The Equivalent Translation Theory

When we talk about the equivalent translation theory, most people do not know the concept, features and other information. But, in the practical application of this theory, this information plays a vital role for us to use this theory. Only by understanding the nature of this theory can we avoid the wrong direction and better guide our study.
3.1 The concept of equivalent translation theory
American translation theorist, Eugene Nida assumed that translation consists on reproducing in receptor language, the closest natural equivalent of the source language message, first in terms of meaning, and secondly in terms of style.() After that, Nida developed it into dynamic-equivalence translation theory. After the publication of the equivalent translation

Here he identified two basic orientations in translation which based on two different types of equivalence: Formal Equivalence (F-E) and Dynamic Equivalence (D-E). F-E focuses on the message, form and content. D-E, on the other hand, aims at complete "naturalness" of expression.（Nida, 1969） However, we just call two of these as equivalent translation theory in this paper. And the principles of equivalent translation theory are, as Nida said: translation should conform to the receptor language and culture; and the translation must be in accordance with the context of the message and the stylistic selection and arrangement which involves any constituents of the message.（Nida，1969）(后面加上原则的一些东西)
3.2 Significance of equivalent translation theory
Some people think that the equivalence translation theory has no effect and meaning in the translation of Chinese and English, but the translators argue that this view of equivalence is arrogant. Only if a theory can be widely used in translation, it shows that this theory plays an important role in the work of translation. Equivalent translation theory strives to achieve the closest and most natural effects from both semantics and style, which also gives a general direction for the selection of words or sentence in translation. This paper elaborates the significance from the

Solving some untranslatable phenomenon.
There is an example: When the famous philosopher 钱歌川（1903） translated the novel “shake” of Mao Dun, he translated “委员”and“桂圆” into “committee” and “common tea” for the homophony. Because of the different cultures, the environment and the way of thinking, there will be some untranslatability. However, the equivalent translation theory provides a good way to solve the untranslatability. The translation should strive for its integrity, correctness and vividness.
The equivalence principle, which is one of the translation theories that can be used by the translators, is one of the practical aspects of translation. In particular, the principle of the closest natural equivalent, if you use them properly, will improve the quality of translation.
3.3 The characteristics of Equivalent Translation Theory
In the full and in-depth study of any theory, most people will sum up the characteristics of the theory to distinguish it with other theories. The two characteristics of equivalent translation theory are the most easily misunderstood and forgotten by people. These two characteristics are not merely to be distinguished from other theories. A better understanding of the two characteristics can avoid more unnecessary mistakes in the study on “the selection of words or sentences