英语形容词翻译的小窍门
英语和汉语语言结构和表达习惯有很多差异之处,翻译时往往能死扣原文逐词逐句译出。本文拟谈谈形容词的翻译问题。
一、一些原义并无否定意思的形容词和别的词搭配,有时可译成否定句。
1. These goods are in short supply.
这些货物供应不足。
2. This equation is far from being complicated.
这个方程一定也不复杂。
二、为了使译文自然流畅,读起来顺口,在一些形容词前可根据上下文内容加上副词很、最等字。
1. It was as pleasant a day as I have ever spent.
这是我度过最愉快的一天。
2. It is easy to compress a gas.
气体很容易压缩。
三、有时可将英语的形容词+名词短语译成汉语的主谓结构。
1. She spoke in a high voice.
她讲话声音很尖。
2. This engine develops a high torque.
这台发动机产生的转矩很大。
四、如果一个名词前有几个形容词修饰,英译时应根据汉语习惯决定其顺序。
1. a large brick conference hall
一个用砖砌的大会议厅
2. a plastic garden chair
一把在花园里用的塑料椅子
五、英语中一些表示知觉、情感、欲望等心理状态的形容词,同连系动词构成复合谓语时,翻译时可将形容词译成动词。
1. You are ignorant of the duties you undertake in marrying.
你完全不懂你在婚姻方面承担的责任。
2. Such criticisms have become familiar in his later commentaries on America.
类似的批评在他后来写的评论美国的文章中屡见不鲜。
3. He is truly sorry for his past, and he has undertaken to give up motorcars entirely and for ever.
他诚恳地忏悔过去,并保证永远不再玩汽车。
六、由于语言习惯不同,英语里的形容词有时译成汉语副词。
1. I am going to be good and sweet and kind to every body.
我要对每一个人都亲切、温顺、和善。
2. He asked me for a full account of myself and family.
他详尽地问起我自己和我家里的情况。
3. Another war will be the absolute end of our country.
再来一次战争将彻底毁灭我们这个国家。
从以上几个方面可以看出,译好形容词是使译文通顺、 流畅的一个环节。
VOA慢速英语网
国内英语资讯:Chinese premier calls for more efforts in flood prevention
体坛英语资讯:Atletico Madrid sign striker Ibanez
国际英语资讯:81 Palestinians injured in clashes with Israeli soldiers in eastern Gaza Strip: medics
国际英语资讯:EU publishes strategic agenda for next 5 years
国际英语资讯:Ireland, globally recognized centre for specialist intl financial services: minister
国际英语资讯:Trump, Saudi crown prince discuss Iran over phone
国内英语资讯:Li Keqiang meets PM of Sao Tome and Principe
陌生人的鼓励 让我动力爆棚!
体坛英语资讯:Hosts France crush South Korea 4-0 in Womens World Cup opener
《复仇者联盟4》之后,还有哪些漫威电影可以看?
体坛英语资讯:Shorthanded Warriors lose to Raptors in NBA Finals Game 3
国际英语资讯:Feature: Chile company seeks to meet Chinas demand for berries
国际英语资讯:Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in Somalia
国内英语资讯:Chinese ambassador believes UK will make independent decision
你做过什么最勇敢的事?
国际英语资讯:Vietnam, Brunei upgrade relations to comprehensive partnership
体坛英语资讯:Chinas Wang Xinyu bows out in first round of Miami Open
国内英语资讯:Senior Chinese official stresses importance of security cooperation with Portugal
国内英语资讯:Spotlight: Xis fruitful visits boost partnership with Europe
体坛英语资讯:Analysis: Loews hopes pinned on Manchester City star Sane
国际英语资讯:Tunisia signs cooperation deals with China, Turkey and Germany
体坛英语资讯:12th Lake Balation Supermarathon kicks off in Hungary
国内英语资讯:Chinas Terracotta Warriors propel Liverpool museum to Englands most visited outside Lond
Twitter会降低学生的考试成绩,那对其他人有什么影响
体坛英语资讯:Spain preparing for Faroe Islands clash
国际英语资讯:Thailand gears up for 34th ASEAN Summit
一等就是18年:《千与千寻》国内上映 海报又亮了
国际英语资讯:Putin bans Russian passenger flights to Georgia amid tensions
科学能解释我们为什么闭着眼睛亲吻吗?
国内英语资讯:Chinese envoy asks for intl support for political process in Syria
| 不限 |
| 英语教案 |
| 英语课件 |
| 英语试题 |
| 不限 |
| 不限 |
| 上册 |
| 下册 |
| 不限 |