翻译第六周授课.pptVIP

4.1. Comprehension (理解) 4.1.1 Have a good grasp of the linguistic phenomenon, the meaning of the vocabulary, the sentence structure and idiomatic usages. 准确理解词义 e.g. (1) The new mayor earned some appreciation by the courtesy of coming to visit the poor. e.g. (1) The new mayor earned some appreciation by the courtesy of coming to visit the poor. 新市长来看望了城市贫民，这一表示关心的举动赢得了他们的某种好感。 2) It will strengthen you to know that your distinguished career is so widely respected and appreciated. 2) It will strengthen you to know that your distinguished career is so widely respected and appreciated. 当您认识到您的崇高事业受到人们如此 广泛的尊敬和赞赏时，您就力量倍增。（或：您就有了力量。） 3）“What did he say? “He smiled a little. I suppose he thought me very silly. He said he had another fish to fry.” “他说什么？” “他笑了笑，我猜想他一定觉得我这个人非常蠢。他说他没有那么多闲功夫。” 4.1.2 Have a thorough comprehension of the underlying logic of the original. The logical relationships can help you to comprehend what the grammatical relationships cannot. 理解逻辑关系 e.g. (1) After all, all living creatures live by feeding on something else, whether it be plant or animal, dead or alive. 原译：毕竟所有活着的生物，不论是植物还是动物，死的还是活的，都靠吃某种别的东西生存。 e.g. (1) After all, all living creatures live by feeding on something else, whether it be plant or animal, dead or alive. 改译：所有活的动物毕竟都靠吃别的东西来生存，而不管这些东西是植物或动物，是死的还是活的。 2) John has bought the Times. 2) John has bought the Times. A: John has bought a copy of the Times. B: John has bought the press enterprise, which publishes the Times. 1.3 Try to have a thorough understanding of the subject matter concerned. A translator should be familiar with the cultural background of the language, this includes historical, literary, philosophical and even religious references and allusions. e.g. John can be relied on. He eats no fish and plays the game. e.g. John can be relied on. He eats no fish and plays the game. 约翰为人可靠。他既忠诚又正直。 ‘to eat no fish’ means ‘to be loyal and honest.’