A Study on Linguistic Features and Translation Strategies of English Business Contracts英语商务翻译论文.docVIP

PAGE PAGE 1 A Study on Linguistic Features and Translation Strategies of English Business Contracts Abstract: The specific way of information transmitting in business activities accounts for the specific features of business English, which transmits the information of business theory and practice. The article analyses the linguistic features of business English through three aspects: words, sentence and text. With examples taken from business English translations, the author interprets that the linguistic features of business English influence a translator’s comprehension which in the end accounts for a correct business English translation. The exploring of principle of business English translation plays an important role in a successful translation. The author upholds the view that business English translators should follow the three principles of “faithfulness, exactness and consistency”. “Faithfulness” is the first principle for business English translators to follow; “exactness” is the key of these three principles; “consistency” guarantees a unified and standard translation. Key words: business English; linguistic features; translation principle 英语商务合同的语言特征及其翻译策略 摘 要：由于英语商务合同所传达的商务理论和实务等信息的特殊性，英语商务合同的语言有其特殊的特点。本文从英语商务合同的用词、句法、篇章三方面分析商务英语的语言特点。并由此从英语商务合同的用词、句法、篇章三方面分析译者掌握英语商务合同的语言特点的程度对翻译的影响, 通过例证说明译者关于英语商务合同的语言特点的掌握程度将影响其对原文的理解，而译者对原文的理解程度又关系到译文的正确与否。商务英语的原则与运用则是英语商务合同翻译的核心问题。笔者认为英语商务合同翻译应遵循“忠实，准确，统一”的原则。“忠实”原则是英语商务合同翻译人员必须遵循的首要原则；“准确”原则是英语商务合同翻译原则的核心；“统一”原则有利于英语商务合同译文的统一和规范。 关键词： 商务英语；语言特点；翻译原则 Introduction Business English is a branch of English language system. It refers to the special English that serves for international business routines. The specific way of information transmitting in business activities accounts for the specific features of business English. Along with the rapid development of global economy integration, international business