科技英语翻译第三四章

1、3.1 名词的译法第1节 翻译练习1In an unusual application, this organization uses a fingerprint scanner to monitor the comings and goings of its residents.A capacitor is used to eliminate sparking when a circuit containing inductance is suddenly opened.一个不同寻常的用途是：这个机构使用指纹扫描器监视居住人员的进出。当含有电感的电路突然断开时，可用电容器消除火花。第1节 翻

2、译练习2The comparison reveals that the error is due to aliasing.The scans confirmed that the subjects brains dealt with words in ways that contradict one hoary old idea.The latest research with radioactive isotopes has shown that this assumption is quite wrong.比较结果表明，误差是由于名称不同而造成的。扫描结果证实，受试者的大脑处理词的方式同一

3、种古老的旧观念不一致。对放射性同位素的最新研究结果表明，这种设想是完全错误的。Metals differ in the ease with which they give up electrons and enter into chemical combination.Internal-shoe drum brakes provide better protection from water and dust.People on earth are protected from the dangerous ultraviolet radiation of the sun by a layer

4、or ozone that spans the planet and absorbs the radiation.各种金属放出电子和参与化学反应的难易程度不一。内蹄式鼓形制动器的防水、防尘性能比较好。地球上的人们受到包围着地球并能吸收辐射的一层臭氧层的保护，从而免受危险的太阳紫外线辐射的伤害。According to the molecular theory the temperature of an object depends on the average speed of its molecules.Effectiveness of temperature control depends

5、 upon the amount of lubricant supplied, the ambient temperature, and the external cooling.根据分子理论的原理，物体的温度取决于其分子的平均速度。温度控制的效果取决于润滑剂的用量、环境温度以及外部的冷却设施。第1节 翻译练习3Particular attention should be given to hoses to ensure that chafing does not occur.The primary concern of electrical engineering is the doing

6、of work by the delivery of energy.Gene piracy is not new.All plants and animals need carbon for growth.要特别注意软管，保证没有擦伤。窃取基因不是新鲜事。电工学主要关注的是通过输送能量做功的情况。所有动植物均需要碳才能生长。第1节 翻译练习4The experiment was a success.Semiconductor devices can perform a variety of control function in electronic equipment.这个试验是成功的。半导

7、体在电子设备中能起各种各样的控制作用。3.2 冠词的译法第2节 翻译练习1A polymer is a substance of high molecular weight.Being a good insulator, rubber is often used in cables.The patient was administered the mixture twice a week.These machines may be oiled once or twice a month.聚合物是一种高分子的物质。这种混合剂病人每周服用两次。橡胶是一种良好的绝缘体，所以经常使用在电缆上。这些机器

8、每个月可以加一次或两次油。第2节 翻译练习2A bearing can be defined as a member specifically designed to support moving machine components.Use a transformer and power at low voltage can be changed into power at high voltage.An object at rest has no kinetic energy, its velocity being zero.轴承可以定义为一种专门用于支撑运动着的机器零件的构件。静止的物体

9、没有动能，因为它的速度为零。使用变压器可将低压电转变为高压电。第2节 翻译练习3作为固定词组时的省译：on a large scalea majority of a wealth of as a result结果，因此大规模地大多数的大量的第2节 翻译练习4The machine is intended for grinding the top and bottom surfaces of tungsten carbide tips.The mechanism has been termed cumulative feedback inhibition.该机床是供磨削硬质合金刀片上下表面用的。

10、这种机制就叫做累加反馈抑制。第2节 翻译练习5The basic job of the computer is the processing of information.The main effect is to raise the fundamental slosh mode frequency.计算机的基本任务是处理信息。主要作用在于提高基本的晃动频率。第3章 总复习题Other factors affect the configuration of the total system.In normal flight the hatch doors fair into the fusel

11、age.Energy can neither be created, nor destroyed by any means known to man.另一些因素则将影响整个系统的结构。飞行正常时，舱门与机身平整贴合。用人们已知的方法，既不能创造能量也不能消灭能量。It is customary to refer to design levels as high or low on component complexity.The main economy of the system stems from the ability to move cars in a continuous trai

12、n without uncoupling.He is a stranger to the operation of the electronic computer.他对电子计算机的操作是陌生的。习惯上根据部件的复杂程度把设计级称为高设计级和低设计级。此系统的主要经济之处在于它能移动列车的车厢而不必将它们脱钩分开。A key element in system capacity planning is the financial cost of performance.The assembler can expand the key words in the assembly code into

13、 their full instruction set.The flame does not touch the flask directly.这种汇编程序能把汇编码中的关键字扩展成完整的指令集。系统能力计划中关键因素是性能的金融成本。火焰没有直接接触烧瓶。The study of the strength of solids involves the study of the defects in the crystalline structure.The problem was solved by the provision of a compensating jet.The rustin

14、g of iron is the slow chemical combination of the elements iron and oxygen in moist atmosphere.研究固体的强度，就必须研究晶体结构中的缺陷。铁生锈是铁元素和氧元素在湿空气中缓慢化合的现象。通过安装一个补偿喷嘴，解决了这个问题。The decay of organic matter is a slow oxidation by oxygen in the air.In order to improve a certain kind of battery, Edison spent almost ten

15、years and made nearly 50,000 experiments.有机物的腐烂是空气中的氧引起的一种缓慢氧化过程。为了改善一种电池的性能，爱迪生花了差不多十年时间，做了近50000次试验。4.1 代词的一般译法第1节 翻译练习1In this cell the light incident on the sensitive surface of the cell causes the photo-electric emission of electrons from the surface, and these electrons are attracted to the ot

16、her electrode.The owl can hear a mouse chewing and fly down on it, even though it is hidden from sight under a pile of leaves.在这种电池中，照在电池光敏表面光电效应而发射电子，而这些电子被吸引到另一电极。即使老鼠躲藏在一堆叶子下看不见的地方，猫头鹰也能听见老鼠咀嚼的声音而飞下来袭击它。This might be compared with the mumble of wavelengths of sound that go to make up ordinary noi

17、se.这可以与杂乱的声波相比，一般的噪音就是由这种杂乱的声波组成的。 第1节 翻译练习2Drawing electrons away from the atom causes it to have a net positive electric charge.Each crystal should have a shape as much like that of the other crystals as possible.将电子与原子分离会使原子带上纯净正电荷。每一结晶的形状应与其他结晶的形状尽可能相似。第1节 翻译练习3Every element retains its identity

18、 no matter how it is finely divided.Astronomers can estimate the size and brightness of a star by its color.每种元素不论分得怎样细小，它仍保持其特征。天文学家根据恒星的颜色可以估计它的大小和亮度。第1节 翻译练习4Many processes have already been proposed, and one possible future process is a smelting reduction.It is possible to work backward from the

19、 known strength and determine what factor of safety was used.Each is a solid sphere with a metallic core surrounded by silicate shells.我们能够由已知的强度反过来求出所用的安全系数。它们每一颗都是由硅酸盐外壳包围着金属内核的固态球体。人们已经提出了很多方法，未来可能的选择之一就是熔融还原法。第1节 翻译练习5In this chapter our task is to find out what the air is made of.Today we have

20、a fairly clear idea of what goes on inside of atom.Practically all of the heat energy received by the earth comes from the sun.现在我们对原子内部的情况已相当清楚了。地球所得到的热能几乎都来自于太阳。在这一章中，我们的任务是弄清空气的构成成分。4.2 人称代词的译法第2节 翻译练习1You can decide what resolution and compression level is best for your output.Well do everything

21、 possible to improve the supply of electricity.You can find the density of a body providing you know its mass and volume.We must be very careful to avoid trying to express energy in terms of power units.我们将尽一切努力来改善电力供应。只要知道物体的质量和体积，就可求出物体的密度。你可以决定哪种溶解和压缩程度对成品最好。必须注意避免用功率单位表示能量。第2节 翻译练习2It may requir

22、e the taking of a large sample as in macro analysis.If an atom contains three protons, it must have three electrons to be electrically neutral.如果一个原子有三个质子，这个原子必然有三个电子来使其呈电中性。它可能要求像宏观分析中那样采用大的样本。4.3 形容词性物主代词的译法第3节 翻译练习1The density of anything is its mass per unit volume.Each substance shows an indivi

23、dual structure of its own.One of the drawbacks of the early lasers was their inability to operate continuously.每一种物质都显示出它自己的独特结构。任何物体的密度是它的每单位体积的质量。早期激光器的缺点之一是它们不能连续地工作。第3节 翻译练习2In their workshop there is no one who understands how a computer uses its tubes.Transistors are more advantageous to vacuu

24、m tubes for their being small and light.The transformer cannot be called a machine because of its having no moving parts.晶体管优于真空管，因为它尺寸小、重量轻。在他们车间，无人能理解计算机是怎样使用其电子管的。变压器不能称为机器，因为它没有转动的部件。第3节 翻译练习3According to their ability to conduct electric current, all materials may be classified into three major

25、 categories: conductors, semiconductors and insulators.You shouldnt have touched the wire with your wet hands.你不该用湿手触摸导线。根据导电的性能不同，所有的材料可分为三大类：导体、半导体和绝缘体。第3节 翻译练习4Heating semiconductors means increasing their conductivity.Triangles can be classified according to their angles or the relative lengths

26、of their sides.According to their composition, these raw materials may be separated into three groups.The brain has its managing system.三角形可按照其角度或其相对边长来分类。根据这些原材料的构成成分，它们可以分为三种类型。加热半导体就会增加其导电率。大脑有自己的管理系统。4.4 指示代词的译法第4节 翻译练习1All atoms, except those of hydrogen, contain one or more neutrons in the nuc

27、leus.The speed of the object approaches that of light.The geometry of the test specimens differs from the geometry of those used in tension tests.所用试件的形状和尺寸与拉伸试验的试件不同。除了氢原子外，所有的原子都有一个或几个中子。该物体的速度接近光速。第4节 翻译练习2It diffracts the diffracted beam and this means that it generates an inverse transform.Heat

28、 is a form of energy and that is known to all of us.They used the transformers of poor quality, and this caused the whole power supply system break down.他们用了一批劣质的变压器，使得整个供电系统陷于瘫痪。热是能的一种形式，这是大家都知道的。它对衍射光束发生衍射，这意味着它产生了一个逆变换。第4节 翻译练习3This is a simple criterion that guarantees the existence of such a re

29、presentation.The percentage of such cases among surgical patients can be determined in the following manner.在接受手术的病人中，这样的病例所占的百分比可用下述方法确定。这是确保这种等值表达式存在的一个简单标准。第4节 翻译练习4As a rule solids and liquids expand when heated, water does the same except near its freezing point.The same is true when an alterna

30、ting voltage is applied to a resistance.按照固体和液体遇热膨胀的原理，水除了接近其冰点的情况之外也是如此。当交流电压加在电阻上时，情况也是一样的。 第4节 翻译练习5All motion in this universe is the form of successively rising and falling.Series do have the advantage of increasing resistance to reduce current when this is desirable.串联电路的确有这样的优点：在需要时可以增加电阻来减少电

31、流。宇宙内的一切运动，均处在连续上升和下降的状态中。4.5 不定代词的译法第5节 翻译练习1All these elements can be used in semiconductor manufacture.All transformers and electric machinery use magnetic material.All the shafts were cut from heavy planks of wood.所有的变压器和电机都使用磁性材料。在半导体生产中，所有这些元件都能用上。箭杆都是用厚木板削制而成的。Almost all who die of AIDS actua

32、lly die of starvation.All the currents at node were not to add up to zero.Not all the energy from an antenna is radiated in the main beam.Not all people who test positive for the AIDS antibody get the disease AIDS.几乎所有丧命爱滋病的患者都是死于饥饿。并非所有节点上的电流总和为零。天线能量并不都是由主波束辐射的。并不是所有的爱滋病抗体试验为阳性的人都患有爱滋病。第5节 翻译练习2Th

33、e equipment will compensate for any dimensional variations caused by wheel wear.Any portion of the flight control system may be readily removed in any sequence by the removal of attaching bolts and nuts.Which, if any, of the three statements below are false?拆卸了原装的螺钉及螺母，便可很快地按任意顺序拆除飞机控制系统的任何部分。该装置对砂轮

34、磨损引起的任何尺寸误差给予补偿。下面三种说法中如果有错，那么是其中的哪一种？What, if any, effect do you feel the imports of Canadian gas will have on the American producer?There are few, if any, of them know the construction of the transformer.你觉得进口加拿大的天然气对美国的生产者可能产生什么影响吗？他们当中几乎没人懂得变压器的结构。第5节 翻译练习3Both alternatives are presented on the

35、screen.Velocity is a vector quantity involving both magnitude and direction.速度是一种矢量，既有大小，又有方向。两种选择都在屏幕上显示出来了。第5节 翻译练习4Each of the bits has a different optimum cutting speed.There are many types of efficient water pumps, each designed to meet a specific need.Every element, no matter how it is finely

36、divided, retains its identity.效率高的水泵有多种类型，每一种都用来满足某个特定的需要。每个钻头都有一个不同的最佳切割速度。每种元素不论分得怎样细小，仍保持该元素的特征。One half of the medium was renewed every three days.It has an error rate of one or two words in every hundred.Not every minute difference is noted.每三天更换一半溶剂。误差率是每百字有一两个错误。并非每一个细微的差别都被注意到了。第5节 翻译练习5With

37、out electricity neither machine could be stared.I believe either method will do.我看两种方法中的任何一种都行。没有电，这两台机器都开动不了。第5节 翻译练习6Sometimes one finds in fossil stones the imprint of a leaf.The last sound to reach the receiving ship is the one that hits the basement.Neutrinos from a subsidiary decay process are

38、 the ones to be detected.传到接收船上的最后的声音就是碰到底层的声音。有时人们能在化石里发现一片树叶的痕迹。有待探测的中微子来自次要的衰变过程。Driving machines are always the opposite of driven ones.One of the most successful methods of achieving this depends on the use of fluidization.One of the uses of the triode is that it can amplify.主动机和从动机总是相反的。达到这一目的

39、的最成功的方法之一就是采用流化技术。三极管的用途之一是放大。Ones who make the decisions on what went into the system are programmers.Ones who claim ECT is both effective and safe, in fact, cannot prove it.There are two 300MW thermal power units in this power plant. One is made in China; the other is imported from Germany.决定要把什么写

40、进系统的人是专业编程人员。那些宣称电痉挛疗法既有效又安全的人，实际上并无法证明他们的观点。这家电厂有两台30千瓦火力发电机组，一台是国产的，另一台是从德国进口的。There are two kinds of electric currents. One is the direct current; the other is the alternating current.电流有两种，一种是直流电流，另一种是交流电流。第5节 翻译练习7This chemical is poisonous. Others are poisonous, too.Some parts require a hard,

41、tough metal and others may be made of softer metals.The coolant serves no other purpose than to remove excess heat.Some atomic nuclei undergo spontaneous disintegration while others do not.冷却剂除了排除多余的热以外没有任何其他用处。这些化学制品有毒，别的化学制品也有毒。有些零件需要由硬的韧性金属制成，而有些则可由软的金属制成。有的原子核会同时裂变，而另外一些却不会。第5节 翻译练习8Another meth

42、od is available to increase the system capacity.Heat is always being transferred in one way or another, where there is any difference in temperature.凡有温差的地方，热都会以这样或那样的方式传输。还有另一种可增加系统容量的方法。第5节 翻译练习9Some metals burn more readily than others.To specify a distance, we must use some unit of length.When a

43、n object is warmer than the surrounding region, it loses some of its heat by radiation.The particles require some a day to reach the earth.为了确定距离，我们必须使用某种长度单位。有些金属比另一些金属更容易燃烧。当一个物体比周围环境热时，该物体会通过辐射失去它的一些热量。这些粒子大约需要一天的时间才能到达地球。4.6 it及其句型的译法第6节 翻译练习1It moves or rotates by a fixed amount each time an el

44、ectrical pulse is applied to it.To help avoid information overload, it (virtual convergence) will do this intelligently.The earth rotates as it travels through space.As current flows through a conductor, it sets up a magnetic field.为了避免信息过载，它（虚拟连接）将会智能化地进行操作。对它每加一个电脉冲，它就移动或旋转一个固定的量。地球在空间运行时，它还要自转。电流

45、通过导体，便产生磁场。第6节 翻译练习2It is a $12-billion industry whose factories, numbering in the hundreds, are found all over the world.It is twenty meters in height.那个行业资金达120亿美元，工厂有上千家，遍布世界各地。高度为20米。第6节 翻译练习3It is very far to the airport.It is raining hard.到机场很远。雨下得很大。第6节 翻译练习4It is recommended that the screw b

46、e used to increase accuracy of measurement.By using a laser, it is possible to throw very large and very clear television pictures on to a screen.It was pointed out that while the lead obtained from the disintegration of radium possessed all the characteristics of ordinary lead, it differed from it

47、in atomic weight.使用激光器，可以将很大很清晰的电视图像投射到屏幕上。建议使用螺杆调节，以提高测量的精确度。前已指出，虽然由镭蜕变而获得的铅具有普通铅的一切特性，但其原子量与普通铅不同。第6节 翻译练习5It necessitates careful design of the apparatus to get rid of the heat.It is unknown when to begin to make transportable transformers.It is interesting to compare the energy needed to place

48、a satellite in orbit with the energy that would be required to cause it to escape.什么时候开始制造移动式变压器还不知道。除热需要对设备进行仔细设计。把一颗卫星送入轨道所需的能量和使卫星脱离地球所需要的能量进行比较是很有意思的。第6节 翻译练习6It used to be thought that when you see a word and speak it, several stages of processing are involved.It must be remembered that the con

49、dition may be silent until haematemesis, melaena or perforation occurs.It is known that electronic computers play an important part in science and technology.大家必须记住，在呕血、黑便，或穿孔发生之前，该病可能无症状。过去人们常常认为一个词从看见到念出来包括好几个处理阶段。我们知道，电子计算机在科学和技术方面起着重要作用。第6节 翻译练习7It follows that any form of preheat adds to the we

50、lders difficulties and causes discomfort, particularly when welding at high preheat temperature levels inside vessels.It can be concluded that temperatures on the surface of Venus is too hot for life as known on earth.It had been calculated that actual error probability for the value was of the orde

51、r of 0.5 percent.由此可见，任何形式的预热都会增加焊工的困难，使他们身感不适，在容器内高温预热下施焊时尤其如此。可以断定，金星表面的温度过热，地球上的生物是不能适应的。据计算，这个数值的实际误差概率约为0.5%。第6节 翻译练习8It makes no difference when inducing an e.m.f., which moves, the coil or the magnet.It is essential that the body of the machine is effectively earthed. 在感应出电动势时，是线圈运动还是磁铁运动，这没有

52、区别。这机器的机身必须有效接地，这一点十分重要。第6节 翻译练习9The heating effect makes it possible to produce the light.We find it possible to transform a.c. into d.c. by using a rectifier.We think it true that the human body is also a good conductor.热效应使产生光成为可能。我们发现能用整流器将交流电变成直流电。人体也是一种良好的导体，我们认为这点是正确的。第6节 翻译练习10It is the voltmeter which we use to measure the voltage.It is through this interface that the substation operator must control and monitor the entire substation.It was not until I came in that he began to repair the old generator.我们用来测量电压的就是伏特计。变电站运行人员正是通过这个界面控制和监视整个变电站的。直到我进来