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What is a common misconception about translation?
What is a common misconception about translation?
- Cultural nuances are irrelevant in translation
- Translators should prioritize the source language's syntax
- Translation involves a direct word-for-word substitution (correct)
- Translation is only about conveying the literal meaning
What is assumed in a one-to-one relationship between word and meaning?
What is assumed in a one-to-one relationship between word and meaning?
- That the source language's syntax is superior
- That the target language's cultural nuances are irrelevant
- That words have fixed and identical meanings (correct)
- That the translator's expertise is unnecessary
What is the implication of a one-to-one relationship between word and meaning in translation?
What is the implication of a one-to-one relationship between word and meaning in translation?
- It oversimplifies the translation process (correct)
- It prioritizes the target language's cultural nuances
- It acknowledges the complexity of meaning
- It ensures the translator's expertise is always required
Why is a one-to-one relationship between word and meaning a misconception?
Why is a one-to-one relationship between word and meaning a misconception?
What is the significance of recognizing misconceptions about translation?
What is the significance of recognizing misconceptions about translation?
What was a characteristic of translators up until the second half of the 20th century?
What was a characteristic of translators up until the second half of the 20th century?
What terms did translators often have differing interpretations of?
What terms did translators often have differing interpretations of?
When did translators' interpretations of translation terms start to converge?
When did translators' interpretations of translation terms start to converge?
What was a consequence of translators having differing interpretations?
What was a consequence of translators having differing interpretations?
What does the text imply about the importance of clear definitions?
What does the text imply about the importance of clear definitions?
What is the primary purpose of reflecting on the history of translation?
What is the primary purpose of reflecting on the history of translation?
What is the implied tone of the text when discussing early translators?
What is the implied tone of the text when discussing early translators?
What is the primary driver of the growing importance of translation services in society?
What is the primary driver of the growing importance of translation services in society?
What can be inferred about the development of translation over time?
What can be inferred about the development of translation over time?
In which of the following areas is the need for translation services least significant?
In which of the following areas is the need for translation services least significant?
What aspect of translation is the text primarily concerned with?
What aspect of translation is the text primarily concerned with?
What led to an increase in the need for translation?
What led to an increase in the need for translation?
What is the overarching trend that is driving the growth of translation services?
What is the overarching trend that is driving the growth of translation services?
What is the underlying message of the text?
What is the underlying message of the text?
What is the consequence of the growing importance of translation services in society?
What is the consequence of the growing importance of translation services in society?
What was the outcome of the expansion of spiritual theories and religious texts?
What was the outcome of the expansion of spiritual theories and religious texts?
What is the primary benefit of translation services in the context of education and knowledge sharing?
What is the primary benefit of translation services in the context of education and knowledge sharing?
What area of study experienced significant growth, leading to a greater need for translation?
What area of study experienced significant growth, leading to a greater need for translation?
What was the driving force behind the increased need for translation?
What was the driving force behind the increased need for translation?
What best describes the relationship between spiritual theories and the need for translation?
What best describes the relationship between spiritual theories and the need for translation?
