English Translation Practical Tutorial for Science and Technology English Translation: (Series of Defense Scientific Research and Experimental Engineering Technology Textbooks · Defense Science and Technology Information System)

Author: Editorial Committee of Military Training Textbook Editing, General of the Chinese People's Liberation Army
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Publishing Time: 2003-01-01
Features: This book is structured around sentences and vocabulary, integrating translation theory, methods, techniques, and relevant grammar knowledge. The entire book is divided into 7 chapters: Introduction, Scientific and Technical English Vocabulary, Sentence Patterns and Techniques, Analysis and Translation Techniques of Special Sentences and Structures, Common Errors and Analysis, Translation Review and Examples, and Selected Translations. The book extensively uses examples and translations from national defense science and technology, weapon systems, and military fields. The selected topics are broad and diverse, with fresh and relevant content, especially high in technological content and strong targeting. It also provides detailed explanations of the editorial process, including the analysis, revision, refinement, and finalization of translations, based on a large number of original materials from the compilers' actual translation and review work. This reveals the principles of faithfulness, expressiveness, and elegance in translation, as well as the pathways and steps to achieve them, offering valuable insights for scientific and technical English translators and reviewers. This book can serve as a continuing education textbook or self-study reference manual for scientific and technical translators.