综合英语第二版 1,2,3 三册全部课后翻译

Unit 1

1. George has been assigned to the newspaper's Paris office.

2. There is a possibility that his wish to become a writer will come true. 3. She had a clear image of how she would look in twenty years' time. 4. When the officer gave the command the soldiers opened fire. 5. As long as people keep buying bikes we'll keep turning them out. Unit 2

1. It seemed that his failure in the examination was still on his mind.

2. He was completely choked up by the sight of his team losing in the final minutes of the game.

3. She was so lost in study that she forgot to have dinner.

4. Something has come up and I am afraid I won't be able to accomplish the project on time.

5. The cost of equipping the new hospital was estimated at $2 million. Unit 3

1. Winning the match today has ensured their team a place in the Cup Final. 2. Susan was not informed of the reasons why she was dismissed. 3. These computer games entertain as well as educate the learner. 4. No living thing can do without air and water. 5. The election is likely to be held in June. Unit 4

1. Efforts to look for survivors were abandoned after it had been/was determined that all people in the sunken ship had died.

2. I was amazed that Bob left a well-paid job to travel around the world.

3. Her request for a loan has been turned down by many a bank as her business is small and she could provide no guarantee.

4. The home network system on display was found to be very helpful in freeing people from trivial housework.

5. Nothing will weaken our determination to modernize our country in the shortest possible time. Unit 5

1. The extent of the human body's response to a drug depends on the amount taken. 2. Mary stopped corresponding with Henry after the death of her mother. 3. A radio transmitter is best located at an isolated place far from cities. 4. I was so absorbed in the game on TV that I didn't hear Martin come in. 5. The rough surface of the basketball helps players grip the ball. Unit 6

1. There used to be a long / long-running controversy over whether the book should be published or not.

2. Kate felt relieved after her first meeting with Tom had gone smoothly.

3. Something suddenly went wrong with my computer when I was in the middle of writing the essay.

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4. It's a miracle that she survived the air crash when it brought about 109 deaths. 5. She is determined not to give in until they give her a pay rise. Unit 7

1. The comet is visible to the naked eye as a fuzzy ball in the western sky. 2. Application papers may be sent via e-mail.

3. The city government feeds and shelters the homeless children. 4. He was warned by his brothers to keep clear of the street gang.

5. I'd like to draw your attention to the fact that the students' enthusiasm about the project has cooled down. Unit 8

1. The cost of electricity is likely to be seriously affected by the rise in gas prices. 2. There has been a decline in the number of people borrowing from public libraries, but book sales are rising.

3. They made a suggestion at the meeting that an assistant be appointed to help Mr. Green.

4. The local history group was astonished when they heard of/to hear of a plan to build an office building right next to the castle.

5. They had run out of water by the time they got to the camp.

Book 2

Unit 1

1. It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition. 2. Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience.

3. Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age.

4. Assuming (that) this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’s worthwhile to buy/purchase it?

5. If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we are investigating.

Unit 2

1. The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose. 2. Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.

3. 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.

4. Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.

5. In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they have always tried hard to meet our minimal needs. Unit 3

1. Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?

2. The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.

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3. Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.

4. A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty. 5. Sean felt humiliated ti hear his talent being questioned. Unit 4

1. Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits. 2. A slow Internet connecting speed is really annoying.

3. As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime. 4. In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle. 5. Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates. Unit 5

1. It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executives that turned the company into a profitable business.

2. The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months. 3. We plan to repaint the upper floors of he office building.

4. His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.

5. I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully. Unit 6

1. He is a man of few words, but when it comes to playing a computer games, he is far too clever for his classmates.

2. Children who don’t know any better may think these animals are pretty cute and start playing with them.

3. There is no way to obtain a loan, so to buy the new equipment, I will just have to grit my teeth and sell my hybrid car.

4. The hunter would not have fired the shots if he hadn’t seen a herd of elephants coming towards his campsite.

5. I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory --- he does not seem to remember painful experiences in the past, particularly those of his own doing. Unit 7

1. Many small businesses have sprung up in the city since the new policy went into effect.

2. On hearing the news, she smiled briefly, and then returned to her habitual frown. 3. He paused for effect, then said: “We can reach/enter these markets through new channels.”

4. The addition of a concert hall to the school will help it nourish young musical talents.

5. We have no way to protect our personal liberties until we have established a sovereign state,/We can’t protect our personal liberties unless we, first of all, establish a sovereign state. Unit 8

1. This is a prosperous town, but there is still poverty in the midst of wealth and abundance.

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2. The Brown family was stricken with one misfortune after another, but their children never complained.

3. The museum is designed in such a way that it stands in perfect harmony with its surroundings.

4. It was a miracle that these flowers did not wither at all in the blazing sun.

5. Flocks of sheep feed on the patches of vegetation that rise above the winter snow.

Book 3

Unit 1

1. We have a problem with the computer system, but I think it’s fairly minor.

2. My father died when I was too young to live on my own. The people of my hometown took over (responsibility for) my upbringing at that point.

3. The toys have to meet strict/ tough safety requirements before they can be sold to children.

4. Radio and television have supplemented rather than replaced the newspaper as carriers of news and opinion.

1. When it comes to this magazine, it is/ carries a digest of articles from many newspapers and magazines around the world. Unit 2

1. Though greatly affected by the consequences of the global financial crisis, we are still confident that we can face up to the challenge and overcome the crisis.

2. Under threat of constant sand storms, we were compelled to leave our cherished village and move to the new settlement.

3. According to a recent online survey, a lot of consumers say they may be motivated to consider buying products shown in TV commercials.

4. Having spotted a truck driver dumping contaminated waste alongside the river, the old man reported to the police at once.

5. Some scientists hold to the firm conviction that people will come to like genetically modified crops someday since they can increase yields and help combat hunger and disease in the developing world. Unit 3

1. The Internet is changing the way people live, (no matter) whether they are in urban or rural areas.

2. Medium-sized and small companies are more vulnerable to the threat of the global economic crisis than large ones.

3. With regard to our term paper, the professor asked us to analyze the unemployment chart first, and then provide critical reflections on the nations economic development. 4. It never occurred to him that their team would win the basketball match by a large margin.

5. Looking back on my twenty years' teaching in high school, I attribute my success to patience, talent, and the constant pursuit of knowledge. Unit 4

1. The volunteers sent/assigned by the Red Cross disinfected, with great caution, the drinking water in the village so as to avoid an outbreak of plague.

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2. Einstein spent many years trying to unify the theories of electromagnetism and gravity but failed.

3. Professor Wang received/won the Presidential Award for his excellence in stimulating students' creative imagination.

4. As there were some major design flaws, the board of directors didn't approve of the economic stimulus package.

5. Having realized that nobody could help him, Jordan finally came to the conclusion that he had to face reality and take up/meet the challenge by himself. Unit 5

1. Grandma took it for granted that food prices would soar, so she bought a lot of rice. 2. I can quote you several instances of her dedication to science.

3. The 1980s saw the start of the swift development of some special economic zones in China.

4. Tension between the two countries stemmed in part from the latest spy affair.

5. Peter has worked in a law firm for many years. You can consider having him as your lawyer to act on your behalf when you need legal help. Unit 6

1. The red house stands out against the old trees that reach high up to the sky. 2. The salary in/for my new job is great, but for the rest, I’m not satisfied. 3. The waters of the two streams mingle near our village. 4. We should not mock at other people’s religious beliefs.

5. The curtains of the room are not quite in tune with the style of the furniture. Unit 7

I. I grew terribly scared when I heard sound of footsteps echoing round the hallway at midnight yesterday.

2. The name-brand sports shoes are guaranteed for 12months.

3. Snowstorms threw communications and transportation into disorder.

4. I’ve been suffering a lot of stress from work lately, I feel like taking a vacation at the seaside.

5. Living in an apartment is all right, but it has its limitations--- for example, you don’t have your own gardens. Unit 8

1. Medical experts debated whether the cloning of human beings should be permitted and what its potential effects on society might be.

2. Eighty-five percent of the people in the local area in full-time employment; only 3% describe themselves as unemployed.

3. The departments concerned in China will speed up legislation to protect rights of migrant workers.

4. In recent years, some psychologists have tried to explain intelligence from a biological standpoint.

5. The global financial crisis has had a huge impact on that country’s export industry. In no more than six months, many factories have closed down by necessity.

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