汉译英常见错误

[译] 下周我们要进行英语考试。
[误] Next week we are going to have an examination of English.

[译] 他错拿了另一个人的词典。
[误] He took someone else's dictionary by error.

[译] 他对老师的警告置若罔闻。
[误] He turned deaf ears to his teacher's warning.

[译] 这个词在拼写上与那个词有很大区别。
[误] This word differs greatly with that one in spelling.

[译] 他对通过期末考试充满信心。
[误] He is confident in passing the final examinations.

[译] 有少数学生在课堂上总是心不在焉。
[误] A few students always have their heads in the cloud in class.

[译] 你应当利用每一个机会练习说英语。
[误] You should avail every opportunity to practise speaking English.

[译] 贪污分子必定会受到惩处。
[误] Grafters shall be punished without failure.

[译] 由于是个囚犯，他不能参加选举。
[误] As he was a prisoner, he was disqualified to take part in the vote.

[译] 美国的总统相当于中国的主席。
[误] The American President corresponds with the Chinese Chairman.

[译] 根据平等协商的原则，两国解决了边界争端。
[误] In accordance to the principle of consultation on an equal footing, the two countries settled the border dispute.

[译] 如果你得到球，直接扔给守门员。
[误] If you get the ball, throw it straight at the wicket-keeper.