林超伦实战口译练习笔记 第45期:为中国打入欧洲助一臂之力

 　　I would also ask you, Mr. Chairman, to help increase the awareness¹ of Wales among Chinese companies, particularly among Chinese companies that are considering their first move into Europe. For many years, Wales has been one of the most popular destinations for foreign investment in Europe. Investors² in Wales have brought over ￡12 billion into the country and continue to reinvest once established.

　　我想请你，主席先生，为在中国公司中提高对威尔士的认识助一臂之力，尤其是那些正在考虑打入欧洲的中国公司。多年来，威尔士一直是外国在欧洲投资最受欢迎的地方之一。投资者给威尔士带来了120亿英镑，继续追加投资。

1 awareness   

n.意识，觉悟，懂事，明智

参考例句：

• There is a general awareness that smoking is harmful.人们普遍认识到吸烟有害健康。
• Environmental awareness has increased over the years.这些年来人们的环境意识增强了。

2 investors   

n.投资者，出资者( investor的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• a con man who bilked investors out of millions of dollars 诈取投资者几百万元的骗子
• a cash bonanza for investors 投资者的赚钱机会