28.All the world and his wife were so kind to Marlin.

(误译)全世界和他的妻子都对马林这么好。

(正译)人人都对马林这么好。

29.Mr. Smith is an American China trader.

(误译)史密斯先生是一个美籍华裔商人。

(正译)史密斯先生是一个做对华贸易的美国商人。

30.These youths are full of animal spirits.

(误译)这些年轻人充满动物精神。

(正译)这些年轻人充满活力。

31.Jim is discussing anything under the sun with Paula.

(误译)吉姆和葆拉在阳光下讨论问题。

(正译)吉姆与葆拉海阔天空,无所不谈。

32.Why is Merry like April weather?

(误译)为什么梅里好像四月天气?

(正译)为什么梅里喜怒无常?

33.The bank is open around the clock.

(误译)那家银行准时营业。

(正译)那家银行24小时营业。

34.Bath Festival is just around the corner.

(误译)巴斯音乐节就在那个拐角周围举行。

(正译)巴斯音乐节即将到来。

35.The child is as good as gold.

(误译)这个孩子像黄金那样宝贵。

(正译)这个孩子很乖。

36.Mr. Norman will help you, as likely as not.

(误译)诺曼先生不可能帮助你。

(正译)诺曼先生很可能会帮助你。