Comprehension and appreciation of the source text are fundamental to any attemps at translating. To ensure this, good command of the two languages, considerable knowledge of the two cultures, and adequate knowledge of the subject matter are essential.
The analysis of the source text means a detailed treatment of both the designative and associative meanings of the lexemes, the syntax and the discourse structure, and mainly involves 3 aspects: linguistic, logical, and contextual.引自第20页