Communications in Humanities Research ISSN: 2753-7072
Home> Volumes> Volume CHR Vol.22> Article
Research Article

Features of English for Science and Technology and Translation Strategies under the Perspective of “Faithfulness, Expressiveness and Elegance” ---- A Case Study of Geological Translation

Zimeng WuChengdu University of Technology*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

In the contemporary era, there is a burgeoning trend of intercultural communication among nations, prominently encompassing interactions within the scientific and technological (Sci. & Tech) domain. Within China, there has been a conspicuous dearth in the realm of Science and Technology translation, notably concerning the precise rendition of intricate professional knowledge across specific specialized fields and the requisite translation calibre. This deficiency has been accentuated by the absence of pertinent theoretical frameworks. Within this context, this research delves into the stylistic attributes of English for Science and Technology (EST) and elucidates translation strategies within the framework established by Yan Fu. Initially, the study scrutinizes the distinctive characteristics of EST, encompassing lexicon, syntax, and textual structures. Subsequently, it extrapolates these findings to the domain of Sci. & Tech translation. The ensuing section chronicles the evolution of domestic translation studies, culminating in the exposition of Yan Fu’s translation standards-namely, “faithfulness, expressiveness, and elegance”. The paper concludes by summarizing the targeted translation strategies for Sci. & Tech translation, encompassing meticulous preparation, the pursuit of precision, and rigorous review and refinement processes.

Keywords: “faithfulness; expressiveness and elegance”; EST; translation strategy; Sci. & Tech translation
Published: December 7, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/22/20231682
Volume: CHR Vol.22
pp. 163-169
Download PDF

References

  1. Gao, C.H. (2014) An Analysis on the Classification and Structural Features of Scientific English Vocabulary. Journal of Heilongjiang Ecological Engineering Vocational College, 27, 149-150.
  2. Feng, S.M., & Du, Y.W. (2002) Modern Scientific English Vocabulary and Translation. Chinese Science and Technology Translation, 15, 52-54.
  3. Ding, Y. (2022) A Study on Translation Strategies of Public Signs from the Perspective of Newmark’s Text Typology. Contemporary Linguistics, 10, 2316-2320.
  4. Bao, D.W. (2006) Discussion on the Aesthetic Orientation of Scientific and Technological Translation. Chinese Science and Technology Translation, 19, 1-3.
  5. Wang, D.M. (1999). Intensive Reading of College English (Book 5). Shanghai: Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press.
  6. Song, Y.Z. (2008) Translation Strategies Based on Technical Stylistic Features. Chinese Science and Technology Translation, 21, 6-9.
  7. An, X.K. (2006). Research on the Theory and Practice of Translation in Science and Technology. Xian: Shaanxi Renmin Press.
  8. Wang, B.R., & Duan, C.Y. (2003) A New Exploration of Tytler’s Translation Theory. Journal of Sichuan Foreign Languages University, 19, 126-129.
  9. Thomas, H.H. (2009). Tian Yan Lun (F, Yan,Trans.). Beijing: China Youth Press. (1893)
  10. Liao, Z.F. (2003) Debate on the Literariness of Scientific and Technological Translation. Shanghai Science and Technology Translation, 1, 23-25.
  11. Luo, X.Z. (1984). Translation Analects. Beijing: Commercial Press.