Detailed Discussion on Translation Techniques

Author: Ding Shude
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Currently, the academic atmosphere in the field of translation is highly active, and the development of translation theory and practice in China's translation studies has been extremely rapid. Through preliminary research, we aim to select representative Sino-Western translation theories that reflect current academic achievements as the teaching content of this book, while combining our practical experience to compile a brand-new, practical textbook that integrates theory and practice. The features of this book are as follows: It not only adopts traditional translation techniques such as amplification, omission, and conversion but also incorporates contemporary, diversified translation theories, explaining translation methods from multiple disciplines including literature, linguistics, semiotics, semantics, textual analysis, pragmatics, psychology, cultural comparison, cognitive science, and more. In terms of content selection, we strive to choose original materials with up-to-date information and standardized language, drawing on the essence of excellent translations while also addressing common issues frequently encountered in students' translation exercises from a practical perspective. The book covers a wide range of professional fields, including literature as well as science and technology, economy and trade, law, and other areas. It is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, while also catering to the needs of non-English majors and other English learners. The book is concise and to the point, with a brief introduction to translation theory, focusing on introducing translation methods. Based on years of teaching experience, the editors provide numerous examples and corpus sentences from a practical standpoint, while also incorporating outstanding translations and sentences from scholars both at home and abroad. The book aims to offer readers inspiration on various levels in terms of skills. It strives to present translation techniques and methods comprehensively, progressing from simple to complex, from the partial to the whole, from the micro to the macro, and from basic word and sentence translation to the evaluation of translation effectiveness at the textual level.