請教英文翻譯(船過水無痕)

Question

過了五年, 想必他一定忘記我了, (船過水無痕)


請問這一句如何翻
這裡的一定我原本直覺想到是must have been /should have been.
但是句子接不起子.

Answer 1

試翻譯如下--
過了五年, 想必他一定忘記我了
It's been five years. There must be no memory of me in him. ( 或 He must have no memory of me, because it's been five years.)
(船過水無痕)
This is like what people say, "A boat leaves behind no trails in its path."

說明--
must have been/should have been 適用於陳述對過去事情的猜測或應該做(但沒做)的事---

The battle that broke out last week must have cost many people's lives. (上週爆發的戰事一定是害死了許多人)
I should have told you the last time we met. (上次見面時就應該告訴你的)

Answer 2

It's water under the bridge.
It flows like a boat on water, leaving no traces.
A boat leaves no trace on the water as it slips by.
A passing boat leaves no trace upon the waters

提供四種供參考

Answer 3

dr.eye 難怪翻得不好.
原文是時間過了五年, 不是我過了五年,

Answer 4

It's water under the bridge.
現在已經船過水無痕了。（一切都過去了。）

2006-07-16 00:31:39 補充：
It's been five years. I think he must have forgotten me.