中式英语之鉴:惊喜的
日期:2009-03-07 08:41

(单词翻译:单击)

367. 叔叔给他带来了令他惊喜的礼物---一双崭新的皮鞋。


[误] His uncle has brought him a surprising gift---a pair of completely new shoes.


[正] His uncle has brought him a pleasantly surprising gift---a pair of brand new shoes.


:surprising 只能表达“令人吃惊的”,所以要忠实体现原文意思需要在前面加 pleasantly;“崭新”的地道说法是 brand new。

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