替换与重å¤?/p>
Substitutive vs. Reiterative
一般说来,除非有意强调或出于修辞的需要,英语总的倾向是尽量避免重复。试æ¯?/p>
较:
1)
音节重复
原句ï¼?/p>
Commercials
商业广告
seldom make for entertaining and relaxing listening.
改写ï¼?/p>
Commercials seldom entertain and relax the listener.
原句ï¼?/p>
Close examination
闭卷考试
of the results of the investigation led to a
reorganization of the department.
改写ï¼?/p>
Close study of the results of the inquiry led to a reorganization of the department
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2)
词语重复
原句
: We listened to an account of the customs of the inhabitants of the village. (of
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重复
)
改写
: We listened to an account of the villagers�nbsp;customs.
原句
: Even to borrow money is wrong, accord-ing to Kant, because if everyone did
borrow money, there would be no money left to borrow.
改写
: Even to borrow money is wrong, accord-ing to Kant, because if everyone did this,
there would be no money left to borrow.
3)
句式重复
原句ï¼?/p>
Now is the time for everyone to come out to vote, for everything depends upon
this election. All are against corruption
贪污
腐败
, and so they should vote the Reform
ticket. This is not a foolish thing, for the voters can elect anyone they want. But the people
must turn out heavily, for if they do there is little doubt that they will elect the men they want.
改写ï¼?/p>
Everybody should turn out to vote in this election
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for the triumph
胜利
凯旋
of
the Reform party means the end of corruption in office
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If the voters will only come to the
polls in large enough numbers, they can surely elect the men they wish to see in power.
4)
意义重复
原句ï¼?/p>
He asked the divisions to give their mutual cooperation to the project.
改写ï¼?/p>
He asked the divisions to cooperate on the project
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原句
:
A university degree has become a necessary requisite for entry into most
professions.
改写ï¼?/p>
a) The bachelor's degree is necessary / a requisite for entry into most professions
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b) The bachel
or’s degree is required for entry into most professions. / Entry into most
professions requires the bachelor’s degree
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原句ï¼?/p>
May I be permitted to state that the activities of the Club are not limited only to
aeronautics
ï¼?/p>
改写ï¼?/p>
a) May I be permitted to state that the activities of the Club are not limited to
aeronautics
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