結構轉換
(1)句子成分的轉換
1)非主語譯成主語
經典例題: Since the invention of the transistor at the Bell Telephone Laboratories in1984，it has found its way into varied applications in the commercial，industrial and military fields.
參考譯文: 自從1984年貝爾電話研究所發明電晶體以來，電晶體的種種應用已遍及商業、工業和軍事各個領域。(狀語譯成主語) 經典例題: Television is different from radio in that it sends and receives pictures. 參考譯文: 電視和無線電的不同點在於電視能收發影象。(表語譯成主語)
經典例題: Matter is usually electrically neutral，that is，it has as many protons，as electrons. 參考譯文: 物質通常是不帶電的，就是說，它的質子和電子數量是相等的。(賓語譯成主語)
2)非謂語譯成謂語 經典例題: There is a need for improvement in your study habits. 參考譯文: 你的學習習慣需要改進。(主語譯成謂語)
3)非賓語譯成賓語
經典例題: He is admired by everybody. 參考譯文: 大家都很欽佩他。(主語譯成賓語)
經典例題: Materials to be used for structural purpose are chosen so as to behave elastically in the environmental condition. 參考譯文: 用於結構上的`材料必須選擇得使它們在周圍環境條件下具有彈性。(狀語譯成賓語)
4)非狀語譯成狀語
經典例題: He drew a deep breath.
參考譯文: 他深深地吸了一口氣。(定語譯成狀語)
經典例題: Pictures show him in the company of men like Churchill，Einstein and Gandhi. 參考譯文: 在這些照片中我們可以看到他和邱吉爾、愛因斯坦、甘地這些人的交往。(主語譯成狀語)
(2)基本句型的轉化
1)簡單句轉換成複合句
經典例題: At the slightest improvement in my work they would show warm approval. 參考譯文 我工作稍有進步，他們就熱情肯定。
2)複合句轉換成簡單句
經典例題： This causes the construction of gigantic buildings where too large masses of human beings are crowded together. 參考譯文: 這樣就蓋起了許多人聚居的高樓大廈。
