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Translation Techniques Leo G. Liang Qingdao Agricultural University What makes good translation Typical translation criteria 1. Exactitude 2. Expressiveness 3. Elegance -Elegance? 啊，美國人呢，通常在談判之前呢，他們會做呢，很多，嗯，這個,資料查詢啊,做準備工作呀。通常，美國人叫， 一個，好像叫一個 project 他們就是，去，哦，收集，特別是去收集（一下）談判這家公司的背景和他這個公司呢，信譽好不好。信譽很關鍵。這個公司，然後，再問一下，他這個公司跟哪些單位，就(是)說,有來往。調查他們，就是問問他們，嗯，這個公司怎麼樣跟他們合作。然後，通過這個以後呢，然後再做決定，這個公司，是不是值得跟它做生意。 Well, before negotiating, Americans, typically, will do a lot of inquiring about certain materials to prepare for the job. Generally, Americans call it a…I believe they call it a project. They gather together for the express purpose of discussing the particular company’s background and whether their reputation is good or bad. The reputation is crucial. The next thing is to ask what other companies or organizations the company has worked with or had dealings with. These they will also look into and inquire about how this company has cooperated with them. After this, then they can make a decision about whether or not the target company is worth doing business with. A good piece 1 Our journey through life can be compared to travelling through a vast and varied landscape full of all kinds of wonders, enjoyment, dangers, suffering, heartache, light and darkness, clear or cloudy skies. On our journey through life we come across many different people and other living entities, all kinds of landscapes, experiences, challenges, fearful situations, comfortable and happy situations. Sometimes things go our way and sometimes they don’t. Chinese Translation 1 人生好比一次旷远的旅行，期间既有惊世奇观、风光无限，又有病痛困苦和千里阴霾。 人生之旅中，我们会邂遇各种各样的人和事，也会遇到各种各样的风景、经历、挑战且或惬意。 有时顺风顺水，有时却又逆风前行。 A good piece 2 There are times in our life when it feels like we are walking through thick mud and everything is a hardship; while other times life is like walking across flowery meadows where the sun is warm and the breeze refreshing. Sometimes everything is going our way for a while and we feel confident that we know where