翻译技巧(2)词语选择.pptVIP

Diction Diction means the proper choice of words and phrases in translation on the basis of accurate comprehension of the original. A noted linguist said, “the meaning of a word is its use in the language and each word, when used in a new context, is a new word. ” Story 1) The play is really a love story. 2) This war is becoming the most important story of this generation. 3) Some reporters who were not included in the meeting broke the story. 4) The story about him became smaller and by and by faded out from the American TV. 5) Don’t tell stories again, Tom. I don’t believe your stories. 6) It is quite another story now. 7) He storied about his age. 2. Choice of the meanings 1) Judging from the part of speech: round There are several round tables in the dinning-room. (adj. 圆的) Come round and see me tomorrow. (adv. 到某处) He had a tour round the world. (prep.在---周围) She rounded up the boys. (v. 集合) 2）judging from the context We hope Mr. White will not forget himself, gone are the days when a representative of a large country in UN may do whatever he likes. (behave without proper dignity 忘乎所以） We hope that our most respected Secretary General will not forget himself, his poor health is known to everybody. (act unselfishly 忘我，无私） 3) Judging from collocation delicate skin delicate child delicate vase delicate difference delicate sense of smell delicate food 3. 引申 3.1．词义的引申 It is regrettable that our appeal remains a dead letter. 遗憾的是，我们的呼吁没有得到响应。 (1)??? 具体含义的引申 They have their smiles and tears. Every life has its roses and thorns. During the war, he was an embryo surgeon, and joined the mobile medical team. I was not one