On The Functions Of Context In Interview Interpreting In Light Of Interpretive Theory Of Translation

Interpreting is a kind of instant activity to transfer messages from one language to another, with all its source as well as target messages in oral form. Though researches on interpreting have shorter history than written translation, scholars are doing more and further researches on interpreting as the society develops rapidly and international exchanges increase. As a necessary channel for international communication and exchanges, interpreting plays an indispensible role in modern society.IT theory, which applies for interpreting practice, emphasizes the process of mastering the core meaning of source language,"deverbalizing"with logic and transmitting"sense"without being limited to the form and structure of source language so as to achieve the functional equivalence for the target language user. Context, generally classified as linguistic context, situational context and cultural context, exerts great influence on the performance of interpreters for it helps interpreters to understand source language, choose appropriate words for expressing and anticipate for better output concerning the setting, atmosphere and subject of interpreting. Thus, to understand context clearly during interpreting ensures better quality of interpreting for interpreters.With the wide spreading of globalization in all fields all over every corner of the world, exchanges in all fields among countries are taking place in a further and more frequent way. Mass media, as an important and effective channel to carry out these exchanges, has driven interpreting to the front area for a bridge which helps the smooth going of communication and exchanges among countries. While interview is a fresh, important and effective way to help with exchanges in regard with its social functions, but few researches have been done in this area due to its specific features. The writer holds the opinion that with the guidance of IT theory and theories about context, better output may be achieved in terms of communicative effect to satisfy all parties concerned.In this paper, the writer firstly introduces IT theory and theories of context, then illustrates the applicability of the theories in interview interpreting, and analyzes the functions of context in interview interpreting in light of IT theory. Finally, the limitations of this paper and the writer's suggestions for further researches in this field are pointed out.