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4.1 Linguistic Context

Linguistic context, also known as contextual context, is the environment of the language itself, which is related to the application of different linguistic units such as words, phrases, and sentences  in  specific  texts.  In  the  process  of  translation,  the  analysis  of  context  helps  the translator to determine the meaning of words in the text, and the context also determines the collocation and fabric of words and sentences. After all, the meaning of a language depends not only  on  its  vocabulary  and  grammar  but  also  on  its  context.  Therefore,  in  the  process  of translation, the translator should grasp the meaning and relationship of words and sentences under the guidance of the context, so as to convey information to the target readers accurately and smoothly. In the following content, the translator will discuss the guiding significance of linguistic context to the practice of memoirs translation from lexical and syntactic perspectives.

Chapter Five Conclusion

5.1 Enlightenments from the Translation

It takes about half a year for the translator to finish this translation project, which poses a big challenge for her. While facing difficulties, the translator has also gained a large quantity of useful knowledge concerning translation practice and skills.

First of all, the selected materials Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir vividly depicts the author Natasha Trethewey’s childhood and her family experience, as well as the background of the time she lived. The chosen chapters involve a lot of knowledge about ancient Greek mythology, American cultures, religious beliefs, and history, while they describe the author’s feelings and changes when she was faced with the sudden and painful fact that her mother was killed by her stepfather. Therefore, to understand the content of the original text correctly and thoroughly before translating, the translator consulted lots of information about Natasha herself and  her  family  background  through  the  Internet. At  the  same  time,  the  translator  also  has finished other works of Natasha, whereby she could better grasp the author's writing style.  

Secondly, the translation process is quite beneficial for the translator as for the cultural aspect.  On the one hand, the translator has learned a lot of American history, culture, and literature, especially a deeper understanding of black history. For example, there was an almost complete  lack  of  awareness  of  the  concept—Loving  v.  Virginia.  However,  thanks  to  this translation practice, the translator has a better understanding of the development of American interracial marriage. In addition, due to the literary nature of the translated text, the translator has undergone multiple rounds of translation revisions to restore the original beauty of content and form to the target readers, which greatly improves the translator's Chinese expression ability.

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