从翻译目的论看Nigel Wiseman的中医英译翻译思想

Nigel Wiseman's Translation Theory and Technique in Translating Chinese Medicine into English

Nigel Wiseman(魏迺杰)作为一个以英语为母语的资深译者对中医西传做出不懈努力。现通过简要介绍Wiseman翻译思想,借助目的论理论来阐述观点,力求能使人们对Wiseman的翻译思想有进一步的了解,以期对中医翻译有所帮助。

Nigel Wiseman, a native English speaker and an outstanding translator, makes consistent efforts in westward transmission of Chinese Medicine. This article gives a brief introduction of Nigel Wiseman＇ s translation theory and technique in translating Chinese Medicine into English. By quoting the other translator＇ s comments on Nigel Wiseman＇ s translation idea, the author＇ s opinion is stated in the point view of ＂Translating as a purposeful activity＂ , hoping a further understanding of Nigel Wiseman＇ s translation theory will be achieved. Hopefully, the article could be helpful to the translating of Chinese Medicine into English.