2023年12月大学英语四级考试翻译实例解析(十九)

　　1. Many writers believe that at least one murder is necessary in a detective story, ____________________ .

　　2. Tom would like to take advantage of the medical facilities at the university clinic, ____________________ .

　　3. George knows he has to perform very well on the final exam, ____________________ .

　　4. The person who started the fire by carelessly throwing away a lit cigarette must be punished, ____________________ .

　　5. I think you should get a job, ____________________ .

　　翻译解析：

　　1. if only to attract more readers

　　2. if only to have a brief check-up

　　3. if only to make a good impression on his girlfriend

　　4. if only to teach him a lesson on how dangerous it is to be so careless

　　5. if only to stop yourself getting so bored at home