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英译常用的中国成语爱屋及乌 Love me, love my dog.百闻不如一见 Seeing is believing.比上不足比下有余worse off than some, better off than many; to fall short of the best, but be better than the worst.笨鸟先飞 A slow sparrow should make an early start.不眠之夜 white night不以物喜不以己悲 not pleased by external gains, not saddened by personal losses不遗余力 spare no effort; go all out; do ones best不打不成交 No discord, no concord.拆东墙补西墙 rob Peter to pay Paul辞旧迎新 bid farewell to the old and usher in the new; ring out the old year and ring in the new大事化小小事化了 try first to make their mistake sound less serious and then to reduce it to nothing at all大开眼界 open ones eyes; broaden ones horizon; be an eye-opener国泰民安 The country flourishes and people live in peace过犹不及 going too far is as bad as not going far enough; beyond is as wrong as falling short; too much is as bad as too little功夫不负有心人 Everything comes to him who waits.好了伤疤忘了疼 once on shore, one prays no more好事不出门恶事传千里 Good news never goes beyond the gate, while bad news spread far and wide.和气生财 Harmony brings wealth.活到老学到老 One is never too old to learn.既往不咎 let bygones be bygones金无足赤人无完人 Gold cant be pure and man cant be perfect.金玉满堂 Treasures fill the home.脚踏实地 be down-to-earth脚踩两只船 sit on the fence君子之交淡如水 the friendship between gentlemen is as pure as crystal; a hedge between keeps friendship green老生常谈陈词滥调 cut and dried, clich礼尚往来 Courtesy calls for reciprocity.留得青山在不怕没柴烧Where there is life, there is hope.马到成功 achieve immediate victory; win instant success名利双收 gain in both fame and wealth茅塞顿开 be suddenly enlightened没有规矩不成方圆 Nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards.每逢佳节倍思亲 On festive occasions more than ever one thinks of ones dear ones far away. It is on the festival occasions when one misses his dear most.谋事在人成事在天 The planning lies with man, the outcome with Heaven. Man proposes, God disposes.弄巧成拙 be too smart by half; Cunning outwits itself拿手好戏 masterpiece赔了夫人又折兵 throw good money after bad抛砖引玉 a modest spur to induce others to come forward with valuable contributions; throw a sprat to catch a whale破釜沉舟 cut off all means of retreat；burn ones own way of retreat and be determined to fight to the end抢得先机 take the preemptive opportunities巧妇难为无米之炊 If you have no hand you cant make a fist. One cant make bricks without straw.千里之行始于足下a thousand-li journey begins with the first step-the highest eminence is to be gained step by step前事不忘，后事之师 Past experience, if not forgotten, is a guide for the future.前人栽树，后人乘凉 One generation plants the trees in whose shade another generation rests. One sows and another reaps.前怕狼，后怕虎 fear the wolf in front and the tiger behind hesitate in doing something强龙难压地头蛇 Even a dragon (from the outside) finds it hard to control a snake in its old haunt - Powerful outsiders can hardly afford to neglect local bullies.强强联手 win-win co-operation瑞雪兆丰年 A timely snow promises a good harvest.人之初性本善 Mans nature at birth is good.人逢喜事精神爽 Joy puts heart into a man.人海战术huge-crowd strategy世上无难事，只要肯攀登 Where there is a will, there is a way. 世外桃源 a fictitious land of peace away from the turmoil of the world;死而后已 until my heart stops beating岁岁平安 Peace all year round.上有天堂下有苏杭 Just as there is paradise in heaven, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou on earth.塞翁失马，焉知非福 Misfortune may be an actual blessing.三十而立 A man should be independent at the age of thirty. At thirty, a man should be able to think for himself.升级换代 updating and upgrading (of products)四十不惑 Life begins at forty.谁言寸草心，报得三春晖 Such kindness of warm sun, cant be repaid by grass.水涨船高 When the river rises, the boat floats high. 时政表达汉译英发展是为了人民、依靠人民，发展成果全体人民共享Development is for the people, by the people, and its fruits should be shared by the people加强薄弱环节 shore up weak links控制信贷投放 rein in credit supply粮食供求关系趋紧 There is a trend towards tighter grain supply./ Grain supply is tightening.建立了功能比较齐全的疾病防止体系A disease prevention and control system with a fairly comprehensive range of functions was set up.不搞一刀切 refrain form taking uniform/one-size-fits-all approach to different situations调动了农民积极性These measures have encouraged farmers to grow more.增加了经济发展的后劲strengthen the basis for further/sustaining economic and social development环境友好型社会理念深入人心Public awareness of the need to develop an environment-friendly society heightened.实施总体战略We followed a master strategy for东部地区经济实力显著提高The eastern region has made marked gains in economic strength.贫困人口逐年减少The size of the poor population has been reduced year after year.破除迷信do away with superstition冲破不合时宜的观念束缚break the shackles of outdated ideas改革开放是决定中国命运的重大而关键的选择 Reform and opening-up is a major and crucial choice that is shaping the destiny/future of China.决不动摇never deviate from this policy执政为民run the government fro the people政府工作的出发点和落脚点basic consideration and aim of the work of the government保障和改善民生ensure the well-being of the people and improve their lives帮助解决他们的生活困难help them make ends meet in their daily lives特大自然灾害large-scale natural disaster/devastating disaster防灾减灾能力the ability to guard against disasters and mitigate their damages大部门larger departments进一步发展和解放生产力further promote the unfettered development of the productive forces我们要用制度管权、管事、管人We need to have proper rules and disciplines to govern administrative agencies, in exercising their power, conducting their businesses and managing their officials放开外贸经营权lift controls over access to foreign trade认真履行了加入WTO的各项承诺honored all the commitments we had made to join the WTO涉外经济体制regulatory mechanism governing external economic relations社会保障体系social safety net / social security system提高个人所得税起征点The threshold for personal income tax was raised.社会管理public administration解决土地征收征用损害群众利益问题resolve infringements on public interest inland expropriation and requisition宗教事务管理走向法制化Administration of religious affairs was put on a more solid legal footing.中国与其它发展中国家的合作开创了新局面Chinas cooperation with other developing countries entereda new stage.坚持不懈的开展反腐败斗争unceasingly combat corruption经济增长的环境资源代价过大The price paid for economic growth in terms of resources consumption and environmental pressure is too high.由于推动价格上涨因素还存在，今年价格上涨的压力仍然较大Because factors for driving up prices are still there, upward pressure on prices will remain great this years.把CPI的增长幅度控制在比去年略低的水平We must hold the rise in this years CPI to a level slightly lower than of last year.固定资产投资反弹压力较大。There is a strong possibility of resurgence in fixed asset investment.中国经济与世界经济日益紧密结合 Chinas economy is increasingly tied to the world economy.增强忧患意识be more on the alert for danger/potential risks/adversity以对国家和人民高度负责的使命感和紧迫感remain highly responsible to the country and the people and maintain a high sense of mission and urgency改善政府工作作风improve the conduct/performance of government稳中求进make progress while maintaining stability做到速度与结构、质量、效益的有机统一ensure that growth rate is in line with the structure, quality and performance of the economy盲目投资haphazard investment生产能力过剩industries with excess production capacity政策性农业保险试点trials of policy-supported agricultural insurance政策保险policy insurance政策性亏损policy mandated losses充分发挥企业作为技术创新的主体作用Give full play to the role of enterprises as the main parties for technological innovation国务院组织力量研究.问题The State Council commissioned a study of the issue on限价商品房commercial housing with price ceilings热点消费consumption in areas of high consumer interest坚持从中国的基本国情出发taking into consideration the fact that China has综合运用税收、信贷等手段use a combination of / a variety of / a full range of tax and credit measures一定让人民安居乐业（主要指住房）We must ensure peace and security for the people.加强文化建设strengthen cultural development efforts加强青少年思想道德建设cultivate ideals and ethics among young people加强政府自身建设intensify government self-improvement加强廉政建设strengthen efforts to ensure clean government加强制度建设improve the regulatory system实施公民道德建设工程carry out the program for improving civic morality加强国防建设strengthen national defense科学发展观 the Outlook of Scientific Development倡导公正、合理的新秩序观 call for the establishment of a new just and equitable order以平等互利为核心的新发展观 new thinking on development based on equality and mutual benefit推动树立以互信、互利、平等和协作为主要内容的新安全观foster a new thinking on security featuring mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality and coordination主张形成以尊重多样性为特点的新文明观 foster a new thinking on civilization that respects diversity新能源观 new thinking on energy development有关先进文化的词汇古为今用、洋为中用旧译 let the ancient serve the present, let the foreign serve the national 现译 draw from past and foreign achievements文艺工作 cultural and art work; work in the cultural field牢牢把握先进文化的前进方向firmly keep to the direction of an advanced culture/cultural advancement文化与经济和政治互相交融interaction between cultural work, and economic and political activities cultural elements/factors intermingle with economic and political factors民族的科学的大众的社会主义文化a socialist culture that is distinctly Chinese, pro-science and people-oriented弘扬主旋律，提倡多样化 promote mainstream values and uphold cultural diversity以科学的理论武装人，以正确的舆论引导人，以崇高的精神塑造人，以优秀的作品鼓舞人Equip/empower people with scientific theories, guide them with correct opinions/ convey to them right messages/provide them with correct media guidance, imbue them with a noble spirit and inspire them with excellent/fine works具有中国气派的社会主义文化Chinese-style socialist culture; socialist culture with Chinese appeal越是民族的，越是世界的The pride of a nation is also the pride of the world. Whats unique for a nation is also precious for the world. When you are unique, the world comes to you.文艺应当贴近群众，贴近生活，贴近实际。Culture and arts should be/keep close to the people, their lives and reality.艺术滋润心灵，文化陶冶情操。Art nurtures the soul and culture cultivates the mind.文化是维系中华民族生生不息、蔓延不断的精神纽带。Culture is the spiritual bond that ensures the continuity of our Chinese nation.我们不能割断民族的文化血脉。We must never sever the cultural vein of our nation.树立正确的世界观、人生观和价值观to foster a right/correct outlook/view on the world, life and values文化市场，文化贸易cultural market, cultural trade始终把社会效益放在首位always put social benefit first扶持体现民族特色和国家水准的重大文化项目和艺术院团support major/top-notch cultural projects and art troupes that represent national characteristics and national level稳定地走上了富裕安康的广阔道路 move steadily toward prosperity and happiness不断探索和回答什么是社会主义、怎样建设社会主义，建设什么样的党、怎样建设党，实现什么样的发展、怎样发展等重大理论和实际问题constantly seek answers to major theoretical and practical questions such as what socialism is and how to build it, what kind of party we must build and how to build it, and what kind of development China should achieve and how to achieve it党的基本理论、基本路线、基本纲领、基本经验 Partys basic theory, line, program and experience社会主义和马克思主义在中国大地上焕发出勃勃生机 Socialism and Marxism have shown vigor and vitality in China.大踏步赶上时代前进潮流 catch up with the trend of the times in big strides符合党心民心 accord with/echo the aspirations of the Party members and the people尊重人民首创精神 respect the peoples initiative/pioneering drive/creativity提高全民族文明素质 to improve the educational and ethical standards of the whole nation开辟了中国特色社会主义道路 blaze a trail of socialism with Chinese characteristics open a path of.形成了中国特色社会主义理论体系 theoretical system of Chinese socialism建设富强民主文明和谐的社会主义现代化国家 make China a prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally developed and harmonious modern socialist country实践永无止境 Practice knows no bound.勇于变革、勇于创新 make bold changes and innovations不为任何风险所惧，不被任何干扰所惑 fear no risks and never be confused by any interference使中国特色社会主义道路越走越宽广 broaden our path of socialism with Chinese characteristics让当代中国马克思主义放射更加灿烂的真理光芒 Let the truth of Marxism of contemporary China shine more brilliantly.马克思主义关于发展的世界观和方法论的集中体现 a concentrated expression of the Marxist world outlook and methodology with regard to development同一脉相承 in the same line as.立足社会主义初级阶段基本国情 fully recognize the basic reality that China is in the primary stage of socialism粗放性增长方式 the extensive mode of growth/inefficient model of growth改革攻坚 further reform in difficult areas统筹兼顾各方面利益 accommodate the interests of all parties农业基础薄弱的局面尚未改变 The foundation of agriculture remains weak思想活动的独立性、选择性、多变性、差异性明显增强 become more independent, selective, changeable and diverse in thinking社会结构、社会组织形式、社会利益格局 the structure of society, the way society is organized and interests of different social groups/and the mix of social interests发达国家在经济科技上占优势的压力长期存在 Pressure caused by the economic and scientific dominance of developed countries will continue for a long time to come从生产力到生产关系、从经济基础到上层建筑都发生了意义深远的重大变化 experience far-reaching changes in the productive forces and the relations of production, as well as in the economic base and the superstructure人民日益增长的物质文化需要同落后的社会生产之间的矛盾这一社会主要矛盾 Chinese societys principal problem/challenge is the gap between the ever-growing material and cultural needs of the people and the low level of social production当前我国发展的阶段性特征 the salient features of the current stage of development in China妄自菲薄 belittle oneself自甘落后 be resigned to backwardness脱离实际、急于求成 unrealistic pursuit of quick results共同建设、共同享有的原则 the principle of all the people building a harmonious .and enjoy its benefits着力解决人民最关心、最直接、最现实的利益问题 spare no effort to solve most practical problems of the utmost and immediate concern to the people形成全体人民各尽其能、各得其所而又和谐相处的局面 cultivate/foster an environment in which all people do their best, are content with their lives/enjoy what they do and live together in harmony提高改革决策的科学性，增强改革措施的协调性 make decision-making more scientific and measures of reform better coordinated全面提高开放水平 improve the work of opening-up把改善人民生活作为正确处理改革发展稳定关系的结合点 We need to improve.as we endeavor to balance.全面把握科学发展观的科学内涵和精神实质fully appreciate/understand the essence of the Scientific Outlook on Development把全社会的发展积极性引导到科学发展上来 guide the whole society in pursuing development in a scientific way把握经济社会发展趋势和规律 follow the trend and the law of economic and social development坚持中国特色社会主义经济建设、政治建设、文化建设、社会建设的基本目标和基本政策构成的基本纲领uphold the basic program consisting of the basic objectives and policies for economic, political, cultural and social progress under socialism with Chinese characteristics区域协调互动发展机制 a mechanism for promoting balanced and interactive development among regions主体功能区 development priority zones法治政府建设 enhance law-based government administration社会主