英语六级翻译模拟练习：大规模消费时代

　　大规模消费时代 an era of mass consumption

　　追求物质生活 pursue material life

　　购买力 purchasing power

　　因此 therefore

　　奢侈品 luxury

　　占 account for

　　市场份额 market share

　　从…来讲 in regard to

　　炫耀性消费 conspicuous consumption

　　炫耀 show off

　　与…相关 be associated with

　　社会关系 social tie

　　【精彩译文】

　　As China has achieved new heights in its economy and recently entered an era of mass consumption, the purchasing power of Chinese people is rising along with the development of market economy. Therefore, it is inevitable that people who pursue material life buy luxuries as long as they can afford. According to a report, the total consumption of luxuries in China accounted for a quarter of the global market share and ranked second in the world after Japan. However, in regard to consumption concept, a large number of Chinese consumers are still in the stage of “conspicuous consumption”, which is unhealthy. Luxuries should not be the tools of showing off or signs associated with power, wealth and social ties.