2012年翻译考试（笔）笔记解析（2）

2012年翻译考试（笔）笔记解析（2）

1. sit through 耐着性子看完或听完， 一直坐到 ... 结束
 

I sit through all three performances but none of them is any good. 三个节目我都从头看到尾，可是没一个节目是精彩的。

We had to sit through several tedious speeches. 我们只得坐在那里听着几个乏味的讲演。

2. mannerism n. 固守独特的格调，矫揉造作；癖性

A type of schizophrenia, usually starting at puberty, characterized by foolish mannerisms, senseless laughter, delusions, hallucinations, and regressive behavior. 青春期痴呆的一种精神分裂症，通常始发于青春期，其特征为举止痴呆、傻笑、妄想、幻觉以及退化的举止。

He's taken on some irritating mannerisms. 他新添了些讨人嫌的怪毛病。

3. strike v/n 打击，攻击；(钟)敲响，报(时)；打动，感动，给...以印象，使…突然想起；罢工

He was struck by lightning. 他被闪电击中。

That play struck me as silly. 那出戏我觉得很无聊。

It struck me that there was no one at home. 我突然想起家中没有人。wｗw.ExamＷ.CoM

The coal miners struck for better safety conditions. 煤矿工人罢工要求改善安全状况。

The commander decided to make an air strike on the enemy's supply line. 指挥官决定空袭敌人的补给线。

4.tact n. 机智， 手法

Does he possess the necessary patience and tact to do the job well? 他有具备这项工作必需的耐性和应变能力吗?

He's short on tact. 他处事不够圆通。

The hostess presided at table with tact and urbanity. 女主人招待客人进餐时风雅而又得体