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大学英语5级读写（提高班）翻译复习英译汉：1.The sight and sound of our jet planes filled me with special longing.看到我们的喷气式飞机，听见隆隆的机声，令我特别神往。
2.He was eloquent and elegant—but soft.他有口才、有风度，但性格软弱。
3.His whole family were religious.他全家都是虔诚的教徒。
4.When he catches a glimpse of a potential antagonist,his instinct is to win him over with charm and humor.只要一发现有可能反对他的人，他就本能地要用他的魅力和风趣将这人争取过来。
5.The decision has to come.决定还没做出6.Characteristically,Mr.Harold concealed his feelings and watched and learned.海罗德与众不同，他隐藏着自己的感情，边看边学。
7.The frequency,wave length,and speed of sound are closely related.频率、波长和声速三者是密切相关的。
8.Of visible light,red light has the longest and violet the shortest wavelength.在各种可见光中，红光的波长最长，紫光的波长最短。
9.He tried vainly to talk us into agreement with the unrealistic proposal.他试图劝说我们同意接受这项不切实际的建议，但还是白费了力气。
（副词的分译）10.They,not unexpectedly,did not respond.他们根本没有答复，这是不足为奇的。
英语翻译学习资料### English Translation Learning MaterialsIn the realm of language learning, English translation stands as a crucial skill for those aiming to master the language.It not only enhances comprehension but also enriches one's vocabulary and grammatical understanding. Here are some essential materials and strategies for learning English translation effectively.#### 1. Understanding the Basics- Grammar: Familiarize yourself with English grammar rules to understand sentence structure.- Vocabulary: Build a robust vocabulary to ensure you can accurately translate words and phrases.#### 2. Reading Comprehension- Wide Reading: Read a variety of English texts, including novels, newspapers, and academic articles.- Note-Taking: Keep a notebook to jot down new words and phrases, and their meanings.#### 3. Practice Translation- Sentence Translation: Start with simple sentences and gradually move to more complex ones.- Paragraph Translation: Practice translating paragraphs to understand context and flow.#### 4. Use of Dictionaries and Thesaurus- Bilingual Dictionaries: Use them to find the exact meaning of words in both languages.- Thesaurus: Helps in finding synonyms and enhancing your word choice.#### 5. Online Resources- Translation Apps: Utilize apps for quick translations, but don't rely on them for learning.- Online Courses: Enroll in online translation courses to learn from experts.#### 6. Cultural Understanding- Idioms and Slang: Learn about English idioms and slang to understand and translate them correctly.- Cultural References: Familiarize yourself with cultural references to avoid mistranslations.#### 7. Peer Review- Language Partners: Work with a language partner to review and correct each other's translations.- Feedback: Seek feedback from native speakers or experienced translators.#### 8. Consistent Practice- Daily Practice: Make translation a part of your daily routine.- Revision: Regularly revise your translations to improve and learn from mistakes.#### 9. Professional Development- Certifications: Consider obtaining a certification in translation to enhance your credibility.- Networking: Join professional networks to stay updated with industry trends.#### 10. Technological Tools- CAT Tools: Learn to use Computer-Assisted Translation tools to increase efficiency.- Translation Memory: Utilize translation memory software to store and reuse translations.#### ConclusionLearning English translation is a journey that requires patience, practice, and continuous learning. By utilizing the materials and strategies outlined above, you can enhance your translation skills and achieve fluency in English.Remember, the key to mastering English translation is consistent practice coupled with a deep understanding of both the source and target languages. Happy translating!。
【原文】夫文言者，古之言语也。
其文简奥，其意深远，非今之言语所能尽也。
故学者必先通其义，而后译之，庶几不失其真。
然翻译之道，非易事也。
须具博学之才，练达之能，方能游刃有余，无遗珠之憾。
【译文】The classical Chinese language, known as文言, is the speech of ancient times. Its writing is concise and profound, and its meaning is profound, which cannot be fully expressed by the modern language. Therefore, scholars must first understand its meaning, and then translate it, so as to preserve its authenticity. However, the art of translation is not an easy task. One must possess a broad range of knowledge and proficient skills to navigate it with ease, without leaving any precious pearls behind.【原文】翻译之法，首在明其字义，次辨其句法，再析其篇章，终通其旨意。
字义不明，则句法错乱；句法错乱，则篇章混乱；篇章混乱，则旨意难明。
故译者宜先详考字义，次则推敲句法，再则整理篇章，最后则揣摩旨意，如此方能译出真谛。
【译文】The method of translation first requires understanding the meaning of each character, followed by distinguishing the syntax, then analyzingthe structure of the passage, and finally comprehending the intent. If the meaning of characters is not clear, the syntax will be confused; if the syntax is confused, the passage will be disorganized; if the passage is disorganized, the intent will be difficult to understand. Therefore, the translator should first carefully study the meanings of characters, then ponder over the syntax, next organize the passage, and finally contemplate the intent. Only in this way can the essence of the text be accurately translated.【原文】翻译之难，在于词句之间。
Unit11,这个小男孩最喜欢做的事就是搭积木。
What the boy likes to do most is to put together the building blocks.2,就先前的工作经验而言，约翰是这个职位的最佳候选人。
In times of previous working experience, john is the best choice for this position.3,我的物理老师经常使用类比来说明一些较难理解的概念。
My physics teacher often uses analogy the explain some difficult concepts.4在家人和朋友的帮助下，汤姆经营的出版企业逐渐兴旺起来。
With the help of his family and friends, Tom built up his publishing business bit by bit,5,琳达没能进入那所著名的大学，但她打算重新开始，而不是逃避挑战。
Linda was not able to go to that famous college, but she planned to start all over again rather than giving up the challenge.6,这个公司有着很好的公众形象。
人们总是将它的产品与质量和优质服务联系在一起。
This company has a very good public image, people always associate its products with high quality good service.Unit21,孩子们很苦恼,因为他们的家长不允许他们在铁路轨道旁玩耍。
The children were pretty annoyed, for their parents couldn’t allow them to play around the railway track.2,我打赌我只要速度快一点，肯定会比他们先到目的地。
商务信函语言特点：语言简练而准确，表达有力而温和，坚决而不强悍，严谨而不失风趣，通常严格遵守7Cs的写作原则：礼貌、体谅、完整、清楚、简洁、具体、正确语篇特征：首先格式规范。
商务信函通常由三部分组成：第一部分即第一段，此段已形成了一些套语，按惯例提及上次的通信，并简述那封信的内容；第二部分具体答复上次通信中提出的问题，并阐述其理由，这一部分根据不同的业务情况可分成数段；第三部分写信人提出问题或请求。
如一封回答对方询盘函电应包括以下内容：对对方询盘表示感谢；所报货物的品名、规格、质量、数量、包装、价格、付款方式、装运日期的描述；报盘的有效期限；对所报价商品的评价；其它相关内容如介绍其它对方可能感兴趣的商品；表达与对方建立业务关系及期待双方早日下单的愿望。
行文格式，一般都由七个部分组成：函头（下方：参考编号）、受函人地址（→经办人名称←）称呼（事由标题)、函件正文、结束语、函尾套语、致函人签名（下方：附件）→抄送（下方：附言）语法特征：句子结构复杂且较长；长句中大量使用复合句、并列句及被动句，且名词化的句子居多词汇特征：作为共核语言部分的基本词汇，大多数由其意义相同的正式词汇所代替；专业术语多；大量使用缩略词汇；一词多义；同义词重复。
汉语国际商务信函的英译：从事商贸信函翻译，必须具备扎实的双语语言功底和一定的商贸知识。
商贸知识包括商贸专业理论和业务知识。
此外，译者还必须掌握商贸文本汉英翻译的原则和技巧。
商务信函的翻译不同于其他类型文本的翻译。
在翻译广告、商标、旅游等文本时强调使用对公众有吸引力的语言，而商务信函、外贸运输文件或商贸法律文件的翻译则讲究表述清晰、明白无误，要求用词尽量浅显，不追求文辞的华美。
词义选择：从事汉语商务信函英译的人，最好对商务信函原文中所涉及的相关专业知识有所了解。
如果对相关专业知识知之甚少，仅凭一般的社会文化和普通英语知识来应付，即使每个单词都认识，译文也难免外行话连篇。
句子表达：商务信函因其内容、范围和形式不同而具有不同的语言风格，英译时需采用不同的方法和技巧。
1.Some beautiful small toys.一些漂亮的小玩具。
2.Big blue eyes. 蓝色的大眼睛。
3.Five bright confortable room. 五间明亮舒适的房间。
4.Six lovely small white cats. 六只可爱的小白猫。
5. A old Chineseengineer. 一名中国老工程师。
6.Those happy foreign tourists. 那些快乐的外国旅客。
7. A pure-brown shirt. 一件纯棕色的衬衫。
8.An interesting new cartoon. 一部有趣的新动画片。
9.His father was an Englishteaches his whole life.10.他父亲当了一辈子的英语老师。
11.Gaotian’s wife hurried to his office to look for him.12.高天的妻子赶到办公室找他。
13.We visited this city last week.14.我们上周参观了这个城市。
15.He lived in an old house 3 years ago.三年前他住在一座老房子里。
16.The shop assistant took off the price tag on the clothes.那个店员把衣服上的标签取下来了。
17.Sorry to keep you waiting.对不起，让你久等了。
18.GoodLuck Company, canI help you?好运公司，我能为您效劳吗？19.This is Jane smith. May I speak to Mary?Hold on, please.我是简·史密斯。
我能跟玛丽通话吗？20.请等一下。
21.Where did you go yesterday?22.We went to the shopping mall.23.昨天你们上哪儿了？24.昨天我们去购物中心了。
一．颜色词和习语Redred letter day大喜的日子red carpet红地毯(热情接待）in the red 赤字red ruin 火灾red battle血战red sky彩霞brown sugar红糖black tea 红茶honor roll红榜love pea红豆bonus (dividend) 红利red flag 红旗the Red Square红场red book 红皮书red revenge血腥复仇red political campaign激烈的政治运动red alert紧急警报a red flag危险信号旗red light district红灯区red figure/ink赤字red balance赤字差额Out of the red收支平衡Greengreen meat新鲜的肉green power财团green hand新手green-eyed嫉妒的green book 绿皮书WhiteWhite war没有硝烟的战争（冷战）white sale降价处理（促销）white man (good-mannered) 有修养的人white goods白色的电器white coffee 加牛奶的咖啡white night 不眠之夜white book 白皮书White Hall 白厅White House白宫Grey hair 白头发a white lie无恶意的谎言white list白名单(指守法人士、合法机构等) white man正直高尚的人days marked with a white stone幸福的日子show the white feather示弱BlueBlue-eyed boys 社会的宠儿a blue moon 千载难逢的机会blue-sky market露天市场blue sky bargaining胡砍价blue blood高贵血统blue film黄色影片Blue book 蓝皮书Blackblack market地下市场,黑市in the black盈利black art妖术black coffee纯咖啡black Friday耶稣受难日（不吉利的星期五）black words不吉利的话a black letter day凶日a black mark污点yellow pages黄页（指分类电话簿，并非指黄书）black and blue青一块紫一块(而不是青一块黑一块)pink slip解雇职工通知单Idioms1) make pocket call =call sb by accident2) not a through road=dead end 此路不通3) awesome=fantastic, amazing极好的，可怕的4) What are you guys looking for?5) You look like a million dollars today.你今天看起来气色很好Like cures like.以毒攻毒Diamond cut diamond.棋逢对手to call one names 责骂某人in the same boat 同舟共济A stitch in time saves nine.小洞不补，大洞吃苦black sheep 害群之马show the white feathera tall order高标准The Emperor’s new clothesall at sea不知所措直译法1.cold war冷战2.a gentleman's agreement 君子协定3.a barking dog never bites. 吠犬不咬人4.a rolling stone gathers no moss. 滚石不生苔意译法1.to be cat's paws 上当，被人利用2.like a fish out of water 很不自在同义习语套用法1.to laugh off one's head笑掉大牙2.to shed crocodile tears 猫哭老鼠3.to be out at elbows捉襟见肘4.to spend money like water 花钱如流水（挥金如土）5.at sixes and sevens 乱七八糟一、直译加解释法1.There is no rose without a thorn. 世上没有十全的幸福2.The children from well-fed families(good-for-nothing sons and daughter of the idle rich) 膏粱子弟3.Pour water off a steep roof(operate from a strategically advantageous position)高屋建瓴二、直译联想法1.Bad workmen often blame their tools.2.It’s a long lane that has no turning.路必有弯三、意译改造法1.One swallow does not make a summer.一夏不成夏2.No smoke without fire 无火不起烟四、对联增字法1.Ill news comes apace.好事不出门，坏事传千里2.He who keeps company with the wolf will learn to howl.近朱者赤近墨者黑五、等值互借法1.Among the blind the one-eyed man is king.山中无老虎，猴子称霸王2.Great minds think alike.英雄所见略同3.Strike while the iron is hot.趁热打铁4.Like father ,like son.有其父必有其子5.Where there is a will, there is a way.有志者事竟成Idioms 来源I.Bible:1.separate the sheep from goat分辨良莠2. A lion in the way拦路虎3. a fly in the ointment一颗老鼠屎坏了一锅粥4.hole and corner 偷偷摸摸，鬼鬼祟祟5.the apple of the eye掌上明珠6.Hide one’s light under a bushel 不露锋芒7. A dead dog 废物或无价值之物8.Eye for eye, tooth for tooth以眼还眼，以牙还牙9.Between the devil and the deep sea 进退两难10.Escape by the skin of one’s teeth 死里逃生，幸免于难11.Kick against the pricks以卵击石12.No respecter of persons 一视同仁13.Cast pearls before swine 对牛弹琴14.The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.心有余而力不足II.Shakespeare’s works:1.pound of flesh2.Murder will out (truth will come to light )纸包不住火（真相终将大白）3.Strange bedfellows 同床异梦4.To paint the lily 画蛇添足5.Love is blind. 爱情是盲目的（情人眼里出西施）III.The Fable of Aesop:1.to bell the cat2.One swallow does not make a summer.一燕不成夏3.Blow hot and cold 朝三暮四4.Cry wolf 发假情报（烽火戏诸侯）To add fuel to fire 推波助澜Misfortune never comes single.祸不单行Barking dogs never bite.吠犬不咬人T o laugh off one’s head笑掉大牙A drop in the ocean沧海一粟，九牛一毛To spend money like water花钱如流水There is no smoke without fire.无风不起浪To put on the dog摆架子Every dog has its day. 风水轮流转The longest day must have an end.再难熬的日子也有头（苦难终有尽头）Pull somebody’s leg 愚弄人，开某人的玩笑Move heaven and earth 竭尽全力，不遗余力Child’s play 简单容易Eat one’s words 承认说错了话Dog eat dog 你死我活Throw a sprat to catch a whale 吃小亏占大便宜Give somebody an inch and he will take an ell.得寸进尺Time is money.时间就是金钱，一寸光阴一寸金A contented mind is a perpetual feast.知足常乐Practice makes perfect.熟能生巧Constant dropping wears the stone.滴水穿石You can’t make crab walk straight.江山易改本性难移A word spoken is past recalling.君子一言，驷马难追What you lose on the swings you get back on the roundabouts.失之东隅，收之桑榆A new broom sweeps clean.新官上任三把火One can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear.朽木不可雕Man proposes, God disposes.谋事在人，成事在天Great oaks from little acorns grow.合抱之木，生于毫末Seeing is believing.眼见为实Lookers-on see more than players.当事者迷，旁观者清One is never too late to learn.活到老，学到老The early bird catches the worm.捷足先登，笨鸟先飞You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs.有失才有得kill the peace. 扼杀和平Admittance Free免票入场No Admittance Except on Business非公莫入Wet (or：Fresh) Paint油漆未干Visitors Declined谢绝参观See to the Fire小心烟火二、翻译1.轻轻地推门进去，什么声息也没有，妻已睡熟好久了.I gently pushed the door in, with quietness all around me. My wife had long fallen fast asleep.2. 沿着荷塘，是一条曲折的小煤屑路。
At 60 miles an hour the loudest noise in this new Rolls-Royce comes from the electric clock.时速60英里的新款“劳斯莱斯”轿车，最大的噪音来自车内的电子钟。
“春花”牌吸尘器，清洁地毯、窗帘，还可以吸净象木制和乙烯基一样坚硬的地板，甚至水泥地。
摩力小，噪音低。
请试试吧！你的地板会更加光亮无比。
The Chunhua Vacuum Cleaner cleans rugs and drapes. It cleans hard surface like wood and vinyl floors. Even cement! It is smooth and quiet. Try it and your floors will sparkle with new cleanliness.She is the nimblest girl around. Nimble is the way she goes. Nimble is the bread she eats. Light, delicious, Nimble.她是邻近最敏捷的女孩，敏捷是她的特点。
她只食用“敏捷”牌面包---松软味美的“敏捷”。
We fresh-roast each of our mixed nuts separately---each for the right time, each at the right temperature.我们分别烤制每一份混合果仁，均按合适的温度、恰当的时间加以烘烤。
Xikou Qianceng Cake, with numerous clear sheets in it, is finely made in a traditional way. It is tasty and crisp.溪口千层饼采用传统工艺，制作精细，质地松脆，清香可口。
问答（一）问：罗老师好！我们现在读大三第一学期，开设了“翻译理论与实践”这门课，课后的笔译练习比较多。
一做起翻译练习来，就自然想起要查查词典，英英词典、英汉词典或汉英词典等。
请问有什么好的词典可以推荐介绍给我们？谢谢！答：好的，我可以按英国、美国和中国的三大词典系列给同学们推荐介绍，大家可根据个人的实际需要来选择。
但在这里我有一条忠告，就是在做翻译练习的时候不要过多地依赖词典，而要在阅读分析原文上面多下功夫，要深入理解原文词句在上下文当中的具体内涵。
如果过多地依赖词典，对着词典照抄照搬，那么对原文的阅读和分析、理解和想象就会减少，这样翻译出来的东西往往质量不高，表现在篇章连贯性差、用词不贴切不传神等方面。
总之，我们要善用词典，用得好，帮大忙；用不好，真倒霉。
1．英国词典系列1.1 Oxford English Dictionary (简称OED，世界最大、最权威的学者型英语词典，词源解释丰富，有如一部英语史。
以多卷本、单卷本[配放大镜]和CD-ROM等形式出版；单卷本在国内售价1500元左右。
世界各地常见的中小型牛津英语词典都是在这大部头的基础上派生出来的，包括国内出版的《牛津英汉双解词典》)。
1.2 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Language (即《朗文当代英语词典》，专为中高级英语学习者编写，配有丰富的插图，有丰富的例句和语法详解，用来解释词条的词汇均为常用词，浅白易懂。
该词典配有CD-ROM)。
1.3 Collins COBUILD English Dictionary (即《柯林斯英语词典》，专为中高级英语学习者编写，每个词条都有词频标注，词条解释方法独特，好懂易记。
这是一本不可多得的中高级英语学习者词典。
该词典配有CD-ROM，外教社已引进版权出版)。
1.4 Cambridge English Dictionary [International] (该词典配有CD-ROM)。
英语口译笔试高分经典句型集锦1.a matter of sth/doing sth 与…有关的情况或问题★（描述类经典句）Considering the following statements, made by the same man eight years apart. “Eventually, being 'poor' won't be as much a matter of living in a poor country as it will be a matter of having poor skills.”请思考一下同一个人现在及八年前说的话。
“说到底，'贫穷'与其说是生活在贫穷的国家里，还不如说是技艺不精。
”Dealing with these problems is all a matter of experience.处理这些问题全凭经验。
2.This is the similar case with/when 这恰如；正如；也会★（比较类经典句）这恰如我们虽然看不懂莫扎特乐曲的总谱，却照样能同它的主旋律产生共鸣，击节称赞。
This is the similar case when the main melody can evoke a strong echo for us to clap our hands in admiration despite our disability to understand the score of Mozart's musical pieces.除此以外，老百姓的服务性消费，如教育，信息，旅游等消费也会大量增长。
Besides, this is also the case with the citizen's expenditure such as education, information, traveling.3.be exemplified by 这一点也证明了…；这点反映在以下事实：…★（举例类经典句）This American desire to keep the children's world separate from that of the adult is exemplified also by the practice of delaying transmission of the news to children when their parents have been killed in an accident. 如果父母在事故中丧生，人们总是晚些时候才告诉孩子们，这一点也证实了美国人想把儿童的世界和成人的世界隔离开的愿望。
美国人想把儿童和成人的世界划清界限，这一愿望还反映在以下事实：如果父母在事故中丧生，人们总是设法晚点将消息告诉他们的子女。
The manual worker is usually quite at ease in any company. This is partly explained by the fact that people of all income groups go together to the same schools.体力劳动者在任何场合通常都相当自在。
收入档次不同的人上同一所学校，这个事实多少说明了这一点。
4. Constitute… （不用于进行式）是；认为★（判断类经典句）历史雄辩地说明，中美之间建立在平等互利基础上的劳动分工是最为合理和实用的国际关系。
History has proved eloquently that the division of labor based on equality and mutual benefit between China and USA constitutes the most reasonable and practical international relationship.My decision does not constitute a precedent.我的决定不应视为先例。
The defeat constitutes a major set-back for our diplomacy.这一失败是我们外交上的一次较大的挫折。
5.witness… 见证… ★（发生类经典句）a time or event witnesses sth/sb in a particular situation or doing a particular thing.经过二十多年的快速发展，中国西部地区已奠定了一定的物质技术基础，社会保持稳定，市场经济体制正在逐步建立和完善，为西部经济持续快速增长创造了有利的市场环境。
The rapid development in the past 20-plus years witnesses a relatively solid foundation in terms of material wealth and technology in the western region of China在下一轮的会谈中，我们将宣布中东地区永久停火协议，对此我抱有乐观态度并充满希望。
I am optimistic and hopeful that the next round of talk will witness a permanent cease-fire in the Middle East.翻译技巧汉语言简意赅，句子灵活，往往是一个汉语词汇对应N个英语词汇，具体到在本句中应该采用那个意项，务必抓住精神实质，不可以不变应万变。
至于怎么应变，这就是显示译者功力的地方了。
比如：都是“问题”，下面的翻译各不相同，几乎是打一枪换一个地方。
共同关心的问题questions of common interest解决问题solve a problem问题的关键the heart of the matter关键问题 a key problem原则问题 a question/ matter of principle悬而未决的问题an outstanding issue没有什么问题Without any mishap摩托车有点问题。
Something is wrong with the motorcycle.问题不在这里。
That is not the point.最近揭发出相当严重的贪污、受贿和官僚主义问题。
Serious cases of embezzlement, bribery, and bureaucracy have been brought to light recently.译者要掌握这种汉英翻译中的“游击战术”，翻译家应是不同“文化王国”边境线上的“游击战略家”。
沙博里将《水浒传》译为：Outlaws of the Marsh(沼泽地上的亡命之徒)。
杨宪益译将屈原的《国殇》译为：For Those Fallen for Their Country，北外出版社将《儒林外史》译为：The Scholars。
这些都是译者吃透了原文的原意而译出的佳作。
二、戒望文生义，机械直译这多半是初学者犯的毛病，他们易于被表面现象所迷惑，做出令人啼笑皆非的事情。
黄牛(yellow cow——ox前误后正，下同)黄鹂(yellow bird ——oriole)从小青梅竹马(green plum bamboo horse——grew up together)黄瓜( yellow melon——cucumber) 紫菜(purple vegetable ——laver)白菜( white vegetable ——Chinese cabbage)红木(red wood——pad auk) 红豆杉(red fir——Chinese yew)黑社会(black society ——sinister gang)三、戒“水土不符”，习惯搭配失当这的确是难度系数较大的问题，它要求译者既有较高的中文修养，又要有较高的英文造诣，一知半解的人常常在此“翻车”。
如：写罢，掷笔在桌上。
又歌了一回，再饮数杯酒，不觉沉醉，力不胜酒，便呼酒保计算了，取些银子算还，多的都赏了酒保。
And tossed the pen on the table. He intoned the verses to himself, then downed a few more cups of wine. He was very dunk. Song-Jiang asked for the bill, paid, and told the waiter to keep the change.(沙博里译《水浒传·浔阳楼宋江吟反诗》)目前，《水浒传》最好的英译本要数沙博里先生的本子了。
沙博里出生在美国，青年时来到中国，一住就是半个多世纪。
为了译好《水浒传》，据说他潜心研究了山东的地方志和旧时方言，可谓精诚所致，译著既“达”又“雅”。
然而历史告诉我们，中国古人没有用过钢笔，宋时用的还是毛笔，故the pen 应改为the writing-brush。
白洋淀的导游牌上，“红菱”被硬硬地翻译成Red Ling。
菱角有对应词的，应改为Red Water Chestnut。
这里常常有外国人参观，如此翻译，令人汗颜！下面的几段译文就较好地照顾到了西方人的思维和理解习惯。
老者道：“西方却去不得。
那山离此有六十里远，正是西方必由之路。
却有八百里火焰，周围寸草不生，若过此山，就是铜脑盖，铁身躯，也要化成汁哩。
”“It’s impossible to get to the west,” the old man replied, “The mountains are about twenty miles from here. You have to cross them to get to the west, but they’re over 250 miles of flame. Not a blade of grass can grow anywhere around. Even if you had a skull of bronze and a body of iron, you would melt trying to cross them.”(詹纳尔译《西游记·孙悟空一调芭蕉扇》)美国把贸易和人权扯在一起，只会损害两国的经济利益。
The US policy of linking trade with human rights can only bring harm to the economic interests of the two countries.关起门来搞建设是不成的，中国的发展离不开世界。
