2008年3月20日 星期四

on the G.I. Bill,

梁永安先生:「最近需要與歐巴馬搞和一小下,意外發現大陸譯人對他的成名演講有此一譯︰

After the war, they(歐巴爸媽) studied on the G.I. Bill, bought a house through FHA, and later moved west all the way to Hawaii in search of opportunity.

戰後,他們研究了士兵福利法案,通過聯邦住宅管理局買了一套房子,並移居到西部尋找機會。」

hc案:根據( Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

GI (noun [C] INFORMAL):a soldier in the US army, especially in World War Two

on (FINANCIAL SUPPORT)
preposition
used to show what is providing financial support or an income:
I've only got £50 a week to live on at the moment.
He retired on a generous pension from the company.
UK She's on (= earning) £15 000 a year.

GI Bill Originally GI Bill of Rights. Financial assistance provided to people who have or are serving in the military for educational and home purchasing purposes. Administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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