Why are an increasing number of elderly Chinese parents living apart from their children?One reason isthe increasing upward mobility of the younger generation.Another isexpanding social opportunities for the elderly.Perhaps the main reason, however, centers ondramatic changes in traditional concepts.
27.什么引發(fā)了人們對鍛煉越來越濃的興趣?一方面,人們更加清楚地意識到保持身體健康的必要性。另一方面,不斷提高的生活水平使中國人能夠支付增加的娛樂支出。最主要的可能在于鍛煉帶來的保健和心理上的好處。
What has sparked the increasing interest inexercise?For one thing, people have gained a greater awareness of the need for physical fitness.For another, the constantly improving standard of living enables Chinese people to patronize the increasing number of recreational venues.The main thing perhaps centers onthe healthcare and psychological benefits exercise provides.
28.要找到涉及許多復(fù)雜因素的新現(xiàn)象的原因遠非一件易事。例如,一些科學(xué)家把環(huán)境的惡化歸結(jié)為一些自然因素,而另一些人把責(zé)任都推到人類不適當(dāng)?shù)男袨樯稀?/p>
Identifying the reasons for an emerging phenomenon which involves several complicated factors is far from an easy task. For example, somescientistsattributeenvironmental deteriorationtoa series of natural factors,while others place the blame solely oninappropriate human behavior.
29.對上升的少年自殺率的解釋涉及很多復(fù)雜的因素。有的人把上升的原因歸結(jié)為過分強調(diào)少年時期的成功,有的人指出是因為不斷增長的同伴之間的壓力,還有人認(rèn)為是對不斷變化的社會價值的迷茫造成的。
The explanation for the phenomenon ofthe rising teenage suicide rateinvolves many complicated factors. Some attributethe risetoan overemphasis on early success,others point tomounting peer pressure,and still others toconfusion over changing social values.
30.兒童的發(fā)展取決于很多因素,包括生理的和心理的。從嬰兒期到青春期的正確的家長教育決定一個成熟的個人的體質(zhì)及智力的狀況。
Child developmentdepends on a number of factors, bothphysicalandpsychological. Correct parental nurturing from infancy through adolescencedetermines boththe physicalandmental profile of a mature individual
31.自信、雄心,加上決心和毅力等因素是造成最終的成功或失敗的原因。
Factors such asself-confidence and ambition,combined withdetermination and willpower,contribute toeventual success or failure.
32.如今人類最常見的一個不足是不說真話。人們必須意識到不說真話、說謊話在過去沒有,事實上,將來也永遠不會變錯誤為正確。
One of the most common failures of people today is toavoid telling the truth.People must realize thatavoidance and lyinghave never in the past and, in fact, never willright a wrong.
33.聲稱缺少機會不過是敷衍失敗的借口。通常,失敗最根本的原因是相關(guān)的個人本身缺乏動力。
Claiminga lack of opportunitiesis nothing more than a superficial excuse for justifyingfailure.The fundamental reason for failure is most oftenthe lack of drive on the part of the individual involved.
34.我們可以,而且經(jīng)常因個人的失敗抱怨我們的同時代人,但是,事實是許多問題的根本原因要深刻得多。
We can, and quite often do, blameour contemporariesforpersonal failures,but the fact of the matter is that the root causes for most problems go much deeper.
35.雖然全球變暖這一長期的問題確實很嚴(yán)重,但考慮到諸如環(huán)境的迅速惡化和不可更新資源的普遍濫用等當(dāng)前的問題,它的重要性就有所降低了。
While the long-term problem ofglobal warmingis indeed serious, its significance diminishes somewhat when considering immediate problems such asrapid environmental deterioration and the rampant misuse and abuse of nonrenewable resources.
36.與擁有一輛自行車相比,人們更愿意擁有一輛汽車,但擁有后者涉及的問題遠遠超過前者。原因之一,汽車昂貴很多,需要更多的維護。原因之二,自行車不會引起污染。
Owning a carmight be preferable toowning a bicycle,but the problems associated withowning the formerfar outweighthose of the latter.For one thing, automobiles are exponentially more expensive and require greater maintenance.For another, bicycles don't pollute.
37.從成功的角度來說,良好的職業(yè)道德與教育同等重要。事實上,成功的確建立在兩方面完全融合的基礎(chǔ)上。
From the standpoint ofsuccess, a good work ethicis no less important thanan education. Successdoes, in fact, depend on the total integration of both aspects.
38.改善教師的困難處境的確是優(yōu)先處理的一件事情。但是,改進整個教育系統(tǒng)同等重要。
Improving the plight of teachersis indeed a priority item. However, improving the overall education systemis likewise no less important.
39.無論結(jié)果如何,我們必須堅定地繼續(xù)為目標(biāo)而努力。
Whatever the outcome, we must resolutely precede with our ive.
40.無論成功的決心多么堅定,成功的要求多么強烈,一個人永遠不能喪失他/她的道德和社會覺悟。
However great the will to achieve, and however great the demand to succeed, one should never abandon his/her moral and social consciousness.
41.微軟的創(chuàng)始人比爾·蓋茨是成功的經(jīng)典范例。
Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft,is a classic example of success.
42.堅持不懈能取得好結(jié)果!一個恰當(dāng)?shù)睦邮钦谶M行的關(guān)于中東和平進程的談判和預(yù)期達成的引人注目的決議。
Persistence pays off!A case in point centers onthe ongoing negotiations and anticipated eminent resolution of the Middle East peace process.
43.歷史上有很多值得稱贊和效法的偉人。
History abounds withgreat men worthy of adulation and emulation.
44.鍛煉對健康的重要性只是生活中人們想當(dāng)然的事情的一個例子。
The importance of exercise to good healthis only one example ofaspects of life people most often take for granted.
45.想象一下如果我們稍微多關(guān)心一下我們的同胞,世界將變得多美好。
Just imaginehow great the word would be if we would only exhibit greater concern for our fellowman.
46.一個人僅僅為了幫助別人而愿意完全放棄生活的舒適是很罕見的。
It is rare tofind a person willing to totally abandon the comforts of life simply to help others.
47.個人經(jīng)驗告訴我:和善地對待別人會得到數(shù)不清的好處。
Personal experience has taught thatkindness to others pays untold dividends.
48.慶幸的是,大量可靠的證據(jù)證明抽煙和癌癥有直接聯(lián)系是毫無疑問的。
Fortunately, a mountain of reliable evidence proves the direct link betweensmokingandcancerbeyond any shadow of the doubt.
49.數(shù)據(jù)顯示模仿的犯罪行為有大幅度的增加,這證明電視暴力是犯罪增加的一部分直接原因。
Television violencehas contributed directly torising crime,as evidenced bystatistics showing a dramatic rise in copycat crimes.
50.當(dāng)被問及對現(xiàn)在有關(guān)美國總統(tǒng)比爾·克林頓的沸沸揚揚的議論有什么看法時,大多數(shù)人認(rèn)為這種曖昧關(guān)系純屬私事。但是,還有很多人認(rèn)為他的行為應(yīng)當(dāng)受到譴責(zé)。我個人認(rèn)為總統(tǒng)犯了這些過錯,應(yīng)該被指控。
When asked aboutthe ongoing uproar involving U. S. President Bill Clinton,most people saythe affair involves a purely private matter.But many other people regardhis actionsasdeplorable.I personally thinkthe president committed impeachable offences.