林超伦实战口译练习笔记 第68期:婴儿保险的开创者

 　　The department really began to expand in 1856 when the company pioneered infantile insurance, allowing parents to insure the lives of children under the age of ten. By keeping statistical¹ records about policy-holders, Prudential was able to calculate accurate premium² rates and improve the benefits payable³ on policies. By the turn of the century one third of the population was insured with "the Pru". By the mid-1870s, the company started to employ lady clerks and use "modern" calculators and typewriters.

　　工业部1856年开始扩展，他们开创了婴儿保险，让父母为为10岁以下的子女投保。由于保留了保单持有人的统计记录，保诚能够准确计算保单收费率，增加向投保人支付的赔偿金。到世纪初时，英国人口有三分之一投保于保诚。19世纪70年代中期，公司开始雇佣女员工，使用当时的现代化计算器和打字机。

1 statistical   

adj.统计的，统计学的

参考例句：

• He showed the price fluctuations in a statistical table.他用统计表显示价格的波动。
• They're making detailed statistical analysis.他们正在做具体的统计分析。

2 premium   

n.加付款；赠品；adj.高级的；售价高的

参考例句：

• You have to pay a premium for express delivery.寄快递你得付额外费用。
• Fresh water was at a premium after the reservoir was contaminated.在水库被污染之后，清水便因稀而贵了。

3 payable   

adj.可付的，应付的，有利益的

参考例句：

• This check is payable on demand.这是一张见票即付的支票。
• No tax is payable on these earnings.这些收入不须交税。