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The Implication of Relevance Theory to Translation Practice

Lijuan Li

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Relevance theory is an important theory related to human cognition in the field of pragmatics.Its significance in translation practice has also aroused people's attention.Relevance theory is important in the interpretation and reproduction of the source text,and can be used to explain and guide translation activities.In essence,translation is a process in which the translator seeks optimal relevance between the cognitive environment of the source language and that of the target language.A good translation is one in which the translator can make the source language writer's intentions and the target language reader's expectations meet.

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Relevance theory is an important theory related to human cognition in the field of pragmatics.Its significance in translation practice has also aroused people's attention.Relevance theory is important in the interpretation and reproduction of the source text,and can be used to explain and guide translation activities.In essence,translation is a process in which the translator seeks optimal relevance between the cognitive environment of the source language and that of the target language.A good translation is one in which the translator can make the source language writer's intentions and the target language reader's expectations meet.

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Relevance theory is an important theory related to human cognition in the field of pragmatics.Its significance in translation practice has also aroused people's attention.Relevance theory is important in the interpretation and reproduction of the source text,and can be used to explain and guide translation activities.In essence,translation is a process in which the translator seeks optimal relevance between the cognitive environment of the source language and that of the target language.A good translation is one in which the translator can make the source language writer's intentions and the target language reader's expectations meet.

Key concepts: Relevance theory, Relevance (law), Pragmatics, Interpretation (philosophy), Translation (biology), Cognition, Computer science, Source text

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