TheTranslationofPublicSigns英译公共标语资料.pptVIP

The Translation of Public Signs Members:Trans Li Bomy Zhou Contents 1. Why Should We  Translate the Public Signs Correctly？ Public signs can bring convenience for these foreignersdaily life; meantime it also can help them know better about China.  不可回收NO MAY RECLAIM More examples 垃圾在此投放，烟头切勿投入 Garbage only,not for cigarette bults. 2.Language Features of Public Signs 1.Conciseness (形式简洁) Usually the readers just look at the board with signs quickly when they pass by, so the language on it needs to be simple, a phrase or a word is enough. Examples 禁止吸烟 “please do not smoking’’ ? “No Smoking” 正在营业 “we are on business”? Open 2.Simple words (用词简洁) Because the target readers always spend a little time on reading the signs. The meaning of the signs should be clear and easy to understand. Examples 严禁客货混装 A.“Don’t put passengers and cargos together’’ ? B. “No Passengers on Trucks” The signs are set for the public and many readers aren’t professional, therefore when translate sign, we should get the point directly and clearly and should not just talk around the bush. 3. Clearness (释义清晰) If the English versions are full of rare words and expression, it will cause failure of communication and even misunderstandings. Examples “景区坏境卫生，需要你的维护” A.“Environmental Sanitation of the Scenic Spot Need Your Conserve’’ So we know if we want readers catch the meaning at first glance, we should use the concise, clear, simple words and expressions in C—E translation of public signs. 3.The Types of Public Signs 1.Telltale Public Signs These signs can give us some useful messages without any restrict or mandatory meaning. Example : 旅游者服务中心 Visitor Center 双向行驶 Two Way 单线行 One Way 2.Instructional Public Signs These signs work only for hint role,without any refers to the significance, yet use very extensive. Example : 油漆未干 WET PAIN 售完 SOLD OUT 小心