翻译小窍门:英语翻译中关于数字的书写规则(2)

　　四. 在科技文章中，数字频繁出现，用阿拉伯数字比用单词陈述更有利。

　　The new engine has a capacity of 4.3 litres and a power output of 153 kilowatts at 4400 revolutions per minute.

　　这台新发动机的容积为4.3升，转速为每分钟4400转，时输出功率是153千瓦。

　　We know that the weight of a cubic foot of air at 0?C and 76cm，pressure is 0.08l pound, or 12 cubic feet of air weigh a pound.

　　我们知道，1立方英尺的空气在0摄氏度和760毫米汞柱压力下，重量是0.81磅，也就是说12立方英尺空气的重量是1磅。

　　五. 句首不用阿拉伯数字，句末要尽量避免用阿拉伯数字。

　　1. 4th July is an important date in American history.

　　7月4日是美国历史很重要的日子。

　　应该写成The fourth of July...

　　2. 19 couples took part in the ballroom dancing competition.

　　19对选手参加了交际舞比赛。

　　应改写成：Nineteen couples took...

　　3. 60% profit was a reported.

　　据报道有60%的利润。

　　应改写成：Sixty per cent profit…

　　4. 1345 kilograms force was applied at the center point of the bar.

　　试验时，在杆的中点加了1345公斤力。

　　可改成When tested, a force of l345 kg was applied...

　　六. 遇到分数，可用带连字符的单词表示。

　　At 1east two-thirds of the class have had colds.

　　这个班至少有三分之二的学生患重感冒。

　　Nitrogen forms about four-fifths of the atmosphere.

　　氮约占大气的五分之四。