2017年12月大学英语四级翻译题库：月光族

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　　中国经济的高速发展，带来了消费文化的日益流行，同时也催生了一批具有高学历，充分享受资本主义消费模式的年轻人，他们习惯于当月工资当月花。因而被称为“月光族”(the moonlight group)。“月光族”一词出现于20世纪90年代后期，是用来讽刺那些出身富裕、接受高等教育、充分享受快餐文化(fast food culture)的年轻人。

　　“月光族(the moonlight clan)”总是每个月花光收入，也没有存钱的计划。社会中有一小部分人是“月光族”。支持这种消费观念的人指出，作为月光族可以让他们拥有更多享受生活的机会，过高质量的生活。这种消费习惯在某种程度上也造成了奢侈浪费。月光族或许拥有奢华、高质量的生活，但是他们也会感到缺乏安全感，尤其是当手头拮据的时候。

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　　China’s economy is developing very quickly, and has brought with it a culture of consumption more prevalent with each passing day. At the same time, it has brought into being an educated group of young people who enjoy capitalist consumption way. They’re used to spending money as soon as they get it every month, and so are called the moon light group”. This word came into being during the 1990s, to make fun of those bom into wealth，who have received a high education, and who ap?preciate fast food culture.

　　“The moonlight clan”always runs out of their incomeeach month and has no plan to save money. There isa small number of “the moonlight clan” in oursociety.Those who are in favor of this kind ofconsumption attitude point out that being themoonlight clan gives them more chances to enjoythe life and live a high-quality life.This kind of consumption habit,to some extent,lead towaste.The moonlight clan may have a luxurious and high-quality life but they may be lack ofthe sense of security,especially in their rainy day.