新编实用英汉翻译教程课件(主编蒋磊)翻译unit 7.pptVIP

Contents Unit 7 Translation of Idioms Definition of Idiom Idiom refers to concise and meaningful phrases or short sentences that have been in long public usage. —— In the Contemporary Chinese Dictionary 现代汉语词典 Definition of Idiom An idiom is a group of words which, when used together, has a different meaning from the one which the individual words have. For example: How do you know that Sid and Nancy have separated? 你怎么知道席德和南希分手了？ I heard it on the grapevine.　　 我是从小道消息听到的。 Definition of Idiom One of the best ways to learn an idiom is by looking at the context in which it is used. For example: We are going to have a surprise party for Tom tomorrow. It‘s a secret so please don’t let the cat out of the bag.　 　 明天，我们要给汤姆举办一个惊喜聚会。这是一个秘密，因此请不要泄露秘密。 Definition of Idiom The narrow explanation of an idiom is equal to Chinese “成语”. In fact, the English idiom can cover broader sense rendered into Chinese “习语” even including proverbs, allusions, customary usages, slang and Chinese allegorical sayings etc. Features of Idiom Semantic Unity (语义协调) Since an idiom has established usage, in any language, the meaning of idioms cannot be derived from the meanings of the individual words alone. An idiom is usually a complete semantic unity. Features of Idiom Fixed Structure (固定结构) As a set phrase, an idiom always has its own fixed structure; its elements cannot be changeable. Different Culture Idioms may provide people with interesting glimpses or clues on geography, history, social organization, custom, social view and attitude and so on. Different Culture As Chinese people belong to a farming culture, There are many idioms about agricultural production and farmers. Similarly, As England is an island country, there are many idiom