1.涉及北京機動車使用量增加這一問題,有的人認(rèn)為應(yīng)該限制使用。另一些人持相反意見。
也許雙方的觀點都有一定道理,但是,無論車輛多少,必須對廢氣排放實行控制。
When it comes tothe increasing use of motor vehicles in Beijing,some people thinkthat use should be limited.Others argue that the opposite is true. There is probably some truth to both arguments, butemission controls must be instituted regardless of the number of vehicles.
2.目前,針對流動工人的問題展開了普遍的爭論。反對流動工人增加的人認(rèn)為這會導(dǎo)致犯罪率升高,從而危害社會穩(wěn)定。他們主張應(yīng)該嚴(yán)格限制進入中國城市的流動工人。但是,另一方面,支持廉價勞動力流入的人主張,為了支持大規(guī)模的城市基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施建設(shè)規(guī)劃,流動人口是必需的。
There is a general debate nowadays aboutthe problem ofitinerant workers.Those who tothe rising migrant populationargue thatincreasing numberslead torising crime rates and harm social stability.They believe that strict limits should be placed onmigrants entering China's cities.But people who favorthe influx of the cheap labor force,on the other hand, maintain thatmigrants are needed to support the massive urban infrastructure construction program.
3.人們普遍認(rèn)為過度砍伐造成了夏季特大洪水。專家認(rèn)為中國必須推行大規(guī)模的植樹造林計劃。但我對僅僅植樹造林就能解決問題表示懷疑。
It is widely acknowledged thatextensive deforestationcontributed toheavy summer flooding.Experts argue thatChina must introduce a massive forestation program.But I doubt whetherforestationalone will solve the problem.
4.大多數(shù)人認(rèn)為財富為所有問題提供解決的辦法。但是,我認(rèn)為,盡管財富提供物質(zhì)上的利益,一個人應(yīng)該放棄物質(zhì)至上的追求,而是集中精力追求幸福。
Most people are of the opinion thatwealth provides solutions to all problems.But in spite ofthe material benefits wealth provides,I believeone should abandon the pursuit of materialism and instead concentrate on the pursuit of happiness.
5.越來越多的人通過互聯(lián)網(wǎng)進入了"信息時代"。針對這一現(xiàn)象,一些人認(rèn)為互聯(lián)網(wǎng)消除了障礙,為人們提供了與世界即時鏈接的途徑。但是,他們有沒有意識到迅速發(fā)展的信息技術(shù)也能導(dǎo)致侵犯隱私?
An increasing number of people arejoining the "Information Age" via the Internet.In reaction to the phenomenon, some saythe Internet has removed barriers and provided people with immediate access to the world.But do they realize thatrapidly advancing information technologycan also lead tointrusions of privacy?
6.最近,我們經(jīng)常聽到貧富差距擴大了的說法。一些人認(rèn)為發(fā)達世界完全忽略了這個問題。事實是這樣嗎?細(xì)致的調(diào)查無法證實這一觀點。
These days we often hear aboutthe widening gap between the rich and poor.Some arguethe developed world has totally ignored the problem. But has it?Close examination fails to bear out the argument.
7.我們經(jīng)常被告知世界處于毀滅的邊緣。但事實真是這樣嗎?
We're often told thatthe world is tethering on the brink of destruction.But is this really the case?
8.許多人談?wù)摰囊粋€最嚴(yán)重的問題集中在缺乏足夠的居住空間。
One of the most serious problems many people talk about centers onthe lack of adequate housing space.
9.也許當(dāng)今困擾國家的最危險的現(xiàn)象是遍布各級政府的官員腐敗。
Perhaps the most dangerous phenomenon gripping the nation today isofficial corruption, which is pervasive in all levels of government.
10.世界上越來越多的人認(rèn)識到加強環(huán)境保護的必要性。
There is a growing worldwide awareness ofthe need for strengthened environmental protection.
11.歷史上,人口過剩的問題從來沒有比現(xiàn)在更加突出。
Never before in history has the issue ofoverpopulationbeen more evident than now.
12.越來越多的人開始意識到財富不是幸福的唯一先決條件。
A growing number of people are beginning to realize thatwealthis not the sole prerequisite forhappiness.
13.盡管科學(xué)技術(shù)取得了非凡的進步,但是在保證進步成果使盡可能多的人受益這方面還存在一些問題。
In spite ofthe extraordinary progress made in science and technology,problems remain in terms ofguaranteeing that achievements benefit the greatest number of people.
14.一位著名的思想家曾經(jīng)寫道:"對人類最大的威脅是人類自身!"如果事實確實如此,那么,現(xiàn)狀應(yīng)該促使我們對我們未來的生存進行思索了。
A famous thinker once wrote that "the greatest threat to mankind is mankind itself!"If this is indeed the case, thenthe current situation should make us ponder our future existence.
15.對人們行為的多年觀察使我能夠得出這樣的結(jié)論:平庸和成功的主要區(qū)別僅僅在于相關(guān)的個人。成功的個人不斷尋求進步,而他們比較懶惰的同時代人僅僅滿足于現(xiàn)狀。
Years ofobserving human behaviorhas enabled me to conclude that the major difference betweenmediocrityandsuccesslies solely withthe individual concerned. Successful individuals consistently seek advancement,whiletheir less industrious contemporaries are merely content with the status quo.
16.傳統(tǒng)的思維方式有了顯著的變化。輿論發(fā)生了劇變,人們表現(xiàn)出更開放的思想以及決定他們自己命運的強烈愿望。
Traditional ways of thinking have changed dramatically. The pendulum has swungand people are exhibiting greater open-mindedness and a burning desire to determine their own destiny.
17.近年來出現(xiàn)了對社會有害的拜金主義傾向。最近的一項調(diào)查表明,X%的調(diào)查對象把致富作為他們的首選,相比之下,就在幾年前,只有X%的人這樣想。為什么人們沒能意識到財富不一定帶來幸福呢?
There has beenundesirabletrend in recent years towardsthe worship of money.A recent survey showed that X percent of respondents rankedgetting richas their top priority, compared to X percent only a few years ago. Why do people fail to realize thatwealth does not necessarily bring happiness?
18.幾個月前,我的一個朋友死于一場與酒后駕車有關(guān)的悲慘車禍。這件事情一點兒也不罕見,事實上是數(shù)以千計的案件的典型,這些案件與在酒精作用下開車的人有關(guān)。
Some months ago, a friend of mine was killed in a tragic automobile accident involving a drunk driver.The incident was far from rare, and was in fact typical of thousands of casesinvolving people driving under the influence of alcohol.
19.簡而言之,我們必須勤奮工作,為了下一代把世界變成更美好的地方。我們不應(yīng)該堅持對環(huán)境有害的追求。
In short, we must work diligently to make the world a better place for coming generations. We must not persist in pursuits harmful to the environment.
20.我們必須避免過分放縱和鋪張浪費。相反,我們應(yīng)該繼續(xù)發(fā)揚節(jié)儉的優(yōu)點以守護我們新獲得的繁榮。
We must avoidoverindulgence and conspicuous consumption.We must insteadcontinue to recognize the benefits of thrift in order to protect our newfound prosperity.
21.獲得成功說起來比做起來容易,然而堅持不懈確實會有好結(jié)果。成功人士的最重要的特征之一是自信,第二是渴望,還有一個是決心。
Whileachieving successis easier said than done, persistencedoes in fact pay off. One of the most important traits ofa successful person is self-confidence,another isdesire,and still another isdetermination.
22.認(rèn)識到問題是找到解決辦法的第一步。
Recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution.
23.我們應(yīng)該感謝許多為把世界變得更美好而奉獻一生的人。然而,我們不能依靠他們的成績,而必須努力工作,取得更輝煌的成就。
We owe a debt of gratitude tothe many individuals who dedicated their lives to making the world a better place.However, we must not rest on their accomplishments, but must instead work assiduously to record even greater achievements.
24.現(xiàn)在,中國面臨的兩大挑戰(zhàn)是保持持續(xù)的經(jīng)濟增長和靠世界上僅僅百分之七的可耕地養(yǎng)活仍在增長的12億人口。盡管遇到的困難很大,中國人無疑會表現(xiàn)出不知疲倦的活力,在兩方面都取得巨大成功。
Thetwomajor challenges facing China today center onmaintaining sustained economic growth and feeding its growing population of over 1. 2 billion people with only seven percent of the world's cultivable land.Despite the monumental difficulties involved, Chinese peoplewill undoubtedly exhibit their indefatigable resilience and achieve great success in both regards.
25.事實上,我們達到最終的目標(biāo)還有很長的路要走,但是,取得一些成績還是可能做到的。
We do, in fact,have a long way togo toreach our final goal,but achieving some remainswell within the realm of possibility.