问答题 1.  中国瓷器(Chinese porcelain)是世界公认的伟大发明之一。它之所以名扬天下,主要在于其本身所包含的三项独创技术:胎质、瓷釉、烧结火候(body surface,enamels,sintering temperature)。中国瓷器享誉世界,也在于它是科学技术与民间工艺美术技法完美结合的产物,传统细瓷早已形成一整套美化装饰的方式方法。中国瓷器还承载着丰厚的文化积淀。它的彩绘内容既有民间传说、历史故事,也有“犀牛望月”(The Rhinoceros Full Moon)“龙凤呈祥”(The Dragon and Phoenix)等寓意丰富的图案。
【正确答案】Chinese porcelain is one of the acknowledged great inventions in the world. Why it is famous in the world lies in its three original technologies which contain: body surface, enamels, sintering temperature. Chinese porcelain enjoys great prestige in the world also because it is the product of perfect combination of science and technology and crafts techniques of folk arts. The traditional fine porcelain has already formed a whole set of methods of beautification and adornment. Chinese porcelain also carries rich cultural accumulation. The contents of colored drawing come from the folktales, historical stories as well as some meaningful patterns such as The Rhinoceros Full Moon, The Dragon and Phoenix, etc.
【答案解析】
   1.第二句中,“它之所以名扬天下”翻译为why it is famous in the world,为名词性从句做主语;“在于”直译为lie in;“独创技术”翻译为original technology。
   2.第三句中,“享誉世界”翻译为enjoy great prestige in the world;“美化装饰”为两个并列的词汇,因此翻译为beautification and adornment。
   3.第五句中,“彩绘内容”翻译为the contents of colored drawing;“寓意丰富的图案”翻译为meaningful pattern。