【参考译文】
Tea culture has played a significant role in① the Chinese culture. The Chinese people, in their drinking of tea, lay emphasis on② the act of "tasting". "Tasting tea" is not only a way to discern superior tea from inferior tea③,but also allows people to take delight in tea-drinking itself. Stealing a bit of leisure from a busy schedule④, makinga kettle of strong tea, securing a quite space, and serving and drinking tea by yourself can help eliminate fatigue and inspire you with enthusiasm. You may also drink it slowly in small sips to appreciate the subtle allure of tea-drinking. Buildings, gardens, ornaments and tea sets are the elements that form the ideal environment for tasting tea. A tranquil, refreshing, comfortable and neat place is certainly desirable for drinking tea. Teahouses tuckedaway in gardens and beside the natural beauty of mountains and rivers are fascinating places for people to rest and recreate themselves⑤.
【译点精析】
1．在……中占据重要的地位：这是很常见且很重要的表达，一般较为固定地译为play a significant／important role／part in…。
2．注重：译法较多，可译为lay emphasis on，place much significance on，lay stress on，pay attention t0，emphasize，attach importance t0等。
3．鉴别茶的优劣：discern／distinguish／identify superior tea from inferior tea。这里的“优劣”含有比较的意味，故可采用superior和inferior这组反义词。
4．百忙之中：除了译文中的说法，还可以译作while fully engaged，in the thick ofthings等。
5．意趣盎然：可译为full of interest，with abundant interest等，此处是意译。