最新旅游翻译（公示语翻译）教学内容
文化翻译：旅游文本之公示语翻译（April 10-11, 2013）
Translating public signs
●Definining public signs
●Types of public signs
●Functions of public signs
●Stylistic features of public signs
朋友用英语怎么写●Translating Public Signs: Principles and Methods: propod “three-C”principles:
conciness, consistency, and comprehensibility. (Liu Fagong and Xu Beijia , 2008)
●Suggested translating methods
Borrowing
Adding and omitting certain information
曾铮
Imitating
Outside translation practice
Directions: The following Chine signs were collected from supermarkets and shopping malls at Xi’an and Xianyang city. They are listed with bold letters, some with pictures and some with explanations for better comprehension.
Each Chine sign follows two or three English translations. You are suppod to choo the best answer or provide your own version. If the translation is adequate, blacken A. If the translation has linguistic mistakes such as mistakes of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar, choo B. If the translation is culturally unacceptable,choo C. If the translation is totally incomprehensible, plea choo D.
1.通往三楼ACCESS TO 3 FLOOR (in a supermarket)
A B C D
suicideSuggested versions:
a)Access to 3rd floor
b)ACCESS TO 3rd FLOOR
Your revid version: .
2.日常用品Hard Goods (in a supermarket)
A B C D
Suggested versions:
a)Home wares
b)Houhold wares
c)Home goods
Your revid version: .
3.少淑装Young Ladies Wear (in a shopping mall)
A B C D
Suggested versions:
a)Young Ladies’ Clot hing
沈阳环球雅思
b)Young Ladies’ Wear
c)Young Ladies’ Clothes
Your revid version: .
4.成熟女装Lady Clothing(in a shopping mall)
A B C D
Suggested versions:
a)Women’s Clothing
b)Women’s Wear
Your revid version: .
5.眼镜opticals (in a shopping mall)
A B C D
Suggested versions:
a)Glass
b)Eyeglass
Your revid version: .
6.手机hand phone (in a shopping mall)
A B C D
Suggested versions:
a)Mobile Phones
b)Cell Phones
Your revid version: .
7.彩妆budget cosmetics (in a shopping mall)
A B C D
consumptionSuggested versions:
Cosmetics
Your revid version: .
8.女饰品ladies’ accessories (in a shopping mall)
A B C D
Suggested versions:
a)Ladies’ Accessories
b)Ladies’ Adornment
Your revid version: .
9.珠宝首饰JEWELRY (in a shopping mall)
A B C D
Suggested versions:
a)JEWELLRIES
b)Jewelries
Your revid version: .
10.男女袜子HOSIERY(in a shopping mall)
A B C D
Suggested versions:
a)Socks
Your revid version: .
11.女职业装LADIE’S PROFESSIONAL DRESS (in a shopping mall)
A B C D
Suggested versions:
a)Ladies’ Professional Clothing
b)Ladies’ Professional Wear
Your revid version: .
12.女裤LADIE’S PANTDRESS (in a shopping mall)
A B C D
Suggested versions:
a)Ladies’ Pants
b)Ladies’ Trours
Your revid version: .
13.男休闲装men’s casual (in a shopping mall)
A B C D
Suggested versions:
Men’s Casual Wear
Your revid version: .
14.牛仔休闲装COWBOY’S CLO THES (in a shopping mall)
A B C D
诚信做人Suggested versions:
a)Casual Clothes毛孔越来越大怎么办
b)Casual Wear
c)Jeans and Casual Wear
Your revid version: .
15.名表眼镜FAMOUSE W ATCH&GLASSES (in a shopping mall)
A B C D
Suggested versions:
a)Famous Watches and Glass
b)Famous Watches & Glass
Your revid version: .
16.服务台Information (in a shopping mall)
A B C D
Suggested versions:
a)INFORMA TION
b)Information Desk
Your revid version: .poper
17.客户服务部customer rvices counter(in a shopping mall.)
A B C D英语聊天网站
Suggested versions:
a)Customer Service Counter
b)Customer Service
Your revid version: .
18.存包处Stock(outside a supermarket)
A B C D
Suggested versions:
Checkroom 行李寄存处
Your revid version: .
19.存包须知Locker Information Note for luggage keeping
A B C D
Suggested versions:
Notice of Checking
Your revid version: .
20.勿踩黄线don’t step the yellow line. (beside an elevator in a shopping mall)
