A university of high caliber has got to have a "hybrid" make-up. In many famous universities in developed countries, leaders and teachers hail from all corners of the world, as do their graduate students. (157)
例2
我们普及艺术歌曲，应当提倡艺术歌曲的群众化，不要使它成为曲高和寡的“阳春白雪”。（L372）
When we promote art songs, we need to make them accessible to the masses. On no account should we turn them into highbrow affairs with limited followers. (375)
As a matter of fact, 50 years is only a vivid way of putting it. Even after 50 years our policy will not change either. That is, for the first 50 years it cannot be changed, and for the second there will be no need to change it. So this is not just idle talk.(262)
I quite agree with the suggestion you just made about developing relations between our two parties and our two countries. Let our former problems be water over the dam, and let us look to the future. (252)
有些英语词典只收了water under the bridge，未收water over the dam。这两个说法的意思是一样的，都表示已成过去之事，不必多想。
例5
克明：我们不要以妇人之见，来揣测这样一个博大的君子。（家130）
Keming: We mustn't allow these old wives' tales to tarnish the honour of such a magnanimous gentleman!
Keming: We should all work together to bring the black sheep back to the fold, he has done enough damage. It is your duty as the eldest grandson of the senior branch to see to this. I don't want you to bear the bad name of an unworthy descendant.
Since time immemorial, the finest Chinese traditions and values have been deeply engrained in a national spirit of unity, peace, diligence, courage and ceaseless self-improvement, with love for the motherland at the core. (322)
The world's advanced technologies continue to develop rapidly, with the rate of development no longer calculated in terms of years, but in terms of months, and even in terms of days, a trend which we call "changes coming with each passing day".(122)
It has been demonstrated countless times that only those who devote themselves heart and soul to their work, who constantly strive for perfection and fear neither hardship nor disappointment can reach the pinnacles of science. (106)
I likened these principles, policies, documents and laws to the "imperial sword"—symbols of supreme authority. We need the "imperial sword" to focus our minds and actions. (87)
例11
高等教育体制改革任重道远（L99）
Higher education reform: a weighty responsibility and a long way to go (91)
Leaders of Jiangsu Province and leaders of the two schools liked the idea, and it didn't take long for them to get "hitched". Isn't this a typical example of seizing the opportunity and giving adroit guidance in the light of actual circumstances? (91)
Over two thousand years ago Confucius already raised the idea of teaching in accordance with a student's aptitude; today we must carry forward this good Chinese educational tradition.(162)
例14
高校学生不仅要读书，还要用书，用理论去解决实践问题。古人云“学以致用”嘛。（L165-166）
University students must not just read books; they must also use books and theories to solve practical problems. To quote an ancient's admonition, "You study something in order to use it." (164)
The universities run by central ministries and commissions had solid programs and distinguished histories, but were too much for their respective governing departments to handle, given the funding constraints and steady proliferation of the schools. The going was tough for them. (70)
"It seems to me, you are richer than the rest." The dean did not answer me directly, but from his expression I could tell the college was rich but he was trying not to show it. (95)
例17
固定的模式是没有的，也不可能有。墨守成规的观点只能导致落后，甚至失败。（DⅢ292）
There are not and cannot be fixed models. Sticking to conventions can only lead to backwardness or even failure. (285)
We believe that as long as we carry out these principles and policies, we shall succeed. On the other hand, there are still risks ahead, and we cannot expect smooth sailing all the way. (255)
Localities, for their part, had their hands full providing for their "own children"—they had little resources to spare for centrally run universities. Thus both central ministries and commissions and local governments found themselves in a deep predicament. (71)
此例原文“嗷嗷待哺”，非常生动。译文had their hands full providing for their "own children"，一连串的形象性词语已很生动，“嗷嗷待哺”的意思也已包含其中，因此字面上没有译。若在children之前再加hungry，是不是也太别扭了。还是不加为好。
One such opportunity appeared during the 1998 State Council organizational reshuffle, in which nine ministries were abolished. Now that these ministries were gone, what was to be done with the universities under their charge? (88)
The world is developing; in particular, high technology is advancing at a tremendous pace. China must not be content to remain backward. It should participate in the development of high technology from the very beginning. That is the purpose of this project. (273)
例23
三是“借东风”，抓机遇。要推动改革，每一个重大的机遇都要抓住不放。（L96）
Third, don't let a good opportunity slip through your fingers. To promote reform you've got to act every time a good opportunity presents itself. (88)
Most government functionaries, leaders in particular, have a good grasp of the strategy of rejuvenating the country through science and education, and of the importance of basic education. But this does not mean that everyone practices what they preach. (240)
For a certain period of time, learning advanced science and technology from the developed countries was criticized as "blindly worshiping foreign things". We have come to understand how stupid this argument is. Therefore, we have sent many people abroad to familiarize themselves with the outside world. China cannot develop by closing its door, sticking to the beaten track and being self-complacent. (143)
With regard to development goals, we should take a pragmatic attitude. Let's refrain from setting unrealistic aims and over-blowing things, let alone trying to "keep up with the Joneses." (94)
To our gratification, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance, the People's Bank of China and the Office of Legislative Affairs of the State Council are summing up their experience and taking further measures to standardize and institutionalize the student loan system, and ensure fast, sustained growth of this business by giving timely help to those who need it. (112-113)
例28
不要因为小的曲折而缩手缩脚，不敢大胆前进。（DⅢ256）
We shall not allow minor reverses to discourage us from moving boldly forward. (252)
例29
我总是告诉我的同志们不要怕冒风险，胆子还要再大些。如果前怕狼后怕虎，就走不了路。（DⅢ263）
I always tell my comrades not to be afraid of risks but to be daring. We shall get nowhere if we are plagued by fears. (258)
例30
王氏：我说不去吧！三老爷院子差一点落了一个炮弹！不哭了，不哭了。（家172）
Wang: What did I say! A cannon shot barely missed Third Master's courtyard! Don't cry now, don't cry.
沈氏：菩萨保佑！菩萨保佑！
Shen: O Buddha, have mercy! Have mercy!
王氏：哪都不安全，现在只有听天由命了。
Wang: It's not safe anywhere; we can only sit and wait.
Wang: For three months we couldn't even see you. I sent people over several times, but with one excuse or another, they were never allowed to set foot inside the colossal Feng mansions. What was going on behind all this?