Principles for the Translation of Public Signs 英语论文.docVIP

Principles for the Translation of Public Signs 【Abstract】As a crucial communication material, the public sign exhibits its growing importance in the worldwide communication. It is a special text whose function is strong and communicative purpose quite clear. Thus, its translation approaches should be based on the text’s functions and the translator’s purpose. This paper classifies public signs, compares Chinese and English signs and comes up with the principle for its C-E translation, namely, an A-B-C approach (Adapt-Borrow-Create approach). It is based on the Skopostheorie. 【Key Words】public