1、商务英语口译Unit 1 Ceremonial Address 1.New Lecture Contents2.Useful Expressions 3.ExercisesBy learning this unit,you are supposed to be able to:1.Understand the importance of ceremonial address.2.Know the basic manners in ceremonial address.3.Master the frequently used phrases,sentence patterns and etc.C
2、eremonial Speech is a speech that you give at ceremonial occasions that reaffirms a communities bonds and values and/or strengthens ties between individuals and groups.It has three functions:to explain a social world to listeners,to display the speakers eloquence,and to shape and share community ide
3、als.New LectureThere are many types of ceremonial speeches,including introductions,w e l c o m e s,f a r e w e l l s,a w a r d presentations,acceptances,thank-yous,toasts,after-dinner speeches,sermons,prayers,and commemorative speeches such as tributes,eulogies,keynotes,inaugurals,and commencement s
4、peeches.A speech of welcome is in order if you are called on to provide greetings to a visitor to your organization,to new members,or to make your own remarks on joining a group.In a farewell speech you may say good-bye as you move on to another position or retire,or extend your groups farewell to a
5、 departing member.A speech of acceptance normally follows an award presentation,an election victory,or a success of some kind.The speech of thank-you is your acknowledgment of services or aid given to you by others.It should include a tribute to those being recognized.The toast is a recognition or t
6、ribute to a person or a group,in which a short speech is given and some liquid sipped as a means of acknowledging the recipient.The after-dinner speech is frequently used at luncheons,dinners,and banquets.Its purpose is to provide an entertaining or compelling message on a theme.A keynote speech usu
7、ally serves as the central point of a conference or convention and typically is presented early in the proceedings to function as the rallying cry for those involved.An inaugural speech,given when a n e w o f f i c e h o l d e r a s s u m e s responsibilities,is designed to set the tone for new begi
8、nnings.A commencement address commemorates old experiences and new beginnings for members of a graduating class.New Words&Expressionsreaffirm ,ri:f:m vt.再肯定，重申；再断言再肯定，重申；再断言 He had ample opportunity to reaffirm his basic ideological commitment.他曾多次有机会重申他的基本思想信念。eloquence elkwns n.口才；雄辩；雄辩术；口才；雄辩；雄辩术
9、；Her eloquence is so good that she cuts down the best orator.她的口才如此之好，连最优秀的演说家也会相形见绌。eulogy ju:ldi n.悼词；颂词；颂扬；赞词悼词；颂词；颂扬；赞词 He suggested vaguely that care must be taken in the eulogy of her friend.他还隐晦地向她提议,在赞美她的朋友时一定要小心。majestic mdestik adj.庄严的；宏伟的庄严的；宏伟的 Openings and closings were all accomplished
10、 with majestic rituality.开幕和闭幕都是用隆重的仪式来完成的。New Words&Expressionssanctuary sktjuri,-tu-n.避难所；至圣避难所；至圣所；耶路撒冷的神殿所；耶路撒冷的神殿 复数复数sanctuaries The ancient privilege of sanctuary was transferred to the Christian temple.古代的庇护特权转移到了基督教的教堂。segregation ,seriein n.隔离，分离；种隔离，分离；种族隔离族隔离 A segregation in India was,a
11、nd often remains,extreme.印度的种族隔离政策过去是,今天仍然是很厉害的。New Words&Expressions beleaguered bili:gd adj.围困的；包围的围困的；包围的 v.围攻（围攻（beleaguer的过去式和过去分词）的过去式和过去分词）Civilians trapped in the beleaguered city have been airlifted to safety.被围困在城里的老百姓已空运到安全地区。unrelenting ,nrilenti adj.无情的；不屈不无情的；不屈不挠的；不松懈的挠的；不松懈的 The word
12、s fell,unrelenting,on his ears.冷酷无情的话传到他的耳里来。New Words&Expressionscosmic kzmik adj.宇宙的（等于宇宙的（等于 cosmical）Physics is governed by cosmic laws.物理学受宇宙法则的制约。psalm s:m,s:lm n.诗篇；圣歌诗篇；圣歌 vt.唱赞美唱赞美 诗祝祷诗祝祷 You can find this psalm in the Bible.你可以在圣经上找到这篇赞美诗。New Words&Expressionsaudacious :deis adj.无畏的；鲁莽的无畏的
13、；鲁莽的 A person regarded as aggressive,audacious,or fierce.凶恶的人，虎狼之徒被认为是有野心、卤莽或凶残的人。militaristic ,militristik adj.军国主义的军国主义的 He defined the process of industrialism as essentially pacific in contrast to the militaristic spirit of feudal society.他认为,较之封建社会的黩武精神,工业主义的历程本质上是和平的。New Words&Expressionsprost
14、rate prstreit adj.俯卧的；拜倒的；俯卧的；拜倒的；降伏的；沮丧的降伏的；沮丧的 vt.使使屈服；将屈服；将弄倒弄倒They prostrated themselves before the king.他们拜倒在国王的脚下。audacity :dsti n.大胆；厚颜无耻大胆；厚颜无耻 复数复数audacities Fanny looked very angry too,and her husband was all in a fright at his sisters audacity.范妮也显得气恼非常,而其丈夫大为妹妹的莽撞所惊吓。New Words&Expression
15、s curator kjureit n.馆长；监护人；管理者馆长；监护人；管理者 Curator conducted the visitors round the museum.馆长领着游客们在博物馆中参观。馆长领着游客们在博物馆中参观。The curator is devoting time and energy to assembling an interesting exhibit of Stone Age artifacts.保管员正在花费时间和精力组织一次有趣的石器时代艺术保管员正在花费时间和精力组织一次有趣的石器时代艺术品展览。品展览。New Words&ExpressionsSi
16、ght Interpretation Your Excellences,distinguished guests,my lords,ladies and gentlemen,it is with great pleasure that I welcome you tonight to this magnificent castle.We warmly welcome you and your distinguished delegation to Wales.Wales is a small country compared with China.However,the Welsh peopl
17、e have made a significant contribution to the development of the United Kingdom and to the part the UK has played throughout the world.Sight Interpretation 女士们，先生们，我很高兴来到美丽的德国女士们，先生们，我很高兴来到美丽的德国城市汉诺威，参加著名的汉诺威工业博览会，城市汉诺威，参加著名的汉诺威工业博览会，并就能源市场开发和中德能源合作问题发表演并就能源市场开发和中德能源合作问题发表演讲。首先，我代表中国经贸委员会，对邀请我讲。首先，我
18、代表中国经贸委员会，对邀请我参加今天的论坛表示衷心的感谢！参加今天的论坛表示衷心的感谢！In closing I wish to thank the Boao Forum for Asia for hosting this conference.Creating win-win for Asia and the World begins with a dialogue,a dialogue between governments and businesses,between nations and people.The Boao forum for Asia has created the b
19、est possible setting for such a dialogue.We are thankful for your effort and are looking forward to this and future conferences.I wish all delegates a fruitful conference.Sight Interpretation不断扩大的经贸和各领域的合作关系，又不断扩大的经贸和各领域的合作关系，又有助于推动两国政治关系的发展。这符合两有助于推动两国政治关系的发展。这符合两国人民的利益。希望我们出席此次大会的所国人民的利益。希望我们出席此次大
20、会的所有朋友合作努力，共同为推动中英友好合作有朋友合作努力，共同为推动中英友好合作关系的全面发展，不断做出新的贡献！谢谢关系的全面发展，不断做出新的贡献！谢谢大家！大家！Sight InterpretationChinese-English InterpretationEnglish-Chinese InterpretationSelected Simulation Exercises 译文：I am pleased to come to London in this balmy spring season and join you in discussing ways to tackle t
21、he global financial crisis and restore world economic growth.Let me first of all express sincere thanks to Prime Minister Brown for his kind invitation and thoughtful arrangements.2.Let me welcome everybody to this fifth CEO summit that weve done.Its our pleasure to have a chance to host you today.W
22、e do this session as an opportunity for all of us to share feedback,to brainstorm,to prompt some ideas and hopefully leave you with some thoughts th at are useful.译文：请允许我对参加第五届首席执行官高峰会的请允许我对参加第五届首席执行官高峰会的每一位成员表示欢迎。今天能有此机会接待每一位成员表示欢迎。今天能有此机会接待在座各位我们感到非常荣幸。我们利用本次在座各位我们感到非常荣幸。我们利用本次会议给大家提供共享信息、集思广益的机会，
23、会议给大家提供共享信息、集思广益的机会，但愿能给你们留下一些有益的简介和想法。但愿能给你们留下一些有益的简介和想法。3 我们同英国朋友再次聚首在美丽的泰晤士河畔，召开我们的第三次大会。我谨代表参加此次会议的中方代表，感谢英方的盛情邀请和精心安排。自去年的大会以来，中国又发生了很多变化。Were meeting our British friends once again by the side of the beautiful Thames,for our third conference.On behalf of the Chinese delegates,Id like to thank our British colleagues for your invitation and your excellent programme.Since last years conference,China has undergone yet more changes.译文：
