内容正文:
I. Lead-in
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Learning Objectives
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II. General picture
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III. Skill in focus
IV. Case study
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Learning Objectives
In this unit, you will
get familiar with the language features of product descriptions;
grasp the skills in the translation of product descriptions.
I. Lead-in
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Match the following two columns.
1. 配料(主要原料) A. production date
2. 保健功能 B. executive standard
3. 适宜人群 C. ingredient (mostly-material)
4. 规格 D. healthful function
5. 保质期 E. specification
6. 净重 F. applicable people
7. 执行标准 G. net weight
8. 生产日期 H. shelf life
Question 1
阅读以下某药品产品说明书中部分内容的翻译,试述翻译该类说明书应注意哪些方面。
药性与功能:
本品性味甘苦平和,功效慢而持久,归经于心、肝、肺、肾、胃。有补气生津、滋阴壮阳、宁神益智、护肝养血之功能。
译文:Properties and Functions
It is moderate, sweet and bitter. Heart, liver, lung, kidney and stomach are organs to be
acted upon. It has powerful and persistent action in replenishing vitality, producing body fluids, strengthening the feminine principle and building up vital energy as well as the blood.
Question 2
Translate the following terms in the descriptions of computer display into Chinese:
1. Packing list
2. Precautions
3. Installation instructions
4. Operating instructions
5. Plug and play
6. Technical support
7. Video cable
8. Front panel control
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II. General picture
产品说明书的语言特点
1.语言简洁
产品说明书的句子结构都比较简单,撰写说明书时常使用一些简单句、祈使句。例如:
(1)Add sugar and milk to taste.
译文:加入适量的牛奶和糖,味道更佳。
(2)A nourishing beverage for all ages. An excellent gift in all seasons.
译文:本品适宜四季饮用,是老少皆宜的营养饮料,也是馈赠亲友之佳品。
2.客观、精确、具有感染力
说明书的目的是为了让消费者了解产品的特征和性能,以便做出正确的选择和正确地使用该产品。其内容客观真实、数据精确、语言通俗易懂,但也会适当地使用文学性语言来进行表达,以增强感染力。
(1)The product is used for creating your own hair style special for creating
your look and shaping beautiful hair.
译文:使用本品能将头发随意梳理定型,彰显个性,秀发出众。
(2)Regular use of the cream results in the increase of skin cell vitality and
improvement of metabolism to restore youthful fairness of the skin.
译文:经常使用本品,可增强皮肤细胞活力,促进新陈代谢,保持皮肤洁
白、红润,延