2016年12月英語四級翻譯模擬練習(xí)題：昆曲

　　昆曲(Kunqu Opera)源于江蘇昆山地區(qū)，至今已有600多年的歷史，它是中國戲曲最古老的存在形式之一。昆曲有一個完整的表演體系并且有自己獨特的腔調(diào)。昆曲在明朝初期得到發(fā)展。從16到18世紀(jì)，它一直主宰著中國戲曲。此外，昆曲還影響了許多其他的中國戲曲形式。今天，昆曲依然在中國的一些大城市被進行表演，受到了許多人的喜愛。

　　參考翻譯:

　　Kunqu Opera originated in the Kunshan region of Jiangsu. It is one of the oldest existing forms of Chinese operas with a history of more than 600 years. Kunqu Opera has a complete system of acting characterized by its own distinctive tunes. During the early Ming Dynasty, Kunqu Opera got developed and it dominated Chinese theatre from the 16th to the 18th century. In addition, Kunqu Opera has influenced many other Chinese theatre forms. Today, Kunqu Opera is still played in some major cities of China and enjoys a popularity among many people.

　　1.至今已有600多年的歷史:“已有600多年的歷史”可譯為with a history of more than 600 years,其中with ahistory of意表示“有...的歷史”，more than表示“多于，超過”。

　　2.昆曲在明朝初期得到發(fā)展:“發(fā)展”可譯為develop,常用的短語有develop into, 意為“發(fā)展成為”。“明朝初期”可譯為theearly Ming Dynasty,而“明朝末期”可譯為the late MingDynasty。

　　3.此外，昆曲還影響了許多其他的中國戲曲形式:“此外”可譯為in addition。“影響”可譯為influence，也可譯為have the influence of。