翻译方法与原则chapter4.pptVIP

Chapter 4 Translation Techniques （110214134 杨倩) In this chapter, we are going to study different translation techniques in details. Therefore, first of all, it’s worthwhile discussing briefly the difference between the three words, which are often used in translation: approaches, methods, techniques. Approach: we mean that an idea or theory is being applied: that whatever the translator does, certain theoretical principles are always borne in mind. The word much more general and has the implication that whatever methods or techniques that the translator uses, he/she does not feel bound by these, but only by theory in which he/she believes. But he/she will adopt these if he/she find new and better methods or techniques which fit in with his/her approach. Technique: we mean a procedure used in the translation. A technique then is the narrowest term, meaning one single procedure. Method: a method is a set of procedures or a collection of techniques used in a systematic way which it is hoped will result in successful translation. Namely, it will consist of a number of techniques, probably arranged in a specific order. we therefore have a hierarchical system from which it follows that different approaches may share the same techniques and even the same methods; and different methods may share the same techniques. Generally speaking, the translation techniques include the followings: 4.1 Diction （遣词用字） 4.2 Repetition （重译法） 4.3 Amplification （增译法） 4.4 Omission (减译法) 4.5 Conversion (转换法) 4.6 Inversion （词序调整法） 4.7 Negation (正说反译，反说正译法) 4.8 Change of voices (语态变换法) 4.9 Division（分译法） 4.10 Combination（合译法） 4.1 Diction （遣词用字） How many meanings can a word possibly have? Diction, the proper choice of words and phrases to express meaning, is one of the basic translation techniques. It must be based on the accurate comprehension of the original. The meaning of a word is its use in the language, not only its definitions in the dictionary. Words do not have meaning; peopl