十二生肖英文译法

　　十二生肖英文译法
　　“What animal sign were you born under?
　　I was born in the year of the Rat./Mine is the Rat.”
　　　　Rat charm, 子鼠　　Ox patient, 丑牛　　Tiger sensitive, 寅虎
　　　　Rabbit articulate, 卯兔　　Dragon healthy, 辰龙　　Snake deep, 巳蛇
　　　　Horse popular, 午马 Goat elegant, 未羊　　Monkey clever, 申猴
　　　　Rooster deep thinkers, 酉鸡Dog loyalty, 戌狗　　Pig chivalrous. 亥猪
　　
　　
　　A good beginning is half done. A good book is a light to the soul. After you" is good manners. A bargain is a bargain. A beggar's purse is bottomless. A blind man will not thank you for a looking-glass. A book that remains shut is but a block. A bully is always a coward. A burden of one's choice is not felt. A clear conscience is a sure card. A close mouth catches no flies. A fair face may hide a foul heart. A faithful friend is hard to find. A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit. A father is a treasure, a brother is a comfort, but a friend is both. A constant guest is never welcome. A creaking door hangs long on its hinges. A fool always rushes to the fore. A fool and his money are soon parted. A fool attempting to be witty is an object of profoundest pity. A fool can ask more questions than seven wise men can answer. A covetous man is good to none but worse to himself. A friend in court is better than a penny in purse. A friend in need is a friend indeed. A friend is a second self. A friend is best found in adversity. A friend is easier lost than found. A friend is never known till a man has need. A friend is not so soon gotten as lost. A friend to all is a friend to none. A friend to everybody is a friend to nobody. A good fame is better than a good face. A good friend is my nearest relation. A good head and an industrious hand are worth gold in any land. A good name is better than riches. A happy heart makes a blooming visage. A life without a friend is a life without a sun. A light heart lives long. A light purse is a heavy curse. A light purse makes a heavy heart. A lion at home, a mouse abroad. A hasty man is seldom out of trouble. A heavy purse makes a light heart. A hero is known in the time of misfortune. A horse is neither better nor worse for his trappings. A little learning is a dangerous thing. A little neglect may breed great mischief. A little spark kindles a great fire. A wilful man will have his way. A willful man will have his way. A wise head makes a close mouth. A wise man cares not for what he cannot have. A wise man changes his mind, a fool never will. A wise man needs not blush for changing his purpose. A wise man thinks all that he says, a fool says all that he thinks. A word is enough to the wise. A word spoken is an arrow let fly. A word spoken is past recalling. A year's plan starts with spring. A young idler, an old beggar. A young man married is a man that's marred. Accidents will happen. Adversity makes strange bedfellows. All is not gold that glitters. A man without money is a bow without an arrow. A man without money is no man at all. A man without reason is a beast in season. A man’s house is his castle. A man who has friend must show himself friendly. A man who has friends must show himself friendly. "A mill cannot grind with the water that is past." A rolling stone gathers no moss. A secret between more than two is no secret. A still tongue makes a wise head. A wise head makes a close mouth. After rain comes the sunshine. All things are obedient to money. After dinner comes the reckoning. An ox is taken by the horns, and the man by the tongue. Anger is a short madness. Anger punishes itself. Anger rests in the bosom of folly. Apparel makes the man. Appearances are deceitful. Art lies in concealing art. As a man sows,shop prada, so shall he reap. As a man's heart is, so does he speak. As the inner life is, so will be the language. As the old cock crows, so doth the young. As the touchstone tries gold, so gold tries man. As the tree falls, so shall it lie. As you make your bed so you must lie on it. Avoid a questioner, for he is also a tattler.
　　A bad beginning makes a bad ending. A bad bush is better than the open field. .A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit. A bad conscience is a snake in one's heart. A bad custom is like a good cake, better broken than kept. A bad padlock invites a picklock. A bad thing never dies. A bad workman always blames his tools. A bad workman quarrels with his tools A bird in the hand is worth than two in the bush. A bird is known by its note, and a man by his talk. A bird may be known by its song. A bit in the morning is better than nothing all day. A blind man who leans against a wall imagines that it's the boundary of the world. A boaster and a liar are cousins-german. A book is the same today as it always was and it will never change. A book that remains shut is but a block. A borrowed cloak does not keep one warm. A bosom friend afar brings distant land near. A bully is always a coward. A burden of one's choice is not felt. A burnt child dreads the fire. A candle lights others and consumes itself. A cat has nine lives. A cat may look at a king. A change of work is as good as a rest. A cheerful wife is the joy of life. A clean hand wants no washing. clear conscience is a soft pillow. A clear conscience is a sure card. A clear conscience laughs at false accusations. A clear fast is better than a dirty breakfast. A close mouth catches no flies. A cock is valiant on his own dunghill. A common danger causes common action. A constant guest is never welcome. A contented mind is a perpetual feast. A contented mind is perpetual feast. A covetous man is good to none but worse to himself. A crafty knave needs no broker. A creaking door hangs long on its hinges. A discontented man knows not where to sit easy. A disease known is half cured. A dog will not howl if you beat him with a bone. A dog's mouth emits no ivory. A fair death honors the whole life. A fair face may hide a foul heart. A faithful friend is hard to find. A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit. A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit. A father is a treasure, a brother is a comfort, but a friend is both. A fault confessed is half redressed. A flow of words is no proof of wisdom. A fool always comes short of his reckoning. A fool always rushes to the fore. A fool and his money are soon parted. A fool attempting to be witty is an object of profoundest pity. A fool can ask more questions than seven wise men can answer. A fool may ask more questions in an hour than a wise man can answer in seven years. A fool may give a wise man counsel. A fool may throw a stone into a well which a hundred wise men cannot pull out. A fool's bolt is soon shot. A fool's bolt may sometimes hit the mark. A fool's heart dances on his lips. A fox may grow gray, but never good. A fox may grow grey, but never good. A friend exaggerates a man's virtue, an enemy his crimes. A friend in court is better than a penny in purse. A friend in need is a friend indeed. A friend is a second self. A friend is best found in adversity. A friend is easier lost than found. A friend is never known till a man has need. A friend is not so soon gotten as lost. A friend to all is a friend to none. A friend to everybody is a friend to nobody. A friend without faults will never be found. A full belly counsels well. A full cup must be carried steadily. A good anvil does not fear the hammer. A good appetite is a good sauce. A good beginning is half done. A good beginning is half the battle.
　　A good beginning makes a good ending. A good book is a best friend who never turns his back upon us. A good book is a good friend. A good book is a light to the soul. A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever. A good conscience is a continual feast. A good conscience is a soft pillow. A good dog deserves a good bone. A good example is the best sermon. A good face is a letter of recommendation. A good fame is better than a good face. A good friend is my nearest relation. A good head and an industrious hand are worth gold in any land. A good healthy body is worth more a crown in gold. A good heart conquers ill fortune. A good horse cannot be of a bad color. A good horse often needs a good spur. A good husband makes a good wife. A good marksman may miss. A good maxim is never out of season. A good medicine tastes bitter. A good name is better than riches. A good name is earlier lost than won. A good name is easier lost than won. A good name is sooner lost than won. A good name keeps luster in the dark. A good surgeon must have an eagle's eye, a lion's heart, and a lady's hand. A good tale is none the worse for being twice told. A good tongue is a good weapon. A good wife health is a man's best wealth. A good winter brings a good summer. A great talker is a great liar. A guilty conscience is a self-accuser. A guilty conscience needs no accuser. A handful of common sense is worth bushel of learning. A happy heart makes a blooming visage. A hasty man is seldom out of trouble. A heavy purse makes a light heart. A hedge between keeps friendship green. A hero is known in the time of misfortune. A horse is neither better nor worse for his trappings. A house divided against itself cannot stand. A Jack of all trades and master of none. A joke never gains an enemy but loses a friend. A joke never gains an enemy but often loses a friend. A lamb is as dear to a poor man as an ox to the rich. A large part of virtue consists in good habits. A lazy sheep thinks its wool heavy. A lazy youth, a lousy age. A leopard cannot change its spots. A liar is not believed when he speaks the truth. A liar is worse than a thief. A lie begets a lie till they come to generation. A life without a friend is a life without a sun. A life without a purpose is a ship without a rudder. A light heart lives long. A light purse is a heavy curse. A light purse makes a heavy heart. A lion at home, a mouse abroad. A little body often harbors a great soul. A little body often harbours a great soul. A little child is the sweetest and purest thing in the world. A little fire is quickly trodden out. A little is better than none. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. A little labor, much health. A little leak will sink a great ship. A little learning is a dangerous thing. A little neglect may breed great mischief. A little pot is soon hot. A little spark kindles a great fire. A little wind kindles, much puts out the fire. A living dog is better than a dead lion. A maid that laughs is half taken. A maiden with many wooers often chooses the worst. A man alone is either a saint or a devil. A man apt to promise is apt to forget. A man becomes learned by asking questions. A man can die but once. A man can do no more than he can. A man can never thrive who had a wasteful wife. A man can not spin and reel at the same time. A man cannot serve two masters. A man cannot spin and reel at the same time. A man cannot whistle and drink at he same time. A man has two ears and one mouth that he may hear much and speak little. A man is as old as he feels. A man is known by his friends. A man is known by the company he keeps. A man is not a horse because he was born in a stable. A man is not good or bad for one action. A man knows his companion in a long journey and a little inn. A man may dig his grave with his teeth. A man may lead a horse to the water, but he cannot make him drink. A man may love his house well without riding on the ridge.
　　A man may smile and smile and be villain. A man may talk like a wise man and yet act like a fool. A man of gladness seldom falls into madness. A man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds. A man who has friend must show himself friendly. A man who has friends must show himself friendly. A man without a smiling face must not open a shop. A man without money is a bow without an arrow. A man without money is no man at all. A man without reason is a beast in season. A man’s house is his castle. A man's actions show his character. A match will set fire to a large building. A merry heart goes all the way. A middle course is the safest. "A mill cannot grind with the water that is past." A miserly father makes a prodigal son. A miss is as good as a mile. A moneyless man goes fast through the market. A mother's love never changes. A near friend is better than a far-dwelling kinsman. A new broom sweeps clean. A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse. A penny saved is a penny earned. A pet lamb makes a cross ram. A poor man who takes a rich wife has a ruler, not a wife. A quiet conscience sleeps in thunder. A ragged coat may cover an honest man.
　　A ready way to lose friend is to lend him money. A road of a thousand miles begins with one step. A rolling stone gathers no moss. A secret between more than two is no secret. A servant is known by his master's absence. A silent tongue and true heart are the most admirable things on earth. A single flower does not make a spring. A single spark can start a prairie fire. A smart coat is a good letter of introduction. A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner. A snow year, a rich year. A sound mind in a sound body. A sow, when washed; returns to the muck. A spot is most seen on the finest cloth. A staff is quickly found to beat a dog with. A still tongue makes a wise head. A stitch in time saves nine.
　　名车大观
　　享受名车，享受豪华生涯
　　Mercedes-Benz PSUZUKI 铃木 Porsche 保时捷 Mazda 马自达 Lotus 莲花 Audi 奥迪 TOYOTA 丰田
　　Saab 绅宝 Buick 别克 NISSAN 尼桑 Porsche Ford福特 Chrysler 克莱斯勒 Morgan 摩根 OPEL 欧宝
　　Honda 本田 KIA 起亚 Daewoo 大宇Dodge 道奇 Citroen 雪铁龙 Daihatsu 大发Renault 雷诺Ferrari 法拉利Bentley 宾特利/本特利
　　Peugeot 标记Jaguar 美洲虎 Cadillac 卡迪拉克Lamborghini 兰博基尼 ChryslerLincoln 林肯Hyundai 古代Volkswagen 民众Rover 罗孚
　　Mercury 水星 Rolls-Royce 劳斯莱斯Chevrolet 雪佛莱Venturi 文图瑞VOLVO 沃尔沃Mitsubishi 三菱Acura 本田极品Skoda 斯柯达 Aston Martin 阿斯顿・马丁 Oldsmobile 奥斯莫比Polo 保罗Golf 高尔夫Passat 帕萨特Santana 桑塔纳 ARO 爱罗Alfa Romeo 阿尔法・罗蜜欧SUBARB 富士速波 Rolls-RoyceSeat 西雅特Fiat 菲亚特BMW 宝马
　　AA制 Dutch treatment; go Dutch A股市场 A share market 爱尔兰共跟军 Irish Republic Army (IRA)
　　爱公民主人士 patriotic democratic personages 爱国同一阵线 patriotic united front
　　爱国卫生活动 patriotic sanitation campaign “爱国者”导弹 Patriot missile
　　爱丽舍宫 Elysée Palace 爱鸟周 Bird-Loving Week
　　爱屋及乌 Love me, love my dog. 爱心工程 Loving Care Project
　　艾滋病(取得性免疫缺点综合征) AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
　　矮子里拔将军 choose a general from among the dwarfs--pick the best out of a mediocre bunch
　　安家费 settling-in allowance 按键式电话 push-botton phone; Touch-Tone; keyphone
　　安泰逝世 euthanasia 安理睬 Security Council 保险岛 safety strip
　　安全第一，防备为主 Safety first, precaution crucial. 平安专项整治 carry out more special programs to address safty problems
　　按时足额发放基础养老金 pay the pensions of retirees on time and in full 抚慰奖 consolation prize
　　暗箱操作 black case work 按资排辈 to assign priority according to seniority
　　按本钱因素盘算的国民经济总值 GNP at factor cost
　　电影词汇全接触（一）
　　电影摄制 filming shooting film industry 电影业 cinematograph 电影摄影机, 电影放映机 cinema, movie theater 电影院
　　premiere 首映film festival 片子节 distributor 发行人 shooting schedule 拍摄日程；拍摄打算 censor's certificate 审查证书
　　banned film 禁映影片 direction 导演 （指艺术行动） production 制片adaptation 改编 screenplay 编剧special effects 绝技
　　slow motion 慢镜头editing,cutting 剪接 montage 蒙太奇/画面剪辑；画面合成 recording, sound recording 录音 sound effects 音响效果
　　dubbing 配音 postsynchronization 后期录音合成 studio 制片厂,摄影棚 (motion)film studio 电影制片厂 properties, props 道具
　　dolly 挪动式摄影小车 spotlight 聚光灯 clapper boards 拍板 boom 长杆发话器 scenery 布景 shooting angle 拍摄角度high angle shot 俯拍 long shot 前景 full shot 全景 close-up, close shot 特写,近景 medium shot 中景 pan 摇摄（移动摄影机以便使被摄物坚持在画中或失掉全景后果）frame, picture 画面（电影的一系列画面中的独自一个）影片类型 films types film, movie 影片,电影 newsreel 消息片,纪录片 documentary (film) 记载片,文献片 filmdom 电影界 literary film 文艺片 musicals 音乐片 comedy 笑剧 tragedy 悲剧 horror movie 可怕片 thriller 惊悚片detective movie 侦察片 ethical movie 伦理片 ########ographic movie 黄片 western movies 西部片 serial 系列片 trailer 预报片；宣扬片cartoon 卡通片,动画片 footage 持续镜头 feature film 长片 short film 短片 dubbed film 译制片 title 片名 original version 原著 dialogue 对白 subtitle 字幕；给……加字幕 credits;credit titles 对原作者及其余有奉献者的谢启及鸣谢者姓名
　　影词汇全接触（二）
　　演员 Actors and Actresses cast 演员阵容 film star, movie star 电影明星leading role 主角 stand-in 替身演员 stunt man 绝技替人演员
　　extra, walker-on 常设演员 guest actor/actress 客串 supporting role 配角 工作职员 Technicians adapter 改编者 scriptwriter 编剧 dialogue writer 对白作者 production manager 制片人 producer 制片主任 film director 导演 assistant director 副导演,助理导演 cameraman 摄影师 assistant cameraman 摄影助理 property manager,monster beats cable, propsman 道具员 art director 布景师 stagehand 后盾工作人员 lighting engineer 灯光师 sound engineer, recording director 录音师script girl 场记员 放映 Projection sound track 音效 showing, screening, projection 放映 projector 放映机 projection room 放映室 panoramic screen 宽银幕
　　英语电话对答集
　　情况 (一) 打电话人找是你自己
　　打电话来人
　　你 (接电话人)
　　Is Daisy there? (Daisy 在吗?) Speaking. 我就是。
　　This is she. 我就是。 (注: 男用 "This is he.")
　　You're speaking/talking to her. 你正在跟她谈话。 (注: 男用 "You're speaking/talking to him.")
　　This is Daisy. 我就是 Daisy。
　　That's me. 我就是。
　　情况 (二) 打电话人要找人不在
　　打电话来人
　　你 (接电话人)
　　May I speak to Mr. Gates? (请问 Gates 先生在吗?) He's not here right now. 他当初不在这里。
　　He's out. 他出去了。
　　He's in a meeting right now. 他现在正在开会。
　　You've just missed him. 你刚好错过他了。
　　He's just stepped out. 他恰好出去了。
　　情况 (三) 打电话人要找人不在, 问对方是否要留言
　　打电话来人
　　你 (接电话人)
　　Can I talk to Mark? (我能够跟 Mark 讲话吗?) He's out on his lunch break right now. Would you like to leave a message? 他出去吃午饭了, 你要留言吗?
　　He's not available right now. Can I take a message? 他不在, 我可以帮你传话吗?
　　情况 (四) 打电话人问他要找人何时回来
　　打电话来人
　　你 (接电话人)
　　Do you know when he will be back? 你知道他什么时候会回来吗? I'm sorry. I don't know. 抱歉, 我不知道。
　　I have no idea. 我不知道。
　　He should be back in 20 minutes. 他应当二非常钟内会回来。
　　情况 (五) 打电话人问他要找人在哪里
　　打电话来人
　　你 (接电话人)
　　Do you have any idea where he is? 你知道他在哪里吗? Sorry. I don't know. 抱歉, 我不知道。
　　He's at work right now. Do you want his phone number? 他现在在上班。你要不要他电话号码?
　　情况 (六) 打电话人要找人不在, 乐意接受对方留言
　　打电话来人
　　你 (接电话人) Can I leave a message? 我可以留个话? Yes. Go ahead, please. 可以, 请持续。
　　Of course. Hold on for just a second so I can grab a pen and paper. 当然, 稍等一下让我拿个纸笔。
　　Sure, if you can excuse me for just a second. Let me find a piece of paper to write it down. 当然, 假如你可以等我一下下, 让我找张纸写下来。
　　情形 (七) 接收对方留言时听不明白, 盼望对方反复
　　打电话来人
　　你 (接电话人)
　　When he comes back, can you have him call me at (206) 5551212? 他回来后, 能不能让他打 (206) 5551212 这个号码给我? Can you repeat again, please? 能不能请你再重复一次?
　　Call Center服务
　　(Say) Again, please? 再说一次好吗?
　　Pardon? 抱歉。(请再说一次)
　　Come again, please? 再说一次好吗?
　　I'm sorry? 抱歉。(请再说一次)
　　情况 (八) 对方愿望留话, 怕听错了, 不想接受对方留言
　　打电话来人
　　你 (接电话人)
　　May I leave a message? 我是否留个话? You know what? My English is not that great, and I don't want to miss anything. Would you mind calling back later? I'm sorry. 你晓得吗? 我英文不是十分好, 我不想听错话。你介意稍后再打来吗? 我很负疚。
　　If you don't mind, could you please call back and leave a message on the answering machine? My English is not very good. 如果你不介意话, 能否请你再打一次, 而后在录音机上留言? 我英文不是很好。
　　情况 (九) 打电话人要找人是别人, 请对方稍等
　　打电话来人
　　你 (接电话人)
　　Is Brandon there? Brandon 在吗? Yes, he is. One moment, please. 他在。请稍等。
　　Hold, please. 请稍等。
　　Hold on, please. 请稍等。
　　Let me see if he's here. Hang on. O.K.? 我看看他在不在。等一下, 好吗?
　　情况 (十) 对方打错电话
　　打电话来人
　　你 (接电话人)
　　Can I speak to Alexander Walker? 我可以和 Alexander Walker 说话吗? Alexander Walker? I'm sorry, but there's nobody here by this name. Alexander Walker? 抱歉, 这里没这个人。
　　I'm sorry. I'm afraid you've got the wrong number. 抱歉, 恐怕你打错电话了。
　　What number did you dial? 你打几号?
　　情况 (十一) 跟对方请求跟(打电话人)刚已经通过话人再讲话
　　打电话来人
　　你 (接电话人)
　　Can you put Daisy back on? I forgot to tell her something. 你能否请Daisy再来 听电话呢? 我忘了跟她讲一件事。 Sure. I'll go get her. 当然! 我这就去叫她。
　　情况 (十二) 电话没人接(或录音机)
　　旁人
　　你 (接电话人)
　　Is he there? 他在吗? No one is there. 没人在。
　　Nobody answered. 没人接。
　　No. I got the answering machine. 不! 是录音机。
　　情况 (十三) 电话打不通
　　旁人
　　你 (接电话人)
　　Did it go through? (电话)买通了吗? The line was busy. 电话忙线。
　　I got the busy signals.. 电话忙线。
　　情况 (十四) (因本人忙等起因)请别人去接电话
　　甲
　　已
　　Paul, can you answer the phone? I'm busy. Paul, 你能不能去接电话? 我在忙。
　　Can you get it, Paul? My hands are tied. Paul, 你能不能去接电话?
　　对讲机技巧我现在不能接。 Yes, dear. 是, 敬爱。
　　情况 (十五) 接到无人电话(就是打来了结不说话那种)
　　旁人
　　你 (接电话人)
　　Who called? 谁打来? No one. He hung up on me. 没人。他把电话挂了。
　　Wrong number, I guess. He hung up without saying a word. 打错了, 我想。他一句话也没说就把电话挂了。
　　这一篇「电话对答篇」 收拾了多少个录音机留言参考范例。所有例子都可以按自己须要混杂着用。
　　16. 范例 (一)
　　嗨!我是Abby。我现在不在家。请留言,coach stores。 Hi! This is Abby. I'm not home right now. Please leave a message.
　　17. 范例 (二)
　　嗨!这里是555-5555。咱们现在不在。请留言。谢谢! Hi! This is 555-5555. We're not here. Please leave your message. Thank you.
　　18. 范例 (三)
　　嗨!我是Brenda。我现不能接电话。请你留言。我会尽快回你电话。 Hi! This is Brenda. I can't come to the phone at this time.
　　Please leave a message and I'll call you back as soon as possible.
　　19. 范例 (四)
　　嗨! 我是Aaron。我现在不是不在办公室里, 就是在电话中。请你留言。我会立刻回你电话。 Hi,monster beats review, this is Aaron. I'm either away from my desk, or on the phone. Please leave a message and I'll get right back to you.
　　20. 典范 (五)
　　嗨! 我是Ivy。对不起! 我错过你了。请在「嘟」声后留言。等我进来后就会回你电话。谢谢。 Hi, this is Ivy. Sorry. I missed you. Please leave a message at the tone. I'll get back to you when I get in. Thanks.