2014年考研英语翻译:状语从句(3)
三、条件状语从句 英语中连接条件状语从句的连接词常常有:if(如果),unless(除非,如果不),providing that(假如),so long as(只要),on condition that(条件是),suppose that(假如),in case(如果),only if(只要),if only(但愿,要是...就好了)等。 (一)翻译在主句前面。 It was better in case they were captured. 要是把他们捉到了,那就更好了。 If you tell me about it, then I shall be able to decide. 假如你把一切都告诉我,那么我就能够作出决定。 (二)翻译在主句后面,用来补充说明条件。 You can drive tonight if you are ready. 你今晚就可以出车,如果你愿意的话 No doubt I could earned something if I had really meant to. 毫无疑问,我本来是可以赚到一点的,如果我真有那样打算的话。 |