2015年6月英语四级翻译强化训练(3):孝道
【翻译原文】
中国传统认为孝顺(filial piety)是我们在父母有生之年应该一直秉承的、最 重要的美德。成为孝子是任何一个中国人首要的责任,这意味着要尽可能完全服 从父母,关怀父母,不惜任何代价满足他们的需求。中国传统认为孝顺还有一些 其他特征,如父母过世后,长子需要一手操办葬礼;儿子必须确保家里的香火(family line)得以延续。
【参考译文】
According to Chinese tradition,filial piety is themost important virtue to be cherished throughoutone's parents' lifespan. Being a filial child is theuppermost duty of any Chinese and it meansshowing complete obedience to parents,takingcare of them,and meeting their demands at any cost as possible as one can.Chinese traditiontakes a view that filial piety has some other features, too. For example,the eldest son isrequired to perform all the rituals after the death of his parents; the son has to ensure thatthe family line will continue.
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