第四册综英课后翻译题答案

1.The offensive had already lasted three days, but we had not gained much ground. Our troops engaging the enemy at the front were faced with strong/fierce/stiff resistance. The divi-sion commander instructed our battalion to get around to the rear of the enemy and launch a surprise attack. To do so, however, we had to cross a marshland and many of us were afraid we might get bogged down in the mud. Our battalion commander decided to take a gamble. We started under cover of darkness and pressed on in spite of great difficulties. By a stroke of luck, the temperature at night suddenly dropped to minus 20 degrees Celsius and the marsh froze over. Thanks to the cold weather, we arrived at our destination before dawn and began attacking the enemy from the rear. This turned the tide of the battle. The enemy, caught off guard, soon surrendered.2.Automobiles changed the world during the 20th century, particularly in the United States and other industrialized nations. They are indeed of great use to us, but they have brought some hazards as well, such as noise and air pollution, and highway fatalities. It is reported that automobile accidents rank among the leading causes of death and injury throughout the world. Fortunately modern innovators are reinventing the automobile. New propulsion systems, fuels, designs, and means of manufacturing cars have all developed rapidly in the past decade. For example, by using the satellite-aided global positioning system (GPS), a computer in the automobile can locate the vehicle's precise position, and with the application of sensors, smart cars can eliminate most car accidents.3.Well begun is half done, as the saying goes. It is extremely important for a job applicant to do his homework while seeking employment. From my standpoint, whether or not one has done his homework clearly makes a difference in his chance of success.I have a friend who is earning somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 thousand dollars a year in a large computer software company. He told me that from his own experience the decision makers who interview prospective employees like people who are well prepared. Those who make no endeavor to learn as much about hisprospective employer as possible don't have much of a chance of success.4.Professor Huntington's paper greatly inspired me. According to him, in a plural / pluralistic society, there will inevitably be different opinions. The key is to deal with them in such a way that they can play a constructive rather than destructive role.He argues that in a plural/pluralistic society we must stress/attach importance to interpersonal relationships, cooperation, and looking at issues from the perspective of other people. If some groups regard themselves as superior and treat other ethnic groups or religions with disrespect, the whole society may be paralyzed.I am convinced that if we put into practice the ideas mentioned above, then there is the possibility of creating a new civilization.5.For my own part. I should certainly hesitate to hire a clerk on his face/appearance alone. Appearances are all too often deceptive. For instance, you might well commit an error in judgment if you went by appearances only with people like Edward Hyde Burton, the character created by Maugham. As far as appearance and manners were concerned, Burton seemed a man all of a piece. He was a tiny little fellow with white hair and mild blue eyes. Kind, gentle and candid, he was described by many as one of the most respectable people on earth. Nevertheless, he turned out to be cruel to a friend in need of his help. He insulted and fooled Turner who was down and out and made him commit himself to an insane venture. What was still more surprising was that he was completely indifferent to Turner's death. Without doubt, Burton was a man with a heart of stone.6.There is no question that today we are under constant pressure to work longer hours, to produce more, to possess more, and to become a success. Workaholism, a modern addiction, has thus arisen. The cause of workaholism is the perception that by working longer hours and completing more projects, we will enhance our self-worth. Many women today feel the same stress to produce and get ahead and, at the same time, to nurture theiroffspring and shoulder a variety of domestic responsibilities. Research shows that workaholism tends to distance us from our immediate families. It forces us to labor longer and longer hours, leaving a minute fraction of time to be physically and emotionally available to our loved ones. Intimacy among family members is doomed to die in the process.7.A severe earthquake occurred all of a sudden at 10a.m. yesterday in a rural area, about 200 kilometers east of the city. Initial reports coming out of the region indicate the earthquake has caused widespread devastation/damage and heavy casualties. Many adolescents were among those injured or killed. Yet it remains obscure exactly how many people were hurt and killed as the entire area has been enveloped in rubble. However, one thing is certain: many of the survivors may face years of pain and suffering. Local people were clearly shaken by this reminder of their mortality. Some religious ones have gathered to pray that it will never recur.st Wednesday my classmate Caroline and I visited Zhouzhuang,a well-known town looped all around by streams. When we arrived at the town, Caroline was so excited that she darted towards the first bridge she saw and began singing loudly there. Suddenly her voice hushed when she found that she had startled a flock of ducks not too far from us. Now as Caroline was dying for a boat ride, we decided to tour the town by boat. Now loud, now soft, Caroline talked to all the creatures in the stream and was fussing about everything while I looked at the boats gliding over the water in all silence. Though we did not see anything spectacular, we enjoyed every minute in the town that lies out of the range of the heavy traffic and noise of the large city. Zhouzhuang is worth visiting and, time permitting, I'd like to go there again.。

大学综英第三版第四册课后翻译答案(完整版)-CAL-FENGHAI-(2020YEAR-YICAI)_JINGBIAN第二单元1.玛丽看到一个贼眉鼠眼的男人走进邻居家里。

Mary saw a shifty-eyed man walking into a neighbor’s house.2.鲍勃总是嘲笑我对服饰的眼光。

Bob always sneers at my taste in clothes.3.打探别人的秘密是不礼貌的。

It is impolite to pry into other’s secrets.4.我想克里斯想要抢我的饭碗。

I think Chris is after my job.5.她看到克里斯给他使的眼色，说话的声音便越来越小了。

She trailed off, silenced by the look Chris gave her.6.那些树枝干而易断。

The branches were dry and brittle.7.收音机老是发出噼里啪啦的声响，我们几乎听不清里面说些什么。

The radio cracked so much that we could hardly hear what was said.8.地面向海倾斜。

The land slopes down to the sea.9.他的口袋里鼓鼓囊囊的塞满了钞票。

His pockets were bulging with money.10.我不得不和出租车司机就车费讨价还价。

I had to haggle with the taxi driver over the fare.第三单元1.这样的好机会千载难逢。

An opportunity as good as this arises/occurs only once in a blue moon.2.这个孩子因为私自拿了母亲包里的钱而觉得十分愧疚。

The boy felt guilty for taking money from his mother’s handbag without permission.3.她知道他的话一句真的也没有。

unit11.The people in the flooded area are hungry for provisions, food, clothes and medicine.2.As he sat up late watching TV, (it's) no wonder that he looks so tired.3.If I were you, I wouldn't get involved with/in those complicated affairs.4.Her skills are so excellent that the cakes she makes are simply works of art.5.I know it was my fault but there is no need to rub it in.6.This sort of work calls for a lot of patience.7.The government declared that its foreign currency reserve is strong enough to resist the financial crisisunit21. The rescue team set off at the first light of day to search for the missing child.2. Although the goalkeeper tried his best, he missed the ball.3. The news was so unexpected that she caught her breath in surprise.4. Seeing the footballer score a goal, the spectators burst into thunderous applause.5. Who do you think you are? –You’re the last person I would like to talk to about this matter!6. The girl fixed her eyes intently on the telephone when she was waiting for her boyfriend's call7. When the boy fell off his little bike, his father encouraged him to try again.unit31.The press had criticized her so often that in the end she had become immune to what was said.2.Air pollution is caused by industries and vehicles which release large amounts of waste gas into atmosphere.3.The doctor required me to wear goggles at work to prevent foreign objects from getting into my eyes.4.As parents can pass on their chromosomes to their offspring, some diseases are hereditary.5.He possesses a remarkable talent for doing business, but we don't see him as a potential leader in business circle.6.The epoch-making summit conference was beamed by satellite all over the world.unit41.Many developing countries after independence were afflicted with economic problems to begin with.2.In order to protect domestic industries, the government decided to impose an anti-dumping tariff on imported products.3.Knowledge without practical experience counts for little.4.Thousands of people were forced to abandon their homes to the invading enemy troops.5.I've lived in Shanghai so long that I look upon the city as my second home6.The roof will have to be propped up while repairs are being carried out.7.In the face of great hardship, he managed to keep his sense of humor.unit51.We took pity on the couple waiting for a bus in the rain and gave them a lift.2.He finds it difficult to put up with the noise of the construction site.3.Mary and John fell out of love finally. They are not even on speaking terms now.4.Listeners' letters on this topic have been coming in thick and fast.5.I came upon this bundle of letters when I was sorting out the documents.6.My boss is so conservative that another of my great ideas has bitten the dust.7.Smoking does more harm than good to the health.8.The manager was late for the meeting because he was detained in the office by some unexpected visitors.9.Installing computers has enabled us to do away with a lot of paperwork.unit61.Parents must accompany their children to school because the traffic is too busy on the road.2.Loaded with packs, I was unable to walk fast.3.He made several attempts before finally passing the university entrance examinations.4.Young people tend to feel disdain for anything old-fashioned.5.This novel testifies to his rich knowledge of the culture of the tribe.6.Due to a backlog of paper work, the company had to put off interviewing the job applicants.7.The teacher pointed out that there were several places in his performance that were out of tuneunit71.An opportunity as good as this arises / occurs only once in a blue moon.2.The boy felt guilty for taking money from his mother's handbag without permission.3.She did not give credence to a single word of his story.4.Generally speaking, teachers are tolerant of their students' mistakes.5.I took it for granted you'd want to come with us, so I bought you a ticket.6.Thanks to the manager's repeated counseling, the staff soon broke the bad habit of coming late to work.7.He's furious with her now, but he'll forgive her soon. It's just / only a matter of a few hours, that's all.unit81.He failed to make it as a pop singer, but he turned out to be a successful businessman.2. The thrilling plot of the movie captured the hearts of the audience.3. One of the company’s main concerns is to ensure the safety of its employees.4. The retired president was unwilling to let go of his privileges.5. Nancy could feel hot tears welling up in her eyes.6. The best way to strengthen our bond is not to give gifts but to exchange our opinions frankly.7. You’ll end up in hospital if you drive your car like this.8. In truth we feared for her safety although we didn’t let it be known.unit91. The landlady told me that the rent must be paid in advance.2. Although this company boasts that its products are superior to those of other companies, they are actually inferior in quality.3. What lies at the root of the problem is their lack of interest.4. The police interviewed several witnesses, but none of them could tell how the accident came about.5. The new building of the department store does not conform to the safety regulations.6. She derived great satisfaction from her stamp collection.7. Colorful balloons and flags added to the festive atmosphere of the small town.8. Money is very important, but happiness is not always associated with wealth.5. That was in 1550. He was to sail to the New World of America the following year. (Future in the past)unit101.The tourists cheered with excitement when they saw water cascading down the mountainside.2.Owing to the policy of reform, the small town is thriving day by day.3.Could you read through this for me and highlight the important points?4.At times I wonder if rote learning is worthwhile.5.The superstitions that used to prevail in Old China are disappearing gradually.6.Thanks to the improvement in export sales, the company has successfully fulfilled its marketing plan.unit111.If you can’t afford to pay in cash, you can buy the car on credit.2.I said I’d help him and that’s what I’m going to do. I shall keep my word.3.I've a stake in this company and don't wish to see it go bankrupt.4.With the development of industrial production, the old feudal system began to fall apart.5.He is very competent and keeps everything straight on the farm.6.The new educational system aims to give the students the initiative to learn more subjects.7.Before starting on our trip we should tune the car up.unit121.They were deprived of normal childhood happiness by the war.2.Blossoming valleys and the beautiful colours of autumn lure numerous visitors into the mountains.3.What he said meant in essence that he didn't support our plan.4.Having sold the house, she had a considerable amount of money at her disposal.5.There are some things that I don't like about this job. but by and large it's quite enjoyable.6.They bribed the congressman with a large sum of money to get his support for their proposal at the meeting.7.The policy has not only produced obvious short-term effects but will also exert a long-term influence on the future development of society.8.Influenced by the international economic crisis, many of the local companies are in the grip of a recession.unit131.They usually leave off work at 5 o’clock, but today they have to work overtime.2.All the museums and art galleries in the city are open to the public for free / free of charge.3.It’s very discouraging to be sne ered at by them all the time.4.She has been a little run down lately and the doctor has advised her to take a short holiday.5.The whole city is bathed in a sea of joy today.6.It’s very dark outside, and the sky is covered, as it were, with a black curta in.7.I booked two film tickets by phone yesterday in the name of Thomasunit141.There is a Greek art collection on display at the museum at the moment.2.Lost in the forest and out of food, he was reduced to eating wild herbs and fruit to keep himself alive.3.This area has been marked off as a future playground.4.There was no choice but to wade through the muddy water.5.The congressman appealed to the government to set up more schools.6.They were in a dreadful plight when their money and passports were stolen while they were on holiday in a foreign country.7.At the urging of her friends, I arranged for a doctor to see her.8.He tried to keep up a calm appearance, but his trembling voice gave him away.unit151.She seems to take little pleasure in doing such things.2.The professor told us that the tradition of landscape painting could date from the prehistoric age.3.After attending the lecture of the famous writer, he decided to give up medicine and take to literature.4.Let's dispense with the formalities and go directly into the discussion.5.These animals run extraordinarily fast and in consequence their hunting methods are very efficient indeed.6.The police searched every house in the district for the escaped criminal, but to no avail.7.Parents tend to take very great pride in the achievements of their children.。

Unit One(1). I had arranged for them to meet each other at the pub but the young man neverturned up.(2)You cannot tell merely from appearance whether things will turn out unfavorableto us or not.(3)The soldier, who stood in the gap in every battle, gained the highest honors of thecountry.(4) The chairman spoke so forcefully that the rest of the committee yielded to hisopinion.(5)They are well-to-do now, but along the way they had their ups and downs.(6)There are two questions to which I will address myself in this lecture.(7)We are planning a big Christmas party in your honor.(8)Hearing that tune threw my mind back to my childhood.(1) The pigeon was wedged in the fork of a branch but fell off after a while.(2) The payment that the motorist will have to make will be proportional to theamount of damage he has done to the other person’s car.(3) You can only enter the cave by inching through a narrow tunnel on your stomach.(4) She stammered some apology as she sidled towards the door.(5) He to ok pains to explain to me that I was being dismissed not because I didn’t domy work well but because the company could not pay my wages.(6) The enlistment of young soldiers infused new hope and morale into the army.(7) Once the older boys stake a claim to the lawn, no other boys dare go on it.(8) The man following her made her uneasy and she couldn’t help quickening hersteps.1. For the past 15 years, doctors have tried to treat this disease with anticancer drugs，equivalent of a hammer. to beat down the body's defense forces.2. There's no denying that smoking is addictive. And once you are addicted , it's very difficult to get rid of the habit.3. In a Japanese-made video game, players can simulate the experience ofAIDS from HIV infection until death.4. I'm sure he was in earnest when he said that you could use this money tocontinue your study of music.5. We can only increase production at the expense of quality, which could ruin the company's reputation.6. The explorers were confronted with an insurmountable valley.7. A teacher of foreign language should possess at the very least a graduate degree from a certified education school or institute if he is to teach high school.8. I soon perceived that I couldn’t make him change his mind.1. Their cattle were branded with the letter C.2. In this season Brooks has really come into his own as a goal scorer.3. An economic crisis is hanging over that country.4. He is the man who really gives the order, but he always remains in thebackground.5. After dispatching the messenger, what is left for us to do is nothing but to wait.6, You just have to call and he's here in a flash.7. They have lived in the shadow of war for totally seventeen years.8. These are the last seven Northeast Tigers in existence. If human beings failed to protect them, the tigers of this species would face extinction.1. Your remarks border on rudeness.2. Any unemployed person counts as deserving government help.3. On the whole I am quite satisfied with the experiment.4. A person’s appearance makes a difference in how others judge him.5. Advertising tends to portray women in very traditional roles.6. Having inherited a considerable wealth, the twin sisters were eager to show off their jewelry.7. Public interest has once again shifted focus on the changes in the urban environment.8. In contrast, even the most modern aircraft look clumsy and slow.1. The hall resonated with the notes of the trumpet solo.2. I saw, in my mind's eye, the pale face of the mother when she heard the news of her son's death.3. His walk reminds me of the way his father used to walk.4. I mixed the dates up and arrived on a wrong day.5. Her heart swelled with pride when she learned that her daughter was accepted by Oxford University.6. Theoretically speaking, the whole population should have direct access to information without waiting for being filtered by the government or the media.7. The Democrats have launched a campaign to win women voters over in this presidential election.8. After he inherited his father's estate, he was immersed in all kinds of pleasure.1. The tape recorder secretly installed in the office of the Secretary of Treasury brought the government down in no more than 3 months.2. Any action that is detrimental to the cause of peace will be condemned by the people of the world.3. The decisions made by the two ministers to resign are departures from the hard-nosed, fight-to-the-finish tradition of politics.4. The negotiations with the workers got bogged down for the third time on the question of working hours.5. Louisa Clarke is a very pleasant girl, yet sometimes her judgment is clouded by her hot temper and jealousy.6. He had to work harder or to be sent away from school. In this circumstance, what alternatives were left to him? He had to choose the former.7. Richard is too much at home here to need the host’s invitation for lengthening his visit.8. She was badly taken in by his honest-looking appearance.1. For the sake of your family, you should look before you leap and not take so many risks.2. I felt a bit out of sorts after last night's heavy drink.3. His father pulled endless wires and got him a position in an inflated government department.4. If you read his letter carefully, you can find his real intention between the lines.5. I knew I was downright rude to him, but I found excuses for myself.6. Many of the outstanding figures of the past were exceptionally versatile. Leonardo da Vinci, for in stance, rolled a painter and an inventor into one.7. He finally killed himself after being under the torment of insomnia for many years.8. He was struck dumb with amazement.1. Search lights fingered across the black water.2. Since a robbery happened in this building, the night watchman became more careful and made his rounds once every hour.3. He sticked to his plan, though there was nothing left to prop him up.4. He is paid by the police to spy on the activities of the terrorists.5. In time they will come to accept the harsh reality.6. That man's behaviour looks very suspicious. He is pretending to sleep, but now and then he steals a furtive glance at the passers-by.7. The social and economic changes that have taken place in this country are so sweeping that it has dwarfed all its neighbours.8. In the dim light of the daybreak, I saw a dark shape looming athwart the door.1. People were flooding in from the surrounding countryside.2. His performance has come close to perfection.3. Mary was in a daze all the way to London.4. In this mountain retreat you can find the best climate in the country.5. He leaned back into his seat and relaxed，savoring the comfort.6. What makes this young couple proud is that their child could recite poems from memory at the age of three.7. He repeated in public what he had said in private.8. A family vibrant with life and love is to be built with the joint efforts of all its members.1. John's friends said he was mistaken, but he stood his ground.2. The wounded elephant charged at the tree with terrific violence.3. He shrugged off our questions; he would not tell us what had happened.4. The detective discovered among them his long-sought prey.5. A good holiday will buck you up.6. He saluted, spun round and bounced out.7. He took out a gun and shot his opponent in a fit of rage.8. He jumped at any chance of getting a promotion.1. I'll give you a week to sort your men out, then I expect things to run smoothly.2. Whenever we move to a new house, we always cling to too many possessions.3. She is such a talkative woman that whenever she takes her turn to start talking, her words will come out in rapid succession.4. He will always help in time of need, on this you can reckon.5. He slid his pistol into his pocket.6. My mind is in a whirl with all this noise, so I cannot think clearly.7. The farmer took in the lost travelers for the night.8. He smiled, relishing the idea of a long journey.1. In the old days women in Japan were more confined to the household.2. This is a dull interlude in a speech sparkling with witticism.3. While some basketball players like Michael Jordan were renowned for their magic skills, others were notorious for their scandals.4. We all marveled at the perfection of his medical skills.5. It is said that it took primitive men months or even years to fashion a single tool from stones.6. The students hovered round their teacher, hoping to hear the examination results.7. A strong sense of responsibility set him on taking over this hazardous task.8. Nobody's got anything against you at all. Get that idea out of your head.1. The government spared no effort to support our environmental protection projects.2.She had no knowledge of Chinese history, geography and culture before she came to China.3. The fire that broke out in the kindergarten endangered 23 children's lives.4. We tried our best to head Henry off the topic, because we knew he would reveal confidential information.5. The sonorous voice of the speaker is echoing round the hall.6. Industry and loyalty sometimes compensate for the lack of ability.7. As far as I know, he was one of the few people who got out of the rat race.8. He left a few men behind to clean up the last of the enemy positions.1. The conquerors imposed harsh conditions of peace, on the defeated enemy.2. I don't know how she copes with looking after her family and doing a full-time job.3. He admitted the expediency of the law but questioned its morality.4. However, as the evidence began to accumulate, experts from the London Zoo felt obliged to investigate.5. He is totally unscrupulous---he would steal money from anyone.6. Now, in the first place what made you go so suddenly, and in the second why did you leave no message?7. Chinese parents traditionally have placed a great deal of importance on the education of their children.8. For 5 years he had been wandering around and dared not go back home because he thought that he had failed to live up to his parents' expectation.1. My whole morning's work has been put out of gear by that mishap.2. By hiding himself among the bushes, he at last flung off his pursuers.3. We must make every effort to wipe out the injustice in the system.4. The soldiers held on to that isolated position until reinforcements arrived.5. In front of all the facts, he was compelled to admit that he had stolen that confidential document.6. His inability to speak English puts him at a disadvantage when he attends international.7. They are about to harness some of their most sensitive technologies against cancer.8. At the beginning of May 1945，it was clear even to the most zealous of Hitler's followers that his “Thousand Year Reich”was doomed.。

1. 坚强意志的驱动下，他终于完成了他所承担的任务。

Driven by a strong will, he eventually fulfilled the task he had undertaken.2. 他许诺一到那儿就给我写信，但至今杳无音讯。

He promised to write to me as soon as he got there, but nothing has been heard of him so far.3. 老板从来没有对任何员工如此满意过，这个年轻人确实是个难得的人才。

The boss has never been so pleased with any employee before. The young man is a real find.4. 在医生和护士的帮助下，病人再一次站了起来，不久便重新开始工作。

With the help of the doctors and nurses, the patient was able to stand on his feet once more and soon resumed working.5. 老人那张布满皱纹的脸表明了他一辈子所忍受的苦难。

The old man’s wrinkled face spoke of the hardships he had endured in his life.6. 当她身体恢复了一些，她就倚在窗口，望着孩子们在草地上玩耍。

When she recovered somewhat, she leaned on the window watching the children play on the lawn.Unit21. 他没有通过考试，但这是他自己的过错，他从来就不用功。

He failed the test but it was his own fault; he never did any work.2. 她告诉我她被一个自称（claim）为银行家儿子的年轻人骗了。

《大学英语4 》复习自整理2017年6月20日柏映羽版权所有，请勿翻印第一单元MAN AND NATURE一．TEXTA（P4-7）课文翻译：人在自然界亚历山大•斯伯金1 人类生活在大自然的王国里。

他们时刻被大自然所包围并与之相互影响。

人类呼吸的空气、喝下的水和摄入的食物，无一不令人类时刻感知到大自然的影响。

我们与大自然血肉相连，离开大自然，我们将无法生存。

2 人类不仅生活在大自然之中，同时也在改变着大自然。

人类把自然资源转变为各种文化、社会历史的财富。

人类降服并控制了电，迫使它为人类社会的利益服务。

人类不仅把各种各样的动植物转移到不同的气候环境下，也改变了他所生活环境的地貌和气候，并使动植物因之而发生转变。

3 随着社会的发展，人类对大自然的直接依赖越来越少，而间接的依赖却越来越多。

我们远古的祖先生活在大自然的威胁及破坏力的恐惧之中，他们常常连基本的生活物资都无法获取。

然而，尽管工具不甚完备，他们却能同心协力，顽强工作，并总是有所收获。

在与人类的相互作用中，大自然也发生了改变。

森林被破坏了，耕地面积增加了。

大自然及其威力被看成是和人类敌对的东西。

譬如，森林被认为是野性的和令人恐惧的，因此人类便想方设法使其面积缩小。

这一切都是打着“文明”的旗号进行的，所谓“文明”，就是指人类在那些地方建立了家园，那些地方的土地得以耕耘，那里的森林已被砍伐。

4 然而，随着岁月的流逝，人类越来越关注的是在何处以及如何得到生产所需的不可替代的自然资源的问题。

科学与人类改变大自然的实践活动已经使人类意识到了工业在改变地球的进程中对地质产生的重大影响。

5 目前，人与自然以及自然与社会整体之间过去存在的动态平衡，已呈现崩溃的迹象。

生物圈中所谓可替代资源的问题变得极为严重。

人类和社会的需求，即便是像淡水一样的物质，也变得越来越难以满足。

清除工业废物的问题也变得日益复杂。

6 现代技术的特征是生产和使用日益丰富的人工合成产品。

人们生产成千上万种人工合成材料。

第二单元1.玛丽看到一个贼眉鼠眼的男人走进邻居家里。

Mary saw a shifty-eyed man walking into a neighbor’s house.2.鲍勃总是嘲笑我对服饰的眼光。

Bob always sneers at my taste in clothes.3.打探别人的秘密是不礼貌的。

It is impolite to pry into other’s secrets.4.我想克里斯想要抢我的饭碗。

I think Chris is after my job.5.她看到克里斯给他使的眼色，说话的声音便越来越小了。

She trailed off, silenced by the look Chris gave her.6.那些树枝干而易断。

The branches were dry and brittle.7.收音机老是发出噼里啪啦的声响，我们几乎听不清里面说些什么。

The radio cracked so much that we could hardly hear what was said.8.地面向海倾斜。

The land slopes down to the sea.9.他的口袋里鼓鼓囊囊的塞满了钞票。

His pockets were bulging with money.10.我不得不和出租车司机就车费讨价还价。

I had to haggle with the taxi driver over the fare.第三单元1.这样的好机会千载难逢。

An opportunity as good as this arises/occurs only once in a blue moon.2.这个孩子因为私自拿了母亲包里的钱而觉得十分愧疚。

The boy felt guilty f or taking money from his mother’s handbag without permission.3.她知道他的话一句真的也没有。

UNIT 11. 遭受水灾地区的人民急切需要食品，衣服和药品。

(be hungry for)The people in the flooded area are hungry for provisions / food, clothes and medicine.2. 他整夜看电视连续剧，难怪他看上去这么累。

(no wonder)As he sat up late watching TV all night, (it's) no wonder that he looked so tired. 3. 如果我是你的话，我不会卷入那些复杂的事情。

(involve)If I were you I wouldn't get / be involved in those complicated affairs.4. 她的手艺非常好，做的蛋糕简直是艺术品。

(work of art)Her workmanship is so excellent that the cakes she makes are simply works of art.5. 我知道这是我的不对，但也没有必要老是说个没完。

(rub it in)I know it is my fault, but there is no need to rub it in.6. 这种工作要求要很有耐心。

(call for)This sort of work calls for a lot of patience.7. 政府说有足够的外汇储备抵制金融风暴。

(enough to)The government declares that its foreign currency reserve is strong enough to resist the financial crisis.Unit 21. 新闻界经常批评她，但她早已对此满不在乎了。

Unit 11.I had arranged for them to meet each other at the pub but the young man never turned up.我安排他们在小酒吧见面，但那个小伙子一直都没有来。

（turn up）2.You cannot tell merely from appearance whether things will turn out unfavorable to us or not.你无法仅凭表象判断形势是否会变得对我们不利。

（tell from appearance）3.The soldier, who stood in the gap in every battle, gained the highest honors of the country.那个士兵每次打仗都冲锋在前，从而赢得了国家最高的荣誉。

（stand in the gap）4.Tha chairman spoke so forcefully that the rest of the committee yielded to his opinions.主席讲话很有说服力，委员会其他成员都听从他的意见。

（yield to）5.They are well-to-do now, but along the way they had their ups and downs.他们现在生活富裕了，但也曾经历坎坷。

（ups and downs）6.There are two questions to which I will address myself in this lecture.这次演讲我将说明两个问题。

（address oneself to）7.We are planning a big Christmas party in your honour.我们正筹划为你举办一次盛大的圣诞聚会。