 义演
appear in public 出现在公众面前
be well received/receive a warm welcome/be most welcome 受欢迎
big shot/top notch 大腕
enjoy privileges 享受特权
invite movie stars, sports stars or celebrities in entertainment or
literature circles to shoot TV advertisements 请电影明星、体育明星、文艺界名人拍电视广告
seek celebrity charm 追求明星效应
successfully play to the gallery 成功地迎合低级趣味,讨好观众
be careful about which program one wants to watch and which program one
doesn’t 谨慎决定自己要看什么节目,不看什么节目
be both instructive and entertaining 既有教益又有娱乐性
play a posive/negative role in the life 在生活中起积极/消极作用
depend on what a person’s life-style is 取决于个人生活方式
occupy one’s spare time 占据业余时间
seldom think of the effect the program/show will have on sb. 很少考虑节目对某人的影响
Television itself is neither good nor bad. 电视本身无所谓好或坏。
watch rubbishy commercials 看低劣的电视广告
escape from the boredom of daily life 逃离乏味的日常生活
culture shock 文化冲击
experience a different culture 体验不同的文化
get into touch with other cultures 接触其他文化
immerse oneself in different cultures 深入了解不同的文化
know how people live in defferent parts of the world 了解世界其他地方人们如何生活
truly expand one’s mind 真正开阔眼界
widen/broaden/expand one’s mind 使心胸开阔
cultivate one’s tastes and relax 陶冶情操并休闲放松
far away from modern civilization 远离现代文明
It is not the fashion to do … 现在不时兴…
be too busy to find time to pursue a hobby 忙得无暇从事业余爱好活动
take hobbies to develop new interests 从事业余爱好活动以发展新的兴趣
六 医药、健康类
cultivate/develop healthy habits in daily life 在日常生活中培养健康的习惯
form good living habits and reform the bad ones 养成良好的生活习惯并摒弃坏的习惯
live a healthy and productive life 生活健康向上
Ads are not a good source of health care advice. 对广告做得保健宣传不能太相信。
have to adapt to environment declines 不得不适应恶化的环境
improve the health of the people 提高人民健康水平
七 自然与环境
accept the need for conservation of natural resources 认识到保护自然资源的必要
accept the need for conservation of wildlife resources 认识到保护野生动物的必要
be graceful for the benefits which nature has so 感谢大自然对我们的慷慨恩赐
follow the inexorable law of nature 遵循大自然的必然规律
the problems of the world water resources 世界水资源问题
limitable/limited resources 有限的资源
make full use of our nature conditions 最大限度地利用我们的自然条件
put particular emphasis on the preservation of natural resources 重视保护自然资源
the effect of physical environment upon man’s life 自然环境对人类生活的影响
utilize all available resources/put all available resources to use
利用一切可能的资源
bring unnecessary destruction to natural resources 对自然资源造成不必要的破坏
violate the rules of nature 违反自然规律
A great tidal wave swept the coast. 强大的海啸席卷沿海地区。
be plagued with soil erosion 遭受水土流失的困扰
global warming 全球变暖
have a severe shock of earthquake 经受一次大地震
suffer a calamity 遭受灾害
make preparations against natural disaster 为预防自然灾害做准备
establish a stable balance of nature 建立自然的稳定平衡
recover from the effects of natural disasters 从自然灾害的影响中恢复过来
Any change will affect our life and our environment. 任何变化都会影响我们的生活和环境。
Means of modern transportation consume too much energy. 现代交通工具消耗过多能源。
An ecosystem must remain stable. 生态系统必须保持稳定。
ecological construction 生态建设
environmental greening 环境绿化
八 社会问题类
A major purpose of advertising is to construct a positive image about a
company’s name and products. 广告宣传的一个主要目的之一是公司的声明和产品打造良好形象。
Advertising has become an indispensable means of selling goods.
广告宣传已成为产品销售的一个不可或缺的手段。
cheeky television ads 厚颜无耻的电视广告
exaggerated ads 夸大其词的广告
False ads jeopardize consumer rights. 虚假广告侵犯消费者的权利。
comply with the consumer protection law 遵守消费者保护法
violate the consumer rights 侵犯消费者的权利
avoid being a victim of fraud 避免成为欺诈受害者
be held accountable for the violation of law 被追究违法责任
piracy thriving in the virtual world 虚拟世界猖獗的盗版行为
take drastic actions against pirated goods 盗版商品的价值
九 体育类
Ball games are widespread. 球类运动很流行。
be in top condition at all times 随时保持最佳竞技状态
be keen on surfing 喜欢冲浪运动
be vigorous rather than skilful 与其说是身手不凡不如说是强壮有力
an upsurge in sports activities 体育运动热潮
develop mass sports activities 开展群众性体育运动
encourage athletics 鼓励开展体育运动
Exercise is the necessary to strengthen the body. 运动对于强身健体是必要的。
Exercise is the best preservative of health. 运动是最好的保健品。
Exercise makes one strong. 生命在于运动。
practice wholesome exercise 从事有益健康运动
Relaxation exercises can free your body of tension. 放松运动可松缓身体的紧张。
Sports may be a safety valve for people’s violent feelings.
运动是可以使人的强烈感情得以发泄的稳妥方式。
take regular exercise in the open 经常参加户外运动
an unique heritage 独特的遗产
carry forward the spirit of Olympics 发扬奥运精神
build up a good physique to defend the country 锻炼身体,保卫祖国
Do not become cocky/be dizzy with success, nor downcast over/discouraged by
defeat. 胜不骄,败不馁。
high-morale and strong will; high-spirited and firmly-determinded
昂扬的斗志和顽强的毅力
in the true spirit of the sportmanship 以真正的体育道德精神
spiritual pillar 精神支柱