2016年12月英语四级翻译答案试卷一:红色
在中国文化中,红色通常象征着好运、长寿和幸福,在春节和其他喜庆场合,红色到处可见。人们把现金作为礼物送给家人或亲密朋友时,通常放在红信封里。红色在中国流行的另一个原因是人们把它与中国革命和共产党相联系。然而,红色并不总是代表好运与快乐。因为从前死者的名字常用红色书写,用红墨水写中国人名被看成是一种冒犯行为。
高分版:
In Chinese culture, red symbolizes good luck, longevity and happiness. Therefore, red can be seen everywhere on the Spring Festival and other happy occasions. Cash is often enclosed in a red envelope when given as a gift to family members and close friends. Another reason why red is popular in China is that people connect it with China’s revolution and the Communist Party. However, red does not always mean good luck and happiness because in the old days, names of the dead were written in red, and thus writing Chinese names in red is considered an offensive act.
普通版:
In Chinese culture, red means good luck, long life and happiness. Red can be seen everywhere on the Spring Festival and other happy occasions. People give cash to family members and close friends. The cash is often put in a red envelope. There is another reason why red is popular in China. People connect it with China’s revolution and the Party. However, red does not always mean good luck and happiness because in the past names of dead people were written in red. Writing Chinese names in red is thought to be impolite.