Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

Chapter One Introduction-1

1.1 The Purpose of the Study-1

1.2 The Structure of the Paper-1

Chapter Two Literature Review-2

2.1 Previous Studies on Translation in Light of Relevance Theory-2

2.2 Previous Studies on CFC Vocabulary-2

Chapter Three Relevance Theory and Translation of CFC Vocabulary-4-

3.1 A Brief Introduction of Relevance Theory-4

3.1.1 The Definition of Relevance-4

3.1.2 Degrees of Relevance-4

3.1.3 Principles of Relevance-5

3.2 Ostension-Inference and Difficulties of CFC Vocabulary Translation-5

3.2.1 Translation as a Process of Ostension-Inference-6

3.2.2 Translation as a Process of Seeking for Optimal Relevance-6

3.2.3 Causes of Difficulties in the English Translation of CFC Vocabulary-7

3.3 Suggested Methods for Translating CFC Vocabulary-7

3.3.1 Literal Translation-7

3.3.2 Literal Translation with Footnotes-8

3.3.3 Borrowing-9

Chapter Four Conclusion-11

References-12