Skopos Theory and Instruction Manual-translating

A well-translated instruction manual not only provides complete information related to the products,but also creates aesthetic appealing to bring out purchasing and repurchasing actions.So how to render a qualified and successful instruction manual to the users or consumers is of great significance.Based upon the Skopos theory,this paper is dealing with the translation of instruction manuals in reality.Through analyzing the application of the Skopos rule,the coherence rule and the fidelity rule to translation,it is found that skopos theory are of great guidance to the instruction manual-translating.