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1、海 南 大 学毕 业 论 文（设计）题 目：功能对等理论视角下的商务英语翻译研究学 号： 20152810320092 姓 名： 安静桦 年 级： 2015级 学 院： 应用科技学院（儋州校区） 学 部： 外语学部 专 业： 英语（旅游英语方向） 指导教师： 马会峰 完成日期： 2019 年 5 月 6 日Business English Translation from the Perspective of Functional Equivalence TheoryBusiness English Translation from the Perspective of Functional

2、Equivalence Theory摘要随着经济全球化和国际贸易的迅速发展，英语作为全球通用语言，发挥着越来越重要的作用，商务英语应运而生。作为商贸沟通交流的桥梁，商务英语翻译的重要性在全球化的趋势下日益突出，并得到了广泛关注。本文基于尤金奈达的功能对等理论，立足商务英语翻译实践，用鲜明的中外商务英语翻译的例子，对当下商务英语翻译现状进行分析研究，阐述功能对等理论应用于商务英语翻译的必要性，并得出一系列商务英语翻译的方法和原则，希望能够为商务英语翻译提供一定的借鉴。 关键词：功能对等理论；商务英语；翻译AbstractWith the rapid development of economic

3、 globalization and international trade in todays world, English, as a global language, plays an important role, and business English is born because of demand. Faced with the modern society, from the perspective of functional equivalence theory, this thesis analyzes the translation of business Engli

4、sh with many examples, and then concludes the ways and principles to translate business English. And the purpose is that it could give translators some ideas about business English translation.Key words: functional equivalence theory; business English; translationContents1 Introduction11.1 Research

5、Background11.2 Research Purpose and Significance21.3 Framework of Thesis22 Literature Review42.1 The Research of Business English Translation42.2 The Research of Functional Equivalence Theory52.3 The Conclusions53 Theoretical Framework63.1 Concept of Functional Equivalence Theory63.2 Values and Limi

6、tation of Functional Equivalence Theory64 The Business English84.1 The Concept of The Business English84.2 The Characteristics of The Business English84.2.1 The Lexical Features of The Business English84.2.2 The Syntactic Features of The Business English94.2.3 The Discourse Features of The Business

7、English105 The Business English Translation from the Perspective of Functional Equivalence Theory115.1 The Guiding Role of The Functional Equivalence Theory115.2 The Necessity of the Functional Equivalence Theory115.3 The Principles, Standards And Strategies of The Business English Translation125.3.

8、1 The Principles of The Business English Translation125.3.2 The Standards of The Business English Translation155.3.3 The Strategies of The Business English Translation166 Conclusions17Bibliography18Acknowledgments19III1 Introduction1.1 Research BackgroundWith Reform and Opening-Up, China develops in

9、ternational trade activities increasingly. Besides, because of The Belt and Road Initiative, the relationships between China and other countries are going strong. And based on the situation, important progress has been made in the communications and cooperation, such as science and technology, innov

10、ation, the construction of ecological civilization, port and high-speed railway. These activities are included in business activities, so it gets more and more attention and plays the important role.In the modern society, technique acquisition, foreign trade, business invitation and international tr

11、ansport are involved in business activities. And if people from two different countries want to make a smooth conversation, they must have a correct translation text. Therefore, it is significance that translators should have a series of business English ways and standards.In all ages, there are man

12、y Chinese translators and they translated lots of texts. They have gotten their own translation theories. However, when Eugene A. Nidas functional equivalence theory was introduced in China, Chinese translators all paid much attention to it. And some translators have researched it for many years, an

13、d used it in the translation practice. And the translation texts are well received.As the communication tool, business English gets much attention. But its complexity and multi-directional make the translation harder. However, functional equivalence theory gives translators a new idea. Translators c

14、ould be interested in reader-response and make readers understand the original text easily.1.2 Research Purpose and SignificanceNational policies like “Reform and Opening-up” and “The Belt and Road “give international trade many developing opportunities. And business English, as the bridge, is used

15、in many fields, such as commercial advertisement, letter and contract. However, there are lots of problems in the business English texts, and even some translation texts are wrong. Therefore, it is necessary to set up the specific translation strategies in order to give the advice to translators.By

16、looking at the research about business English translation, researchers always pay attention to the cross-cultural angle and linguistics. But they didnt put one specific translation theory into business English translation. However, with the rapid development of international trade, more and more pe

17、ople choose the foreign companies and work in foreign trade activities, so they need one high quality business English translation text to finish their own work.This thesis compares different business English translation text based on the functional equivalence theory, find the problems and the disc

18、ipline in order to get the translation ways.1.3 Framework of ThesisFirstly, the thesis will go in deep with Eugene A. Nidas functional equivalence theory, which is the theoretical support. The thesis will make full understanding of the concept, characteristics and influence, and then explain its gui

19、dance role for business English translation. Besides, the thesis will find its limitations and the solutions.Secondly, the thesis will explain business English. Business English is the topic of the thesis, so the understanding of business English has a deep influence on the research result. The thes

20、is will make a detailed expatiation about business English from the perspective of concept and characteristics, which will make a foundation for the later development.Thirdly, based on the functional equivalence theory, the thesis will analyze the business English translation text examples. It will

21、explain the guiding role of the theory, the translation strategy, and the standard of business English translation.At last, the thesis will conclude the specific translation ways of business English. And it will also propose the problems that havent been solved, and will give the relevant solutions.

22、2 Literature Review2.1 The Research of Business English TranslationIn the paper, The Stylistic Features of Business English and Its Translation, the author Gao Limin explains the stylistic feature of business English from three aspects: word, sentence and text. According to this paper, I get one sig

23、nificant point that is tact maxim. If businessmen want to have a smooth communication, they must pay attention to the tact maxim because there are too many differences between Chinese and English.In the paper, The Discussion of Business English Translating Principles, the author talks about the thre

24、e principles, accuracy, professions and following cases. Following cases is one new point, and it means translators should follow the traditional translation text, and shouldnt innovate some new words in order to avoid the misunderstandings.In the paper, Lexical Features and Translation Criteria of

25、Business English Letters, the author Yang Xuhong give one detailed type of business English that is business English letter. In this paper, there are four standards of letter translation, the first is the quantity of the letter, the second is quality, and the third is mode and the fourth is the rela

26、tion. Although this paper just talks about the business English letter, it also give the suggestion to other types.In the paper, The Research of Characteristics of Business English Text and Its Translation, the author Han Tie and Ma Qunying hold that translators should focus on different points when

27、 they translate different types of business English texts. For example, while translating advertisement, cultural background arrests more attention. In Chinese advertisement, people prefer to the busy picture. While in the western countries, people like to watch one simple video. However, while tran

28、slating contract, translators should focus on the law. From this paper, I get to know in my thesis, I couldnt just use one way to analyze the translation texts while put the texts into the real situation. And then I will find the rules.2.2 The Research of Functional Equivalence TheoryFirstly, Eugene

29、 A. Nida put forward functional equivalence theory. In his book The Theory and Practice of Translation, there are many new opinions about translation. And this theory got much attention. In the book, he proposes that translators should shift from the message form to the response of receptors. He als

30、o holds that dynamic equivalence is priority over formal correspondence. Compared with the words and sentences, intelligibility is measured by the total impact.Secondly, in the book A Study On Nidas Translation Theory, the author uses one chapter to explain the functional equivalence theory. From th

31、is book, I get to know the development of the theory. These understandings will make me have a theoretical foundation in the whole thesis.Thirdly, according to many papers, I find functional equivalence theory is used in many fields, especially in practical texts. In the paper, The Research about th

32、e Name of Commodity from the Perspective of Functional Equivalence Theory, the author Zhou Yuanbo finds that translators could use the functional equivalence theory in the translation text so that they could achieve the goal of cultural equivalence. And because of this theory, people could know the

33、different cultures and accept the foreign brands easily.2.3 The ConclusionsAfter reading these papers and books, I have known the concepts and characteristics of functional equivalence theory and business English. In my thesis, I must focus on the differences and form the translation ways.According

34、to the papers, I also find that few people do the research about the whole business English translation from the perspective of functional equivalence theory. I hold that although there are too many differences in the business English text, it is possible to conclude one series of translation strate

35、gy and standard.3 Theoretical Framework3.1 Concept of Functional Equivalence TheoryFunctional equivalence is also named dynamic equivalence. It is proposed by Eugene A. Nida in Toward a Science of Translating (1964). And in his book, The Theory and Practice of Translation, Nida defines that “Dynamic

36、 equivalence is therefore to be defined in terms of the degree to which the receptors of the message in the receptor language respond to it in substantially the same manner as the receptors in the source language.” And actually, Nidas definition of translating “reproducing in the receptor language t

37、he closest natural equivalent of the source-language message, first in terms of meaning, and secondly in terms of style” is also another way of defining the dynamic equivalent translation.1And there are four aspects of the functional equivalence theory, Nida emphasizes the functional equivalence of

38、semantics, which means translators should give first rank to the meaning. It is beyond reproach. Nida thinks that it is because there is the general character in all kinds of language and the life experience is similar. However, there are still differences in cultures and languages, so we should try

39、 to make it equivalent in semantics.3.2 Values and Limitation of Functional Equivalence TheoryOn the one hand, it is one different point. As we all know, it has developed for many years, and it also give one new way to translate for Chinese translators. Besides, it is related with other subjects so

40、that it makes Chinese translators learn to solve the problems form other subjects. Besides, Chinese translators dont just translate texts by literal translation. Therefore, the theory is of high theoretical and practical value.On the other hand, it is an entirely new standard of translation quality.

41、 Nida holds that the translation text should be understood by the receptors correctly and easily, and the form is appropriate. In the standard, if receptors could understand the text correctly, it isnt enough to translate the words and sentences simply. And it is necessary to alter the text. Therefo

42、re, its service goal is receptors, which is the key of the theory.The most limitation of the theory is about the types. As we all know, there is the literature translation. this kind of text shouldnt focus on the receptors. Every person has his own feeling about the same text, and he should feel the

43、 literature text by himself. If translators just pursue the same receptors response, it will lose the artistry.4 The Business English4.1 The Concept of The Business EnglishWith the economic globalization, all kinds of business activities, such as technique acquisition, foreign trade, foreign labor c

44、ooperation, commercial advertisement need one international language, English. Business English appears in the world.Business English is one English variety, which is to achieve business objectives for business entities in the international business activities. The English variety, business English,

45、 gradually forms special language and stylistic features. And because of the specificity, it becomes one unique English variety , which is different from General English, called Business English. And it is named English for Business Purposes academically.Business English is always used in internatio

46、nal business activities. In other words, people who undertake international business activities use business English to achieve a successful communication.4.2 The Characteristics of The Business English4.2.1 The Lexical Features of The Business EnglishFirstly, the words of business English is strong

47、ly professional. Business English is the carrier of commercial theory and operation. Therefore, in the vocabulary of business English, there are lots of generic term, including investment, financial, trade and economy fields.Examples-The bill would allow a foreign company planning to acquire a Japan

48、ese company to pay shareholders of the Japanese entity “merger consideration” in the form of cash and the parent companys shares.11译文：该项法案允许计划并购日本公司的外国公司，以现金或母公司的股票形式，给该日本公司的股东支付“并购补偿费”。Secondly, the wording of business English is clear and easy to understand, official and canonical, brief and succinct, which means that people always use staple expressions. For example, th