从译者主体性看论文摘要的英译

英文摘要是大部分刊物的要求,也是促进国内外学术交流的有效手段。但是,不少英文摘要与原文的对应过于机械化,对原文中的文化负载词或逻辑问题未加处理,给译入语读者的阅读理解造成了障碍。本文结合实例,探讨译者主体性在摘要翻译中的重要性,并提出应当在尊重作者并力求译文规范、准确的前提下,采取较为灵活的翻译策略,帮助译入语读者更好地理解原文。

English abstract is a requirement of most journals and serves as an effective means to promote domestic and foreign academic exchanges. Nevertheless, a lot of English abstracts are literal or even word-for-word translations of the source texts, taking no measures to deal with cultureloaded expressions or logical problems that would pose comprehension obstacles to the target reader. This paper takes examples to illustrate the significance of translator＇s subjectivity in abstract translation and concludes that more flexible translation strategies should be adopted to help target readers better understand the source text on the premise of respecting the source author while striving for a normative and correct translation.