German-Chinese-Chinese-German Comprehensive Translation Tutorial

Author: Wang Binbin
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: It must be pointed out that what is called "error" is not something that can be judged simply. Absolute "equivalence" is merely an ideal. Subjective factors of the translator, the purpose and intent of the translation, and the fusion of perspectives during the translation process, etc., can all play a positive constructive role. Certain insights from German translation theory, such as those of Feyerabend and Benjamin, still offer inspiration for translation practice. Of course, the focus of this book is more on practice than theory. For example, the comparison of working conditions between interpreting and writing is a "material" exploration. Interpreting can be nerve-wracking, while writing tests the translator's perseverance, making it difficult to determine which is harder. Interpreters can sometimes interact with the speaker, asking for clarification if they don't hear or understand, and translating only after grasping the meaning. This is something that writing cannot do. Some authors are from completely different eras, and even those from the same era rarely have the opportunity to communicate. It must be pointed out that what is called "error" is not something that can be judged simply. Absolute "equivalence" is merely an ideal. Subjective factors of the translator, the purpose and intent of the translation, and the fusion of perspectives during the translation process, etc., can all play a positive constructive role. Certain insights from German translation theory, such as those of Feyerabend and Benjamin, still offer inspiration for translation practice. Of course, the focus of this book is more on practice than theory. For example, the comparison of working conditions between interpreting and writing is a "material" exploration. Interpreting can be nerve-wracking, while writing tests the translator's perseverance, making it difficult to determine which is harder. Interpreters can sometimes interact with the speaker, asking for clarification if they don't hear or understand, and translating only after grasping the meaning. This is something that writing cannot do.