高级口译技巧系列讲座之六(单位名词).doc

高级口译技巧系列讲座之六-英语中的单位名词Adams appleAs luck would have it，A forest of cement and concrete buildingsThree major criteriaRub shoulders against each other1 a _ of faces (sea) 2. a _ of actors/actresses (troupe) 3. a _ of leaf (blade)malnutrition 4. a _ of tears (flood) Shed bloodShed crocodile tearsshed a blood-shed fight 5. a _ of hooligans (gang) Gang of Four 6. a _ of riots (mob) / scoundrels7. be under a _ of criticisms (mountain) Obama Administration tax reduction Medicare reform policies8. a _ of stars (constellation) Twinkle Glisten glistening oil Glitter All that glitters are / is not gold. Glare under the glare of the sunPerspireAspireRespireConspireRainy seasonIndochinaSubcontinentCambodia a scorching sun a burning sun blazingly hotaa blink of eyesA blazing sun a scorching sunSweeping transformationFar-reachingIn the long spell of the history of the Chinese nationIn this regardin the long spell of the human civilizations9. a _ of judges (panel)Thanks should also be directed toOrganizing Committee ContestantsCompetitorsRivalsMilitary rivalsEconomic rivalsRivals in loving affairsKnightSwordPut up a duet10. a _ of thought (school)School of Stream ConsciousnessVirginia Wolf ContendLet hundreds of flowers blossom and let hundreds of schools contend.BloomBlossomPeach Blossom FestivalBoombabyboomersBotanic gardenBe charmed byBe carried away byBe fascinated byBe in full blossomCherish/treasure a school of cuisinelight in flavor，saltysweethot and spicy a school of fishschool of stream consciousnessschool of impressionismI bite more than I can chew.11. a _ of locusts (swarm) insecticide A swarm of ants A swarm of flies/ bees A swarm of school childrenSissyTomboy12. a _ of land (plot/patch)Patches of white clouds can be seen drifting along in the sky.Be drifting along with the current of the water/tideTime and tide wait(s) forA heated debateAn animated discussionTime and tide wait(s) for no man.Tide: recede 13. a _ of kittens (flock)pony Birds of feather flock together.Application of the principles of psychologyFind a wide application inConceive ofCan hardly resist the temptation of Behind the barsLever14. a _ of chocolate (bar) 15.a _ of taxis (fleet) during the rush hours/ during the peak hoursTaxi standcommuterAn Oriental NewsstandInfrastructureGet caught/be caught in a traffic congestion Commuters To and fro Back and forth16. a _ of aircraft (colony) 17. a _ of cigarettes (pack)18. a _ of herring (school) 19.a(n)_ of letters (avalanche) hyperboleBlizzardpostcards20. a _ of trees (grove, forest)A forest of buildings made of concrete and cements21.a _ of hope (glimmer) a thread of thought 22. a _ of stone stairs (flight)23.a_ of sands (handful)Yes, I am positive.a spoonful of sugara basketful of eggscoffee break/ tea break24. a _ of thunder (peal) 25.a_ of lightning (flash)blood and flesh compatriots compatriots from Taiwan, Hong Kongand MacaustraitSuez Canal26. a _ of books (library) 27.a_ of stamps (collection) Stamp Act Homestead Act Townshend Act Bulletin Act28. a _ of singers (choir) Dinner on the eve of the Chinese New Year Family reunion dinner Home Team Guest Team Home governmentExchange studentA student on the exchange programPremier LeagueNon-governmental sector 29.a_of players (team) 30. a _ of chickens (flock) 31.a_ of cattle (herd) leopardsHerd-boyWeaving/Spinning GirlHerb Herd Boy Shepherd Spinning / Weaving Girl Milk-way made up of magpies Pigeon Dovea gust of wind32. a _ of documents (file) 33.a(n)_ of poems (anthology) 34. a _ of curses (string) 35.a _ of directors (board) President of the Board Be above board Chess board36. a _ of humor (touch) 37.a _ of belonging (sense) / achievement/ accomplishment/ guilty38. an _ of imagination (array) a vast (wide) array of a wealth of endeavor a host of a series of soap operas/ T.V. programsauditorium39.a_ of rage (fit) fly into a fit of rage40. a _ of thunderous applause (burst) A burst of clapping/ cry Attract as many overseas investors as possible provincial41.a _ of approval (nod)Drink over sorrow 42. a(n) _ of wealth (exhibit) 43. a _ of emergency bills (set)a complete package of preferential policiesmunicipal provincialautonomous countyprefectureWhite ElephantWhite lies44. a _ of previous tests (battery)a series of soap operas/