Author(s): YAO Bin
Pages: 17-20
Year: 2015 Issue:  3
Journal: Chinese Science & Technology Translators Journal
Keyword:  Chinese-English Interpreting cultural quotes contextualization;
Abstract: This paper first discusses features and challenges of interpretation in international conferences where speeches are loaded with Chinese cultural terms. It then puts forward a few practical tips for interpretation,including getting familiar with the often-used Chinese quotes,keeping an eye on the context,making pre-conference preparations and on-site learning. It concludes that interpreters must improve themselves in linguistic competence,interpreting skills,knowledge versatility and communicative abilities in order to be qualified for such interpretation activities.