2016年12月英語六級翻譯練習(xí)：中國

　　【原文】

　　中國位于亞洲東部，是世界上人口最多的國家。中國是世界四大文明古國之一，擁有大量的中華文化光輝的古跡。此外，中國地大物博，擁有茂密的森林、雄偉壯麗的瀑布、秀麗的湖泊以及如利劍直插云霄的山峰，所有這些都令世界各國人民神往。但是，更重要的是，中國以擁有五千多年的歷史而自豪，遺留下無數(shù)的歷史文物，其中包括珍貴珠寶、古跡名勝、宮殿及數(shù)不盡的雄偉建筑，令人驚嘆不已。這種種原因都促使中國成為許多人夢寐以求的旅游勝地。

　　精彩譯文：

　　China lies in the east of Asia and it has the largest population in the world. China is also one of the four countries in the world that have an ancient civilization, Besides, it has a vast territory with such abundant natural resources as dense forests, magnificent waterfalls, majestic and beautiful rivers and lakes, and mountains whose peaks reach high into the sky like swords. All these make China a singularly attractive place to tourists around the world. But, most importantly, China boasts a history of over five thousand years with innumerable historical relics left over from the long past, such as priceless pearls and jewels, historic sites and scenic spots, palaces and edifices of architectural richness, all of which have won people’s admiration. You are sure to find great enjoyment from all these attractions in China, a much-admired dream land.

　　翻譯詞匯：

　　四大文明古國 the four countries that have an ancient civilization

　　地大物博 vast territory with abundant natural resources

　　雄偉壯麗的瀑布 magnificent waterfalls

　　秀麗的 majestic and beautiful

　　利劍 sword

　　古跡 historical remains

　　以…而自豪 boast

　　無數(shù)的 innumerable

　　歷史文物 historical relics

　　古跡名勝 historic sites and scenic spots

　　建筑 edifice