1.根据词类及搭配选择词义

e.g. The hour hand of a clock goes round right in twelve hours.

e.g. 一位高级编辑起身祝酒。(high-ranking / high-class / senior)

  A______ editor stood up and proposed a toast.  

2.根据感情色彩选择词义

英语词汇中含感情色彩的词少，大多数是中性词。汉译时应根据上下文将褒贬色彩表达出来；汉语中有时候出于政治，社会和习惯上的原因，对一些带有褒贬色彩的词弃而不用，改用中性词语，英译时一般把褒贬之意补译进去，以求译文准确。

e.g. I am very grateful to be able to turn over the reins of leadership to a new president with American in such a strong position to meet the challenge of the future.

e.g. 那个人醉心于名利（is fascinated by / is indulged in / takes to）

   That man ____________ fame and wealth.

3.根据文化背景知识选择词义

e.g. 8 million people have moved off the welfare.

e.g. 由于粤菜味道鲜美而诱人胃口，于是便有了“吃在广州”的说法。

      As Guangdong cuisine is quite delicious and appealing, there has been a saying that “______________________________”.

4.根据上下文和逻辑选择词义

e.g. Farmers often give penicillin to beef and poultry.

5.根据语气强弱选择词义

e.g. Today I welcome the opportunity of exchanging views with the leaders of the Chinese Government about the world scene.

e.g. 她吓得魂不附体。 

   She was terrified __________________.