2016年考研英语一新题型 Part B 原文翻译及答案

No matter how formal or informal the work environment, the way you present yourself has an impact. This is especially true in first impressions. According to research from Princeton University, people assess your competence, trustworthiness, and likeability in just a tenth of a second, solely based on the way you look.

无论工作环境多么正式或非正式，你展示自己的方式都会产生影响。这在第一印象中尤为明显。根据普林斯顿大学的研究，人们仅凭外表，在十分之一秒内就能评估你的能力、可信度和亲和力。

The difference between today’s workplace and the “dress for success” era is that the range of options is so much broader. Norms have evolved and fragmented. In some settings, red sneakers or dress T-shirts can convey status; in others not so much. Plus, whatever image we present is magnified by social-media services like LinkedIn. Chances are, your headshots are seen much more often now than a decade or two ago. Millennials, it seems, face the paradox of being the least formal generation yet the most conscious of style and personal branding. It can be confusing.

当今职场与“为成功而着装”时代的区别在于选择范围要广泛得多。规范已经演变和分化。在一些环境中，红色运动鞋或礼服T恤可以传达地位；在其他环境中则不然。此外，我们呈现的任何形象都会被像LinkedIn这样的社交媒体服务放大。很可能，你的头像照片现在比一二十年前被看到的次数要多得多。千禧一代似乎面临着一个悖论：他们是最不正式的一代，却又最注重风格和个人品牌。这可能会让人困惑。

So how do we navigate this? How do we know when to invest in an upgrade? And what’s the best way to pull off one that enhances our goals? Here are some tips:

那么，我们如何应对这种情况？我们如何知道何时投资于形象升级？以及实现一个能提升我们目标的升级的最佳方式是什么？以下是一些建议：

As an executive coach, I’ve seen image upgrades be particularly helpful during transitions — when looking for a new job, stepping into a new or more public role, or changing work environments. If you’re in a period of change or just feeling stuck and in a rut, now may be a good time. If you’re not sure, ask for honest feedback from trusted friends, colleagues and professionals. Look for cues about how others perceive you. Maybe there’s no need for an upgrade and that’s OK.

作为一名高管教练，我见过形象升级在过渡期间特别有帮助——当寻找新工作、进入新的或更公开的角色，或改变工作环境时。如果你正处于变革期，或只是感到陷入困境和一成不变，现在可能是一个好时机。如果你不确定，向信任的朋友、同事和专业人士寻求诚实的反馈。寻找关于他人如何看待你的线索。也许没有必要升级，那也没关系。

Get clear on what impact you’re hoping to have. Are you looking to refresh your image or pivot it? For one person, the goal may be to be taken more seriously and enhance their professional image. For another, it may be to be perceived as more approachable, or more modern and stylish. For someone moving from finance to advertising, maybe they want to look more “SoHo.” (It’s OK to use characterizations like that.)

明确你希望产生什么影响。你是想刷新你的形象还是转变它？对一个人来说，目标可能是被更认真对待，提升职业形象。对另一个人来说，可能是被视为更平易近人，或更现代和时尚。对于从金融转到广告行业的人来说，也许他们想看起来更“SoHo”。（使用这样的描述是可以的。）

Look at your work environment like an anthropologist. What are the norms of your environment? What conveys status? Who are your most important audiences? How do the people you respect and look up to present themselves? The better you understand the cultural context, the more control you can have over your impact.

像人类学家一样看待你的工作环境。你环境中的规范是什么？什么传达地位？谁是你最重要的观众？你尊重和仰慕的人是如何展示自己的？你越了解文化背景，就越能控制你的影响力。

Enlist the support of professionals and share with them your goals and context. Hire a personal stylist, or use the free styling service of a store like J.Crew. Try a hair stylist instead of a barber. Work with a professional photographer instead of your spouse or friend. It’s not as expensive as you might think.

寻求专业人士的支持，并与他们分享你的目标和背景。雇佣一名个人造型师，或使用像J.Crew这样的商店的免费造型服务。尝试发型设计师而不是理发师。与专业摄影师合作，而不是你的配偶或朋友。这并不像你想象的那么昂贵。

The point of a style upgrade isn’t to become more vain or to spend more time fussing over what to wear. Instead, use it as an opportunity to reduce decision fatigue. Pick a standard work uniform or a few go-to options. Buy all your clothes at once with a stylist instead of shopping alone, one article of clothing at a time.

风格升级的重点不是变得更虚荣或花更多时间纠结穿什么。相反，利用它作为减少决策疲劳的机会。选择一套标准的工作制服或几个首选选项。一次性与造型师购买所有衣服，而不是独自购物，一次买一件。