3.综合练习(4)英汉小短文翻译及参考译文 2014-06-0820:53 Mini-essay Translation from English into Chinese Vatican-the Smallest Country Size is not a criterion in our definition of what constitutes a country. a country need only be an independent state, with distinct territorial boundaries, and its own government. This is a true blessing for Vatican City, as, weighing in at a mere 0. 17 square miles, it holds the title of being the smallest country in the world Prior to 1870, however, political control by papal governments in centralltalyspanned approximately 16, 000 square miles. In 1870, theKingdomofItaly, in a shift of political power established Romeas the national capital ofltaly, wrested political power from the papal governments and absorbed the so-called"Papal states into its territory A 1929 Agreement hammered out by the Italian government and the pope establishedvatican Citya a country. all 0. 17 square miles of it! Gradually the country has gained recognition as sucll,6.as establishing diplomatic ties with other countries, and by receiving dignitaries from other nations Vatican Cityis the official seat of the Catholic Church, and its head, the pope rules through a civil governor. As with any other country, this miniature country sports its own flag, coins its own oins, runsits own postal, transportation, telephone systems, and radio broadcasting station. Vatican Cityis all grown up. This pint-size powerhouse of a country primarily supports itself through contributions from atholics around the world, and through tourism. Safely ensconced within vatican City lie some of the worlds most precious of treasures: the Gardens, St. Peter s Basilica, and the Vatican Palace which houses the Vatican Library, and... thePope himself Malls in theUSA Malls are popular places for Americans to go. Some people spend so much time at malls that they are called" mall rats. Mall rats shop until they drop in the hundreds of stores under one roof. People like malls for many reasons. They feel safe because malls have police stations of private security guards. Parking is usually free, and the weather inside is always fine. The newest malls have beautiful rest areas with waterfalls and large green trees. The largest mall in theUnited Statesis the Mall of America inMinnesota. It covers 4.2 million square feet. It has 350 stores, eight night clubs, and a seven-acre park There are parking spaces or 12, 750 cars. About 750, 000 people shop there every week P The first indoor mall in theUnited Stateswas built in1965 inDina, Minnesota. People love all their shopping in one place. More malls uilt around the country. Now, malls are like centers where people come to do many things, they shop, of course, they also eat in food cour have food from all over the world. They see movies at theatres. Some people even get their daily exercise by doing the new sport of mall walking. Others go to malls to meet friends In some malls ole can see a doctor or a dentist and even at tend church. In other words people can do just t everything in malls. Now residents can actually live in their favorite shopping center3.综合练习（4）英汉小短文翻译及参考译文 2014-06-08 20:53 Mini-essay Translation from English into Chinese Vatican—the Smallest Country Size is not a criterion in our definition of what constitutes a country. A country need only be an independent state, with distinct territorial boundaries, and its own government. This is a true blessing for Vatican City, as, weighing in at a mere 0.17 square miles, it holds the title of being the smallest country in the world.  Prior to 1870, however, political control by papal governments in centralItalyspanned approximately 16,000 square miles. In 1870, theKingdomofItaly, in a shift of political power, establishedRomeas the national capital ofItaly, wrested political power from the papal governments, and absorbed the so-called "Papal States" into its territory.  A 1929 Agreement hammered out by the Italian government and the Pope, establishedVatican Cityas a country...all 0.17 square miles of it! Gradually the country has gained recognition as such, by establishing diplomatic ties with other countries, and by receiving dignitaries from other nations.  Vatican Cityis the official seat of the Catholic Church, and its head, the Pope, rules through a civil governor. As with any other country, this miniature country sports its own flag, coins its own coins,runsits own postal, transportation, telephone systems, and radio broadcasting station.Vatican Cityis all grown up.  This pint-size powerhouse of a country primarily supports itself through contributions from Catholics around the world, and through tourism. Safely ensconced within Vatican City lie some of the worlds' most precious of treasures; the Gardens, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Vatican Palace, which houses the Vatican Library, and...thePope himself.  Malls in theUSA Malls are popular places for Americans to go. Some people spend so much time at malls that they are called "mall rats." Mall rats shop until they drop in the hundreds of stores under one roof.  People like malls for many reasons. They feel safe because malls have police stations of private security guards. Parking is usually free, and the weather inside is always fine. The newest malls have beautiful rest areas with waterfalls and large green trees.  The largest mall in theUnited Statesis the Mall of America inMinnesota. It covers 4.2 million square feet. It has 350 stores, eight night clubs, and a seven-acre park! There are parking spaces for 12,750 cars. About 750,000 people shop there every week.  The first indoor mall in theUnited Stateswas built in1965 inEdina,Minnesota. People love doing all their shopping in one place. More malls were built around the country. Now, malls are like town centers where people come to do many things, they shop, of course, they also eat in food courts that have food from all over the world. They see movies at theatres. Some people even get their daily exercise by doing the new sport of "mall walking." Others go to malls to meet friends.  In some malls, people can see a doctor or a dentist and even attend church. In other words, people can do just about everything in malls. Now residents can actually live in their favorite shopping center