英文写作手册中文翻译(17)

deal (agreement)

damn (very)

neat (nice)

Since such words are nonstandard, we need not use them either in speech or in writing.

既然这些词不规范，我们也不必在演讲或写作时使用。 II. Choice of Words

二、单词的选择

When we write on common topics for the general audience, we may achieve accuracy and appropriateness by bearing in mind the following guidelines about the choice of words:

当我们写一个大众常见的主题，通过牢记选择单词遵循的指导原则，会如愿以偿选出准确得体的单词。

(1)Use common or informal words for general purposes; use formal or nonstandard words only on special occasions or for special purposes;

(1)常见或非正式词用于一般用途；正式或不规范词仅用于特殊场合或特殊目的。

(2)Use specific and concrete words when giving details; use general or abstract words when making summaries;

(2)使用特指、具体的词汇描写细节；使用概括或抽象的词汇进行总结。