问答题 The brand name puts a face on every company. Names like McDonald"s, GM, Apple, Intel, and a large number of others have long become very popular. They"ve also given customers a point of reference when thinking about a company. 1 Good brand names might help companies avoid heavy costs and bring them greater profits.
Usually companies create names that are easy to learn and remember. Firstly, the name should create interest. 2 Rhymes (押韵) and humor are some ways to gain interest, but there are others as well. Think about your customers and what would interest them. Secondly, the name should present a picture or image. 3 People remember them most because the name is stored in pictures and words. 4 Thirdly, the name should be meaningful associations that show the benefits customers want. Then the name should have some emotion. 5 Emotional associations are easier to learn and remember. The Love Boat, for instance, is very easy to remember. 6 Finally, the name should be simple so that it is easier to learn and remember.
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【答案解析】一个好的商标名可以帮助公司减少许多成本并带来丰厚的利润。[解析] 本句是个简单句,只需注意几个关键点的翻译即可。brand name意为“商标名”;avoid heavy cost意为“减少许多成本”;profit意为“利润”。
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【答案解析】押韵和幽默都能引起人们的兴趣,但是还有一些其他引起兴趣的途径。[解析] 本句为but连接的两个简单句,表示转折关系。rhymes and humor意为“押韵和幽默”;as well意为“也”。注意本句中others指代的是other ways。
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【答案解析】人们能记住一个商标名往往是因为商标名图文并茂,名字就暗含在图中。[解析] 本句是个复合句,其中because引导的是原因状语从句,指出人们能记住一个商标名的原因。the name is stored in pictures and words可意译为“图文并茂”。
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【答案解析】再者,名字应该有意义的关联,显示消费者所想要的利益。[解析] 本句是个复合句,that引导一个定语从句,修饰先行词associations。
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【答案解析】情感化的名字能很容易让人们记住。[解析] 本句是个简单句,直译即可。emotional associations意为“隋感化的名字”。be easier to do sth. 意为“更容易做某事”。
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【答案解析】最后,名字应该简单点儿,这样也便于记忆。[解析] 本句中so that引导一个结果状语从句,意为“这样”。