Idiom Translation According to the Differences Between English and Chinese Culture从英汉文化差异中看习语的翻译.doc

从英汉文化差异中看习语的翻译 Idiom Translation According to the Differences Between English and Chinese Culture ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Upon the completion of this paper, Idiom Translation According to the Differences Between English and Chinese Culture, I am grateful to those who offered my sincere encouragement and generous support during the course of my study for the Bachelor’s degree. First and foremost I am deeply indebted to my supervisor, Mrs. Yin Yiqun, who guided me with academic expertise, critical insights throughout each stage of my study and initiated me into my research. Her instruction enabled me to express my idea in a better way. Without her patient and insightful supervision, this paper would not be possible. What’s more, I also extend my heart-felt thanks to my classmates and friends, for their valuable guidance and sincere help. Last but not least, I would like to express thanks to my parents, for their encouragement and support. ABSTRACT Idiom is a centralized embodiment combined with national language and culture .It has strong cultural features, and also can reflect a countrys geography, history, and religion and culture background. In translation, not only the images and figurative meanings of the original idioms should be translated, but also the national characteristics and regional features should be focused on. This thesis will explore the subject of idiom translation on a cultural perspective. The body of the thesis is composed of four parts. Part 1 gives the definition of idiom, and emphasizes “faithfulness” in idiom translation. Part 2 deals with the influence of culture on idioms. The influence can be summarized as follows: environment and climate, history, life experience, religious beliefs and literature. Part 3 presents translation strategies for three different types of idioms with emphasis on the preservation of the aesthetic effect of the source culture. And at the end of the thesis, the author draws the conclusion th