中国大中旅游城市标识语的翻译

论文摘要

本文主要研究了中国大中旅游城市的标识语翻译的特点及分类,并提出了标识语翻译过程中可行的翻译方法。该论文共五大部分。第一部分是对该论文的整体概述:提出了标识语及其翻译的重要性并简明陈述了中国目前标识语翻译的现状。第二部分是对标识语及其翻译的一个全面的介绍。包括标识语的定义,分类,特点及其翻译以及中英文标识语的相同点及区别之处。第三部分,作者列举了标识语翻译当中在语言和文化方面各出现的典型错误。在语言方面的错误主要表现在:汉语拼音代替英文翻译、英文翻译的拼写错误、语法错误、用词不当及晦涩难懂的翻译;在文化方面的错误主要是由译者对目标语内容的不理解,不同的文化背景及在翻译过程中缺乏有效力的翻译规则而造成的。作者指出忽略文化差异容易引起读者尤其是外国友人的误解。在第四部分中,作者提出了翻译要遵循连贯性和忠实原文的原则,并在此原则的基础上,引用适量的例证,归纳出针对标识语有效的翻译方法,即适当的增词和删词法以及转换法。第五部分对全文做以总结。

论文目录

• Acknowledgements
• Abstract
• 摘要
• Chapter One Introduction
• 1.1 The Importance of Public Signs Translation
• 1.2 The Present State of Public Signs Translation in China
• Chapter Two Overview of Public Signs Translation in China
• 2.1 Definition of Public Signs
• 2.2 Classification of Public Signs
• 2.2.1 Tourism
• 2.2.2 Politics
• 2.2.3 Environment
• 2.2.4 Traffic
• 2.2.5 Advertisement
• 2.3 The Functions and Characteristics of Public Signs and Their Translation
• 2.3.1 Functions
• 2.3.1.1 Directing
• 2.3.1.2 Restricting
• 2.3.1.3 Reminding
• 2.3.2 Characteristics
• 2.3.2.1 Concise but Clear Language
• 2.3.2.2 Unique Structure
• 2.3.2.3 Figures of Speech Used
• 2.3.2.3.1 Personification
• 2.3.2.3.2 Metaphor
• 2.3.2.3.3 Parallelism
• 2.3.2.3.4 Antithesis
• 2.3.2.3.5 Exclamation
• 2.3.2.3.6 Rhyme
• 2.4 Similarities and Differences between Chinese and English Expressions in Public Signs Translation
• Chapter Three Typical Errors in Public Signs Translation
• 3.1 On the Linguistic Level
• 3.1.1 Chinese Pinyin
• 3.1.2 Spelling Errors
• 3.1.3 Grammatical Errors
• 3.1.3.1 Neglecting the Single / Plural N. Form
• 3.1.3.2 Improper Use of Article
• 3.1.3.3 Misused Part of Speech
• 3.1.4 Improper Words
• 3.1.5 Vague Translation
• 3.2 On the Culture Level
• 3.2.1 Definition of Culture
• 3.2.2 Typical Errors
• 3.2.2.1 Chinglish
• 3.2.2.1.1 Word-for-Word Translation
• 3.2.2.1.2 Impure Expression
• 3.2.2.2 Poor Pragmatic Force
• 3.2.2.3 Poor Acceptability
• 3.3 Reasons for Errors
• 3.3.1 The Translators
• 3.3.2 Different Cultural Background
• 3.3.3 Lack of the Effective Regulation
• Chapter Four Translation Theories and Techniques
• 4.1 Theories on Public Signs Translation
• 4.1.1 Nida: Translation Equivalence
• 4.1.2 Hans J. Vermeer: Skopos Theory
• 4.1.3 The Theory’s Feasible Application in Translation of Public Signs
• 4.1.3.1 The Application of Coherence Rule
• 4.1.3.2 The Application of Loyalty Rule
• 4.2 Suggested Techniques of Translation
• 4.2.1 Conversion and Recasting
• 4.2.2 Proper Addition and Omission
• 4.2.2.1 Structure Addition and Omission
• 4.2.2.2 Background Information Addition and Omission
• Chapter Five Conclusion
• Bibliography