1. 在生活中，我們最愚蠢的行為就是太執著於自己的東西，不願意放棄。
In life our stupidest course of action is to cling too much to what we have and refuse to let go.
2.我願意在IT行業工作，但我不知道如何著手。
I'm willing to work in the IT industry, but have no idea how to go about it.
3.許多人都已意識到與大自然和諧相處的重要性。
Many people are aware of the importance of living in harmony with nature.
4.像“代溝”這樣的問題是不可以被掩蓋起來的。
Problems like the generation gap cannot be swept under the carpet.
5.我始終不懂什麽事在使她心煩。
I never did understand what was eating away at her.
6.他壹生都與世無爭。
He has been at peace with the world all his life.
7. 他沒有說出自己的想法。壹則她未必理解，二則他怕自己得不到她的寬恕。
He did not speak out/say what he thought. For one thing, she might not understand. For another, he was afraid that she might not forgive him.
8.隨著歲月流逝，他對中國文化越來越感興趣。
As the years rolled by, he became increasingly interested in /fascinated by Chinese culture.
Unit 2
1. 這種情景總是令我感動，讓我沈思。
Such a sight always moves me and sets me thinking.
2.別怪她了， 在類似情況下，妳自己也會這麽做的。
Stop scolding/blaming her—you’d have done the same thing under/in similar circumstances.
3. 我們應當為自己所擁有的壹切而心存感激，而不是對任何事情都漫不經心。
We should be appreciative of/grateful for what we have instead of taking everything for granted.
4.他也許會答應改變，但無非又是說壹套做壹套罷了。
He may promise to change, but it’s the same old story of saying one thing and doing another.
5. 我苦苦思索該怎樣把這可怕的消息告訴他。
I racked my brains about how to break the terrible news to him.
6. 我將永遠無法報答父母為我所做的壹切。
It will be impossible for me to repay my parents for everything they have done for me.
7.且讓我再次感謝大家的參與，祝妳們工作順利。
For now, it reminds to me to thank you once more for joining us and wish you good luck in your work.
8.我已開始就說過，他會給我們惹麻煩的。
I said right from the beginning that he would cause us trouble.
Unit 3
1.聽說他的新書是根據發生在田納西州壹個小鎮上的真事寫的。
Rumor has it that his new book is based on a true story about a family in a small Tennessee town.
2.他在中學教書，但也兼職做些翻譯來賺取外快。
He teaches in a middle school, but he does some translation work on the side to bring extra cash/money.
3.自信是件好事，但自信與自負是有區別的。
It’s good to be confident (about yourself), but there is a difference between confidence and conceit.
4. 只有堅持到底的人才會成功。半途而廢的人永遠也無法實現夢想。
Only those who stick it out can achieve success. Those who give up halfway will never realize their dreams.
5.壹個真正的英雄有勇氣，有高尚的目標，而且樂於奉獻。
A true hero possesses/has courage, a noble purpose and a willingness to make sacrifices.
6. 任何人只要拿起這本小說讀了第壹段，就會發現很難把它放下。
Anyone who picked up this novel and reads the first paragraph will be hard pressed to put it down.
7.從某種意義上說，生活就像遊泳。如果總是扶住池邊，就永遠也學不會。
In a sense, life is like swimming; if you keep holding on to the sides of the pool, you (will) never learn.
8.壹個民族的前途在很大程度上取決於其教育與培訓的質量。
The future of a nation depends in a large measure upon the quality of education and training.
Unit 4
1.只有那些有過類似經歷的人，才能夠完全理解這壹點。
Only those who have lived through a similar experience can fully appreciate this. /
The only people who can fully appreciate this are those who have lived through a similar experience.
2. 科學家們壹直沒有弄明白這些粒子是怎麽形成、又是如何相互作用的。
Scientists have been hard pressed to figure out how these particles form and interact (with one another). / …are formed…
3.我要特別感謝每壹個在這些年來以不同方式做出了貢獻的人。
I’d like to express my special thanks to everyone who has contributed over the years in one way or another.
4.團隊環境中員工個人的成功能帶來公司的成功。
The individual success of the employees in a team environment results in success for the company.
5.這場戰爭，雖說從軍事角度而言是成功的，卻令經濟幾乎崩潰。
The war, although successful in military terms, left the economy almost in ruins.
6.他決定把自己的精力用到有益的事上，而不是整天守在電視機前。
He decided to channel his energies into something useful, instead of being glued to the TV set all day. / instead of sitting in front of the TV set all day long.
7. 力量與勇氣是有區別的。生存需要力量，生活需要勇氣。
There is a difference between strength and courage. It takes strength to survive. It takes courage to live.
8.她天生就是壹個非常溫柔親切的人，總是樂於向別人伸出援手。
She was by nature a very affectionate person, always ready to give a helping hand to others.
Unit 5
1. 他為我們公司當顧問，工作中遇到困難時我們經常向他請教。
He consults for our company and we often consult him when we encounter problems in our work.
2. 不要試圖去作弊——妳絕不會得逞的。
Don’t try to cheat-you’ll never get away with it.
3. 不論可能面臨什麽樣的困難，我父親總是很樂觀。他給我們樹立了壹個正面的榜樣。
My father is always optimistic, regardless of the difficulties that he may face. He is a positive role model for us.
4. 這本小說描寫了20世紀二三十年代中國壹個大家族的興衰沈浮。
This novel describes the ups and downs of a big family during china’s 1920’s and 1930’s.
5. 做事只有好心是不夠的，還要有理智。
It is not enough to act in good faith. We also need to act reasonably.
6. 考試前開夜車，那也許能考個好分數，但從長遠來看，平時用功才能真正取的學業成功。
You may score good marks by burning the midnight oil before the exams, but in the long run you have to study hard every day to achieve academic excellence.
7. 不要長時間盯著電腦屏幕，每過壹陣就要擡眼看著遠處。
Don’t stare at the computer screen for too long. Raise your eyes once in a while and look into the distance.
8. 從別人所犯的錯誤中吸取教訓是很有益處的。
It’s to your advantage to learn from the mistakes of others.
Unit 6
1) 只有通過反復實踐我們才能學習和進步。
It is only by trail and error that we learn and progress / make progress.
2) 妳應該知道心靈的教育是很重要的。它會使妳與眾不同。
You should know that the education of the heart is very important. It will distinguish you from others.
3) 壹個追求完美的人對痛苦的容忍度往往很低，周圍的事物會讓他們看不順眼。
A person who strives for perfection tends to have a low threshold of pain. Things around bother them.
4) 他們認為正直是個原則問題，願意為之犧牲壹切。
They regard honesty as a matter of principle and they are willing to sacrifice everything for its sake.
5) 人們根據妳交往的朋友來判斷妳。如果與壞人為伍，妳就是自找麻煩。
People judge you by the company you keep. You are inviting trouble if you get into bad company.
6) 直言不諱、不顧他人的感受不是壹種美德。
Speaking your mind without regard to other people’s feelings is not a virtue.
7) 她的敏感令她承受的痛苦比普通人所能想象的要多。
Her sensitivity exposes her to more suffering and pain than ordinary people can imagine.
8) 我們必須使人們意識到保護環境的必要性。
We must awaken people to the need to protect our environment.
Unit 7
1. 我們壹起工作已經很長時間了，從來沒有因為意見分歧而妨礙我們之間的友誼。
We have worked together for a long time and have never let our differing opinions get in the way of our friendship.
2. 這項協議將為兩國間的持久和平鋪平道路。
This agreement will pave the way for a lasting peace between the two countries.
3. 他們通常要等妳開始放松警惕，才提出他們的要求。
They usually don’t mention their requirements until you are beginning to let your defenses down.
4. 要有勇氣面對自己的失誤，不要出了問題就想把責任推到別人身上去。
You should have the courage for face your own mistakes. Don’t try to shift the blame onto others when things go wrong.
5. 如果妳經常擔驚受怕，妳會發現這本書很有幫助。
If you are more often than not affected by fear and worry, you will find this book very useful.
6. 我既然接受了這個職位，就會盡自己的所能完成本職工作。
Now that I have accepted the position, I shall certainly do to the best of my ability all that is required of me.
7. 如果妳每天要做的事情沒有計劃，妳就很可能做不了多少事。
If you don’t have a plan of what you will do every day, chances are high that you won’t do much.
8. 真是英雄所見略同啊，妳的想法跟他的完全壹致呢。
Great minds think alike. Your ideas are completely in line with his.
Unit 8
1. 誠然，沒有人是完美的，但我們總是可以做得更好。
It is true that no one is perfect, but we can always do better.
2. 莫紮特常被稱為有史以來最偉大的音樂家之壹。
Mozart is often referred to as one of the greatest musicians of all time.
3.人人都會遇到逆境，但妳的生活質量在很大程度上取決於妳如何利用可用資源去應對逆境。
4.寫作時妳可以利用親身經歷距離來解釋自己的觀點。
Adversity comes to every one, but the quality of your life may depend in a large measure on how you tap into resources available to handle that adversity.
5.聖誕節是嚴冬中的壹絲溫暖，黑暗裏的壹盞明燈。
Christmas is a little warmth in the depth of winter and a bright light in the dark.
6.有時，當我們試圖得到更多時，收獲卻越少。
Sometimes we do get less when we go for more.
7.如果妳不願意原諒那些傷害過妳的人，壹心想要以其人之道還治其人之身，只會令妳的生活更糟糕。
It will only make your life worse if you refuse to forgive those who have done you wrong and be determined to repay them in kind.
8.許多農場主聲稱今夏的惡劣天氣是他們絕望了。
Many farmers claim that the vicious weather this summer has driven them to despair.