英語六級翻譯模擬練習題：計量

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計量，古稱度量衡，是實現單位制統一，保證量值準確可靠的活動，是現代國家經濟、科技、社會發展的重要基礎。計量歷史悠久，關係國計民生。公元前221年秦朝建立，秦始皇統一度量衡，成爲中國古代統一計量制度的里程碑。1875年5月20日《米制公約》的簽署，開闢了全球範圍內推行國際單位制的近代計量新紀元。以量子物理爲基礎的現代計量科學技術的研究與應用，爲人類文明發展提供了更加精準的現代計量技術保障。1999年第21屆國際計量大會決定：自2000年起，每年5月20日爲“世界計量日”。2015年世界計量日的中國宣傳主題與國際主題一致，爲“計量與光”。

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Measurement, which is called metrology in ancient times, is the important foundation of social development of the modern countries' economy, science and technology. It has a long history and plays an important role in national welfare and the people's livelihood. Established in 221 BC, in the Qin dynasty, Qinshihuang unified weights and measures, and became a unified system for the measurement of milestone in ancient China. On May 20th, 1875, the signing of the convention on metric, opened up a worldwide to implement new era of modern international system of units of measurement. Based on quantum physics, research and application of modern measurement science and technology, provides more accurate modern metrology technical support for the development of human civilization. In 1999, the 21st international conference on measurement made a decision that since 2000, May 20 is for "World Metrology Day". China's propaganda theme of 2015 is in line with international theme for "measurement and light".

詞彙詳解：

1.Measurement  n. 測量法；度量制；測量；尺寸

2. metrology n. 度量衡學,度量衡

3.technology n. 技術，科技；技術應用

4.worldwide 世界範圍的，遍及全球的；在世界各地；在全世界

5. propaganda n. 宣傳；鼓吹

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