八. 带数字的归纳语的翻译
这是指“三要三不要”之类的说法。翻译成英语是“three do’s and three don’t’s”。再如“三农问题”(指农业,农村,农民),我们似可把“三农”英译为rural economy, rural development and rural demography。下面再举一些例子:(参见下表)
“三包”;包修、包换、包退
We offer 3-R guarantees: guaranteed repair, replacement and refund.
“三来一补”:来料,来图,来样加工;补偿贸易
The “Three plus one” trading mix: custom manufacturing (with materials,
designs or samples by the customer) and compensation trade.
“三公”:公平、公正、公开
The recruitment is based on the principle of equal opportunity, fair treatment and open competition.
“三个面向”:面向现代化、面向世界、面向未来
Out education is oriented to the modernization program, to the global
perspective and to our nation’s future goals.
“四大目标”:建设大港口、扶持大工业、发展大经济、实现大繁荣
We are determined to build a port of large size, foster an industry of large scope, develop an economy of large scale and
achieve prosperity of large magnitude.
“四自原则”:自找伙伴,自筹资金,自主经营,自负盈亏
The “four-self” principle: self-supporting in finding partners, self-reliance in raising capital, self-decision in management, and self-responsibility for losses and gains.
一个确保、三个到位、五项改革
One goal to attain, three tasks to accomplish and five areas to undergo reform
“五讲四美”:讲文明、讲礼貌、讲卫生、讲纪律、讲道德;心灵美、语言美、行为美、环境美
Five merits to advocate and four virtues to promote: civilized behavior, common courtesy, hygienic conditions, proper
discipline and public morality; loft sentiments, refined language, good manners and environmental awareness
“九通一平”: 通水、通电、通热、通气、通下水、通邮、通讯、通闭路电视、通还道路;平整土地
Eight availables and two accessibles: Water, electricity, heat, gas, sewage, post, telecommunications, and closed circuit
TV are available. You are accessible to paved roads and leveled ground.
八个环境:园区的创新环境、开放环境、法制环境、引进人才环境、继续教育环境、产业发展空间环境、政府管理和社会服务环境
To create a favorable environment in the Science Park for: technical innovation, outward orientation, operation
legalization, talent attraction, continuing education, industrial expansion, governance and service provision
(英译汉)the three-P’s: patience, persistence, and perseverance
“三性”:耐性、持久性、坚韧不拔性