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Translation skills of English adjectives

First, some adjectives without negative meaning are collocated with other words, and sometimes they can be translated into negative sentences.

1. These goods are in short supply.

These goods are in short supply.

This equation is not complicated at all.

This equation must not be complicated.

Secondly, in order to make the translation naturally smooth and read smoothly, adverbs such as "hen" and "zui" can be added before some adjectives according to the context.

1. This is the most enjoyable day I have ever spent.

This is the most enjoyable day I have ever spent.

It is easy to compress gas.

Gases compress easily.

Thirdly, sometimes English "adjective+noun phrase" can be translated into Chinese subject-predicate structure.

1. She speaks in a high voice.

She speaks in a shrill voice.

This engine produces high torque.

This engine produces a lot of torque.

If there are several adjectives before a noun, the order should be decided according to Chinese habits when translating into English.

1. A large brick conference hall.

A large brick conference hall.

2. Plastic garden chair

Plastic chairs for the garden.

5. When some adjectives in English express psychological states such as perception, emotion and desire. And connective verbs form compound predicates, and adjectives can be translated into verbs in translation.

1. You don't know your responsibilities in marriage.

You don't know your responsibilities in marriage.

This kind of criticism became very common in his later American comments.

Similar criticisms are common in his later articles on the United States.

He really felt sorry for his past and promised to give up the car forever.

He sincerely repented of the past and promised never to play with cars again.

Because of different language habits, adjectives in English are sometimes translated into Chinese adverbs.

1. I will be kind, considerate and friendly to everyone.

I want to be kind, docile and kind to everyone.

He asked me to make a complete description of myself and my family.

He asked me in detail about myself and my family.

Another war will completely destroy our country.

Another war will completely destroy our country.