week1comparison in sentences.pptVIP

主语显著与主题显著 英语所有陈述句都有主语 汉语有大量无主句 开车他没有经验 He is inexperienced in driving 今天天下雨 It is raining today 主谓关系 这锅饭能吃十个人 This pot of rice can feed ten people 这匹马骑着两个人 On the horse were riding two people 给国家纳税是天经地义的事 It is only right and proper that we should pay taxes to the state. 热烈欢迎世界各地的客商来此建立和发展贸易关系 Customers all over the world are warmly welcomed to establish and develop business contacts with us. 昨晚抓住了三个小偷 Three thieves were caught last night. 2001年中国成功加入世贸 The year 2001 saw China’s entry into WTO. (Inanimate subject) 我国的社会主义建设事业需要尽可能多的知识分子为它服务 China needs the service of as many intellectuals as possible in building socialism. 主语的选择 安装地下电子装置要耗资一千万美元。 It would cost $ 10 million installing the electronic units in the ground. 试验结果准确与否有很大关系。 It matters very much whether the test results are accurate or not 用磅或吨作单位来测量力比较方便。 It is more convenient to measure forces in pounds or tons (to balance the sentences) 数学是现代工程学的语言,这样说怎么都不算过分。 It cannot be stressed too strongly that mathematics is the language of modern engineering. (选择it) 动宾结构作主语 发明计算机是人类历史上的一大奇迹。 The invention of the computer is a marvel in human history. 操作电机需要了解电机的一些性能情况。 The operation of an electric machine needs some knowledge of its performance 螺旋管含铁使磁性感应效果大为提高。 Presence of iron in the coil has greatly increased the magnetic induction. 肥沃的土壤有利于作物的生长。 The richness of soil favors the growth of crops. 改变主语 我们一直尝试降低能量消耗,但都没有成功。 译文: Attempts have been made to reduce our energy consumption, but without success. 比较: We have been attempting to reduce our energy consumption, but without success. 人们普遍认为陆地动物是由海洋动物进化而来的。 Land animals are generally believed to have developed from sea animals. 建议使用螺杆调节,以提高测量的精确度。 It is recommended that the screw be used to increase accuracy of measurement 应当强调指出,激光器并不是一种能源。 It should be emphasized that the laser is in no sense an energy source. 要注意,以防电子仪器损坏。 Attention should be taken to prevent the damaging of the electronic instrument （采用被动语态） 墙壁和天花板使用了吸音材料。 Sound absorbing material