2017年考研英语翻译训练：公务员考试热

　　本期主题【公务员考试热】

　　In recent years, one of the hot topics in Chinesesociety is the National Civil Service Examination,namely civil servant craze.Similar to the NationalCollege Entrance Examination, the National CivilService Examination is like hordes of soldiers andhorses passing a single-log bridge.Civil servant craze is even more serious than college craze,post-graduate craze and the craze of studying abroad One reason is that the occupationalstability of civil servant is superior to other professions, and it is called “iron bowl”，whichmeans a secure job.Besides, the government has built sound security system for civilservants, which makes this profession stand out among others.Thus, occupational stability,together with good welfare and security system has made civil servant the profession thatmany young men have always dreamed of.

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　　近年来，中国社会一个热门的话题就是国考(the NationalCivil Service Examination)-公务员热(civil servantcraze)。当年用来形容髙考的“千军万马过独木桥”，如今同样可以用来形容公务员考试，甚至与考大学、考研、留学热相比，考公务员热度更甚。原因之一就是公务员的职业稳定性优于其他各行业，有 “铁饭碗(ironbowl)”之称。另外，国家也为公务员建立了完善的保障制度，这使得公务员具有比其他行业更优越的待遇。工作稳定与福利保障使公务员成为许多年轻人梦寐以求的职业。