2014年12月英语四级翻译冲刺练习13

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　　对于大部分同学来说，改革后的英语四六级考试中，翻译题型是大家的一根软肋，那么，在考前仅剩的时间里，怎样提高自己的英语翻译能力呢?下面，我们一起来练习一下英语四级考试翻译题型。

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【翻译原文】
　　黄帝(Yellow Emperor)被认为是中华文明的奠基人和祖先。他生活在大约4000年前。他是黄河中部流域一个最强部落的神秘首领。在该时期，许多部落在黄河附近定居。部落之间相互征战以获取更多耕地。持续不断的战争给人民带来诸多苦难。黄帝决定结束这种情势。他制定出一套道德规范(ethical code)，训练他 的军队。他和他的军队征服了黄河流域的一大片区域，成为了部落联盟(tribalunion)的首领。

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【参考译文】
　　The Yellow Emperor is considered to be the founderof Chinese civilization as well as its ancestor. Helived about four thousand years ago. He was themystical chief of one of the strongest tribes in themiddle valley of the Yellow River. During this periodmany tribes came to settle around the Yellow River. They fought with each other to get morefarmland. The constant war caused much suffering to the people. The Yellow Emperor decidedto put an end to this situation. He worked out an ethical code and trained his army. With hisarmy, the Yellow Emperor conquered a wide area along the Yellow River. He was made chief ofthe tribal union.