一、功夫
功夫(Kung fu)是一种典型的中国传统文化,它是一项既活动肌肉又活动大脑的运动。同时,功夫不仅是一项体育运动,也是一种艺术形式。它被用来治病和自卫.而且是一种综合性的人体文化。功夫历史悠久,在中国非常流行。肢体动作只是功夫的外部表现(external display),功夫绝对不受限于外部动作,它还强调充分发挥内部气质(internal temperament)、心理状态(mental state)和人类潜能。由于起源于传统的东方文化,功夫的特点与魅力在其他国家受到越来越多的关注。
参考译文
Kung fu,as one of the typical demonstrations of traditional Chinese culture,is a sport which strengthens both muscle and brain. It is not only a sporting exercise but also an artistic form. Kung fu Can be used to cure illness as well as for self-defense. and it is a comprehensive form of culture of the human body. Kung fu enjoys a long history and great popularity in China. The physical movements of the human are only the external display of Kung fu,which is by no means limited to them. It emphasizes the full display of the internal temperament,mental state and potential of human beings. Thanks to its uniqueness and charisma originating from the traditional oriental culture,Kung fu is captivating the attention of more and more people in other countries
难点注释
1.第一句中,包含两个小分句,可将“是一种典型的中国传统文化”译成as one of the typical demonstrations of traditional Chinese culture,以插入语的形式呈现,更符合 英文的表达习惯,也使句子结构一目了然。
2.第二句中,“不仅……也是……”可以泽为not only…but also…。
3.第三句中,“治病和自卫”可以翻译成由as well as连接的并列结构,即cure illness as well as for self-defense。
4.第四句中,“非常流行”译成enjoy great popularity更显正式。
5.第五句中,“绝对不”可译为by no means。
6.第六句中,“功夫的特点与魅力”是主语,翻译时会显得过长,所以将其与前面的原因 状语一起译为原因状语从句,即Thanks to its uniqueness and charisma originating from traditional oriental culture。
二、灯笼
灯笼作为民间传统工艺(craftwork),现在仍受到全国各地的欢迎。灯笼艺术,作为中国珍贵传统文化的一部分,在民间仍被继承(inherit)着。我们可以说灯笼在中国悠久的历史中发挥着巨大而不可替代的作用,它象征着灿烂的中国文化。中国灯笼不但在中国历史上扮演着重要的角色,在国际发明、发展上也做出了巨大的贡献。一些西方国家通过传教士(missionary)活动和对外贸易,掌握了中国灯笼的设计及制作技巧,极大地促进了其社会发展。
参考范文
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