2005•Journal of Hengyang Normal UniversityRequires access

Context and Choices of Words in Interpreting

Lin Hai

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Context can be classified into linguistic context、situational context and cultural context. They influence comprehension of source language and expression of target language. To a large extent, quality of interpreting is determined by choosing of right words. The paper illustrates how linguistic context、situational context and cultural context determine and limit the choices of words in interpreting.

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Key concepts: Context (archaeology), Comprehension, Situational ethics, Linguistics, Linguistic context, Context effect, Quality (philosophy), Psychology