亮 相

句子：國慶節(jié)，特種兵方陣在天安門廣場閱兵中首次亮相。

誤譯：On National Day, the Special Forces formation made its first debut in the military parade on Tiananmen Square.

正譯：On National Day, the Special Forces formation made its debut/ made its first public performance in the military parade on Tiananmen Square.

解釋：to make ones debut 的意思是to make ones first public appearance，即“第一次在公眾面前露面”。debut已經(jīng)具有“首次亮相”的含義，前面不必再用first。例如：1. 這只大熊貓最近在北京動(dòng)物園首次亮相。This giant panda has recently made its debut/made its first public appearance in Beijing Zoo.

“亮相”的第一個(gè)意思是“戲曲演員上下場時(shí)或表演舞蹈時(shí)做出短時(shí)的靜止姿勢”。英語可以譯為 to strike a pose on the stage。例如：2. 這位名角在臺上一亮相，就博得觀眾的喝彩。As soon as this famous actor struck a pose on the stage, the audience gave him a loud applause.

“亮相”的第二個(gè)意思是比喻通過行動(dòng)“公開露面或表演”。英語可以譯為 to make ones public appearance。例如：3. 這種手機(jī)在本地市場首次亮相。This type of mobile phone has made its first public appearance in the local market.

“亮相”的第三個(gè)意思是比喻通過言語“公開表態(tài)，亮明觀點(diǎn)”。英語譯為to state ones position, to declare ones position。例如：4. 我們的意見都說了，就等你亮相了。Since we have all aired our opinions, we are waiting for you to declare your position. 5. 在弄清事情原委之前，不要急于亮相。Dont state your position before you get to the bottom of the matter.▲

（本欄目供稿：王逢鑫教授）