2013年12月英語四級翻譯答案：中國結（新東方版）

【翻譯原文】中國結

中國結最初是由手工藝人發(fā)明的，經過數百年不斷的改進，已經成為一種優(yōu)雅多彩的藝術和工藝。在古代，人們用它來記錄事件，但現在主要是用于裝飾的目的。 “結”在中文里意味這愛情丶婚姻和團聚,中國結常常作為禮物交換或作用飾品祈求好運和辟邪。這種形式的手工藝代代相傳，現在已經在中國和世界各地越來越受歡迎。

【譯文參考】The Chinese knot was originally invented by the craftsmen. After hundreds of years of continuous improvement，has become a kind of elegant and colorful arts and crafts. In ancient times，people use it to record the event，but now used mainly for decorative purposes. The knot means love, marriage and reunion in Chinese，knot is often used for jewelry as a gift exchange or pray for good luck and ward off evil spirits，This form of handicrafts from generation to generation, it has become increasingly popular in China and around the world.