商务英语翻译之合同翻译解读.pptVIP

2. 要保持译文的完整（completeness） 商务合同的翻译一定要保持译文的完整性，决不能只保持原文与译文在词语表面上的对等。 例如： 33）Payment: By irrevocable L/C at sight to reach the Seller 30 days before the time of shipment. 支付：买方应当在装船前30天将不可撤销的即期信用证开到卖方。 译文通过添加原文表面所无、实际却隐含的成分“买方应当”使译文完整，内容清楚，体现了合同文字的严密性和买卖双方的义务关系。 第四节 商务合同的翻译标准 二、规范通顺（expressiveness smoothness） 合同文本是一种法律文件，属于庄严性文体。 所谓“规范”，是指译文必须符合法律语言的特点，尽量体现出契约文体的特点，即：用语正式、句式严谨、篇章结构固定。 所谓“通顺”，是指译文应当符合汉语的语法要求，使译文清晰易懂。 34）During the period from the date of effectiveness to the termination of the Contract, the two Parties shall hold a meeting very year to discuss problems arising from the execution of the Contract. 原译：在合同生效之日起到合同终止之日的期间内，双方每年举行一次会议，讨论合同发行中出现的问题。 原文在理解上没有什么特别困难的地方，译文意思也算正确，但只对原文逐字逐句翻译，显得呆板，改译为： 改译：本合同有效期间，双方应每年正式会晤一次，以讨论本合同履行期间存在的问题。 35）The date of Bill of Lading shall be taken as the conclusive proof of the date of shipment, six (6) days grace shall be allowed for shipment earlier or later than the time agreed upon by the Parties. In the event of the goods for one order being shipped in more than one lot, each lot shall be deemed to be a separate sale on Contract. 原译：提单的日期应为交货日期的最后证明。双方允许交货比约定的时间早交或迟交六天。一次订货多于一批装运，那么，每批货应被当作是合同的单独买卖。 原译文表达累赘，结构松散，不合乎汉语契约文体的简约风格。改译为： 装运日期以提单所载日期为准，双方同意在合同约定的装船期的基础上，允许有前后六天的装运宽限期。若一次订货分批装运，则每一批货为合同项下的单独买卖。 36）One-third of the total amount shall be paid with the order when the Contract is signed, one third by documentary bill when shipment is effected, and the balance by clean bills when the goods have arrived. 合同签订时先预付货款总额的三分之一，装运后凭跟单汇票再付三分之一，剩余的三分之一在货物抵达时凭光票一次性付清。 译文利用添加的横线部分充分表明了原条款的三个付款阶段：交货前、交货时、交货后，使得层次清楚，表达通顺。 总之，商务合同的翻译应该兼顾“准确严谨”和“规范通顺”的翻译标准。 17）This agreement is made and entered into by and between Party A and Party B. 18）The amendments to or alteration of this contract become effect only after they are signed by parties hereto and approved by the original approving authorities. 19）If the contract shall duly perform and observe all terms, provisions, conditions and stipulations of the said contract, this ob