The idiomatic phrase is equal to the phrase that people use frequently language in the world that had long and splendid history all contains large quantities of idiom. They form regular phrases and short sentences thr...The idiomatic phrase is equal to the phrase that people use frequently language in the world that had long and splendid history all contains large quantities of idiom. They form regular phrases and short sentences through long use and refinement in the development of language. The idiomatic phrases contain varied cultural information, embody a lot of cultural feature, and cultural background. The idiomatic phrases display distinct image and figure of speech, and they also have bright national characteristic and regional (local) color. The paper includes four parts. The first chapter is to introduce the generalization of idioms and translation, and the second part is to list four different definitions of idiom according to some translational experts, next step leads in classification and sources of idiom. The third chapter introduces some common strategies of idiomatic translation such as literal translation, literal translation plus notes, free translation, and the combination of literal and free translation. At last sum up the paper.展开更多
This paper aims to discuss some important cultural connotations of English idioms in the perspectives of historical backgrounds, religion, productive activities, and sports activities etc. and thereby suggests some ap...This paper aims to discuss some important cultural connotations of English idioms in the perspectives of historical backgrounds, religion, productive activities, and sports activities etc. and thereby suggests some approaches to their translation regarding the complexity of reproducing, replacing and changing the image in the idioms.展开更多
With the rise of cross-cultural communication and the popularity of communication theories, translation studies have entered into a golden age of prosperity in recent years. At last, the author points out that the tra...With the rise of cross-cultural communication and the popularity of communication theories, translation studies have entered into a golden age of prosperity in recent years. At last, the author points out that the translation of English idioms is a hard nut to crack. It is hoped that this thesis will offer some references to English idioms translation.展开更多
English idioms, as the quintessence of the English language, are vivid, terse and comprehensive expressions refined and sanctified through long time use by the native speakers. The nicety understanding and translation...English idioms, as the quintessence of the English language, are vivid, terse and comprehensive expressions refined and sanctified through long time use by the native speakers. The nicety understanding and translation of idioms is the important part in translating. In the thesis, though the discussion of the correspondence between English and Chinese idioms, I summarize some methods of translating English idioms into Chinese.展开更多
文摘The idiomatic phrase is equal to the phrase that people use frequently language in the world that had long and splendid history all contains large quantities of idiom. They form regular phrases and short sentences through long use and refinement in the development of language. The idiomatic phrases contain varied cultural information, embody a lot of cultural feature, and cultural background. The idiomatic phrases display distinct image and figure of speech, and they also have bright national characteristic and regional (local) color. The paper includes four parts. The first chapter is to introduce the generalization of idioms and translation, and the second part is to list four different definitions of idiom according to some translational experts, next step leads in classification and sources of idiom. The third chapter introduces some common strategies of idiomatic translation such as literal translation, literal translation plus notes, free translation, and the combination of literal and free translation. At last sum up the paper.
文摘This paper aims to discuss some important cultural connotations of English idioms in the perspectives of historical backgrounds, religion, productive activities, and sports activities etc. and thereby suggests some approaches to their translation regarding the complexity of reproducing, replacing and changing the image in the idioms.
文摘With the rise of cross-cultural communication and the popularity of communication theories, translation studies have entered into a golden age of prosperity in recent years. At last, the author points out that the translation of English idioms is a hard nut to crack. It is hoped that this thesis will offer some references to English idioms translation.
文摘English idioms, as the quintessence of the English language, are vivid, terse and comprehensive expressions refined and sanctified through long time use by the native speakers. The nicety understanding and translation of idioms is the important part in translating. In the thesis, though the discussion of the correspondence between English and Chinese idioms, I summarize some methods of translating English idioms into Chinese.
