新視野第三版第三冊第二單元翻譯

1、Translation,Book 3 Unit 2,The American Dream is a national ethos(精神特質(zhì))of the United States. The term is used in many ways, but it essentially is an idea that suggests that anyone in the US can succeed through hard work and has the potential to lead a happy, successful life. Many people have expanded

2、 upon or refined the definition to include things such as freedom, fulfillment and meaningful relationships. The idea of an American Dream is older than the US, dating back to the 1600s, when people began to have all sorts of hopes and aspirations for what was a new and largely unexplored continent

3、to European immigrants. And the meaning of the Dream has changed over the course of history, including both personal components and a global vision. But not everybody thinks the American Dream is a positive thing. Some people believe that the structure of society in the US prevents such an idealisti

4、c goal for everyone. Critics often point to examples of inequality rooted in class, race, religion and ethnicity that suggest that the American Dream is not attainable for everyone.,essential,adj. 絕對必要的; 必不可少的; 基本的 It was absolutely essential to separate crops from the areas that animals used as pas

5、ture. 將莊稼和放牧區(qū)分開絕對必要。 adj. 基本的;本質(zhì)的；根本的 Most authorities agree that play is an essential part of a childs development. 大多數(shù)權(quán)威人士都同意，玩耍在孩子成長過程中起著非常重要的作用。 n. 必需品;不可或缺之物 The flat contained the basic essentials for bachelor life. 那套公寓配有單身生活的基本必需品。 n.（某學(xué)科的）基礎(chǔ)，基本知識 .the essentials of everyday life, such as ea

6、ting and exercise. 飲食、鍛煉等日常生活的要素 essentially本質(zhì)上,potential,adj. 潛在的；可能的 The firm has identified 60 potential customers at home and abroad. 該公司已在國內(nèi)外找到60個(gè)潛在客戶。 n. 潛力；潛質(zhì) The boy has great potential. 這個(gè)男孩非常有潛質(zhì)。 n. 可能性；潛在性 John seemed as horrified as I about his potential for violence. 約翰似乎和我一樣害怕他自己會(huì)使用暴力。

7、 potentially: adv. Clearly this is a potentially dangerous situation. 這無疑是一種潛在的危險(xiǎn)局勢。,refine,V. 提煉，提純 Oil is refined to remove naturally occurring impurities. 油經(jīng)過提煉去除天然存在的雜質(zhì)。 oil refining 煉油 V. 改進(jìn)，改善，改良（過程、理論或機(jī)器） Surgical techniques are constantly being refined. 外科手術(shù)的技術(shù)不斷得到完善。,fulfillment,n. 完成, 履行;

8、滿足, 成就; 實(shí)現(xiàn) 很多年之后,他的計(jì)劃實(shí)現(xiàn)了。 After many years, his plans have come to fulfillment. fulfill: v. He pledged to fulfill his trust. 他保證履行義務(wù)。 He was able to fulfill himself through music. 他通過音樂能充分地發(fā)揮自己的才能. His disciples do not really fulfill these demands. 他的追隨者沒有真正實(shí)現(xiàn)這些要求。,date back,This tradition dates bac

9、k over 200 years. 這一傳統(tǒng)可追溯到200多年以前。 trace back go back backdate,aspiration,n. aspiration to do sth.渴望，抱負(fù)，志向 I didnt realize you had political aspirations. 我沒有意識到你有政治上的抱負(fù)。 He has never had any aspiration to earn a lot of money. 他從未祈求賺很多錢。,attainable,adj. 可達(dá)到的；可得到的 It is unrealistic to believe perfecti

10、on is an attainable goal. 相信完美可以企及是不現(xiàn)實(shí)的。 attain v. （通常指經(jīng)過努力）獲得，達(dá)到 Jim is halfway to attaining his pilots licence. 吉姆就快要拿到飛行員執(zhí)照了。 v. 達(dá)到，進(jìn)入，實(shí)現(xiàn)（某種狀態(tài)或情況） .attaining a state of calmness and confidence. 達(dá)到鎮(zhèn)定自若、信心十足的狀態(tài),The American Dream is a national ethos(精神特質(zhì))of the United States. 美國夢是美利堅(jiān)合眾國的民族精神。,The t

11、erm is used in many ways, but it essentially is an idea that suggests that anyone in the US can succeed through hard work and has the potential to lead a happy, successful life. 該詞有各種各樣的用法，但其根本含義是，在美國任何人都可以通過努力獲得成功，都有可能過上幸福而成功的生活。,Many people have expanded upon or refined the definition to include t

12、hings such as freedom, fulfillment and meaningful relationships. 許多人對美國夢的概念加以拓展和提煉，涵蓋了像自由，自我實(shí)現(xiàn)和深厚的人際關(guān)系等方面的內(nèi)容。,The idea of an American Dream is older than the US, dating back to the 1600s, when people began to have all sorts of hopes and aspirations for what was a new and largely unexplored continent

13、 to European immigrants. 美國夢的思想比美國本身更為久遠(yuǎn)，可以追溯到17世紀(jì)，當(dāng)時(shí)的歐洲移民面對這一新發(fā)現(xiàn)的、未經(jīng)開發(fā)的廣裹大陸，開始紛紛懷揣希望，追逐夢想。,And the meaning of the Dream has changed over the course of history, including both personal components and a global vision. 隨著歷史的發(fā)展，美國夢的含義也已改變，既包含了個(gè)人元素，也包含了全局視野。,But not everybody thinks the American Dream i

14、s a positive thing. 但并不是每個(gè)人都對美國夢持肯定態(tài)度。,Some people believe that the structure of society in the US prevents such an idealistic goal for everyone. 一些人認(rèn)為美國的社會(huì)結(jié)構(gòu)決定了不是每個(gè)人都能擁有這樣的理想目標(biāo)。,Critics often point to examples of inequality rooted in class, race, religion and ethnicity that suggest that the America

15、n Dream is not attainable for everyone. 批評者常常舉以實(shí)例，揭露植根于階級、種族、宗教和民族的不平等現(xiàn)象，指出美國夢并非每個(gè)人都可企及。,美國夢是美利堅(jiān)合眾國的民族精神。該詞有各種各樣的用法，但其根本含義是，在美國任何人都可以通過努力獲得成功，都有可能過上幸福而成功的生活口許多人對美國夢的概念加以拓展和提煉，涵蓋了像自由，自我實(shí)現(xiàn)和深厚的人際關(guān)系等方面的內(nèi)容。美國夢的思想比美國本身更為久遠(yuǎn)，可以追溯到17世紀(jì)，當(dāng)時(shí)的歐洲移民面對這一新發(fā)現(xiàn)的、未經(jīng)開發(fā)的廣裹大陸，開始紛紛懷揣希望，追逐夢想。隨著歷史的發(fā)展，美國夢的含義也已改變，既包含了個(gè)人元素，也包含了全

16、局視野。但并不是每個(gè)人都對美國夢持肯定態(tài)度。一些人認(rèn)為美國的社會(huì)結(jié)構(gòu)決定了不是每個(gè)人都能擁有這樣的理想目標(biāo)。批評者常常舉以實(shí)例，揭露植根于階級、種族、宗教和民族的不平等現(xiàn)象，指出美國夢并非每個(gè)人都可企及。,實(shí)現(xiàn)中華民族偉大復(fù)興（rejuvenation)是近代以來中國人民最偉大的夢想，我稱之為“中國夢”，其基本內(nèi)涵是實(shí)現(xiàn)國家富強(qiáng)、民族振興、人民幸福。中國夢，是讓每一個(gè)積極進(jìn)取的中國人形成世世代代的信念：只要經(jīng)過不懈的奮斗便能獲得更好的生活。人們必須通過自己的勤奮、勇氣、創(chuàng)意和決心邁向繁榮，而不是依賴于社會(huì)和他人的援助。每個(gè)中國人都是中國夢的參與者和創(chuàng)造者。中國夢是民族的夢，也是每個(gè)中國人的夢。

17、,中國夢the Chinese Dream 國家富強(qiáng)prosperity for the country 民族振興renewal of the nation 人民幸福happiness for the people 積極進(jìn)取的enterprising 不懈的奮斗persistent effort 援助aid,實(shí)現(xiàn)中華民族偉大復(fù)興（rejuvenation)是近代以來中國人民最偉大的夢想， The realization of/To realize/Realizing Chinese nations great rejuvenation, has been the greatest Chines

18、e expectation/dream since modem times.,我們稱之為“中國夢”，其基本內(nèi)涵是實(shí)現(xiàn)國家富強(qiáng)、民族振興、人民幸福。 We call it the Chinese Dream. The basic meaning is to achieve/It basically means achieving prosperity for the country, renewal of the nation and happiness for the people.,We call/define the realization of Chinese nations great

19、 rejuvenation as the Chinese Dream, and it basically means achieving prosperity for the country, renewal of the nation and happiness for the people, which has been the greatest Chinese expectation/dream since modem times.,中國夢，是讓每一個(gè)積極進(jìn)取的中國人形成世世代代的信念：只要經(jīng)過不懈的奮斗便能獲得更好的生活。 The Chinese Dream is to ensure

20、that every enterprising Chinese forms the firm conviction/belief generation after generation: a better life is accomplished through persistent effort.,The Chinese Dream is a firm conviction/ belief formed by every enterprising Chinese generation after generation： that a better life is accomplished t

21、hrough persistent effort.,實(shí)現(xiàn)中華民族偉大復(fù)興（rejuvenation)是近代以來中國人民最偉大的夢想，我們稱之為“中國夢”， Realizing the great national rejuvenation, which we define as the Chinese Dream, has been the greatest Chinese expectation since modem times.,其基本內(nèi)涵是實(shí)現(xiàn)國家富強(qiáng)、民族振興、人民幸福。 It basically means achieving prosperity for the country,

22、 renewal of the nation and happiness for the people.,中國夢，是讓每一個(gè)積極進(jìn)取的中國人形成世世代代的信念：只要經(jīng)過不懈的奮斗便能獲得更好的生活。 The Chinese dream is to ensure that every enterprising Chinese carries, generation after generation, the firm conviction that a better life is accomplished through persistent effort.,人們必須通過自己的勤奮、勇氣、創(chuàng)意

23、和決心邁向繁榮，而不是依賴于社會(huì)和他人的援助。 People should achieve/march toward their prosperity through diligence, courage, creativity and determination instead of aid from society or other people.,每個(gè)中國人都是中國夢的參與者和創(chuàng)造者。 Every Chinese is a participant and a designer/creator of the Chinese Dream.,中國夢是民族的夢，也是每個(gè)中國人的夢。 It is a dream not only for the entire nation but also for every Chinese.,每個(gè)中國人都是中國夢的參與者和創(chuàng)造者。中國夢是民族的夢，也是每個(gè)中國人的夢。 Each individual is a participant and a designer in the cause of realizing the Chinese Dream, for it is a dre