第五届“学府杯”翻译竞赛原文（英译汉）
Smart Energy Solutions: Increase Renewables
A variety of energy sources can be used to generate electricity, including coal, natural gas, nuclear power, and renewable resources like wind, water, plants, and the sun. Our energy choices have direct implications for our health, our environment, and our climate — and right now we are dangerously dependent on coal and other fossil fuels for most of our electricity needs.
Coal is abundant and more equally distributed throughout the world than oil and gas. Global recoverable reserves are the largest of all fossil fuels, and most countries have at least some. Moreover, existing and prospective big energy consumers like the US, China and India are self-sufficient in coal and will be for the foreseeable future. Coal has been exploited on a large scale for two centuries, so both the product and the available resources are well known; no substantial new deposits are expected to be discovered. Extrapolating the demand forecast forward, the world will consume 20% of its current res
Smart Energy Solutions: Increase Renewables
A variety of energy sources can be used to generate electricity, including coal, natural gas, nuclear power, and renewable resources like wind, water, plants, and the sun. Our energy choices have direct implications for our health, our environment, and our climate — and right now we are dangerously dependent on coal and other fossil fuels for most of our electricity needs.
Coal is abundant and more equally distributed throughout the world than oil and gas. Global recoverable reserves are the largest of all fossil fuels, and most countries have at least some. Moreover, existing and prospective big energy consumers like the US, China and India are self-sufficient in coal and will be for the foreseeable future. Coal has been exploited on a large scale for two centuries, so both the product and the available resources are well known; no substantial new deposits are expected to be discovered. Extrapolating the demand forecast forward, the world will consume 20% of its current res
erves by 2030 and 40% by 2050. Hence, if current trends are maintained, coal would still last several hundred years. However, coal is the worst offender, a dirty energy source that produces less than half our electricity but more than 80 percent of all power plant carbon emissions, along with significant and harmful levels of pollutants that degrade our environment and adversely impact our health.
There’s a better, cleaner way to meet our energy needs. Renewable energy resources like wind and solar power generate electricity with little or no pollution and global warming emissions. To move the world toward a cleaner, healthier energy future, we need smart policy decisions focused on two primary goals: Increase renewable energy and decrease the use of coal.
Support for renewable energy is growing worldwide and at the beginning of 2014, the governments of 144 countries have set renewable energy targets, almost a ten-fold increase since 2005 when only 15 countries had policies in place. Emerging and developi
There’s a better, cleaner way to meet our energy needs. Renewable energy resources like wind and solar power generate electricity with little or no pollution and global warming emissions. To move the world toward a cleaner, healthier energy future, we need smart policy decisions focused on two primary goals: Increase renewable energy and decrease the use of coal.
Support for renewable energy is growing worldwide and at the beginning of 2014, the governments of 144 countries have set renewable energy targets, almost a ten-fold increase since 2005 when only 15 countries had policies in place. Emerging and developi
ng economies are leading the way, with 95 of them having renewable energy policy plans, according to the Renewable 2014 Global Status Report.
The world generated 22.1 percent of its electricity from renewable sources in 2013, even though governments in the EU and US reduced their support. Renewable energy provides 6.5 million jobs worldwide, the report said.
China, the US, Brazil, Canada, and Germany are the top renewable power countries in 2013, with Spain, Italy, and India making huge strides, according to the report. Denmark leads per capita power generation, and Uruguay, Mauritius, and Costa Rica were among the top investment locations.
The most significant growth is in power generation, as global capacity jumped 8 percent to more than 1,560 gigawatts (GW) in the last year. Hydropower rose by 4 percent to 1,000 GW, and overall renewables grew 17 percent to more than 560 GW.
The world generated 22.1 percent of its electricity from renewable sources in 2013, even though governments in the EU and US reduced their support. Renewable energy provides 6.5 million jobs worldwide, the report said.
China, the US, Brazil, Canada, and Germany are the top renewable power countries in 2013, with Spain, Italy, and India making huge strides, according to the report. Denmark leads per capita power generation, and Uruguay, Mauritius, and Costa Rica were among the top investment locations.
The most significant growth is in power generation, as global capacity jumped 8 percent to more than 1,560 gigawatts (GW) in the last year. Hydropower rose by 4 percent to 1,000 GW, and overall renewables grew 17 percent to more than 560 GW.
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Over 140 countries have adopted new renewable energy targets, including the United States, which has pledged to increase renewable energy capacity 50 percent by 2020. President Obama has promised to slash America’s dependence on coal, and to switch power plants towards cleaner energy.
However, it will be difficult for America to switch off coal consumption, as many states depend on it for their economic livelihood. Many lobbying groups are protesting the new clean energy act, saying it unfairly deprives local industries. Even though coal is a proven dirty energy source consumption has reached a 44-year high.
Alternative and clean energy is no longer just a hip trend among environmentalists, but a real energy solution that provides power to homes and offices. The market has matured and become an attractive option for energy security. From the currently available technologies, solar photovoltaics, followed by wind power, concentrated solar power and
Over 140 countries have adopted new renewable energy targets, including the United States, which has pledged to increase renewable energy capacity 50 percent by 2020. President Obama has promised to slash America’s dependence on coal, and to switch power plants towards cleaner energy.
However, it will be difficult for America to switch off coal consumption, as many states depend on it for their economic livelihood. Many lobbying groups are protesting the new clean energy act, saying it unfairly deprives local industries. Even though coal is a proven dirty energy source consumption has reached a 44-year high.
Alternative and clean energy is no longer just a hip trend among environmentalists, but a real energy solution that provides power to homes and offices. The market has matured and become an attractive option for energy security. From the currently available technologies, solar photovoltaics, followed by wind power, concentrated solar power and
geothermal, have the highest potentials in the power sector. The use of ocean energy might be significantly higher, but with the current state of development, the technical and economical potential remains unclear.
Germany is pushing its economy towards renewables, and produces half of its electricity from solar power, The Local reports. In Denmark wind power meets 33 percent of electricity demand, in Spain 20.9 percent, and in Italy solar power meets 7.8 percent of electricity needs. Many cities across the globe have a goal to transition to 100% renewable energy.
Over the last 5 years, solar power has on average expanded 55 percent per year, according to the report. Clean energy is becoming cheaper and more popular with consumers, and investors are snapping up the opportunity. Elon Musk, the entrepreneur who invested early in PayPal and the Tesla electric car, has put money into solar power, and Google is weighing a move into the renewables sector.
Germany is pushing its economy towards renewables, and produces half of its electricity from solar power, The Local reports. In Denmark wind power meets 33 percent of electricity demand, in Spain 20.9 percent, and in Italy solar power meets 7.8 percent of electricity needs. Many cities across the globe have a goal to transition to 100% renewable energy.
Over the last 5 years, solar power has on average expanded 55 percent per year, according to the report. Clean energy is becoming cheaper and more popular with consumers, and investors are snapping up the opportunity. Elon Musk, the entrepreneur who invested early in PayPal and the Tesla electric car, has put money into solar power, and Google is weighing a move into the renewables sector.
Current levels of renewables development represent only a tiny fraction of what could be developed. Many regions of the world are rich in renewable resources. Spain and Portugal sit on a bed of geothermal energy, but currently use none of it. Scientists from the Renewable Energy Journal estimate Spain has the potential to produce up to 700 GW, which is five times the current electricity power generation of Spain.
第五届“学府杯”翻译竞赛原文（汉译英）
“圈子”没那么重要
“刚才明明还在说笑，怎么我一走过来就闭嘴了，难道是在说我什么吗？”“看着同事们谈笑风生，我也想融入进去，可就是插不上嘴……”刚从学校踏入社会的职场年轻人，面对陌生的职场环境，往往会出现一段时期的“社交空窗”，总感觉自己被排除在圈子之外，融入不了主流体之中，这也是年轻人最容易感到苦闷的事情。
没有圈子很难。因为人都有社会属性，有交往的需求，现在的年轻人尤其如此，圈子已成为一种结交同伴、交流信息、沟通感情、休闲娱乐的重要载体。一个稳固的圈子，能带
“圈子”没那么重要
“刚才明明还在说笑，怎么我一走过来就闭嘴了，难道是在说我什么吗？”“看着同事们谈笑风生，我也想融入进去，可就是插不上嘴……”刚从学校踏入社会的职场年轻人，面对陌生的职场环境，往往会出现一段时期的“社交空窗”，总感觉自己被排除在圈子之外，融入不了主流体之中，这也是年轻人最容易感到苦闷的事情。
没有圈子很难。因为人都有社会属性，有交往的需求，现在的年轻人尤其如此，圈子已成为一种结交同伴、交流信息、沟通感情、休闲娱乐的重要载体。一个稳固的圈子，能带
来安全感，在工作之外，得到感情慰藉。而被排除在圈子之外的人，则常常会有一种孤独感，甚至会有一种不可名状的不安全感。
于是，有的年轻人苦苦求索，或者以加入某圈子为荣；有的是苦寻入圈之门而不得其法，于是终日无精打采郁郁寡欢；有的则主动出击，组成了自己的圈子，将自己的活动也大多固定在了这个圈子里。
在中国特定的文化背景下，人情社会里，没有圈子怎么行？这似乎是一个约定俗成的看法，但是却常常忽略了一个更为重要的常识：圈子大不代表能力大，圈子多不表示本事多。事实上，关于进圈子、搞关系就能成功的传说往往只是传说，很多时候是臆造出来的幻象而已。某种意义上，尽管绝大多数人不愿意承认，所谓“圈子”很多时候是一种“交换关系”。如果自己拥有的资源不够多、不够好，身处的“圈子”就会慢慢消失。
把更多的精力放在提升自己上更靠谱些，根基不牢，地动山摇，不长点真本事，不出点真成果，一个劲只搞关系，钻圈子，结果必然是身在圈子也难以立足。
事实上，自身的成长往往会吸引圈子。有句入时的话说：你怎么样，世界便怎么样。先哲亚里士多德也说过，羽毛相同的鸟，自会聚在一起。通俗点说，你是什么样的人，就会吸引什么样的圈子。自己优秀了，那些优秀的人才会自然而然地来结交；自己成功了，才
于是，有的年轻人苦苦求索，或者以加入某圈子为荣；有的是苦寻入圈之门而不得其法，于是终日无精打采郁郁寡欢；有的则主动出击，组成了自己的圈子，将自己的活动也大多固定在了这个圈子里。
在中国特定的文化背景下，人情社会里，没有圈子怎么行？这似乎是一个约定俗成的看法，但是却常常忽略了一个更为重要的常识：圈子大不代表能力大，圈子多不表示本事多。事实上，关于进圈子、搞关系就能成功的传说往往只是传说，很多时候是臆造出来的幻象而已。某种意义上，尽管绝大多数人不愿意承认，所谓“圈子”很多时候是一种“交换关系”。如果自己拥有的资源不够多、不够好，身处的“圈子”就会慢慢消失。
把更多的精力放在提升自己上更靠谱些，根基不牢，地动山摇，不长点真本事，不出点真成果，一个劲只搞关系，钻圈子，结果必然是身在圈子也难以立足。
事实上，自身的成长往往会吸引圈子。有句入时的话说：你怎么样，世界便怎么样。先哲亚里士多德也说过，羽毛相同的鸟，自会聚在一起。通俗点说，你是什么样的人，就会吸引什么样的圈子。自己优秀了，那些优秀的人才会自然而然地来结交；自己成功了，才
能真正融入成功人的体。高质量的体，形成往往源于个人魅力、人格、品德、才学的互相吸引。
集中精力改变那些能够改变的，而把那些不能改变的留给时间。这大概是最实用的人生智慧。所以，专心打理自己，把自己发展成一个优秀的人，一个有价值的人，一个独立的人，比什么都重要。
当然，在你努力想成为一个值得被“圈”住的人的时候，一定要记住，一个人的幸福程度，往往取决于他的自由程度；而自由不自由，就要看你在多大程度上脱离对外部世界的依附。（2014年05月20日 (向 兰) 来源： 人民日报）
集中精力改变那些能够改变的，而把那些不能改变的留给时间。这大概是最实用的人生智慧。所以，专心打理自己，把自己发展成一个优秀的人，一个有价值的人，一个独立的人，比什么都重要。
当然，在你努力想成为一个值得被“圈”住的人的时候，一定要记住，一个人的幸福程度，往往取决于他的自由程度；而自由不自由，就要看你在多大程度上脱离对外部世界的依附。（2014年05月20日 (向 兰) 来源： 人民日报）
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