节选部分英语中许多具有动作意义的名词和由动词派生的名词,往往可根据需要转译成汉语中的动词。例如: Rockets have found application for the exploration of the universe. 火箭已用来探索宇宙。 He feared the withdrawal of his parents\'\' permission. 他害怕他父母撤消已做出的许可 The settlement of Africa by white people started 500 years ago. 白人向非洲移民开始于500年前。 There was some acknowledgement that the parents had to be involved. 有人承认当事人的父母势必要牵连进去。