功能对等理论在商标翻译中的应用
毕业论文关键词：功能对等;商标;商标翻译
Abstract The ultimate function of brand name translation is to make consumers accept certain product, stimulate their purchase desire, and induce them to buy the product. To study brand name translation better, this research which is based on Nida’s functional equivalence analyzes brand name translation and strategies from theoretical and practical aspects. Firstly, the study introduces the related information of brand names, including the definition of brand names, the functions, the language characteristics of brand naming. At the same time, on the basis of Nida’s functional equivalence, this study summarizes five kinds of translation methods: literal translation, transliteration, liberal translation, combination of transliteration and literal translation and creative translation. It makes people choose the appropriate translation methods under specific situation. Therefore, in order to realize the ultimate function of brand name translation, we must make a perfect combination of brand name translation and functional equivalence.
Key Words: functional equivalence; brand names;brand name translation
Contents
摘要 i
Abstract ii
I. Introduction 1
II. Brand Names and Brand Naming 2
2.1 Definition and Functions of Brand 2
2.2 Formation of Brand Names 2
2.3 Brand Naming 3
2.4 Linguistic Features of Brand Naming 4
2.4.1 Linguistic Features of Chinese Brand Naming 4
2.4.2 Linguistic Features of English Brand Naming 5
III.Theoretical Foundation of the Study: Nida’s Functional Equivalence 6
3.1 Nida’s Concept of Equivalence 6
3.2 Formal Equivalence and Functional Equivalence 7
3.3 Degrees of Equivalence 7
IV. The Methods of Functional Equivalence in Brand Name Translation 8
4.1 Literal Translation 8
4.2 Transliteration 10
4.3 Liberal Translation 11
4.4 Combination of Transliteration and Literal Translation 12
4.5 Creative Translation 12
4.5.1 Blending 12
4.5.2 Purposive Misspelling 13
4.5.3 Addition or Deletion 13
4.5.4 Acronym 13
V. Conclusion 14
Bibliography 14
Acknowledgments 15
The Application of Theory of Functional Equivalence in Brand Name Translation
I. Introduction
A brand name is a sign representing cultural characteristic of different nations, society and times. It serves not only its expected functions of communication; it is also employed in a symbolic manner to identity a brand and its cultural origin. Brand names, as part of language, reflect the features of a certain nation, including the historical and cultural background, their attitudes towards life, and their life style and thinking pattern.
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