翻译技巧：戒主语暗淡

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翻译技巧：戒主语暗淡
戒主语暗淡
　　主语是句子的灵魂，定住译文的主语是关键的一步棋。主语定偏了，整个句子将显得松散乏力，甚至会误导读者。例如：
　　如果这个问题不解决，势必影响两国的利益。考试用书
　　Failure to settle this issue is bound to impair the relations between the two countries seriously.
. P  _9 T& c& v　　If the problem is not solved, it is sure to affect the interests between the two countries.
　　在上面的两种译文中，显然第一种译文主语选得好，句子流畅。又如：中华考试网(www.Examw。com)
! N6 }" ]5 }: ]# C　　夏威夷的沙滩上，椰影婆娑，海风习习，一妙龄女郎正躺在白色的塑料椅上养神。
　　On the Hawaiian sandy beach, the coconut palms are whirling, the congenialsea breeze is blowing, and a young lady is lying in the white plastic chair resting to restore energy.
　　因为是轻松读本，又是描述性的文字，使用三个主语the coconut palms、the congenial sea breeze、a young lady仍是可取的。