全新版大学英语综合教程2(第二版)课后翻译(中英(4)

科学家们找到火星上有水的证据了吗?(proof)

Have scientists found the proof of water on Mars?

计划委员会已经将建核电厂的可能地点缩小到了两个沿海城镇。(location, narrow down)

The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to twocoastal towns.

山姆不仅失去了工作,而且还是去了双腿,他只好靠社会救济度过余生。(welfare)

Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.

由十二人组成的陪审团一致表决认为玛丽有罪。(consists of, in unison)

A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.

听到有人质疑他的才能,肖恩觉得受了奇耻大辱。(talent, humiliate)

Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.

约翰逊先生的儿子乔治爱在晚上听重金属音乐,这使社区的其他居民无法入眠。疲惫不堪的领居们终于失去了耐心,决定直接干预。他们打电话给约翰逊先生,坦率地把想法告诉了他。约翰逊先生向邻居保证他一定会解决这个问题。放下电话他便去训斥儿子:“你这是怎么了?你该懂得不能为了你自己的娱乐而妨碍别人。”结果乔治拿CD 跟同学换了电脑游戏软件。