Chapter1翻译概述概要.ppt

Teaching Plan  General knowledge about translation 翻译基本知识 Translation Criteria 翻译标准 Comparison between E C 英汉不同对比 General Translation Techniques 常用翻译技巧 Translation Practice 翻译训练 Chapter One Introduction Warm-up Practice for Understanding Try to translate the sentences into Chinese: 1. You are a lucky dog. Every dog has his day. 2. You have two left feet. 3. Do you see any green in my eye? 4. I don’t like smoking Like knows like. 5. People would benefit greatly from a pollution-free vehicle. The Definition of Translation Translation means a conversion of one language to another, i.e. the faithful representation in one language of what is written or said in another language. The Important Role of Translation A modern society sees an extensive use of translation on various occasions. If a foreign language is generally accepted as a tool of life, translation then obviously serves as a dynamic means of employing this tool. A proper and dexterous translation helps to promote mutual understanding between peoples of different cultural and social backgrounds, whereas a misunderstanding or improper rendering of words or expressions may lead to confusion, even cause disasters. Nature and Scope of Translation Scope In terms of languages: from native languages into foreign languages, from foreign languages into native languages. In terms of working mode: oral interpretation, written translation and machine translation. In terms of materials to be translated: translation of scientific materials, translation of literary works, translation of political essays, translation of practical writing, etc. In terms of translator’s disposal: full-text translation, abridged translation and adapted translation. Youth Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind ; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees; it is a matter of the will , a qualit