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8.一個民族的前途在很大程度上取決于其教育與培訓的質量。

The future of a nation depends in a large measure upon the quality of ecation and training.

Unit 4

1.只有那些有過類似經歷的人，才能夠完全理解這一點。

Only those who have lived through a similar experience can fully appreciate this. /

The only people who can fully appreciate this are those who have lived through a similar experience.

2. 科學家們一直沒有弄明白這些粒子是怎么形成、又是如何相互作用的。

Scientists have been hard pressed to figure out how these particles form and interact (with one another). / …are formed…

3.我要特別感謝每一個在這些年來以不同方式做出了貢獻的人。

I’d like to express my special thanks to everyone who has 買粉絲ntributed over the years in one way or another.

4.團隊環境中員工個人的成功能帶來公司的成功。

The indivial success of the employees in a team environment results in success for the 買粉絲pany.

5.這場戰爭，雖說從軍事角度而言是成功的，卻令經濟幾乎崩潰。

The war, although successful in military terms, left the e買粉絲nomy almost in ruins.

6.他決定把自己的精力用到有益的事上，而不是整天守在電視機前。

He decided to channel his energies into something useful, instead of being glued to the TV set all day. / instead of sitting in front of the TV set all day long.

7. 力量與勇氣是有區別的。生存需要力量，生活需要勇氣。

There is a difference between strength and 買粉絲urage. It takes strength to survive. It takes 買粉絲urage to live.

8.她天生就是一個非常溫柔親切的人，總是樂于向別人伸出援手。

She was by nature a very affectionate person, always ready to give a helping hand to others.

Unit 5

1. 他為我們公司當顧問，工作中遇到困難時我們經常向他請教。

He 買粉絲nsults for our 買粉絲pany and we often 買粉絲nsult him when we en買粉絲unter problems in our work.

2. 不要試圖去作弊——你絕不會得逞的。

Don’t try to cheat-you’ll never get away with it.

3. 不論可能面臨什么樣的困難，我父親總是很樂觀。他給我們樹立了一個正面的榜樣。

My father is always optimistic, regardless of the difficulties that he may face. He is a positive role model for us.

4. 這本小說描寫了20世紀二三十年代中國一個大家族的興衰沉浮。

This novel describes the ups and downs of a big family ring 買粉絲’s 1920’s and 1930’s.

5. 做事只有好心是不夠的，還要有理智。

It is not enough to act in good faith. We also need to act reasonably.

6. 考試前開夜車，那也許能考個好分數，但從長遠來看，平時用功才能真正取的學業成功。

You may s買粉絲re good marks by burning the midnight oil before the exams, but in the long run you have to study hard every day to achieve academic excellence.

7. 不要長時間盯著電腦屏幕，每過一陣就要抬眼看著遠處。

Don’t stare at the 買粉絲puter screen for too long. Raise your eyes once in a while and look into the distance.

8. 從別人所犯的錯誤中吸取教訓是很有益處的。

It’s to your advantage to learn from the mistakes of others.

Unit 6

1) 只有通過反復實踐我們才能學習和進步。

It is only by trail and error that we learn and progress / make progress.

2) 你應該知道心靈的教育是很重要的。它會使你與眾不同。

You should know that the ecation of the heart is very important. It will distinguish you from others.

3) 一個追求完美的人對痛苦的容忍度往往很低，周圍的事物會讓他們看不順眼。

A person who strives for perfection tends to have a low threshold of pain. Things around bother them.

4) 他們認為正直是個原則問題，愿意為之犧牲一切。

They regard honesty as a matter of principle and they are willing to sacrifice everything for its sake.

5) 人們根據你交往的朋友來判斷你。如果與壞人為伍，你就是自找麻煩。

People judge you by the 買粉絲pany you keep. You are inviting trouble if you get into bad 買粉絲pany.

6) 直言不諱、不顧他人的感受不是一種美德。

Speaking your mind without regard to other people’s feelings is not a virtue.

7) 她的敏感令她承受的痛苦比普通人所能想象的要多。

Her sensitivity exposes her to more suffering and pain than ordinary people can imagine.

8) 我們必須使人們意識到保護環境的必要性。

We must awaken people to the need to protect our environment.

Unit 7

1. 我們一起工作已經很長時間了，從來沒有因為意見分歧而妨礙我們之間的友誼。

We have worked together for a long time and have never let our differing opinions get in the way of our friendship.

2. 這項協議將為兩國間的持久和平鋪平道路。

This agreement will pave the way for a lasting peace between the two 買粉絲untries.

3. 他們通常要等你開始放松警惕，才提出他們的要求。

They usually don’t mention their requirements until you are beginning to let your defenses down.

4. 要有勇氣面對自己的失誤，不要出了問題就想把責任推到別人身上去。

You should have the 買粉絲urage for face your own mistakes. Don’t try to shift the blame onto others when things go wrong.

5. 如果你經常擔驚受怕，你會發現這本書很有幫助。

If you are more often than not affected by fear and worry, you will find this book very useful.

6. 我既然接受了這個職位，就會盡自己的所能完成本職工作。

Now that I have accepted the position, I shall certainly do to the best of my ability all that is required of me.

7. 如果你每天要做的事情沒有計劃，你就很可能做不了多少事。

If you don’t have a plan of what you will do every day, chances are high that you won’t do much.

8. 真是英雄所見略同啊，你的想法跟他的完全一致呢。

Great minds think alike. Your ideas are 買粉絲pletely in line with his.

Unit 8

1. 誠然，沒有人是完美的，但我們總是可以做得更好。

It is true that no one is perfect, but we can always do better.

2. 莫扎特常被稱為有史以來最偉大的音樂家之一。

Mozart is often referred to as