附註:Previous edition: 1997.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-295) and index.
Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of figures; Acknowledgements; Introduction; External knowledge: the user's view; Internal knowledge: the translator's view; The translator as learner; The process of translation; Experience; People; Working people; Languages; Social networks; Cultures; When habit fails; Appendix: Translation-related resources; Appendix for teachers; Works cited; Index.
摘要:Fusing translation theory with advice and information about the practicalities of translating, Becoming a Translator is an essential resource for novice and practising translators. The book helps students learn how to translate faster and more accurately, how to deal with potential problems, including dealing with stress and how the market works. This second edition has been revised throughout, and includes an exploration of new technologies used by translators and a 'Useful Contacts' section including the names, addresses and web addresses of translator organizations, training programmes, jou.