大学英语六级翻译强化训练与范文
Legend of the White Snake is one of the mostfamous tales spreading out among folks in ancientChina. The tale goes that a white snake came to thehuman world as she was longing for humanlife，and married a scholar named XuXian.However，this marriage was opposed by Fahai，a Buddhist monk.He then incarcerated thewhite snake under Leifeng Pagoda at the bank of the West Lake.The legend happened in theWest Lake of Hangzhou. Up to now，visitors may still recall the story as they view and admirethis scenic spot. Legend of the White Snake originated in the Tang Dynasty，the Five Dynastiesand Ten Kingdoms, and was handed down through the Ming and Qing Dynasties.It has laterexperienced an ever expanding influence and has become widely known in China;moreover, itspreads in many countries such as Japan, North Korea，Vietnam, and India.
景泰蓝(Jingtailan)艺术是雕刻、绘画和塑瓷(porcelainmaking)的独特融合。据说景泰蓝于元朝时诞生于北京，现存最古老的景泰蓝就造于元朝。但是景泰蓝在明朝时经历了巨大的变革。那时，人们认为景泰蓝最为复杂。然而，由于熔铜技术 (copper-melting techniques)的伟大发明，景泰蓝于清朝时达到顶峰。用景泰蓝能够制成大件物品，如花瓶、其他器皿和装饰品，也能制成小物品，如耳环、手镯或筷子。新中国成立以来，涌现出了很多新品种的景泰蓝，在国内外享有很高的声誉。
The art of Jingtailan is a unique combination ofsculpture, painting and porcelain making.It is saidto have originated in Beijing during the YuanDynasty. The oldest extant piece was made duringthe Yuan Dynasty, but Jingtailan had a major changeduring the Ming Dynasty.At that time, Jingtailan was considered to be the most complicated.However, it reachcd its peak during the Qing Dynasty because of great innovations in copper-melting techniques.Jingtailan can be made into large objects such as vases and other largeutensils and decorative items, as well as small items like earrings, bracelets or chopsticks.Sincenew China was founded, quite a number of new varieties have been created.It enjoys a highreputation both at home and abroad.
书法(calligraphy)是中国文化的精髓。书法在中国随处可见，与日常生活紧密相连。书法作品能装点客厅、书房和卧室。它是将汉字写在吸水性良好的宣纸 (Xuan paper)上，然后将作品贴在一块镶有丝绸边的厚纸上，安上卷轴(scroll)或用画框装裱起来挂在墙上。书法作品通常是一首诗、一副对联或主人很喜欢的座右铭。主人亲自书写的作品将体现他的愿望、兴趣以及文学或艺术才华。一幅书法作品可以给白色的墙壁增添活力，为宾客友人带来快乐。
Calligraphy is the essence of Chinese culture. It canbe found everywhere in China, and is closely linked todaily life. Calligraphic works decorate sitting rooms,studies and bedrooms. The Chinese characters arewritten on Xuan paper which is good at absorbingink. The work will be pasted on a piece of thick paper with a silk edge, and then mounted on ascroll or put into a picture frame for hanging on the wall.Usually, a calligraphic work contains apoem, a pair of couplets or a motto the owner likes very much. If the calligraphic work is writtenby the owner himself, it will demonstrate his wish and interest as well as his literary or artistictalent. A calligraphic work can bring vitality to the white wall,pleasure to guests and friends.