英语六级翻译题练习

　　故宫 the Imperial Palace

　　紫禁城 the Forbidden City

　　天安门广场 Tian’anmen Square

　　长方形 rectangular

　　建筑面积 floor space

　　现存 in existence

　　上朝 give audience

　　处理 handle

　　世界文化遗产 World Cultural Heritage

　　参考译文：

　　The Imperial Palace, also called the Forbidden City was the palace where the 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties ruled China for roughly 500 years. The Imperial Palace is located in the center of Beijing, on the northern side of Tian’anmen Square, rectangular in shape, 960 meters from north to south and 750 meters wide from east to west, with an area of 72 hectares and a total floor space of 150 000 square meters. It’s the world’s largest and most integral palace made of wood in existence. The Forbidden City is divided into two parts: the outer court and the inner court. The outer court was the place where the emperors gave audience and handled state affairs, while the inner court was the living quarters for the emperors and their families. In 1987 the Imperial Palace was listed by the UNESCO as one of the World Cultural Heritage sites.

　　六级翻译题练习：品尝北京烤鸭

　　中国有句说法:不去长城看一看或没有品尝北京烤鸭(Beijing Roast Duck)都不算来过北京。如果你想更多地了解中国菜系、文化和习俗，北京烤鸭作为著名的、拥有悠久历史的美食是绝佳的选择。供应烤鸭的两大最著名的餐厅是便宜坊 (Bianyifang Roast Duck Restaurant)和全聚德。这两家餐厅都有100多年的历史了。 品尝烤鸭的真正方式是这样的:首先拿起一片小薄饼，抹上甜面酱(sweet bean sauce),加点葱段，再加几片鸭肉，最后将饼卷起来，咬上一口。你会为这种美味而感到惊奇的。

　　参考译文：

　　According to a Chinese saying, no visit to Beijing is complete if you miss seeing the Great Wall or dining on Beijing Roast Duck. As a famous and delicious food with a very long history, Beijing Roast Duck is an excellent choice if you want to know more about Chinese cuisine,culture and customs. The two most famous restaurants that serve Beijing Roast Duck are Bianyifang Roast Duck Restaurant and Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant. Both have a history of over one hundred years.The way to really enjoy the Roast Duck is as follows: first take one piece of the small,thin pancakes provided, spread it with sweet bean sauce,add small slices of spring onions and then some pieces of duck. Finally roll up the pancake and take a bite.You will be surprised by the terrific taste!

　　词句点拨

　　1.中国有句说法:可译为According to a Chinese saying或There is a saying in China。

　　2.不算来过北京:可理解为“游玩北京不完整”，故可译为novisit to Beijing is complete。

　　3.绝佳的选择:可译为an excellent choice。

　　4.卷起来:可译为roll-up。

　　5.咬上一口:译为take a bite。