中西翻译理论Lec.6_--_Equivalent_Translation_(Contd.).ppt

Equivalent Translation: Applications;Roman Jakobson: Nature of linguistic meaning and equivalence;“Equivalence in difference is the cardinal problem of language and the pivotal concern of linguistics.” “Languages differ essentially in what they must convey and not in what they may convey.” e.g.: … because Antonio used to lend money to people in distress, and would never take any interest for the money he lent. ……因为安东尼奥经常借钱给那些有急难的人，从来不要利钱。 There was no snow, the leaves were gone from the trees, the grass was dead. 天未下雪，但叶已落，草已枯。;The differences occur at: the level of gender the level of aspect the level of semantic;Other scholars on equivalence since 1970s;Applications of equivalent translation;I finally figured out how government works. The Senate gets the bill from the House. The President gets the bill from the Senate. And we get the bill for everything. (Reader’s Digest) 我总算明白政府是怎么回事了。参议院问众议院要提案，总统问参议院要提案，要来要去，原来都是要我们提款啊！;A prizefighter, having a rough time in his first important fight, was floored in the second round by a powerful punch. With glazed eyes, he tried to look up from the mat. “Let the referee count,” yelled his trainer. “Don’t get up until eight.” The fighter nodded weakly, “What time is it now?” 一位职业拳击手首次参加重要比赛就吃了苦头，第二回合时被一记重拳击倒在地。他躺在垫子上，二目无神地朝上看。教练冲他大喊：“让裁判数点，不到八点别起来。”拳击手有气无力地点点头，问道：“现在几点钟了？” ;“Where’s Washington?” “He’s dead.” “I mean, the capital of the United States.” “They loaned it all to Europe.” “华盛顿在哪儿？”“他死了。”“我是说美国首府。”“什么‘首富’呀，钱都借给欧洲啦。” （唐艳芳）;茶花为媒广交世界朋友，金华作东喜迎天下宾客。 原译文：The host of Jinhua joyously receives visitors all over the world, the medium of Camellia widely connects friends on the Earth. 改译：Via Camellias Shall We Communicate with the World; Great Hospitality Shall We Show to Friends from around! 再改：Welcome to Jinhua for camellias and for friendship!;世界的茶花，精彩的金华。 原译文：A. Camellia of the World, Jinhua with splendour; B. The universal Camellia, the splendid Jinhua. 改译：The world in camellias, as the city in splendor. 再改：Enjoy camellias