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1、0Contents1. Introduction .12. General Analysis of English Humor.12.1 Definition of English Humor.22.2 Features of English Humor.22.3 Manifestation of English Humor .32.3.1 Using Different Forms of Figures of Speech.32.3.2 Deriving from the Transcultural Communication .42.3.3 With Unexpected Endings
2、.52.4 Classification of English Humor .52.4.1 English Humor Caused by Phonological Ambiguity .52.4.2 English Humor Caused by Syntactic Ambiguity.62.4.3 English Humor Caused by Oral Communication .73. Translation of English Humor .73.1 Translation Principles Used in English Humor .73.1.1 Transgressio
3、n of Cooperative Principle .73.1.2 Relevance Theory .83.2 Common Methods Used in English Humor .93.2.1. Literal Translation .93.2.2 Inductive Translation.103.2.3 Functional Translation.123.2.4 Annotation .134. Conclusion .14Bibliography .15 1Brief Analysis of English Humor and Its Translation1. Intr
4、oductionThe connection of China and the world becomes increasingly close, which stimulates frequent communication in politics, economy and culture. Language, as a necessary tool for communication, plays an important role in our daily life. English humor is a special language art form that influences
5、 our lives deeply. Friedrich Engels (恩格斯) once believed that humor was consisted of the performance of wisdom and superiority in morals, and it required to be inspired by higher speculative ability and affluent imagination. English humor reflects the English characteristics and rules, which is not o
6、nly related to the complicated and implicit language expressions, but also some given culture, history and social natural law. The study of English humor has been a long history. Most of the scholars both from aboard and home study it from different aspects, such as literature, art, sociology, logic
7、, linguistics psychology and so on. However, not very many scholars specialize in the translation of English humor. As we know, understanding and appreciating of English humor are vital in translation of English humor, which definitely require strong language ability, reasoning ability and profound
8、culture quality. Therefore, in order to easily understand and translate English humor, it is necessary to grasp the typical features of English humor. In view of this, the following parts will discuss some strategies and skills in translating English humor.2. General Analysis of English HumorHumor a
9、ppears in books, magazines, movies, oral communications and TV shows. The successful interpretation of humor can bring laughter, relieve anxieties and improve peoples relationship. Generally, when we are confronted with humorous language we dont have the urge to laugh. Why? There are three reasons.
10、To begin with, we are not familiar with the English culture. Secondly, we are short of the method and mentality to understand and appreciate it. Last but not least, we dont understand the characteristics and manifestations of English humor. In order to understand English humor, it relies not only on the understa
