換一種語言讀金庸(五)
這一大串果品菜肴,可真夠譯者受的。
Bunker mentality?
The chief symptom of bunker mentality is the constant fear of being attacked.
Ahead of his time?
To say that he was “ahead of his time” is to say that he was much better than his contemporaries.
換一種語言讀金庸(二)
一個人物,一種性格,一種語言,絕對不會含糊不清。
換一種語言讀金庸(四)
人物太生動,武功太奇幻,結(jié)果呢,給讀者帶來享受的同時,也給譯者埋下了數(shù)不清的雷。
換一種語言讀金庸(三)
Anna Holmwood 要面對那么多稀奇古怪的名稱,真是難為她了。
Acquired taste?
Acquired taste refers to the fact that the taste or ability to appreciate is acquired or learned through effort and experience.
Life changes on a dime?
No problem!This is the new FedEx, able to turn on a dime--on the ground.
Breathing down the neck?
It means that someone is getting too close to us otherwise we won’t be able to feel their breaths.