Unit Four 翻译策略.ppt

Translation Tactic Unit Four Diction and Extended, Commendatory and Derogative Meaning in Translation Polysemous words, polysemy By “diction” we mean the proper choice of words and phrases in translation on the basis of accurate comprehension of the original. In English most words are polysemous words. That is to say they are polysemants. A word can be used in five, ten or even more senses, depending on the different collocations or contexts. Words also have extended meanings. Which of them is the most proper one in translation, diction is required 二、Diction Extended Expressing the specific with the abstract or vise-versa 三. Commendatory and derogative sense 1. The young man has a bright future. 2. Prison is the future for the thief. 3. All the inventors have a restless mind. 4. The audience was getting restless. 5. They incited him to go into investigation. 6. The plotter incited the soldiers to rise against their officers. 7. This general has the reputation of being courageous. 8. He was an honest man, but unfortunately he had a certain reputation. 9. Ambition is the mother of evil as well as destruction. 10. Having much ambition since his childhood, he eventually became a famous scientist. 11. Hitler pursued an aggressive policy after he seized power. 12. John was an aggressive student who did well in his study. 13. Let his fate be a lesson to all of us. 14.Thus, in the far east,thanks to the Japanese fascist imperialists, there also arose the first seat of war. 15. “ They are very ignorant– very innocent only. Depend upon it they are not bad.” “They are hopelessly vulgar.” Exercises on Extending 1. The odor of food may be a trigger for salivation. 2. The investigation was triggered several months ago. 3. The tragic chain of events was triggered off. 4. In classroom discussion Mary is always quick on the trigger. * “Each word when used in a new context is a new word.” -- The famous English linguist, J R. Firth (1890~1960 ) 一. Polysemous Words (words wit