English-Chinese Translation Basics

Author: Jin Gu Ming (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 1997-06-01
Features: The book is divided into thirty units, each containing a translation exercise accompanied by a corresponding explanatory material to help readers understand the basic knowledge and common methods of translation, and to master fundamental translation skills through appropriate practice. The reference translations for the exercises are provided at the end of the book. The topics of the translation exercises are rich and diverse, including prose, stories, history, geography, science and technology, political economy, culture and art, etc. The selection of materials focuses on vivid and lively language, and each one has a relatively complete plot or viewpoint, enabling readers to grasp the nuances of translating different parts of the text by connecting the entire passage. The explanatory materials introduce the basic knowledge and methods of translation in a step-by-step manner, covering five parts: introduction, judgment and expression of word meaning, understanding and conversion of sentence structure, handling of long sentences, and treatment of difficult points such as metaphors and extensions. The explanations provide necessary comparisons between English and Chinese to enhance the understanding of the original text and the expression in the translation. The book is written with practical utility in mind, aiming to be clear and accessible, helping readers learn the basic knowledge and skills of English-Chinese translation and achieve a certain level of proficiency.