* Quite apparent is the fact that most laser beams are exceedingly directions, or highly collimated.

非常明显的是，大多数激光光束有良好的方向性，或者说，具有高度的准确性。

4. 译成状语从句

名词fact可与某些特定的介词连用，后接的that引导的同位语从句经常可以译为表示原因或让步的状语从句，这时可以把“介词+ fact + that”结构看作是复合的从属连词。如：

* In spite of the fact that there is no chemical union between oxygen and hydrogen, the composition of air is extraordinarily constant.

虽然空气中所含的氧和氢之间没有化学上的结合，但其比例却异常稳定。（译为让步从句） 

* In consequence of the fact that molecules have perfect elasticity, they undergo no loss of energy after a collision.

由于分子具有完全的弹性，因此分子碰撞后并没有能量损失。（译为原因从句）

5. there be句型中同位语从句的译法

翻译there be句型中的同位语从句往往采用顺译法，即按照句子原来的顺序翻译，并且在汉译时要注意运用汉语中ー些约定俗成的表达。如：

* There is absolutely no question that acupuncture is promoted as a treatment for pain.

毫无疑问，针灸越来越多地被用来治疗疼痛。

* There is evidence that repeated exposure to shallower depths might also cause neurological damage.

有迹象表明，频繁进行深度较浅的潜水也可能导致神经方面的损伤。

* There is a possibility that the thickness of filler plates for front and rear mount is different.

安装在前部和后部的垫片厚度可能不同。

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