Integrated Approach to the Translation of English Idioms from Cultural Perspective

Abstract

Translating is a complex and fascinating task. Idioms are the crystallization of language. It is difficult task to translate idioms because language and cultural differences mean that not all English idioms have equivalents in Chinese idioms. Literal translation, free translation, explanational translation, borrowing, compensating translation, and integrated approach are the six translation tactics for translating English idioms into Chinese, according to research.  It is believed that a reasonable choice and the quality of interpretation are decided by the translator’s cultural awareness and creativity. This paper aims to propose the integrated translation approach, one indispensable and essential tactic to Chinese translation of English idioms in the perspective of culture based on Nida’s dynamic equivalence, hoping to cast some enlightenment on further research in this field.