A Study On How To Choose Proper Translation Strategies According To Text Functions

A professional translator should try to get sufficient background information beforestarting to translate, including the information on functions of the text to be translatedbecause it affects your choice of translation strategies to be used in the translationprocess. This paper discusses how text functions affect the choice of translationstrategies through a case study of the translation of Alfa Laval operating manual. Threeviewpoints are proposed in this paper:1.A translator should find out text functionsaccording to the context before translating.2. A translator should use different translationstrategies according to text functions.3. The proper translation strategies will helprealize the communication purpose.