2.2 conversion between passive-voice and active-voice ① english ....ppt

2.1 Long sentences: ① Division (断句) We are now writing you for the establishment of business relations with you. 我们特此致函，愿与贵公司建立业务关系。 2. Syntactic Translation Strategies ② Sequential-Order Translation (顺序翻译) The contents of the covering Letter of Credit shall be in strict accordance with the stipulations of the Sales Contract. 信用证内容必须严格符合本售货合约的规定。 ③ Reverse-Order Translation (逆序翻译) Under the circumstances, it is obviously impossible for us to again extend L/C No.2450. 在此情况下，第 2450 号信用证再次延期是明显办不到的。 Syntactic Translation Strategies 2.2 Conversion between Passive-Voice and Active-Voice ① English passive voice into Chinese active voice 1. This order must be filled within six weeks. 此定单必须在 6 周内交货。 Syntactic Translation Strategies 2. Our price is fixed at a reasonable level. 我们的价格定得合理。 2. 2 Conversion between Passive-Voice and Active-Voice ② English active voice into Chinese passive voice Chinese functional words such as 被，受，把，遭，由，给 etc in the translation. We are certain they were damaged through careless handling while in transit. 可以肯定地说，货物受损是由于运输途中搬运不当所致。 Syntactic Translation Strategies 3.1 Salutation translation In English letter, we usually use the terms “Dear Sir(s)\ Madam, Gentlemen, Ladies and so on. According to the Chinese habit, we can translate them into: dear sir\madam. Sometimes, they can be translated into“敬启者、谨启者、执事先生、尊鉴、台鉴” and so on. 3. Manner of speaking 3.2 Complimentary close There are many expression ways of complimentary close which can not be translated directly in accordance with literal meaning. 3. Manner of speaking Yours faithfully、Faithfully yours、Yours sincerely、Kind regards etc. They can be directly translated into “谨上、敬上、谨启、顺致敬意” 3.3 Polite expression in the body of the letter In business English letter, it frequently uses these words, such as appreciate, grateful, kindly and pleasure. And in Chinese, there are many polite expressions, for example: 贵方、贵国、阁下、惠请、承蒙etc. 3. Manner of speaking Kindly provide us with