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。 Basics of Translation Definition Translation is the means of information transmission between two languages, the cultural interflow between two tribes. Translating consists in reproducing in the receptor language the closest natural equivalent of the source language message, first in terms of meaning and second in terms of style. Eugene Nida 所谓翻译， 是指从语义到文体风格在译入语中用最切近而又最自然的对等语再现原语的信息． Nature of Translation Science vs. Art Principles or Criteria of translation Question for discussion: Should the translation give the words or the ideas of the original? Should the translation read like an original or a translation? should the translation reflect the style of the original or that of his own? Should the translation of verse be in prose or in verse? ***Translation appreciation 七 绝 为女民兵题照 一九六一年二月 毛泽东 飒爽英姿五尺枪 曙光初照演兵场 中华儿女多奇志 不爱红装爱武装 Militia woman Inscription on a photo February 1961 So bright and brave, with rifles five feet long At early dawn they shine on drilling place. Most Chinese daughters have desire so strong To face the powder and not to powder the face. Prerequisites for a good translator Process of translation Comprehension and expression 1. John is now with his parents in New York City; It is already three years since he was a bandmaster. 2. It is good for him to do that. 3. John can be relied on .He eats no fish and plays the game. Literal translation vs free translation Every life has its roses and thorns. He was a dead shot .However, he met his Waterloo this time. “We don’t want to go to the bank, ’’Mama reminded us . “No, no,” We all shook our head. She’d never again believe anything in trousers. He carried on his age astonishingly well. “ I’ll have Czech where I want her.” Last night I heard him driving his pigs to market. A greeting card can warm a heart, hold a hand, lend an ear, pat a back, light up a face ,tickle a funny bone, dry an eye , surprise a child , woo a sweet heart, toas