【参考译文】
As an economic growth model with emphasis on① the long-term development, sustainable development②refers to such a development that not only meets the needs of the present generation, but also ensures③ that the developmental needs of future generations can be met. It is one of fundamental requirements of Scientific Outlook on Development. In other words, it means coordinating ④ development of economy, society, resources and environmental protection so as to not only reach the goal of economic development but also protect the environment and natural resources such as the atmosphere, fresh water, ocean, land and forest which human beings rely on for survival. As China is a country relatively poor in per capita resources, the sustainable development of society is a significant issue of top priority⑤ for China' s coming generations.
【译点精析】
1．注重：此处译为介词短语with emphasis on，较为灵活。如果用动词或动词词组来表达，一般可译为emphasize、lay stress on或lay emphasis on等。
2．可持续发展：一般译为sustainable development。此外，表示“持续的”有时也可用sustainable的同根词
sustained，如get sth．done in one sustained effort(一鼓作气)；make a sustained effort(不懈努力)。
3．确保：可译为ensure或make sure，两者后面均可接宾语从句。4．协调：可译为coordinate，harmonize或bring into line。
5．头等大事：译法比较多，如a matter of prime importance或a major event；也可像参考译文那样译为a significant issue of top priority。