翻译知识讲座四.pptVIP

翻译知识讲座 四 减 词 减 词 英、汉两种语言各有不同的特点，有些词语在某个英文句子中可能是必不可少的，但当把该句译为汉语时，却往往可以把它省略，不用一一译出，否则译文反而显得罗嗦累赘或语句不通，甚至引起歧义，这种省词的现象称为减词。 1、The period of preliminary study is the time when the architect should seek the collaboration of a structural engineer so that the full range of potential structural solution can be properly considered. 译文:进行初步研究的阶段建筑师应取得结构工程师的合作，以便考虑各种可能的结构方案。 （省略了全部的冠词） 2、Steel and iron products are often coated lest they should rust. 译文:钢铁制品往往涂以保护层，以免生锈。 （省略了人称代词they ） 3、The great advantage of the arch in reinforced concrete construction is that the whole cross section may be utilized. 译文:钢筋混凝土拱的最大优点，在于可以利用整个截面。 （省略了介词in ） 4、That’s what we are struggling for. 译文:那就是我们的奋斗目标。（省略了介词for ） 注意：在英语中动词后面表示地点的介词，译出时一般省略。He stood by the desk.他站在桌旁。 5、Steel possesses high tensile strength. 译文:钢材的抗拉强度高。 （省略了动词 possesses ） 6、Do you think it necessary that this experiment should be repeated? 译文:你认为有必要重做这个实验吗？ （省译了 Do 、 it 、 that、 should be ） 减词练习： 1、The reaction which are exerted by the supports are in an upward direction. 2、Flat roofs are simple and widely used to cover large rectangular buildings. 3、The introduction of air conditioning greatly reduces the disadvantage of the interior corridor plan with its lack of through ventilation. * * 减 词 减 词