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Translation of Argumentative Essays Editorials, comments, formal speeches, addresses, scientific works, research papers, etc. Editorials and Comments (political, economic) Speeches Essays 报刊政论文的翻译 Stylistic Features: It is to propaganda and to inspire It is to illustrate the author’s view point----persuasive Consisting of a clearly-stated view, thorough analysis or illustration, and a logical conclusion Language use--- serious, formal in style, with complex sentence structure 报刊政论文的翻译 Guiding Principles: Be aware of the background knowledge related to the topic under discussion Locate the author’s point of view and the supporting ideas Center on the thoughts of the original version Faithful to the original 报刊政论文的翻译 尽量照顾原文表达法 Eg: Ever since Mr. Reagan’s inauguration, the White House has consistently regarded Israeli attacks across the Lebanese border as justifiable “hot pursuit” and “self-defence”. 自从里根先生就职以来，白宫始终认为以色列越过黎巴嫩边界的攻击是正当的“紧追”和“自卫”。 A second part of the American diplomatic offensive involved Formosa. During early 1950, Truman and his military advisers expected Communist China to conquer the island. 美国外交攻势的第二部分涉及福摩萨问题。1950年，杜鲁门和他的军事顾问曾预计共产党中国要去征服这个岛屿。 We work ourselves into ecstasy over the two superpowers’ treaty limiting the number of antiballistic missile systems that they may retain and their agreement on limitation on strategic offensive weapons. 两个超级大国签订了条约，限制各自可保留的反弹道导弹系统数目，同时达成协议，限制进攻性战略武器， 我们对此感到十分高兴。 （直译加意译） 报刊政论文的翻译 准确把握措辞的分寸和色彩 Eg: Every president, I am sure, leaves the White House poorer than he was when he went in. 我相信，每一位总统离开白宫的时候，他的财产总比不上他刚进白宫时候．（贫穷？） … and for Russia, the comparison with America’s Vietnam experience daily becomes more apt. 对于俄国人来说，它的处境正日益变得跟美国当年在越南的下场更为相似。 ?The peasants and workers were hand-in-glove with another in the struggle against landlords and capitalists who worked hand-in-glove with each other . 在反对狼狈为奸的地主、资本家的斗争中工农亲如手足。 报刊政论文的翻译 Deixis referent Eg: No doubt, we should all be working to bring about social chang