87 Because of the noise outside, Nancy had great difficulty in focusing on the experiment. (集中注意力在實驗上)
點評: have difficulty in doing sth.(in可以省略)這個搭配在2006年四級改革時的樣卷中已經出過,當時是翻譯“在找去博物館的路方面有困難”。這次是重復出現(xiàn),考生必須把歷次真題及樣卷的翻譯看一看,寫一寫。
88 The manager never laughed; neither had she lost her temper. (她也從來沒有發(fā)過脾氣)
點評:考點是 部分倒裝。部分倒裝分兩種情況,一種是否定詞前置的(正如本題);另一種是only前置的。
89 We look forward to being invited to attend the opening ceremony (被邀請出席開幕式)
點評:考點是被動語態(tài)的變化形式,look forward to的to是介詞,所以后面用-ing結構。
90 It is suggested that the air conditioner (should) be installed by the window.(要安裝在窗戶旁)點評:考點是虛擬語氣。Suggest等動詞作主句謂語時,賓語從句往往用虛擬語氣的表達,在表達過程中should可以省略。
91 The 16-year-old girl decided to travel abroad on her own despite her parents’ strong objection. (她父母的強烈反對)
點評:考點是重要介詞的翻譯方法。