A Report On The Translation Of A Concise History Of The World(Excerpt)from The Perspective Of Nord’s Function Plus Loyalty

The world today not only witnesses vigorous economic exchanges,but also sees intercultural communication and exchanges gain more momentum.Book translation is a form of cultural communication and exchanges.A Concise History of the World,a text in social science,has rich cultural connotations.The text is characterized by well-thought diction and a wide range of background knowledge,which requires the translator to have a solid knowledge reserve so as to establish an accurate understanding of the book.Considering the differences between Chinese and foreign cultures,the writer of this report chooses the principle of “function plus loyalty” to guide the translation.Moreover,the translator also acts as the mediator between the original author and the target reader to find the most proper and natural translation.This translation practice helps to transfer cultural knowledge and promote cultural exchanges between China and other countries.As the focus of the translation report,the case study explores the translation of puzzling vocabularies and long and complicated sentences under the guidance of Nord’s “function plus loyalty” principle.A Concise History of the World is an informative text,so conveying the original content correctly is a priority in translation.The translator also takes the characteristics of non-fiction literature into account and exercises translation techniques and methods accordingly,such as annotating,splitting,and reformulation,to fulfil the aesthetic requirements in terms of expression and to enhance the readability of the translation.Through this translation practice,the writer of this report is fully aware that the translator should not only combine theory with practice,but also fully understand the original text and carefully refine the translation to meet the expectations of readers.