Translation5

Step 1 Discussion of the Assignments
The old people of today are the laborers of yesterday. It goes without saying that they should have a share in the rewards for material and cultural advancements to which they have contributions. When respecting and providing for the elderly becomes common practice, people of all generations will have a sense of security. For everyone gets old some day, and when people feel perfectly secure of a happy and comfortable life in old age, they will devote themselves wholeheartedly to work.
Step 2 Translation techniques 1
A. Selection of Word Meanings
a. Select word meanings according to parts of speeches. 1. Microprocessors monitor tyre wear and brake power on cars. (v.) 微机检测汽车轮胎的耐用性和制动力。 微机检测汽车轮胎的耐用性和制动力。 检测汽车轮胎的耐用性和制动力 2. The patient was connected to a television wave monitor. (n.) 病人情况通过波形监视器监视。 病人情况通过波形监视器监视。 监视器监视 3. He likes making chemical experiments. (v.) 他喜欢做化学实验。 喜欢做化学实验。 做化学实验

Unit 5 OmissionOmission is a technique opposite to amplification. True, a translator has no right to subtract any meaning from the original work. But it does not follow that he should refrain from omitting any words at all in translation. In fact, one of the marked differences in syntax between English and Chinese is the disparity in wording. What is regarded as a natural or indispensable element in one language may be regarded as superfluous or even “a stumbling block” in the other.Ⅰ. Omission in English-Chinese TranslationGenerally speaking, omission in English-Chinese translation is used to achieve the effect of succinctness, especially in the cases of English pronouns and functional words such as the article, the preposition, the conjunction, etc.1.Omitting the PronounPronouns are more frequently used in English than in Chinese. Therefore, when translated into Chinese, many English pronouns may be omitted so as to conform the rendering to the accustomed usage of Chinese expression.·He put his hands into his pockets and then shrugged his shoulders.他将双手放进口袋，然后耸了耸肩。

translation动词形式近年来，随着国际交流的日益增多，翻译已经成为了一项非常重要的技能。

在进行翻译的过程中，我们可能需要用到不同的动词形式，因此掌握这些形式非常有必要。

下面就来逐一讲解一下。

1. Translate"Translate" 是最基础的翻译动词，它的意思是“翻译”。

在英文中，它经常用于表示将一种语言转换成另一种语言。

我们可以使用它构成各种时间和时态的形式，比如：- I translate (我翻译)- He translated (他翻译过)- We have translated (我们已经翻译过)- They will translate (他们将要翻译)2. Interpret"Interpret" 这个动词与 "translate" 类似，不过它更专注于口译、翻译上的口头表达。

它的意思是“口译、口头翻译”。

下面是一些例子：- She interpreted for the tour group. (她为旅游团做口译) - The interpreter struggled to translate the complex speech. (口译员努力翻译这篇复杂的演说)3. Render尽管 "render" 这个动词也有很多其他的含义，但在翻译中，它的意思是“翻译、诠释、表达”。

"Render" 更加形象和抽象，往往在诗歌和文学翻译中使用。

一些例子：- The translator rendered the poem into modern English. (翻译家将这首诗歌翻译成了现代英文)- The novel was rendered beautifully into a graphic novel.(这部小说被很好地转化成了一本图像小说)4. Paraphrase"Paraphrase" 的意思是“释义、改写”。

1.这个苍白安静的小女孩紧紧地靠在母亲胸前。

Silent and pale, the girl clutched (to/onto) her mother’s chest.2. 世界战争爆发的消息让全国陷入恐慌。

The news of an international war threw the whole nation into panic.3. 他手艺高超，能把最普通的材料做成美丽的艺术品。

He is such an adept craftsman that he can make art out of the most common material.4.多年来的艰苦生活养成了他坚韧的性格。

Years of hardship has made a tough man out of him.5. 我出生在中国开始改革开放的那一年。

I was born in the year China began its open and reform policy.6. 覆水难收。

It is no good/use crying over spilt milk.7. 这个腐败的官员还在死死抓住他的权力不放。

This corrupt official was still clinging to his power.1.只强调国内生产总值是错误的，它会引起很多严重的问题。

It is wrong to put emphasis on nothing but GDP. It will give rise to many serious problems.2.他不久就爱上了这个村子。

他决心和村民一起把这个地方变成一个花园。

He soon fell in love with the village and was determined to make it a beautiful garden together with other villagers.3. 我们必须花更多的钱来和全球气温上升作斗争。