从形象学视角谈政治文献中“要”字的翻译

The Translation of"Yao"in Political Literature:A Perspective from Imagology

政治文献的翻译是对外塑造国家形象的重要方式。本研究从形象学视角入手,借助语料库工具,对《习近平谈治国理政》第三卷中情态动词“要”的英译进行了个案研究。研究发现,政治文献的外宣翻译及其塑造形象受译文表达方式,尤其是情态动词所传达语气的影响。情态动词“要”可根据国家立场态度、外宣对象和外宣目的分别译成“should,must,need to,will”等来传递不同语气语势,塑造想要的国家对外形象。这一微观研究路径对探讨政治文献的外译及其国家形象塑造具有一定的借鉴意义。

Translation of political literature plays a significant role in shaping China's national image.In light of Imagology,this study focuses on the translation of the modal verb"Yao"in Xi Jinping:The Governance of China Ⅲ,employing corpus tools for a detailed case analysis.The findings reveal that the translation of political literature and the construction of a national image are influenced by the way the target text expresses ideas,particularly the emotions conveyed through modal verbs.Depending on China's stance,attitude,the intended readership,and communication goals,the modal verb"Yao"can be translated as"should,must,need to,will,"or various other versions,enabling the conveyance of different tones and aiding in the cultivation of China's desired international image.This research,which adopts a micro perspective,provides valuable insights for the translation of Chinese political literature into English and the development of China's national image.