世博会知识基础英语对话(中英文对照)

    世博会知识基础英语对话(中英文对照)
Host: Many people are asking such a question: Is there any difference between World Expo andthe exhibitions in normal sense?
    主持人：有许多人在问，世博会与一般的展览会有什么区别？
    Xiao Luo: World Expo is different from the exhibtions in normal sense. It is not a tradeexhibition.
    小罗：世博会不同于一般的展览会，它是非贸易性质的博览会。
    Host: What is World Expo on earth? Could you describe it in a word?
    主持人：那么世博会究竟是什么会呢，你能用一句话来形容吗？
    Xiao Luo: In a word, World Expo (also World Exposing or World’s Fair) is known as the“Olympics” in fields of economy, science & technology, and culture.
    小罗：简单来说，世博会被誉为世界经济、科技和文化的“奥林匹克”。
    Host: Would you please tell about the concept of the World Exposition?
    主持人：能不能喝大家说说世博会的理念？
    Xiao Luo: Of course. The concept of the World Exposition is “Understanding, Communication,Gathering and Cooperation”. It is an international venue¹ to promote the progress of humancivilization.
    小罗：可以。世博会的理念是“理解、沟通、欢聚、合作”。它是一场促进人类文明进步的全球盛会。
    Host: Um…Application for hosting a World Expo is a very hard job, isn’t it?
    主持人：呣…想必要申办一次世博会实属不易，过程一定很艰辛，是吗？
    Xiao Luo: It’s true! Application for hosting a World Expo shall go through fourprocedures—bidding, BIE enquiry, voting, and registration² , which span several years.
    小罗：是的！申办世博会需要完成申办、考察、投票和注册四项程序，前后历经数年。
    Host: What kind of organization is entitled to administrate world expositions? These striking venues³ are so large in scale.
    主持人：那是由什么机构来管理世博会呢？它是如此地规模庞大、举世瞩目。
    Xiao Luo: The International Exhibitions Bursar (BIE), headquartering in Paris, is the governing body of world expeditions. China is a BIE member state, therefore, has the right to apply for boosting a World Expo.
    小罗：国际展览局它是世博会的管理机构，总部设在巴黎。中国式国际展览局的成员国，所以才能申请举办世博会。
    Host: As we know, Zaragoza Spain hosts Expo 2008 .Is it of the same nature with the International Exhibition of 2005 Aichi and Expo 2010?
    主持人：我们知道2008年在西班牙萨拉戈萨举办了世博会，它与2005年爱知世博会和上海世博会的性质一样吗？
    Xiao Luo:As stipulated⁴ in BIE Convention , World Expo falls in to two major categories—Registered International Exhibition and Recognized International Exhibition (also known as Special Exhibition), according to their nature, size and duration . Registered Exhibitions are also known as General Exhibition, with a broad theme and all-inclusive exhibits; they can occur every five years and last normally six months. Recognized International Exhibition is also known as Special Exhibition, with a specialized⁵ theme and relatively⁶ small scale; they can occur between General Exhibition and last normally three months. Expo 2008 Zaragoza is a Recognized International Exhibition, 2005 Aichi Expo and Expo 2010 are Registered InternationalExhibitions.
    小罗：是这样的。根据《国际展览公约》，世博会按性质、规模、展期的不同分为两大类：一类是注册类世博会，也叫做“综合性世博会”，拥有综合性主题，展出内容包罗万象，展期通常为六个月，每五年举办一次；另一类是认可类世博会，也称为“专业性世博会”，展出的主题专业性强，展览规模较小，展期通常为三个月，在两届注册类世博会之间举办一次。萨拉戈萨世博会属于认可类，而爱知世博会与上海世博会都属于注册类世博会。
    Host: I see . What kinds of forms will a Worlds Expo use for presentation?
    主持人：原来这样。世博会都有些什么形式呢？
    Xiao Luo: It’s a lot. World Expo has three major forms for presentation exhibitions,events,and forums⁷. Visitors will be sure to enjoy a fruitful trip.
    小罗：那可丰富了，世博会的形式有展示、活动和论坛三大类。参观者一定会收获颇丰。
    Host: Hearing what you said, I do expect Expo 2010 more than ever. Much appreciation⁸ to XiaoLuo's answers.
    主持人：你这样一说，我们就更期待上海世博会了。谢谢小罗的解答。
    Xiao Luo: Bye!
    小罗：再见！

1 venue   

n.犯罪地点，审判地，管辖地，发生地点，集合地点

参考例句：

• The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions.大厅给婚礼和其他社会活动提供了场所。
• The chosen venue caused great controversy among the people.人们就审判地点的问题产生了极大的争议。

2 registration   

n.登记，注册，挂号

参考例句：

• Marriage without registration is not recognized by law.法律不承认未登记的婚姻。
• What's your registration number?你挂的是几号？

3 venues   

n.聚集地点( venue的名词复数 )；会场；（尤指）体育比赛场所；犯罪地点

参考例句：

• The band will be playing at 20 different venues on their UK tour. 这个乐队在英国巡回演出期间将在20个不同的地点演出。
• Farmers market corner, 800 meters long, 60 meters wide livestock trading venues. 农牧市场东北角，有长800米，宽60米的牲畜交易场地。 来自互联网

4 stipulated   

vt.& vi.规定；约定adj.[法]合同规定的

参考例句：

• A delivery date is stipulated in the contract. 合同中规定了交货日期。
• Yes, I think that's what we stipulated. 对呀，我想那是我们所订定的。 来自辞典例句

5 specialized   

adj.专门的，专业化的

参考例句：

• There are many specialized agencies in the United Nations.联合国有许多专门机构。
• These tools are very specialized.这些是专用工具。

6 relatively   

adv.比较...地，相对地

参考例句：

• The rabbit is a relatively recent introduction in Australia.兔子是相对较新引入澳大利亚的物种。
• The operation was relatively painless.手术相对来说不痛。

7 forums   

讨论会； 座谈会； 广播专题讲话节目； 集会的公共场所( forum的名词复数 )； 论坛，讨论会，专题讨论节目； 法庭

参考例句：

• A few of the forums were being closely monitored by the administrators. 有些论坛被管理员严密监控。
• It can cast a dark cloud over these forums. 它将是的论坛上空布满乌云。

8 appreciation   

n.评价；欣赏；感谢；领会，理解；价格上涨

参考例句：

• I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
• I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。