unit 1.我們接到通知，財政部長將于次日接見我們。We were informed that the Minister of Finance was to meet us the next day.2.我覺得很奇怪，他似乎不記得自己的生日。I thought it odd that he didnt seem to remember his own birthday.3.學期論文最遲應在下星期二交來，可是大部分學生卻至今幾無進展。Next Tuesday is the deadline for handing in the term papers, but most students have hardly made a dent in the work so far.4.看到學生人數不斷減少，校長心里很難受。It pained the headmaster to find the number of students shrinking.5.在那個國家一般用現金付賬，但支票變得普通起來了，不久會代替現金作為人們結賬的一種方式。Cash is commonly used in paying bills in that country, but checks are becoming more popular and will, in a short while, replace cash as a way for people to settle their accounts.6.該公司聲稱，這條河流的污染不是它造成的。the company claims that it is not responsible for the pollution in river.unit21.比爾已是個成熟的小伙子，不再依賴父母替他作主。Bill is a mature young man who is no longer dependent on his parents for decisions.2.這個地區有大量肉類供應，但新鮮果蔬奇缺。There are abundant supplies of meat in this region, but fresh fruit and vegetables are scarce.3.工程師們依靠工人們的智慧，發明了一種新的生產方法，使生產率得以提高。Drawing on the wisdom of the workers, the engineers invented a new production method that led to increased productivity.4.他花了許多時間準備數學考試，因此當他獲知自己只得了個B時感到有點失望。He spent a lot of time preparing for his math exam. Hence he was somewhat disappointed to learn that he got only a B.5.我們有充裕的時間從從容容吃頓午飯。We have ample time for a leisurely lunch.6.地方政府不得不動用儲備糧并采取其他緊急措施，以便渡過糧食危機。The local government had to draw on its grain reserves and take other emergency measures so as to pull through the food crisis.unit31. 蕭伯納在他一個劇本的前言中提出這樣的看法：今天人們比在中世紀時更加迷信。In the preface to one of his plays, Bernard Shaw advances the idea that people are more superstitious today than they were in the Middle Ages.2. 丈夫死后，她只好獨自挑起撫養五個孩子的經濟重擔。After her husband died, she had to bear the severe financial burden of raising five children by herself.3.證明或駁斥某個觀點的最好辦法之一是從親身經歷中舉出例子。One of the test ways to prove or refute a point is to cite examples from your own experience.4. 亨特說貝蒂老是夸大他的缺點，這話很可能會引起一場爭吵。Hunts statement that Betty always exaggerates his faults may well lead to a quarrel.5. 科學家發現產生日全蝕這一現象的原因之前，每當黑暗在大白天降臨時人們就怕得要命。Before scientists discovered the cause of the total eclipse of the sun, people were extremely frightened when darkness fell in the middle of the day.6. 一家人聚攏來討論經濟問題時，父親一開頭就說，每月存點錢是絕對必要的，遇到緊急情況，我們可以依靠積蓄。When the family gathered to discuss matters of finance, Father started off by saying that it was absolutely necessary to set aside some money each month, for in an emergency we could fall back on our savings.unit41. 這幾個省的強隊在會上一致宣布他們將參加下一屆全國足球賽。The strong teams from these provinces declared unanimously at the meeting that they would take part in the next national football matches.2. 喬治因踢了對方球員企圖使他喪失比賽能力而受到重懲。George was severely punished for kicking an opponent in an attempt to put him out of action.3. 藥物學家們做了一系列實驗來試驗這種治癌新藥；聽說過此事的醫生正急切地等著結果。The pharmacologists have carried out a series of experiments to test the new medicine for cancer, and doctors who have heard of this are anxiously awaiting their result.4. 那位業余歌手在歌吟比賽中擊敗了眾多的職業歌手，真令人難以置信。It is incredible that the amateur singer could have beaten the large number of professionals at the singing contest.5. 我在打獵歸家途中，看到史密斯先生和他的孩子們正使勁把汽車推出爛泥地，就趕緊走過去幫助他們。On my way home from hunting, I found Mr. Smith and his children straining to get their car out the mud and went immediately to help them.6. 市領導為國家贏得榮譽的運動員舉行了宴會，其中有一名來自我縣的杰出田徑運動選手。The city leaders held a banquet in honor of the sportsmen who had won glory for our nation, and among them was the outstanding track-and-field athlete from our county.unit51.我確信這項所謂明智的決定，與期望相反，會帶來極其嚴重的后果。I am convinced that, contrary to expectations, the so-called informed decision will bring very grave consequences.2. 誠然，他曾欺騙你，但他已經承認自己做錯了，并道了歉。所以你不應該老是以懷疑的態度對待他。Its true he once deceived you, but he has admitted he has done wrong and apologized. So you shouldnt always treat him with suspicion.3. 他在這個問題公開進行討論之前就已表明了自己的立場。He had taken a stand on the issue before it was openly debated.4. 在調查過程中，他們發現了種種形式的政治腐敗，并揭露了許多貪官污吏In the course of their investigation, they discovered various forms of political corruption and exposed a number of corrupt officials.5. 瑪麗的兩難處境是：把真相告訴老板從而失信于她的同事，還是讓老板蒙在鼓里從而辜負他的信任。Marys dilemma was whether to betray her colleagues by telling her boss the truth or to betray his trust by keeping him in the dark about it.6. 首先，是什么使你認為這項規劃會促進改革？其次，你怎么知道這些改革會讓全縣得到好處？Now, in the first place, what has made you think this program will promote reforms, and in the second, how do you know these reforms will benefit the whole county?unit61. 從書中吸取知識的最有效辦法之一，是在頁邊空白處 作有見地的筆記。One of the most effective means of absorbing knowledge from a book is to make intelligent notes in the margins.2. 熱天很難保藏食品，使之保持新鮮與食用安全。很自然，很多人覺得在夏季還是不上飯店為好。In hot weather it is rather difficult to preserve food and keep it fresh and safe to eat. Naturally, many people prefer not to eat in restaurants during the summer months.3. 閱讀時在作者強調的論點底下劃線，對我們會有所裨益。It will do us good to underline the points that the author emphasizes in his book.4. 經過好幾天偵察，警方終于弄清這起謀殺案和新近發生的越獄事件有關。After days of inquiry the police finally tied up the murder with the case of the recent escape from prison.5. 我想勸說他們采納我們的計劃，首先因為這一計劃所需資金較少，其次，不會造成環境污染。I want to persuade them to adopt our plan, because, in the first place, it calls for less funds and, in the second place, it will not cause environmental pollution.6. 父親用繩子把芹菜（celery）扎在一起，放在河里浸了浸，然后拿到菜場去賣。Father bound the celery together with a rope and dipped it in the river for a while before he took it to the market for sale.unit 71. 法庭的判決引起史密斯先生的朋友們的氣憤，他們相信他是無辜的。The courts judgment aroused anger among Mr. Smiths friends, who believed that he was innocent.2. 當我們經過那家價格昂貴的餐館時，父親催我們快走，他說在這樣高檔的地方用餐是大大超過我們的經濟能力的。hurry sb along / a fancy place / well beyond our meansAs we passed the expensive restaurant, father hurried us along saying that it was well beyond our means to have dinner at such a fancy place.3. 老師在評價一篇文章并給它打分時，可能是根據 總的印象而不是根據仔細的分析。A teacher may evaluate and grade an essay on the basis of his general impression rather than on a detailed analysis.4. 小狗將我的一張畫搞壞了，我真想 對 它發火，可它那十分可愛的樣子使我不禁笑著把它從地上抱了起來。I was inclined to get angry at the puppy for ruining my painting but he was so cute that I could not help but laugh and pick him up.5. 如今人們理所當然地認為家里總是有自來水的，然而就在不久前，幾乎人人都是從井里或小溪里向家里提水。Nowadays people take it for granted that their homes have running water, but only a short time ago almost everyone had to carry water from a well or a stream to their home.6. 安東尼徹夜未眠，因為他對于是否得插手此事舉棋不定。Anthony stayed up all night because he just could not make up his mind whether or not to take a hand in the matter.unit 81. 上個周末，我們開車外出度假，希望避開城市的喧囂和污染，可是汽車途中拋錨我們只好乘出租車回家。get away from / break downLast weekend we drove out on vacation hoping to get away from the noise and pollution of the city, but the car broke down on the way and we had to return home by taxi.2. 請你注意并非所有的學生都愿意出席畢業典禮，所以學校才要求凡是想領取畢業證書的畢業生都得出席。mind you / the graduation ceremony / require(從句謂語要用虛擬語氣) / graduating studentsNot all of the students, mind you, are willing to attend the graduation ceremony so the school has to require that all graduating students attend the ceremony if they want to receive a diploma.3. 對于婦女在社會中的地位問題，我們的許多看法來自封建時代，與今天的社會是格格不入的。the role of women in society / derive from / be not relevantMany of the ideas we have about the role of women in society are derived from feudal times and are not relevant in todays society.4. 如今人們的流動性比以往任何時候都大，這也許就是為什么移動電話十分普及的原因。mobile / than ever before / mobile phonesPeople today are more mobile than ever before; perhaps this is why mobile phones have become so common.5. 幾乎每個孩子都曾夢想去太空旅游，體會一下在失重環境下生活是什么樣子。virtually / dream of / experience / in a gravity-free environmentVirtually every child has dreamed of traveling in space and experiencing what it would be like to live in a gravity-free environment.6. 我們學校鼓勵學生獨立思考，不要受老師觀點的束縛。Students of our school are encouraged to do independent thinking and not to be restricted by the teachers point of view.unit 91. 任何一個國家，如打算為它的年輕一代提供一個可靠的未來，就應把環境保護 放在優先地位。Environmental protection should be given priority for any country that plans to provide a secure future for the younger generation.2. 與 寧靜而和平的鄉村生活 相比，城市生活既鬧又吵。Life in the cities is hectic and noisy compared with rural life which is quiet and peaceful.3. 在許多國家，學校要求學生每天早晨上課前向國旗 宣誓效忠。In many countries schools require students to pledge loyalty to the flag of their country before beginning class every morning.4. 干旱對環境的影響比水災對環境的影響更具破壞力，因為干旱持續的時間更長。The impact of a drought on the environment can be more destructive than that of a flood because it lasts for a longer period of time.5. 洪水退走后，士兵們到村里幫助把水排出田里，以便及時重新種上莊稼。recede / drain the water out of the fields / replantWhen the flood receded, the soldiers came to the villages to help drain the water out of the fields so that crops could be replanted in time.6. 有一個時候，每個人起碼都認識幾個鄰居，可如今人們似乎太忙，無暇相互接觸。At one time everyone at least knew some of their neighbors, but today it seems that people are too busy to have time to s