老读者上的卷首语,拿来做材料翻译了一下。
寻找宁静
The Quest for tranquility
以前一直不太喜欢翻译,其实翻译的最高境界是两种语言的融汇贯通,它对两种语言的精通度都要求很高。现当代的翻译大家们穷其一生,用最执著的信念,最严谨的态度,最精准的语言给我们开启了通往另一种文化宝库的钥匙。而现在的翻译,精钻的少,大多被当作一种谋生的手段方式,不得不感慨。如今的社会商品化的太严重,不仅物质商业化,人也快商品化了。可悲!
绝望主妇看到第五季,性感魅惑过于耿直的Edie意外丧生,片尾对她的总结特别的优美,摘录出来与大家分享。有兴趣,可以去看看第五季的19集。
To sleep well, you must have nothing on your conscience and be living a stress-free life. Since this only applies to babies, you may need some dos and don'ts.
It should take less than 20 to 30 minutes to fall asleep, but don't expect to nod off as soon as your head hits the pillow.
Reserve your bedroom for sleeping and sex. Don't work, watch TV, read emails or play on your Nintendo(日本著名游戏公司) in there.
Don't eat much, drink alcohol or anything with caffeine in (hot chocolate and milk are no good either), smoke or exercise within four hours of going to bed. Exercising during the day, however, encourages sleepiness at night.