英语笔译9月8日03.pptVIP

By “diction” we mean the proper choice of words and phrases in the process of translation to fit their context. In the practice of translation, it has always been an arduous task for the translator to find the right equivalent to the target language. Great care is called for in the translation of “familiar” English words into Chinese, as their meanings vary with the change in collocation or context. In 1752, Franklin developed a practical lightning rod. He revealed the secret of a new type of potato he had developed. Unfortunately, he developed tuberculosis. He is an instructor who develops the capabilities of each student. The boys did exercises that develop muscles. She developed her thesis in a series of articles. With painstaking effort, she developed into a great writer. I developed a photograph in the nearby shop. delicate difference delicate diplomatic question delicate ear for music delicate sense of smell delicate features delicate porcelain delicate food delicate health delicate vase 细微的差别 微妙的外交问题 对音乐有鉴赏力 灵敏的嗅觉 清秀的五官 精致的瓷器 美味的食物 娇弱的身体 易碎的花瓶 This war is becoming the most important story of this generation It is quite another story now. Some reporters who were not included in the session broke the story. The Rita Hayworth’s story is one of the saddest. What a story! I don’t believe a word of it. Last December the Post first reported that probes were being made in each of those cities, but officials refused to confirm the story. The story about him became smaller and by and by faded out from American TV. 在这种情况下: under such circumstances (such being the case) 这种情况必须改变: This state of affairs must change. 现在的情况不同了: Now things are different. 他们的情况怎么样？ How do matter stand with them? 我们可能去那儿，那得看情况而定。 We may go there, but that depends. Context The tension is building up. Tension is building up. 形势紧张起来。 张力在增大。 电压在增加。 压力在增强。 血压在增高。（在医院） 气压在增高。（在实验室） Assignment for Practice 1. 译者未必有学者的权威，或是作家的声誉，但其影响未必较小，甚或更大。译者日与伟大的心灵为伍，见贤思齐，当其意会笔到