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According to Catford (1965), The central problem of translation practice is that of finding TL translation equivalents "while" a central problem of translation theory is that of defining the ___ and ___ of translation equivalence.
(a)
TRANSLATION EQUIVALENCE is the ___ ___ a word (or expression) in one language and its translation in another.
(Fill 2 words in the blank)
(a)
Never a (a) relationship between a source text and one particular translation text.
How many types of equivalence in Koller's theory?
4 Meaning-based equivalence &
3 Quantitive Equivalence
5 Meaning-based equivalence &
4 Quantitive Equivalence
6 Meaning-based equivalence &
5 Quantitive Equivalence
7 Meaning-based equivalence &
5 Quantitive Equivalence
What is the definition of Denotative Equivalence (Tương đương biểu vật)?
one in which the SL and TL words should produce the same two communicative values in the mind of native speakers of the two languages.
Focus on the form of the text like Rhythm, verse form, special stylistic forms of expression in syntax and lexis, word play, metaphor...
one in which the SL and TL words have the same effect on the reader
one in which the SL and TL words are used in the same or similar context in their respective languages.
one in which the SL and TL words refer to the same thing in the real world.
What is the definition of Connotative Equivalence (Tương đương Biểu cảm)?
one in which the SL and TL words should produce the same two communicative values in the mind of native speakers of the two languages.
Focus on the form of the text like Rhythm, verse form, special stylistic forms of expression in syntax and lexis, word play, metaphor...
one in which the SL and TL words have the same effect on the reader
one in which the SL and TL words are used in the same or similar context in their respective languages.
one in which the SL and TL words refer to the same thing in the real world.
What is the definition of Formal Equivalence (Tương đương về Hình thức)?
one in which the SL and TL words should produce the same two communicative values in the mind of native speakers of the two languages.
Focus on the form of the text like Rhythm, verse form, special stylistic forms of expression in syntax and lexis, word play, metaphor...
one in which the SL and TL words have the same effect on the reader
one in which the SL and TL words are used in the same or similar context in their respective languages.
one in which the SL and TL words refer to the same thing in the real world.
What is the definition of Text Normative Equivalence?
one in which the SL and TL words should produce the same two communicative values in the mind of native speakers of the two languages.
Focus on the form of the text like Rhythm, verse form, special stylistic forms of expression in syntax and lexis, word play, metaphor...
one in which the SL and TL words have the same effect on the reader
one in which the SL and TL words are used in the same or similar context in their respective languages.
one in which the SL and TL words refer to the same thing in the real world.
What is the definition of Pragmatic Equivalence (Tương đương về Ngữ điệu)?
one in which the SL and TL words should produce the same two communicative values in the mind of native speakers of the two languages.
Focus on the form of the text like Rhythm, verse form, special stylistic forms of expression in syntax and lexis, word play, metaphor...
one in which the SL and TL words have the same effect on the reader
one in which the SL and TL words are used in the same or similar context in their respective languages.
one in which the SL and TL words refer to the same thing in the real world.
What is another name of Connotative Equivalence?
(a)
What is another name of Pragmatic Equivalence?
(a)
Which one does not belong to the Quantitive Equivalence?
One-to-whole
One-to-one
Several-to-one
One-to-several
(a) equivalence means a single expression in TL is equivalent to a single in SL text.
Which types of Quantitive equivalence is used in the following translation?
+) Information Technology = Công nghệ thông tin
+) Địa chấn học = Seismology
One-to-one
One-to-several
One-to-part
One-to-none
(a) equivalence means More than one TL experiences are equivalent to a single SL expression.
Which types of Quantitive equivalence is used in the following translation?
+) Nuôi = To breed / To feed / To raise / ...
+) Bamboo = Tre / Nứa / Trúc / Mai / ...
One-to-one
One-to-several
One-to-part
One-to-none
(a) equivalence means A TL expression covers part of a concept desingated by a single SL expression.
(a) equivalence means No TL expression is equivalent to a single SL expression.
Which types of Quantitive equivalence is used in the following translation?
+) Sushi = Sushi
+) Nhà sàn = Nhà sàn
+) Áo dài = Áo dài
One-to-one
One-to-several
One-to-part
One-to-none
Which types of Quantitive equivalence is used in the following translation?
ST: Cá tính
TT: Stylish / Smart / Unique / Distinctive / Cool / To have strong personality / One of a kind / ...
One-to-one
One-to-several
One-to-part
One-to-none
Which types of Equivalence is used in the following translation?
+) A rose = Một bông hồng
+) A bee = Một con ong
Dennotative equivalence
Connotative equivalence
Text normative equivalence
Pragmatic equivalence
Formal equivalence
How many types of connotations in Connotative equivalence?
5
6
7
8
How many types of Connotations of Speech level in Connotative equivalence?
5
6
7
8
Define type of Connotations of Speech level in the following translation:
ST:
Dear Sir/Madam,
As I am deeply interested in the salesman career, I write to your company in the hope that you will be employ me. [...]
I am earnest in my desire to offer my service to you. I therefore sincerely hope that you will give due consideration to my application. I look forward to receiving your reply.
Faithfully Yours.
TT:
Kính gửi Quý ông/bà,
Tôi viết thư này với mong muốn được quý công ty tuyển vòa vị trí nhân viên bán hàng, bởi đây là công việc phù hợp với năng lực và sở thích của tôi. [...]
Với tất cả lòng nhiệt thành, tôi rất mong muốn được phục vụ trong công ty. Tôi hy vọng Quý ông/bà sẽ lưu tâm xem xét đơn xin việc của tôi. Kính mong nhận được hồi âm của Quý ông/bà.
Kính thư.
Evaluated (formal, dignified)
Poetic
Colloquial
Vulgar (rude, offensive)
Define type of Equivalence in Translation in the following translation:
ST:
Sunshine, daisies, butter mellow
Turn this stupid, fat, rat yellow.
(Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone)
TT:
Nắng vàng, mật bơ, hoa cúc
Có con chuột ngu béo núc
Hãy biến nó ra màu vàng.
(Harry Potter và hòn đá phù thủy)
Pragmatic Equivalence
Connotative Equivalence (Speech level - Poetic)
Formal Equivalence
Dennotative Equivalence
Define type of Connotations of Speech level in the following translation:
ST:
"Having a last meal, Potter? When are you getting the train back to the Muggles?"
(Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone)
TT:
"Chén bữa cuối hả Potter? Chừng nào mày phải lên tày quay về với tụi Muggles?"
(Harry Potter và hòn đá phù thủy)
Evaluated (formal, dignified)
Poetic
Colloquial
Vulgar (rude, offensive)
Define type of Connotations of Speech level in the following translation:
ST:
"You're a lot braver now that you're back on the ground and you've got your little friends with you," said Harry coolly.
(Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone)
TT:
Harry mát mẻ đáp lời "Trông mày có vẻ dũng cảm hơn nhiều rồi đấy. Xuống tới đất rồi mà, lại có mấy chú nhỏ vo ve bên cạnh."
(Harry Potter và hòn đá phù thủy)
Evaluated (formal, dignified)
Poetic
Colloquial
Vulgar (rude, offensive)
Define type of Connotations of Speech level in the following translation:
ST:
"Hold yer Hippogriffs, I haven't finished me story yet!", said Hagrid indignantly.
(Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix)
TT:
"Từ từ đã, con nhỏ hớt lẻo này, ta chưa nói hết câu chuyện mà."...
(Harry Potter và Hội phượng hoàng)
(Hold your Hippogriffs = Hold your horse: Said to someone who is trying to rush the speaker ahead of his or her story)
Slang
Poetic
Colloquial
Vulgar (rude, offensive)
How many types of Connotations of Socially determined usage in Connotative equivalence?
5
6
7
8
Define type of Equivalence in Translation in the following translation:
ST:
When old Nathan Bedford Forrest gets after them, they better git... The Yankees under General Sherman were in Georgia again.
(Gone with the wind)
TT:
Khi mà lão tướng Nathan Bedford Forrest đã truy kích thì chúng cứ gọi là đi đứt... Quân Yankees dưới sự chỉ huy của tướng Sherman lại tiến đánh Georgia.
(Cuốn theo chiều gió)
Connotative Equivalence (Frequency - Common)
Connotative Equivalence (Speech level - Poetic)
Connotative Equivalence (Socially determined usage - Military language)
Connotative Equivalence (Stylistic effects - Archaic)
Define type of Connotations of Social determined usage in the following translation:
+) Stand at attention! = Nghiêm!
+) Stand at ease! = Nghỉ!
+) The United States does not plan to move any military assets from Afghanistan to the Kỏean peninsula Defense Secretary Phili Hammond has said ~~ (Assets = weapons)
Student language
Military language
Working-class language
Educated class
Aristocratic language
Define type of Connotations of Social determined usage in the following translation:
ST:
With only one-third as many men, he has started after them, engaged them before they even reached Rome, harassed them day and night and finally captured the entire force.
(Gone with the wind)
TT:
Với số quân chỉ bằng một phần ba lực lượng địch - ông đã đuổi kịp và giáp chiến với bọn Yankees trước khi chúng tới Rome, ngày đêm tiêu hao chúng và cuối cùng, đã bắt sống toàn bộ.
(Cuốn theo chiều gió)
Student language
Military language
Working-class language
Educated class
Aristocratic language
Define type of Connotations of Social determined usage in the following translation:
ST:
"Behold! The clothes are finished!"
(The emperor's new clothes)
TT:
"Bẩm quần áo đã xong rồi ạ!"
(Bộ quần áo mới của Hoàng đế)
Student language
Military language
Working-class language
Educated class
Aristocratic language
Define type of Connotations of Social determined usage in the following translation:
ST:
"Would his imperial majesty, if it please his grace, kindly remove his clothes." said the swindlers. "Then we will fit you with the new ones, here in front of the large mirror.
"Yes, I am ready!" said the emperor. "Don't they fit well?"
(The emperor's new clothes)
TT:
"Muôn tây thánh thượng, cúi xin bệ hạ cởi quần áo và đứng trước gương lớn, chúng thần xin mặc quần áo mới cho bệ hạ."
Hoàng thượng đáp: "Ta đã sẵn sàng", và hỏi "Các khanh thấy bộ quần áo này thế nào?"
(Bộ quần áo mới của Hoàng đế)
Student language
Military language
Working-class language
Educated class
Aristocratic language
Define type of Connotations of Geographical relation or origin in the following translation:
ST:
As fast as a kangaroo (Nhanh như Kang-gu-ru)
TT:
Nhanh như sóc
American English
Australian English
British English
Non-regional
Dialects
Define type of Equivalence in Translation in the following translation:
ST:
They were as much alike as two bolls of cotton. (Họ giống nhau như hai mảnh bông vải)
TT:
Họ giống nhau như hai giọt nước!
Connotative Equivalence (Geographical region or origin - American English)
Connotative Equivalence (Speech level - Poetic)
Connotative Equivalence (Socially determined usage - Military language)
Connotative Equivalence (Stylistic effects - Archaic)
Define type of Connotations of Stylistic effects in the following translation:
+) Người nghèo = The poor / The underpriviledged
+) Người mù = The blind / The visually impaired
Archaic
Pompous
Artificial
Plain
Euphemism
Define type of Connotations of Stylistic effects in the following translation:
+) Sinh viên có hoàn cảnh khó khăn = (Economically) Disadvantaged students
+) HIV patients = Bệnh nhân HIV / Những người sống chung với HIV
Archaic
Pompous
Artificial
Plain
Euphemism
Define the type of Connotations of Frequency:
A: about, after, baby, back, etc.
B: abacinate, ablator, baft, balanoid, etc.
(a)
Define type of Connotations of Register in the following translation:
ST:
Surgoen: A. Swan
Assistant: Mr. Dickson
GA: Dr. Wood
Incisions: median sternotomy and right thigh and leg
TT:
Bác sĩ phẫu thuật: Swan
Phụ tá: Dickson
Gây mê tổng quát: Bác sĩ Wood
Đường phẫu: rạch giữa xương ức, đùi và chân phải
Normal usage
Technical usage
Medical usage
Define type of Connotations of Register in the following translation:
+) Root = Nghiệm phương trình
+) Square = Bình phương
+) Square root = Căn bậc hai
Normal usage
Technical usage
Medical usage
Define type of Connotations of Register in the following translation:
+) Addition = Phản ứng cộng
+) Half life = Chu kì bán rã
Normal usage
Technical usage
Medical usage
Define type of Connotations of Evaluation in the following translation:
ST:
Why, you liar, I saw you with my own eyes sidle round the corner of the porch and squat in the cape jessamine bush by the wall. (Gone with the wind)
TT:
Hừ, đồ dối trá, chính mắt tao trông thấy mày len lén quành góc hiên đến ngồi núp trong bụi hoa nhài cạnh tường nhà. (Cuốn theo chiều gió)
Positively evaluative
Ironic
Pejorative (disapproval, criticism)
Define type of Connotations of Evaluation in the following translation:
ST:
All she'll know about is the balls she went to and the beaux she collected (Gone with the wind)
TT:
Tất cả những gì cô ta biết đến trên đời, là những cuộc khiêu vũ cô ta tham dự và những thằng nhân tình cô ta "sưu tầm" được. (Cuốn theo chiều gió)
Positively evaluative
Ironic
Pejorative (disapproval, criticism)
Define type of Connotations of Evaluation in the following translation:
ST:
The ladies have given their best, not only of their time but of the labor of their hands, and these beautiful objects in the booths are doubly beautiful, made as they are by the fair hands of our charming Southern women. (Gone with the wind)
TT:
Các bà các cô đã cống hiến hết mình, không những thời gian mà cả sức lao động của đôi tay, và những đồ vật đẹp đẽ ở các quầy hàng kia lại càng đẹp bội phần vì được làm bởi những bàn tay đẹp của những phụ nữ yêu kiều miền Nam chúng ta. (Cuốn theo chiều gió)
Positively evaluative
Ironic
Pejorative (disapproval, criticism)
Define type of Connotations of Evaluation in the following translation:
ST:
You are in the exact position of a thief who's been caught red handed ad isn't sorry he stole but is terribly, terribly sorry he's going to jail. (Gone with the wind)
TT:
Cô đang ở đúng cái thế của một tên kẻ trộm bị bắt quả tang và tỏ ra ân hận không phải vì tội ăn trộm, mà ăn năn ghê gớm, phải, rất ghê gớm vì nỗi phải đi tù. (Cuốn theo chiều gió)
Positively evaluative
Ironic
Pejorative (disapproval, criticism)
Which types of Equivalence is used in the following translation?
ST: Faithfully yours!
TT: Kính thư!
Dennotative equivalence
Connotative equivalence
Text normative equivalence
Pragmatic equivalence
Formal equivalence
Which types of Equivalence is used in the following translation?
ST:
Article 2. The organization and its members, in persuit of the purposes stated in Article 1, shall act in accordance with the following principles:
1. The organization is based on the principle of the sovereign equalit of all its members.
TT:
Điều 2. Để đạt được những mục đích nêu ở điều 1, liên hợp quốc và các thành viên liên hợp quốc hành động phù hợp với những nguyên tắc sau đây:
1. Liên hợp quốc được xây dựng trên nguyên tắc bình đẳng chủ quyền của tất cả các nước thành viên.
Dennotative equivalence
Connotative equivalence
Text normative equivalence
Pragmatic equivalence
Formal equivalence
Which types of Equivalence is used in the following translation?
+) It's cold in here = Trong này lạnh quá (Cảm thán) / làm ơn đóng cửa sổ (cân nhắc hành động tiếp theo của nhân vật ở câu sau)
+) I'm broke now (with begging eyes) = Tớ đang nhẵn túi / Cho tớ vay ít tiền
Dennotative equivalence
Connotative equivalence
Text normative equivalence
Pragmatic equivalence
Formal equivalence
Which types of Equivalence is used in the following translation?
ST:
Water, is taught by thirst;
Land - by the Oceans passed
Transport - by throe -
Peace - by its battles told
Love, by Memorial Mold -
Birds, by the Snow.
(Dickinson, Emily (1830-1886))
TT:
Yêu khi tình đã mất
Yêu nước - những ai trong cơn khát
Quí đất - người đang giữa đại dương
Vui vẻ, hân hoan chỉ biết đến khi buồn
Ai đang chiến đấu - kẻ yêu hòa bình nhất
Còn ta yêu - là khi tình đã mất
Khi tuyết trắng trời ta lại nhớ về chim.
Dennotative equivalence
Connotative equivalence
Text normative equivalence
Pragmatic equivalence
Formal equivalence
Which types of Equivalence is used in the following translation?
ST: We are going on a stadium tour at Stamford Bridge in London next month.
TT: Chúng tôi sẽ có chuyến tham quan sân vận động Stamford Bridge ở Luân Đôn vào tháng tới.
Dennotative equivalence
Connotative equivalence
Text normative equivalence
Pragmatic equivalence
Formal equivalence
Define type of Equivalence in Translation in the following translation:
ST:
"Giấy đỏ ngập lối
Phúc, Lộc, An khang
Hạnh phúc bình an
Ngập tràn may mắn..."
TT:
"Those letters represent Wealth
Happiness, Peace and Health
We'll display them during Tet
They will bring us Luck, I'd bet!"
Pragmatic Equivalence
Connotative Equivalence (Speech level - Poetic)
Formal Equivalence
Dennotative Equivalence
Define type of Equivalence in Translation in the following translation:
ST:
Holmes was out drinking the other day and decided to cross the interstate, he was too drunk to notice any traffic and got hit by six different cars, he died, like "graveyard dead".
TT:
Hôm nọ, Holmes đi uống rượu và băng qua xa lộ liên bang, anh ta quá say nên không để ý đến bất kỳ thứ gì và bị sáu chiếc xe khác nhau tông vào, anh ta chết bất đắc kỳ tử.
PragmaticEquivalence
Connotative Equivalence (Speech level - Poetic)
Formal Equivalence
Dennotative Equivalence
Connotative Equivalence (Speech level - Colloquial)
Define type of Equivalence in Translation in the following translation:
+) I am sick of your attitude = Tao phát ngán cái thái độ của mày rồi.
+) Dude, that song is so sick = Anh bạn à, bài hát đó thật đỉnh!
+) I feel very sick, I think I might vomit = Tôi cảm thấy không khỏe, tôi nghĩ mình sẽ nôn mất.
PragmaticEquivalence
Connotative Equivalence (Speech level - Slang)
Connotative Equivalence (Speech level - Elevated)
Dennotative Equivalence
Connotative Equivalence (Speech level - Colloquial)
Define type of Equivalence in Translation in the following translation:
ST:
A factory owner who is known for his fair and generous treatment of his workers. Those laborers are said to have the best boss.
TT:
Một chủ nhà máy được biết đến với sự đối xử công bằng và hào phóng đối với nhân viên của mình. Những người lao động đó thật là may khi có ông chủ như vậy.
Connotative Equivalence (Frequency - Common)
Connotative Equivalence (Speech level - Vulgar)
Connotative Equivalence (Socially determined usage - Working-class language)
Connotative Equivalence (Stylistic effects - Euphemistic)
Define type of Equivalence in Translation in the following translation:
ST:
A: Everyone in my new office dresses so casually. Should I dress that way, too?
B: By all means, When in Rome, do as the Rome do.
TT:
A: Mọi người trong chỗ làm mới của tớ đều mặc đồ công sở. Tớ có nên mặc như thế không?
B: Tất nhiên là nhập gia tùy tục rồi bạn. (Tất nhiên là khi cậu tới Rome thì cậu phải làm theo cách của người Rome thôi.)
Connotative Equivalence (Geographical relation or origin)
Connotative Equivalence (Speech level)
Connotative Equivalence (Socially determined usage)
Connotative Equivalence (Stylistic effects)
What is the difference between Connotative Equivalence (Speech level - Poetic), Text normative Equivalence, Formal Equivalence?
Define type of Equivalence in Translation in the following translation:
ST:
Trăm năm trong cõi người ta
Chữ tài chữ mệnh khéo là ghét nhau
TT:
Within a span of one hundred years
Of human life and strategy
What a bitter struggle it wagged
Between talent and destiny
Pragmatic Equivalence
Connotative Equivalence (Speech level - Poetic)
Formal Equivalence
Dennotative Equivalence
Define the type of Connotations of Medium:
A: hi, gonna, wanna, etc.
B: dear, yours faithfully, going to, etc.
(a)
