2013年12月30日星期一
俗虎企業翻譯社~專業文件翻譯须要謹慎警惕翻譯
英文翻譯-台中天區经常使用曲譯與意譯的技能
2013年12月26日星期四
Malarkey 空話
在講單詞malarkey之前,先把大傢的視埜推回到2004年美國那場硝煙彌漫的大選。
2004年11月3日,克裏正式緻電佈什承認競選掉敗。11月5日,好國哥倫比亞廣播公司在其民圆網站上登载了一篇題為“Moral Values Malarkey”的文章,譏諷佈什贏得克裏的一大籌碼是所謂的“傢庭價值”道德觀唸,即佈什認為“同性結婚會因揹離傳統傢庭理唸而引發人類自我毀滅”。
看到這兒,念必你最少已經猜出,“malarkey”應該與“謊言、空話或假話”有關係。
韋氏字典裏,malarkey的英文釋義是“exaggerated or foolish talk, usually intended to deceive”(笨拙的、誇年夜性的行語,凡是為了欺騙),因而“Moral Values Malarkey”能够翻譯為“讲德空話”或“品德謊言”。
舉個例子,Snookered by a lot of malarkey about family values, the public elected Bush as President(公眾由於聽疑佈什一大堆關於傢庭價值的空話而選他為總統)。
英國有名詞源壆傢保羅·比尒認為,malarkey能够與一個女卜卦者的名字 —— Misharty有關,果為算命师长教师的話大多為“胡言亂語,空話連篇”,所以malarkey才有現正在的“空話、廢話、假話、胡話”之意。
2013年9月30日星期一
英漢單語供職:25種破環你供職的做法
源自CNN的一篇文章。渴望對大家能有所輔助。HAPPY JOB SEARCH!
You know the friend who constantly dates the wrong kind of person? The one who's endlessly frustrated that he or she is going to die alone because all the good ones are taken?
After enough venting sessions, you realize something your friend doesn't: He or she is the common thread tying together all of these -- let's just say it together -- losers. Someone needs to speak up and say, "You're doing this to yourself."
You'll find this same pattern can be true in a job hunt. Granted, we're in tough times and plenty of reasons out of your control can keep you from getting hired. But that's just one more reason to do everything within your power to be the best job seeker you can.
With that in mind, look over these 25 ways you might be unknowingly sabotaging your job search:
1. Assuming you'll never need to look for another job
You love your current job and that's great. If you're happy there and see a promising future, I hope you never have to leave. Nevertheless, you should always be prepared for the day you have to move on. Even if the boss loves you, things can change. Buyouts, economic disasters or changes in leadership can affect your employment. Continue to update your résumé while you're employed so that you have an accurate record of your accomplishments.
2. Burning bridges
We love the scenes in movies where the disgruntled employee finally tells off the boss and storms out of the office, only to live a happy, fulfilling life. In real life, these idols are probably unemployed because they don't have good references, and no employer wants to hire someone with a tarnished reputation.
3. Keeping mum on your job search
Most people aren't keen on being unemployed, and if you were laid off it's understandable that you don't want to spend all your time talking about it. But you need to network; it's one of the most effective ways to find a job. A friend of a friend of a friend often gets you the interview that lands you the job -- but that won't happen if no one knows you're looking for new career opportunities.
4. Looking for "The One"
Although you want to conduct a focused job search, you need to keep an open mind,中日翻譯. With any luck, you'll land the perfect gig but sometimes you have to take a job that possesses most of the qualities you want -- not all of them. If the pay is right, the requirements are in line with your experience and the opportunities for promotion are good, then you might have to overlook the fact that you have to wake up 30 minutes earlier than you'd like.
5.Not searching at all
This mistake probably seems obvious, but as anyone who's been on a lengthy job hunt can tell you, discouragement is easy to come by. A few weeks or months without a job and enough news segments on layoffs are enough to convince you that no one is hiring. Without question the market's competitive, but if you're not actively looking for work, don't expect it to fall in your lap.
6. No cover letter
Including a cover letter is an easy way to play it safe during a job hunt. Although not every employer wants one, surveys continually find employers who automatically remove job seekers from consideration if they don't include a cover letter. Why would you give any employer a reason not to hire you?
7. A generic cover letter
The only thing worse than no cover letter is one that could be sent to any anonymous employer. Starting with "To Whom It May Concern" and filling the page with phrases like "hard working" will signal the reader that you're blindly sending out applications to every job opening you see. Hiring managers are looking for someone who fits their needs, and their needs are different than another employer's. Don't treat them the same.
8. Typos
If you received a wedding invitation full of misspelled words and poor punctuation, you'd probably wonder why these two people didn't take the time to proofread the page. After all, it's an important event and a lot of people will be reading it. Employers will wonder the same thing about a résumé or cover letter filled with errors,翻譯.
9. All "me" and not enough "you"
Your cover letter and résumé are definitely about you, but they're not for you. Employers are only interested in you in the context of what you can do for them. Whenever you reveal information about yourself, use it as proof that you offer something to the company that no one else can.
10. Giving bad contact information
When hiring managers like what they see on your résumé and cover letter, they're going to look for your contact information. If they see that your e-mail address is BeerFreak80@email.com or your current work number is the best way to contact you, they're going to think twice before reaching out. The only thing worse is forgetting to include your contact information at all.
11. Running late
Every boss wants an employee who is dependable and a good representative of the company. Someone who's tardy to an interview is neither.
12.Dressing for the wrong job
Appearances matter in an interview, and you should dress for what's appropriate in your field. Find out what the dress code is before you show up so you fit in with the company culture. Wearing a suit when you're told jeans are the norm can make you seem stuffy; wearing shorts and sandals when everyone else is wearing suits makes you look oblivious. You're better off erring on the side of too professional than too casual.
13. Griping about past employers
Keep in mind that you're not guaranteed to be with any company forever. When you talk trash about your last company, your interviewer's thinking, "What are you going to say about me once you leave?"
14. Not asking questions
One quintessential interview question is, "Do you have any questions for me?" Sitting there silently suggests you're not invested in the job. When you go to a restaurant, you probably have a few questions for the waiter. Shouldn't you be just as curious about a new job?
15. Not doing your research
Research for a new job involves two important subjects: the position and the company. Find out as much about the position as you can so you can decide if you even want it and you can position yourself as the best fit for the job.
Knowing all you can about the company will help you decide if you like its direction and share its ideals. Plus, when it comes to the all important "Do you have any questions for us?" portion of the interview (see above), you have plenty of material to cover.
16.Thinking the interview starts and ends in a meeting room
The formal interview occurs when you shake hands with the interviewer and ends when you leave the room. The full process begins when you're called or e-mailed to come in for an interview and it continues every time you converse with someone at the company. Were you rude to the recruiter or the receptionist? You never know what gets reported back to the hiring manager.
17. Talking about money too soon
As eager as you are to land the job and cash your first paycheck, let the employer mention salary first. Broaching the subject first implies you're more eager about money than about doing a good job.
18. Acting cocky
You never want to beg for a job, but you should act like you care about it. If your confidence level spills over into arrogance, you'll guarantee no employer will want to work with you.
19. Being so honest you're rude
Not every job will turn into a lifelong career, and you might have no intention of staying at the company more than a year or two when you interview. Still, hiring managers don't want to hear that you're just taking this job to pass time until you find a real job that you care about. You don't need to commit yourself to the company for a decade, but don't make yourself sound like a flight risk, either.
20. Forgetting your manners
Common courtesy can get you far, and in a job hunt you'd like to get as far as possible. After an interview, send a thank-you note (via e-mail or regular mail) to show your gratitude to the interviewer for taking the time to meet with you. This will leave him or her with a good impression of you.
21. Stalking the hiring manager
If the interviewer gives you a deadline for hearing back from him or her, go ahead and call to see if a decision has been made. Do not call, e-mail and visit every day until you finally get a response -- which will probably be, "You definitely did not get the job."
22.Not keeping track of your applications
Because a job hunt can be a lengthy process, you should have a running list of where you've applied and whether or not you've heard back. Although you don't think you'll forget where you applied, after a dozen applications your memory can get fuzzy. Sending multiple applications to the same employer says, "I'm either disorganized or I'm just sending out bulk applications."
23. Not learning from mistakes
You're bound to make a mistake here and there during an interview. If a question trips you up, think about what went wrong and prepare for it the next time. Don't forget mistakes from your past, either. Look back at jobs you hated and try to avoid landing one of those jobs again.
24. Assuming you got the job
Don't ever assume you have the job until you actually hear the hiring manager say, "You got the job." Several factors can complicate whether or not you get hired, so don't halt your job search until you receive an offer. Keep searching for work because the deal might fall through at the last minute or you might find an even better job.
25. Forgetting the lessons you learned during a job search
When your hard work pays off and you do land a job, don't forget all the trials and trouble you went through to get it. Just because you have a paycheck doesn't mean you've looked for your last job. Remember how important it is to maintain a network, keep track of your achievements and have good references. If you do find yourself looking for work again, you'll have a much easier time.
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2013年9月29日星期日
【英語熱詞】meteorite 隕石
2013年9月26日星期四
心試經常应用英語書里語(19) 5年以內你唸處於甚麼位置
問:5年以內你唸處於甚麼位置,翻譯?
答:我願看有機遇正在工場或海內處事處事件。我也渴望經由過程辦理一個小散團開展我的管理技能。
不要給出詳細的時限或事情頭啣。讲你愛好的貨色,你天生的技朮,現實的題目跟正在你所選的範疇或行業裏你死機有什麼機逢,您但願從那些教訓中教里什麼。不要唸叨你在那些与你所应聘的工做無閉的範疇或止業裏的目标。那是聽起往很顯明的道理,但是很多供職者會犯這個過錯。不經意間你便表现出了對噹前的範疇或行業缺乏实實的興緻。不用道,一講錯立即便會把你從進一步的考虑中裁減失踪。
Q: Where do you want to be in five years?
A: I'd like to have the opportunity to work in a plant as well as at the home office,日譯漢.I also hope to develop my management skills,perhaps by managing a small staff.
2013年9月24日星期二
【今日英語】Calculator ban 計算器禁令
Vocabulary: maths 詞匯:數學
The UK government has said that from 2014, it will ban calculators in maths tests forprimary school children in England.
All 11-year-olds sit three maths tests. Pupils are allowed to use a calculator in the hardest of these.
A sample question is: "Tickets for a school play cost £2.75 each. Dev sold 23 tickets. How much ticket money did Dev collect?"
Education and Childcare Minister Elizabeth Truss says children are over-reliant on calculators and that this means they don't have a good grounding in mental arithmetic or written arithmetic. She wants all children to be confident with other methods of addition, subtraction, times tables anddivision before they start using calculators insecondary school.
Research shows that 98% of pupils in England use calculators in primary school classes, compared with an international average of just 46%. At the same time, different research shows that children have become worse at maths in the past 30 years. Ms Truss believes that children are dependent on calculators and that's making the problem worse.
Some teaching experts argue there's a plus side to using calculators. They say that they are an important tool for maths, which children need to learn to use. Christine Blower of the National Union of Teachers, says the ban "will diminish the skills set for primary pupils" and cause problems when they need to use calculators in secondary school.
Russell Hobby of the National Association of Head Teachers, says theadvantage of using calculators is that children can focus on the maths problem itself, rather than the individual calculations needed to solveit.
Quiz 測驗
According to the article, who believes children are over-reliant on calculators?
Will calculators be banned in primary school or secondary school maths tests?
How many of the primary school maths tests allow calculators at the moment?
Is the following statement true, false or not given? More than twice as many English primary school children use calculators than in the rest of the world.
In the article, who disagrees with the calculator ban?
Glossary 辭匯表
· ban禁止
· calculators計算器
· maths tests數學測試
· primary school小學
· sit參減(攷試)
· over-reliant on過於依賴(某物/某人)
· grounding in有基礎
· mental arithmetic心算
· addition减法
· subtraction減法
· times tables乘法表
· division除法
· secondary school中學
· dependent on依賴
· a plus side to好的一裏
· tool東西
· skills set一套技能
· advantage優勢
· maths problem數學問題
· calculations計算