1-Diction.ppt

1-Diction Choosing proper words in the process of translating on the basis of an accurate comprehension of the original. It involves two stages: 1) a proper choice of the meaning of a given SL word in comprehension 2) a proper choice of a TL equivalent in representation. Take the English word “occasion” for example. I have met Mary on three occasions. 我见过玛丽三次。 This is not an occasion for laughter. 这不是该笑的时候。 I want to avail myself of this occasion to express my heart-felt thanks to all of you. 我想借此机会对诸位表示衷心的感谢。 You have no occasion to be angry. 你没有理由生气。 中俄两国领导人就双边关系以及共同关心的问题交换了意见。 The Sino-Russian leaders exchanged their views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern. 政府官员应认真听取群众的意见。 The government officials should listen carefully to the opinions of the masses. 他对我们草拟的这项计划提出了修改意见。 He made some suggestions for the revision of the plan we had drawn out. 一些顾客对商场的售后服务态度很有意见。 Some customers have a lot of complaints about the after-sale service of the emporium. Techniques of Translating a Given Word Corresponding（对应）: translating a given SL word or term literally just by copying its definition from a dictionary microwave微波 / microscope（显微镜）/ thermonuclear（热核） 氢氧化物 hydroxide / 反导系统 anti-missile system / 微生物学microbiology / 宏观世界 macrocosm 2. Explanation（解释）: explaining an SL word in the target language A school meeting will be held tomorrow to remove freshmen’s mindlessness. 明天将召开校会清除新生思想上的浑浊状态。 Thomas is a redshirt. 托马斯是一个在体育方面有发展前途的学生。 你何不积点阴德？ Why don’t you do some good deeds which will exempt you from sufferings when you get to the nether world? 这是一支羌笛。 This is a qiangdi, double-piped wind instrument invented by the ancient Qiang ethnic group. 3. Coinage（模拟生造）: creating in the target language a new word or expression for the original copperhead 铜头蛇 go-go Americans 风风火火的美国人 气功 qigong; chigong; breathing exercise 打麻将 play mahjong 拳术 quanshu; barehanded exercise; Chinese boxing