北外网院英语翻译1第一次作业及答案.doc

北外网院英语翻译1第一次作业及答案 北外网院英语翻译1第一次作业及答案 Understanding of Theories （1） The following five statements are understandings of some translation theories you are familiar with. Decide whether those statements are true or false by writing “T” for true, and “F” for false on your Answer Sheet. ______1. Understanding the designative and associative meanings of the text involves not only knowing the meanings of the words and the syntactic relations, but also being sensitive to all the nuances of the stylistic devices. ______2. Knowing two languages is not enough. It is also essential to be acquainted with the respective cultures. ______3. Sometimes translating doesn’t involve paraphrase, because one can successfully translate word for word and structure for structure. ______4. Nida believes that in translation, one should try to achieve the equivalence in content rather than in words and grammar. ______5. What is important in translation is the semantic legitimacy of the paraphrase. 答案： 1. T （1/8/4/1） 2. T （1/8/5/1） 3. F （1/7/6/1） 4. T （1/7/4/1） 5.T （1/7/6/5） Translation of Phrases (Multiple choices) （1） Choose a better version of Chinese translation for each of the following phrases. Write your answers on the Answer Sheet. 1. to arouse the tiger in one’s nature A. 遇到了某人的劲敌 B. 激起某人凶残的本性 2. the heavy sea A. 深海 B. 波涛汹涌的海洋 3. a rosy view A. 怀疑的眼光 B. 乐观的看法 4. to join the tables A. 参加赌博 B. 共同进餐 5. a troublesome woman with her nose in everything