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3.1.4 Use of Jargons and Terms of Art ...... 9 
3.2 Features of Legal English Syntax .......... 11 
3.2.1 Use of Long and Complex Sentences ..... 11 
3.2.2 Use of Conditional Sentences ......... 13 
3.2.3 Use of Passive Sentences ........ 14
Chapter Four Conclusion ..... 16 

hapter Three Linguistic Features of Legal English and Translation 

Strategies  Legal  English,  as  an  instrumental  language,  is  a  customary  language  used  in  professional realms. Though based on Standard English, legal English includes a number of its own features. Thus this chapter will state the linguistic features of legal English by citing some examples in the translation  project  and  fumble  for  the  correct  translation  skills  and  strategies  applied  in  its corresponding translation.  

3.1 Features of Legal English Vocabulary 

3.1.1 Use of Ordinary Words with Special Meanings 
As noted above, legal English is based on Standard English but differs from it in a number of ways; hence legal English vocabulary naturally inherits some features of general English, however added with new legal meanings – that is some familiar words may have two different meanings in the eyes of the general public and legal practitioners (Wang Guanghan, 1999). Example 1: A new Act is passed in order to update or amend existing legislation. (Gillian D. Brown, Sally Rice, 2007:10) 
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Conclusion  

After translating this project, the author has drawn a number of experiences in person. First of  all,  a  translator  must  have  solid  language  competence,  both  in  source  language  and  target language, in that fluent E-C and C-E translation are a necessity to an excellent translator. Secondly, besides  language  competence,  a  good  translator  should  possess  a  large  scope  of  knowledge, especially  in  some  professional  field.  Moreover,  rigorous  and  responsible  attitude  is  extremly required  for  a  translator.  Preparation  beforehand  is  of  great  importance,  including  relevant background knowledge, professional terms of art and jargons. This translation project for instance, contains extensive professional knowledge, which are strange and difficult to the author and can only be understood through various  advanced preparation. During the translating process, a large amount of time and efforts have been taken to apprehend the original text, study the features of legal  English,  and  verify  the  meanings  of  legal  jargons  and  terms  of  art,  in  which  way  a  good translation can be generated. In this translation practice, the author has learned a great deal about legal English, but in the meanwhile felt the limitations of legal knowledge. The related knowledge and  translation  skills  still  need  to  be  furnished  through  long-本论文由英语论文网提供整理，提供论文代写，英语论文代写，代写论文，代写英语论文，代写留学生论文，代写英文论文，留学生论文代写相关核心关键词搜索。