英語六級翻譯模擬練習:大規模消費時代
大規模消費時代 an era of mass consumption
追求物質生活 pursue material life
購買力 purchasing power
因此 therefore
奢侈品 luxury
占 account for
市場份額 market share
從…來講 in regard to
炫耀性消費 conspicuous consumption
炫耀 show off
與…相關 be associated with
社會關系 social tie
【精彩譯文】
As China has achieved new heights in its economy and recently entered an era of mass consumption, the purchasing power of Chinese people is rising along with the development of market economy. Therefore, it is inevitable that people who pursue material life buy luxuries as long as they can afford. According to a report, the total consumption of luxuries in China accounted for a quarter of the global market share and ranked second in the world after Japan. However, in regard to consumption concept, a large number of Chinese consumers are still in the stage of “conspicuous consumption”, which is unhealthy. Luxuries should not be the tools of showing off or signs associated with power, wealth and social ties.