大学英语1-4册英语练习册翻译题答案

Book 1 Unit 1

1. :Everything in this shop is far from cheap.

2. You have to read extensively in order to keep up with the trying course. 3. He came across an old friend on the street the other day.

4. Not only can we gain experience from the travel, but we can get valuable knowledge as well. 5. The internet enables us to reach out to many more people conveniently. 6. Now that you are already 18, you can support yourself at college. Unit 2.

1. He put his luggage on the car while talking with his parents. 2. Why didn’t you come along with us to the party? 3. Upon hearing the story, he burst into laughter. 4. He reached for the thief, but failed.

5. The task must be finished tomorrow in any case.

6. As I walked out of the hotel, I saw the driver who came to pick me up. Unit 3

1.They lean on each other for support in hard times.

2. I had hoped to attend the meeting, but I found at the last minute that I couldn’t make it. 3. He is on his leave from his company for his classmate’s wedding. 4. We’ll see to it that she gets home early.

5. Mary wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote other times. 6. Keep the fire burning, because it’s really cold. Unit 4

1. The ages of the students in our class range from 18 to 20.

2. He was committed to the cause of language teaching in the past 30 years. 3. Time passes quickly when you are absorbed in watching a good movie. 4. He is just joking. Don’t take what he said too seriously.

5. The bus driver arrived 1 hour late, causing me to miss the beginning of the game. 6. I was so excited about winning the game that I couldn’t sleep. Unit 5.

1. William talked at the meeting in place of the manager who was ill.

2. She married the poor but handsome young man regardless of her parents’ objection. 3. He was distracted by the noise outside from his study.

4. I hope every student signs up for this English-speaking contest. 5. Despite many difficulties, he managed to finish the task on time.

6. The man whom you saw on the street yesterday is the manager of our company. Unit 6.

1. The old woman got very upset at the sound of the plane passing overhead.

2. Contrary to what we had expected, the examination turned out to be a piece of cake.

3. When the manager called me to his office, I knew from his expression that I was in for punishment.

4. To me, none of his arguments seemed to hold water.

5. They devoted their whole lives to (the cause of )helping homeless children. 6. I trust him completely, so does anyone who knows him.

Unit 7

1.At the end of the game, the whole crowd got to their feet and cheered wildly.

2. The car crashed into a tree head on and went out of control, falling down the valley. 3. The man attached a strong rope to his bike.

4. They are face to face with a new problem which they must solve at once. 5. The mountain appears as if it were covered with snow. 6. I had my car stolen while I was on holiday. Unit 8.

1. He will sleep on the matter and tell us the decision later. 2. The doctor is fully occupied with appoints this afternoon.

3. She had been seeking for a new partner for her business for a long time before finally finding one.

4. An idea was beginning to take shape in my mind.

5. The more people you know, the less time you have to see them.

6. The problem about which we were talking just now is by no means a simple one. Unit 9

1. Aileen stands out among her friends as an actress.

2. They smiled almost continuously, no matter what was said. 3. You can not sit back when there is a chance coming.

4. The company has been continually adapting itself ot the new demands from customers. 5. Should you need any help, don’t hesitate to let me know.

6. My mother prefers making her own clothes instead of buying in the shops. Unit 10.

1. Some of his comments had nothing to do with the topic at hand. 2. Potatoes are in badly short supply because of the bad harvest.

3. The increased population is demanding too much of the electricity supply. 4. Before we vote for him, we want to know what he stands for. 5. Where he appears laughter can be heard.

6. You should know clearly what is needed if you want to finish the task successfully. Book 2 Unit 1

1. The student has been studying very hard for fear that he should fall behind others. 2. Acting before thinking always results in failure.

3. When the car broke down on the highway for a third time, his patience completely ran out. 4. Will you apply for the position by letter or in person?

5. They are always short of water to drink, much less to take a bath.

6. Mary wanted to buy an apartment in China, whereas her husband said they didn’t have so much money. Unit 2

1. I could think of little to say in the presence of so many people.

2. By no means will our friendship be affected by what happened yesterday. 3. Reflecting on those nice days, Elizabeth couldn’t help giving out a sigh. 4. I paid 3000 yuan to the boss of the store in advance to ensure an Ipad 2.

5. He decided to borrow some money to buy that piece of land despite so much opposition.

6. I do not want to lend my car to you, nor will I lend to anyone else. Unit 3

1. He has witnessed the ups and downs in the relations between the two countries in the past several decades.

2. Things will work out well if you will just be patient. 3. I learned of the accident only yesterday.

4. He said something else, and proceeded t tell us that he would go abroad next month. 5. One is never too old to learn.

6.Our manager, Mr. Smith, announced the shocking decision at the meeting. Unit 4.

1. I’ll bring you that book next time, without fail.

2. You may use the book as you like, as long as you keep it clean. 3. You are totally free to choose your own course.

4. They are more than excited to learn that they took the first place in the match. 5. I’m very thankful to my parents for what they have done for me these years. 6. It’s our responsibility to help the people around us who are in trouble. Unit 5

1. The old man was most grateful to his neighbors for sending for a doctor. 2. It was their teacher who helped them solve the problem.

3. Her mother went to the dancing party, dressed in the nicest clothes she could afford. 4. Her intelligence, coupled with her beauty, made her a perfect candidate for the job. 5. The examination is directed at non-English majors.

6. Tom was late for class, for which the teacher criticized him. Unit 6.

1. As is the teacher, so is the pupil.

2. I wish you would come and see us sometime, if only just to say hello. 3. They offered her a job but she turned it down.

4. I don’t know whether t accept this new job, and the firm is pressing me for a decision. 5. If you don’t like the game, you can give up. You are not stuck with it. 6. When deciding to study abroad, it is best to seek expert advice. Unit 7

1. At the meeting they discussed, among other things, the recent financial crisis in the U.S. 2. They attributed their success to their teacher’s encouragement. 3. When I told her that her car had been stolen, she blew her top.

4. We are told that in life, it is best to look forward on our trail ahead, rather than look back. 5. If you can’t quit smoking completely, at least try to cut down. 6. The earlier you fulfill the task, the happier you will be. Unit 8.

1. If only she would marry me!

2 Share prices have been at an all-time low.

3. People are meant to pray to God in many places in the U.S. 4. I once read of this story in one of the books piled here. 5. In the long run, the products of our company are profitable.

6. While my parents disapproved of my decision, they lent me a sum of money. Unit 9

1. His father wanted to make a lawyer of him, but he made a doctor of himself finally. 2. When I say“don’t eat sweats”,I have your health at heart.

3. Whenever we dispute with others, we’d better think of the problem from their standpoints. 4. Parents are entitled to know how their children spend the money at school. 5. Our purpose is to solve this sticky nut once and for all.

6. Sometimes our parents are out of touch with what we are really interested in. Unit 10

1. He always tells us what we should do and what shouldn’t do, as though he knew everything. 2. Whichever train you may take, you’ll be there by 5. 3. I’m sure of his words.

4. We must carry on till success in spite of the extremely difficult conditions.

5. The fire was finally brought under control, but not before extensive damage had been caused. 6. The new policy is to provide for a big increase in job-seekers. Book 3 Unit 1

1. No matter how much I tried to make her happy, she had a vacant expression on her face. 2. They’re watching the enemy, just as a cat watches a rat.

3. I finally tracked down the sort of ribbon I needed in a little shop near the station. 4. Andy hit a little girl and John told the teacher on Andy.

5. The police had difficulties in restraining people from crowding into the conference. 6. If you harm her, you’re going to have the police to reckon with. Unit 2

1. Rain or shine, he always had his rubbers on, a very foolish thing to do. 2. All the tickets having been sold out, we had to go again the next day.

3. I never try to stop them from arguing in case they think I am interfering with them.

4. He wrote a long letter to his son, in which he pointed out that it was not advisable to make

emotional decisions.

5. Your daughter is liable to catch a cold and you should give her a thorough physical

examination.

6. At the end of the class, the teacher summed up the main points of the lesson in three

sentences. Unit 3

1. In colleges, as in middle schools, the academic achievements are an very important standard

to show whether a student is successful or not.

2. Once parents agree in writing to accept and demonstrate the school’s philosophies and outlook,

the students can gain admission.

3. The school stresses the idea that it is worthwhile for parents to participate in school activities

together with their children.

4. Our school operates on the principle that moral values and academic achievements are equally

important.

5. As is planned, the school is scheduled to open on September 1.

6. His girlfriend’s father saw him as a man who couldn’t make a living.