英语聊星座 :意志坚定的摩羯座(双语)
2015-12-28 11:24
来源:新东方网
作者:谢昕呈
本月是摩羯座,摩羯座给人的感觉是特别有才,而且特别能坚持——毛主席是摩羯座,周杰伦也是摩羯座。下面我们来读一段描述摩羯座性格特征的英文,进一步了解摩羯,也顺便学一些好词好句。
英语原文摘自www.horoscope.com
英译汉:谢昕呈。翻译力求符合汉语习惯,也即尽量避免“翻译腔”。若有不当之处,敬请批评指导。
Capricorn
/ˋkæprɪˏkɔrn/ 摩羯座
【原文】Combining a strong wit and a love of humor, the Capricorn makes for terrific company for those they choose as friends. They will surround themselves with people who are honest, loyal, and like-minded when it comes to working values.
They cherish loved ones and will go any distance to help a friend or family member out. Traditional by nature, the Capricorn loves nothing more than holidays, such as Christmas, that bring people together with a variety of activities.
Although a Capricorn isn't apt to have a large social circle, those included in this sign's life will find someone who is steadfast and true. Emotional displays are not common for a Capricorn. They would rather show how they feel through deed than express by word.
【译文】摩羯幽默且妙语连珠,是朋友们的理想伴侣。摩羯总有诚实与忠诚的人陪伴,如果谈到工作,他们身边又都是志同道合的人。摩羯很珍惜自己爱的人,无论相隔多远,都会去帮助朋友与家人。摩羯有着传统的本性,喜欢节假日,如圣诞节等,因为这样大家可以聚在一起开展各种活动。尽管摩羯交际圈不算大,但他们生命中的人都会觉得摩羯是非常忠诚与真实的。在通常情况下,摩羯不善于流露自己的情绪,他们通常会用行动来表示,而不是用语言来表达。
1. wit 风趣;妙语
【例】have a ready wit 随时能说俏皮话
(来源:Oxford Advanced Learner's English-Chinese Dictionary)
2. make for 使成为可能
【例】A happy parent makes for a happy child. 父母快乐孩子才能快乐。
(来源:Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary 5th Edition)
3. like-minded 志趣相投的;志同道合的
【例】a chance to meet like-minded people 一个与志趣相投的人见面的机会
(来源:Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English)
4. apt to 有……的倾向;有……的可能
【例】Some of the staff are apt to arrive late on Mondays. 有些员工有周一上班迟到的倾向。
(来源:Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English)
5. steadfast 忠诚的;坚定不移的
【例】be steadfast to one's principles 坚持自己的原则
(来源:Oxford Advanced Learner's English-Chinese Dictionary)
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