英汉成语的文化内涵比较与翻译策略

成语是一个社会的语言和文化的重要组成部分,它能反映出一个民族的历史、地理、社会观点、宗教信仰以及生活方式等。英语和汉语这两种语言中都有着丰富的成语,因此,在英汉互译时,对其文化内涵进行分析和研究是十分必要的。通过对比分析,可以找出这两种语言成语之间的跨文化共性和差异,选择合适的翻译方法,在英汉互译过程中实现令人满意的语际转换。

Cultural Difference and Translation Strategy of English and Chinese Idioms

Idiom is an important constituent in the language and culture of a society which reflects the history,geography,social thought, regional belief,and living patterns of a nationality.There are plentiful idioms in both English and Chinese.In the translation of English and Chinese idioms,it is essential that the cultural connotation be carefully studied,therefore, the cross-cultural common characters and distinctions embodied in the idioms of the two languages can be found,and appropriate translation methods may be adopted,consequently,pleasing cross-communicational exchange is expected to be realized.