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Chapter Four Case Analysis .......................... 14

4.1 The Lexical Level ................................... 14

4.1.1 Free Translation ..................................... 14

4.1.2 Conversion ................................ 16

Conclusion ........................................ 30

Chapter Four Case Analysis

4.1 The Lexical Level

As for informative text,there are many professional words.Therefore,the effectivetranslation of vocabulary is the basis for ensuring the high quality of the translation.Communicative translation emphasizes that the effect of the translation on the targetlanguage readers should be the same as the effect of the original text on the sourcelanguage readers.(Newmark 39)In this part,the translator mainly introduces that interms of word translation,flexible translation methods,such as free translation,conversion and addition are necessarily involved.

4.1.1 Free Translation

One of the most important translation methods in communicative translation is freetranslation.The typical free translation is used when the target text is the closest to theoriginal text in terms of content and style,but there are great differences in form.Sometimes it is only the equivalence of content or even approximate equivalence,butthe overall style is different.Free translation requires the translator to have a high levelof language skills and cultural literacy,and at the same time,it needs to accurately graspthe original intention and the expression of the source language to achieve the effect ofconveying meaning.

Conclusion

In this translation report,the translator resorts to Peter Newmark’scommunicative translation theory.By analyzing specific examples,the translator aimsto explore how the theory guides translation practice at the micro level,such as words,sentences and texts.

Generally speaking,Peter Newmark’s translation theory can find its use in E-Ctranslation practice of academic works.Especially his theory on the lexical usage,syntactic change and textual cohesion is of utmost importance and help.His conceptof equivalent-effect creates a much freer environment for the translator to fullyconvey the information of the original text with creativity.In specific contexts,usingcommunicative translation appropriately can obtain a translation that is faithful to theoriginal language style and form,and also takes into account the expression normsand acceptance level of the target language readers.

Meanwhile,due to the different reading norms and living environment betweenChinese and English readers,translators should not just pursue literal equivalence intranslation.Instead,translation should be produced based on the understanding of themeaning of the source text and on the effectiveness and accurate expression of thetarget language.Translation is a form of communication that transcends linguistic,cultural,and regional boundaries.Its primary goal is to remove obstacles andfacilitate effective communication between different languages.

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