等效理论在商务合同文本翻译中的运用

＂等效＂翻译理论是文本语际转换的方向性指南。但文本不同,＂等效＂翻译理论的运用策略则不同。商务合同文本有别于其他文本,因此,影响译文的＂等效＂因素也不尽相同。在商务合同文本语际转换过程中,其追求的首要目标是形式和内容的统一。而完整再现商务合同文本的客观属性是实现商务合同文本＂等效＂＂欣赏＂的关键。同时,商务合同文本在转译过程中应注重＂信息传递＂功能。

Application of Equivalence Theory to the Translation of Business Contract Documents

Equivalence translation theory is a guide to text transformation across languages.Because of the differences of discourses,the technique concerning the application of the theory to it also differs.Business contract text differs from other texts,so the equivalence factors influencing the translation also differ.This paper points out that in the business contract text transformation across languages,the unity of form and content is its primary goal while the full text reproduction of objective properties for business contract texts is the key to achieve its equivalent appreciation.Meanwhile,in the translation process the function of information conveyance should be focused on.