语言学Unit-2-Diction.pptVIP

Unit 2 Diction 遣词用字 Definition By “diction” we mean the proper choice of words and phrases in the target language on the basis of accurate comprehension of the source language text. Correspondence between English and Chinese Full correspondence No equivalents One word with multiple equivalents Of the same meaning Of different meanings Full correspondence minibus = 微型汽车（面包车） the United Nations = 联合国 the Pacific Ocean = 太平洋 helicopter = 直升飞机 No equivalents boomer teenager plumber (特工) mascon (质量密集的物质) chain-smoker (烟鬼) hit (引起轰动的事物，如:演出、促销等的成功) One word with multiple equivalents