非限制性定語從句 （一）前置法：一些較短而具有描寫性的英語非限制性的定語 從句，也可譯成帶“的”的前置定語，放在被修飾詞前面。 1. The sun, which had hidden all day, now came out in all its splendor. 2. He liked his sister, who was warm and pleasant, but he did not like his brother, who was aloof and arrogant. 3. But Miggle’s laugh, which was very infectious, broke the silence. （二）后置法 1. 譯成并列分句 (1) 在譯文中把原文從句后置，重復(fù)英語關(guān)系詞所代表的含義。 1. Kissinger and his small group of aides toured the Forbidden City, where the Chinese emperors had once lived in lofty splendor.  

(2) 在譯文中把原文從句后置，省略英語 關(guān)系詞所代表的含義。 1. After dinner, the four key negotiators resumed their talks, which continued well into the night. 2. He saw in front that haggard whitehaired old man, whose eyes flashed red with fury. 3. His wife, Betty, is a Shanghai-born Chinese who left China at the age of eight, and whose book, “August”, tells of her sister Sansan’s life in China.  

2. 譯成獨(dú)立句 1）He had talked to Vice-president, who assured him that everything that could be done would be done. 2) If she did not speak with Rebecca on the tender subject, she compensated herself with long and intimate conversations with Mrs. Black, the housekeeper, who dropped some hints to the lady’s maid, who may have cursorily mentioned the matter to the cook, who carried the news, I have no doubt, to all the tradesmen.  

三. 兼有狀語從句職能的定語從句 （一）譯成表“因”的分句 1) The ambassador was giving a dinner for a few people whom he wished especially to talk to or to hear from. 2) We know that a cat, whose eyes can take in many more rays of light than our eyes, can see clearly in the night. （二）譯成表“果”的分句 1) There was something original, independent, and heroic about the plan that pleased all of them. （三）譯成表“讓步”的分句 1) He insisted on building another house, which he had no use for. 2) My assistant, who had carefully read through the instructions before doing his experiment, could not obtain satisfactory results, because he followed them mechanically.  

（四）譯成表“目的”的分句 1) So my chances of getting to America are pretty slim, although I have not given up my efforts to get a visa, that will enable me to visit that developed country. 2) The capitalist states maintain enormous armies and gigantic navies which are used for getting great profits from all over the world. （五）譯成表“條件”、“假設(shè)”的分句 1) College graduates become desperate for work, any work, which will help them to keep their life. 2) He would be a short-sighted commander who merely manned his fortress and did not look beyond.  

狀語從句的譯法: 狀語從句包括時(shí)間、原因、條件、讓步、目的等各種 從句。 一. 表時(shí)間的狀語從句 （一）譯成相應(yīng)的表示時(shí)間的狀語 (1) While she spoke, the tears were running down. (2) Please turn off the light when you leave the room. (3) When the history of Nixon Administration is finally written, the chances are that his Chinese policy will stand out as a model of common sense and good diplomacy. (二) 譯成“剛（一）…就…”的句式 (1) He had hardly rushed into the room when he shouted, “Fire! Fire!”  

(2) Hardly had we arrived when it began to rain. (3) When I reached the beach, I collapsed. (4) He had scarcely handed me the letter when he asked me to read it. (5) Hardly had I got aboard when the train started. (三) 譯成并列的分句 (1) He shouted as he ran. (2) They sent him free when his ransom had not yet been paid. (3) I was about to speak, when Mr. Smith cut in.  

(4) John rose gloomily as the train stopped, for he was thinking of his ailing mother. (5) When at last he stood upon the bluff, he turned to his little sister and looked upon her sorrowfully. (6) Mrs. Acland gazed at him, her eyes darkening with a curious expression of dislike and distrust as he silently turned away. 二. 表示原因的狀語從句 （一）譯成表“因” 的分句 1) The crops failed because the season was dry.  

(2) Because we are both prepared to proceed on the basis of equality and mutual respect, we meet at a moment when we can make peaceful cooperation a reality. (3) The policies open to developing countries are more limited than for industrialized nations because the poorer economies respond less to changing conditions and administrative control.  

4) Because the departure was not easy, we made it as brief as possible. ? Because he was convinced of the accuracy of this fact, he stuck to his opinion. ? Pure iron is not used in industry because it is too soft. ? The perspiration embarrasses him slightly because the dampness on his brow and chin makes him look more tense than he really is.   翻譯公司 (責(zé)任編輯：世博翻譯公司)