翻译中的理解与表达

理解和表达是翻译过程中的两个主要阶段。文章首先论述理解与表达的相互关系,即理解是表达的前提,准确的表达来自正确的理解。在正确理解的前提下,表达是关键。文章接着阐述宏观理解的方方面面,具体谈论篇章类型和作品风格的宏观理解;然后探讨微观理解的几个方面,即对原文词义、词语的分隔、长句难句的微观理解等。文章最后论证表达的重要性和基本的表达方法。文章认为,译文的理想境界是形神兼备,应尽可能采用直译法处理,只有在直译法行不通的情况下才使用其他译法。

Comprehension and Reproduction of the Original Text in Translation

Comprehension and reproduction of the original are two essential stages in translating. This paper first discusses the relationship between comprehension and reproduction, making it clear that correct comprehension of the original is the prerequisite of its adequate reproduction, and pointing out that when correct comprehension is achieved, adequate reproduction becomes the key point. Next, the paper expounds various aspects of macro - comprehension, concentrating upon comprehension of the most typical distinguishing features of different text types and various styles. Then, it continues to explore and illustrate various aspects of micro - comprehension of the original. Finally, the paper investigates the reproduction stage, focusing on explanation and exemplification of three major translation approaches. The writer maintains that the ideal level of translation lies in the reproduction of both the original form and content, which calls for frequent adoption of the literal translation approach.