This study aims to examine the common cultural images and their effects on thequality of escort interpreting as well as some practical coping strategies. China has aglorious history and profound culture from which tremendous vivid and visual culturalimages derive. These cultural images are so distinct from those of foreign countries,which results in many obstacles in escort interpreting. A case study is employed toanalyze the various obstacles which are caused by different cultural images. The varietyof those obstacles is categorized and corresponding solutions are provided. Thus, therich content of cultural images can be conveyed more explicitly, and a betterinterpreting effect will be achieved, which can further promote internationalcommunications in this increasingly globalized world. |