The Chinese market continued to record stable double-digit growth of plus 33.3%. The Asian markets continue to enjoy, although admittedly from a low base. The most important things that Chinese guests like in Switzerland are the beauty of the nature, clear air, mountains, snow and the various opportunities for medical treatments and – of course – shopping! The Swiss Deluxe Hotels (瑞士奢华酒店联盟) are in addition to that very well prepared to serve guest from China taking care of their special needs. A lot of them have Chinese staff members, serve Chinese food and teach their staff in Chinese culture and behavior.
And of course, Switzerland – positioned in the heart of Europe – is a perfect spot to stay and conquer different destinations in Europe like London, Paris or Milan. For shopping lovers: Switzerland is a shopping paradise! In the destinations like Zurich, Berne, Basel, and Geneva visitors will find some of the best shopping malls and boutiques of the world’s most famous brands.
Notes:
(1) double-digit 两位数
a. Australia had 15 years of double-digit inflation.
澳大利亚有15年通货膨胀率维持在两位数。
b. China car audio market will rise at a double - digit growth rate.
中国的汽车音响市场将会以两位数增长。
c. At least we now have 4 people averaging double digIt'scoring.
至少我们现在知道有4个人平均得分上双了。
(2) medical treatments 医疗
a. He encouraged the introduction of new medical treatments.
他鼓励采用新的医疗方法。
b. This book aims to demystify medical treatments.
该书旨在揭开医学治疗的神秘面纱。
c. Retrobulbar hematoma was suspected and emergent surgical and medical treatments were instituted.
病患因而病症缓解而出院,之后门诊追综未发现有后遗症。
(3) staff members 员工
a. Staff members are trained to treat customers with civility at all times.
全体职员接受训练,以便在任何时候对顾客都以礼相待。
b. More than half the workers and staff members in this mill are women.
这个工厂过半数的职工是妇女。
c. The staff members of this research institute are well - qualified and all necessary skills are represented.
这个研究所的人马相当整齐。
(4) perfect spot 绝佳起点
a. Abounding in delicious fishes, the lake provides a perfect spot for angling.
水中鱼虾肥美,种类繁多,是野钓的好去处。
b. Cairne Bloodhoof: Be wary, young one. That cave is the perfect spot for an ambush.
凯恩·血蹄: 小心些, 年轻人. 那座洞穴是绝佳的埋伏点。
(5) boutiques 商品的专卖店
a. She went to a department store with multiple clothing boutiques.
她去了一家百货商场,里面服装品牌众多。
b. From working moms to teenage firls, these women seek out Anna's boutiques.
从上班一族的母亲到少女们, 都在寻找安娜专卖流行服装店。
c. Traders may head for less well - known boutiques in order to avoid scrutiny.
交易员们可能会到不是那么有名的小型投资公司求职,以规避此条款。
参考译文
中国市场的增长速度依然稳定在两位数,高达33.3%。亚洲市场也增长迅猛,尽管该地区的基数较小。中国客人最喜欢瑞士的自然美景、纯净的空气、巍峨的群山、皑皑的白雪以及丰富的医疗资源——当然,还有令人心动不已的购物体验!瑞士奢华酒店联盟已经做好了精心准备,随时为来自中国的客人提供最为周到的服务,满足他们的各项特别需求。联盟中的大多数酒店都聘用了中国员工,提供中国美食,同时向酒店其他员工讲解中国文化和礼仪。
当然,位于欧洲心脏地带的瑞士是前往伦敦、巴黎或米兰等欧洲其他旅游目的地的绝佳起点。对热爱购物的游客而言,瑞士堪称购物天堂!在苏黎世、伯尔尼、巴塞尔、日内瓦等旅游目的地,游客可以畅游一些顶级的购物中心以及众多全球最著名品牌商品的专卖店。