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1、 译翻的语习Main contents The definition of idioms The similarities between Chinese and English idioms理学院：The definition of IdiomsAccording to Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary of Current English , an “idiom“ refers to “ a phrase or sentence whose meaning is not clear from the meaning of its individual
2、words and which must be learnt as a whole unit”. English idioms mainly include set phrases or expressions, colloquialism（ 俗语）, proverbs （谚语）and slangs（俚语）.The similarities between Chinese and English idiomsBoth China and Britain have a long-time history, ancient civilization and glorious culture. Bo
3、th the two countries have the similar experience and thought. During the communication of the two countries, cultures are interacting. This made some idioms have the same or similar culture characteristicTherefore, the idioms are corresponding no matter in meaning, image cultural flavor. In such con
4、dition, we could use the source language to translate the target language directly.ExamplesFailure is the mother of success .失败乃成功之母 Misfortunes never come singly .祸不单行 A wolf in sheeps clothing .披着羊皮的狼 Pour oil on fire.火上浇油 Constant dropping wears the stone .水滴石穿 to turn ones boat 破釜沉舟bull market 牛
5、市bear market 熊市easy come, easy go来得容易，去得快 All these show the similarities between the two cultures. When do translating, we can translate directly. Cultural Differences Reflected by Cultural Differences Reflected by Chinese and English Idioms Chinese and English Idioms 理学院 理学院 Main contentsDifferent
6、 Living Environments Different Social Customs Different Religions and Believes Different Historic Allusion 1 Different Living Environmentsa sea of troubles 无尽的烦恼 at sea 不知所措All these idioms have no relation with sea when they are translated into Chinese. follow the vine to get the melon 顺藤摸瓜2 Differ
7、ent Social CustomsThere are many differences in social customs between Chinese and English languages. The most obvious one is the attitudes towards dogs. gang of scoundrels 猴朋狗友 act as a snob luck dog 幸运儿 love me, love my dog 爱屋及 乌3 Different Religions and Believes It is known that most westerners a
8、re Christians. So a lot of idioms about itGod helps those who help themselves 自助者天助 God sends fortune to fools 傻人有傻福However, in China ， there are many idioms from Buddhism .As Buddha needs incense, so man needs respect 佛靠一炷香 人靠一口气Present Buddha with borrowed flowers 借花献佛4 Different Historic Allusion
9、 There are some differences in historic allusion between Chinese and Western culture. Pandoras box It not refer to a box, it means the root of disaster, trouble and evil.If we dont know the differences and translate directly, we will make a joke. And the readers will be puzzled.英语习语翻译意译法IndexDefinit
10、ion1Keys 2DefinitionFree translation is a skill in translation. Translators should first comprehend the original thoroughly, then translate it correctly by target language, and acceptability comprehend the original thoroughly is on the basis of extensive knowledge and excellent literature training.
11、Keyse.g. The dog that will fetch a bone will carry a bone.译文：对你说别人的坏话的人，也会说你的坏话 e.g. smell a rat 译文：怀疑其中有诈 e.g. fight the cat and dog 译文：吵吵闹闹1 1It need not pay more attention to the form of the original and the details.keyse.g. a blessing in disguise 译文1：塞翁失马，焉知非福 译文2：祸中得福 e.g. two heads are better
12、than one 译文1：三个臭皮匠，顶个诸葛亮 译文2：一个不及两人智 2 2Free translation should accord with target language culture and customs Keys e.g. Achilles heel 译文1：阿克勒斯的脚后跟 译文2：惟一致命的弱点 e.g. laugh off ones head译文1：笑掉大牙 （看笑话）译文2：笑的很夸张 （beyond reasonable limits）3 3Extensive knowledge and culture of both source language and ta
13、rget languageLiteral translationDefinition: Literal translation, refers to translate a sentence originally, keep the original message form, including construction of sentences, meaning of the original words, metaphor of the original and so on. Literal translation in English idioms：vIt is estimated t
14、hat there is about 70% translation use the literal approach. The majority of English idioms can be literally translated.Examples of literal translation： Practice makes perfect. “熟能生巧” Strike while the iron is hot. “趁热打铁”All roads lead to Rome. “条条大路通罗马”Example is better than precept. “身教胜于言传”Every l
15、ife has its roses and thorns. “人生道路上有鲜花也有荆棘”Attentions!vLiteral translation word for word translation.vBlind pursuit of literal translation will lead to mistranslation. vDont be bound hand and foot by the source language syntax.vThe specific meaning of idioms is according to the idioms occasions, co
16、nditions and patterns. vComplement literal translation and free translation.习语的翻译注释法What is annotationThe classification of annotationCONTENTSWhat is annotationAnnotation is a kind of translation method being used when you are in the face of some idioms with literary quotation so that you have to comment on its culture background for the sake of retaini
