1、在人稱和數(shù)上與主語保持一致

例1：鄉(xiāng)鎮(zhèn)企業(yè)的繁榮是我國農(nóng)村改革的必然產(chǎn)物。

譯文：The prosperity of town enterprises is the inevitable outcome of the economic reform in the rural areas.

主語是“prosperity”而不是“town enterprises”，因而謂語用單數(shù)形式的“is”。

2、保持時(shí)態(tài)與原文語義相吻合

例2：本公司全體同仁竭誠為各界服務(wù)。

譯文：Our corporation will serve various circles heart and soul.

這是某公司的意愿，因而譯文要用將來時(shí)態(tài)。

例3：該產(chǎn)品市場緊俏，貴公司若有意訂購，請從速。

譯文：Please make a prompt order of the product,which has been sold well.

“該產(chǎn)品市場緊俏”是指產(chǎn)品已經(jīng)銷售的情況，因而英文用完成時(shí)態(tài)。

3、原文用形容詞短語、名詞性短語、數(shù)量詞或介詞短語作謂語，英文常用系表結(jié)構(gòu)作謂語

例4：這種打字機(jī)輕便高效、經(jīng)久耐用而又經(jīng)濟(jì)實(shí)惠。

譯文：This type of typewriter is portable and durable,economical and practical.

例5：金杯牌汽床墊工藝先進(jìn)、結(jié)構(gòu)新穎、造型美觀、款式繁多、適時(shí)大方、攜帶方便。

譯文：The"Golden Cup"brand air-filled bed cushions are made in advanced technology.With novel structure,beautiful shape and various patterns,they are comfortable and convenient to carry.

4、原文是多動謂語（連動式和兼語式)，英文可采用一個主動詞作謂語，其他用非謂語形式

例6：市政府采取各種措施招商引資。

譯文：The city government takes a variety of measures to invite investment.

例7：招商代表團(tuán)吸引了許多東南亞客商來新加坡洽談項(xiàng)目。

譯文：The delegation of inviting investment has attracted many businessmen from south-east Asia to Singapore to hold talks on different projects.

5、許多中文句子被動意義不是很明顯，但譯成英文時(shí)要考慮句子喑含的被動意義，譯成英文的被動形式。

例8：訂單可寄給當(dāng)?shù)刂袊霭嫖锎砩蹋驈街奔牡奖本?99信箱中國國際圖書貿(mào)易總公司。

譯文：Orders can be sent to a local agent or Box 399,China International Book Trading Corporation.