基于翻译目的论的景区牌示英译探析——以哈市中央大街为例

Analysis of the Mistranslations of the Scenic Public Signs in Light of the Skopos Theory——A Case Studyof the Central Street in Harbin

景区牌示的英文翻译在旅游信息介绍和传递方面发挥着重要作用。中央大街是哈尔滨市的代表性景点,然而景区的英译牌示却存在大量的错误。本文以翻译目的论为指导,分析了中央大街部分英译牌示的错误案例,并论述了错误原因。

English translation of scenic public signs is playing an increasingly important role in the promotion and transfer of tourism information. The Central Street is one of the most representative scenic spots in Harbin.However,a large number of mistranslations from the scenic public signs regrettably still exist on the Central Street. This paper analyses a number of related cases in light of Skopos Theory,attempts to reveal the potential causes for translation errors,and tries to provide some references and suggestions for the correct translation of scenic public signs in Harbin.