2011年四级翻译基本技能篇：其他经典句五_第2页

    　　④ be + forced/compelled/obliged + to + V.（不得不…）   

    　　Since the examination is around the corner, I am compelled to give up doing sports. 既然考试迫在眉睫，我不得不放弃做运动。   

    　　⑤ It is time + S. + 过去式（该是…的时候了）   

    　　It is time the authorities concerned took proper steps to solve the traffic problems.   

    　　该是有关当局采取适当的措施来解决交通问题的时候了。   

    　　⑥ By +Ving, …can…（借着…，…能够…）   

    　　By exercising, we can always stay healthy.   

    　　借着做运动，我们能够始终保持健康。   

    　　⑦ …enable + Object（受词）+ to + V.（…使…能够…）   

    　　Listening to music enables us to feel relaxed. 听音乐使我们能够感觉轻松。   

    　　⑧ There is no doubt that + 句子…（毫无疑问地…）   

    　　There is no doubt that our educational system leaves something to be desired.   

    　　毫无疑问地，我们的教育制度令人不满意。   

    　　或者：There is no denying that + S. + V.…（不可否认地…）   

    　　There is no denying that the qualities of our living have gone from bad to worse.   

    　　不可否认地，我们的生活品质已经每况愈下。   

    　　⑨ …cannot emphasize the importance of…too much. （再怎么强调…的重要性也不为过。）   

    　　We cannot emphasize the importance of protecting our eyes too much.