A Report On The E-C Translation Of The Dragon And The Eagle (Excerpts)

The report is on the translation of the excerpts from The dragon and the Eagle: The Presence of China in the American Enlightenment written by Professor Alfred Owen Aldridge and published in 1993.The book proves the fact that Chinese culture had a significant impact on America between 1725 and 1825.Providing an ample description of Chinese culture,this book is an excellent work of oversea Sinology.The report summarizes and classifies the problems encountered in the translation process and uses Professor Li Changshuan’s “CEA” as the basic framework.“Comprehension” is the most knotty step in the whole translation process.By understanding the vocabulary and linguistic details in the original text,as well as having an accurate grasp of the background knowledge and context of the text,the author is able to express the original text more accurately.“Expression” is to deliver the content of the original text through the target text.It calls for the translator’s comprehension of the source text while forgetting the original sentence pattern and form.The translator focuses on the translation of passive voice and proper nouns.Sentence logic and coherence are equally important.And finally,in terms of“adaptation”,it is necessary to make adaptations such as addition,omission and word substitution based on the purpose of translation to give the reader a better reading experience.The report analyzes the solutions and the translation process according to the “CEA”framework and lists the original and revised translation of the source text in order to present the translator’s thinking in the translation process and to ensure the quality of the translation,thus providing examples and suggestions for future translation work.