Chapter 2- Diction和公示语(精品·公开课件).pptVIP

Chapter 2 Diction 正确选词 What is diction? Diction means the choice of words and phrases to express meaning. The meaning of a word is its use in the language, not only its definitions in the dictionary. In both Chinese and English, there are many muitl-meaning words and words with the same or similar meaning. In translation, we should choose the most suitable words. Choose the most suitable words in the context如何确定词义？ 根据词所在的上下文，即语言语境。 根据词所处的非语言语境 （即：文化语境） 查字典或利用网络资源超找词的各种词义和用法并确定最佳表达。 例句补充——英译汉 1. We all have shortcomings as well as good points. 人人都有优缺点。 2.You can never tell what will happen.