《conversion的翻译技巧.ppt

Conversion转译法 Conversion A word in one language belonging to a certain part of speech is not necessarily to be turned into one of the same part of speech in another language. Usage Different expression in English and Chinese For example: verbs He admires the President’s stated decision to fight for the job. 他对总统声明为保住其职位而决心奋斗表示钦佩。 Example(1) The growing awareness by millions of Africans of their extremely poor and backward living conditions has prompted them to take resolute measures and create new ones. 原译：数以百万计的非洲人对于他们非常贫穷落后的生活条件的日益觉醒促使他们采取坚决的措施，创造新的生活条件。 改译：数以百万计的非洲人已逐渐意识到他们的生活状况异常贫穷落后，这就促使他们奋起采取坚决的措施创造新的生活条件。 examples Formality has always characterized their relationship. 他们之间的关系，有一个特点，就是以礼相待。 The pallor of her face indicated clearly how she was feeling at the moment. 她苍白的脸色清楚地表明了她那时的情绪。 The President had prepared meticulously for his journey. 总统为这次出访作了十分周密的准备。 Words Converted into verbs Converted into nouns Converted into adjectives Converted into adverbs Converted into verbs Noun ---verbs Prep.---verbs Adj. ---verbs Adv.---verbs Nouns ---verbs Nouns derived from verbs (in political articles) examples The turning point of my life was my decision to give up a promising business career and study music. 我生活的转折点是我决定不做发迹有望的商人而专攻音乐。 ?Rockets have found application for the exploration of the universe. 火箭已经用来探索宇宙。 Nouns ---verbs Nouns with the meaning of action examples As the week drew to a close, the enemy rout was complete. 一周快结束时，敌人彻底溃退了。 Nouns ---verbs gerund examples Heating water does not change its chemical composition. 把水加热不会改变水的化学成分。 The flowing of current first in one direction and then in another makes an alternating current. 电流先向一个方向流动，然后又向另一个方向流动构成交流电。 Nouns---verbs Nouns with –er: teacher, thinker Not refer to their professions or careers but have the meaning of action. examples examples I am afraid I can’t teach you swimming. I think my little brother is a better teacher than I . 我未必会教你游泳。我想我的小弟弟比我教得好。 Talking with his son,