Scientific & Technical Translation Lecture 9

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What is a key aspect of translating scientific and technical texts?

  • Prioritizing style over accuracy
  • Ignoring the genre of the original text
  • Using a standard terminology for all fields
  • Mastering specific skills and knowledge about the field (correct)

What is the goal of concision in scientific and technical translation?

  • Avoiding technical terms and jargon
  • Making the text more complex and nuanced
  • Using as many words as possible to convey the idea
  • Formulating the idea with economy of expression (correct)

What is opposed to vagueness and ambiguity in scientific and technical translation?

  • Concision
  • Precision (correct)
  • Veracity
  • Clarity

What is a challenge related to the thematic field and level of specialization in scientific and technical translation?

<p>The complexity of the information in the source text (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of clarity in scientific and technical translation?

<p>Ensuring the reader can easily understand the text (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skills is crucial for a translator when dealing with scientific and technical texts?

<p>Knowledge of the specific thematic field (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of translation in scientific and technical texts?

<p>To maintain the accuracy and reliability of the information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between scientific and technical translation and other specialized fields of translation?

<p>The use of specific terminology and genres (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a lack of concision in a translated text?

<p>A negative impact on the reader's understanding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the translator in cases where the original text is confusing?

<p>To clarify the ideas and ease the reader's comprehension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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