交际翻译理论视角下科普文本的翻译——以《即将到来的浪潮》为例

Translation of Popular Science Texts from the Perspective of Communicative Translation Theory—A Case Study of The Coming Wave

摘要: 科普文本翻译具有较大挑战性，其中包含较多专业词汇、被动语态和复杂句子。在这一领域，彼得·纽马克提出的交际翻译理论提供了关键指导，该理论强调翻译应以目标读者的信息接受为核心，优先实现交际功能的等效传递。在翻译过程中，需要综合运用各种翻译方法，例如词类转换、拆分、衔接手段的保留及省略等，以期将原文内容准确地传递给读者。此外，科普类文本的翻译能够将专业的科学知识传递给读者，能够让读者了解当前科技的进步，帮助读者拓宽知识面，提高科学素养。

Abstract: The translation of popular science texts poses significant challenges including the frequent inclusion of specialized terminology, passive constructions, and complex sentence structures. In this field, Peter Newmark’s Communicative Translation Theory provides crucial guidance, emphasizing that translations should prioritize target readers’ information reception and achieve equivalent transmission of communicative functions as the core objective. The translation process requires the comprehensive application of various techniques including lexical conversion, syntactic splitting, retention of cohesive devices, and strategic omission, ensuring accurate transmission of source text content to readers. Furthermore, the translation of scientific texts serves to disseminate specialized knowledge to general audiences, enabling them to understand contemporary technological advancements while helping broaden their knowledge and enhance their scientific literacy.