秦皇岛市城市公示语英文翻译现状及规范性研究

Study on the Current Situation and Standardization of the English Translation of Public Signs in Qinhuangdao City

城市公示语英文翻译既是国外游客了解城市的指南,也是彰显一个城市文化软实力的体现。准确、恰当的英文翻译可以传达准确的信息,避免造成误解。调研了秦皇岛市城市道路、商圈、景区公示语英文翻译存在的错误翻译的现状,指出主要是翻译人的水平、文化差异,以及没有进行规范化管理等原因造成,提出设置专职部门、制定规范、联合高校、加强监督等措施,以规范城市公示语英文翻译。

The English translation of urban public signs is not only a guide for foreign tourists to understand the city,but also a manifestation of the culture soft power of a city.Accurate and appropriate English translation can convey information accurately and avoid misunderstandings.This paper investigates the current situation of errors in the English translation of public signs in Qinhuangdao city roads,commercial districts and scenic spots,points out that the main causes are the level and cultural differences of translators,and the lack of standardized management,and puts forward some measures such as setting up full-time departments,formulating norms,cooperating with universities and strengthening supervision to standardize the English translation of public signs in cities.