英語四級翻譯真題解析及點評第三版

　　中國結(jié)（the Chinese knot) 最初是由手工藝人發(fā)明的。經(jīng)過數(shù)百年不斷的改造，已經(jīng)成為一種優(yōu)雅多彩的藝術(shù)和工藝。在古代，人們用它來記錄事件，但現(xiàn)在主要用于裝飾的目的。結(jié)在中文里意味著愛情，婚姻和團聚。中國結(jié)常常作為禮物交換或用作飾品祈求好運和避邪。這種形式的手工藝（handcraft)代代相傳，現(xiàn)在已經(jīng)在中國和世界各地越來越受歡迎。

　　譯文：

　　The Chinese knot is originally invented by the handicraftsman. After several hundred years innovation, it has evolved into an elegant and colorful art and craft. In ancient times, it was used for recording events, while now it is mainly a decorative handicraft art. In Chinese, Knot means love, marriage and reunion. The Chinese knot is often used as a gift to express good wishes or a talisman to ward off evil spirits. The handcraft has passed on for generations and become more and more popular in China and the world.