臺灣博碩士論文加值系統

語言是溝通的橋樑，同樣地，外交語言的翻譯亦是國家之間互動的橋樑。倘若能恰如其分地使用外交語言及其翻譯，能夠增進國與國之間的關係，甚至能在國際舞台上大放異彩，推廣外交政策及增進國家形象。因為外交語言有其獨特的風格及特點，本研究列舉一些在西方及中國外交語言的特點作為分析翻譯策略的依據。本論文探討外交文本中的中文翻譯版本是否符合英文或中文外交語言中的傳統，同時也列舉譯者使用的翻譯策略。
藉由一般外交活動常見的詞彙用語以及外交文件樣本的分析，研究發現中英文版本都保有非常正式用法與風格，然而原本句法結構就不同的中英文差異為無法克服之障礙，翻譯中有著許多需依照這些差異做改變的策略。更重要的是，影響翻譯的因素通常包含譯者本身的意圖、態度、意識形態以及政治立場。因為語言本身有著傳遞特定文化的使命，如何巧妙圓滑地以另一種語言表達出來甚是重要。

Language is a bridge for communication; likewise, the translation of diplomatic language is a bridge between two nations. An appropriate use of language and translation in conducting international affairs would create favorable conditions for a country to realize its foreign policy and promote its image on the international stage. Considering that the unique style and features play a key role in diplomatic languages, this study lists the major distinctive features of English and Chinese diplomatic documents. This study also probes into whether the translations of selected samples conform to the characteristics and style of diplomatic language in either English or Chinese tradition, as well as the translation strategies the translators adopted.
Through the analysis and comparison of common diplomatic expressions and their usages, as well as in the selected diplomatic documents, both the English and Chinese versions of diplomatic documents possess a high degree of formality, yet some changes in syntactic structure in the process of translation are necessary, owing to the fundamental difference between English and Chinese sentence structures. More importantly, translators’ intention, attitude, ideology and political stance are found to be very important factors affecting their translations. As language is a carrier of culture, the skillful use of tactful and polite language is also of great importance.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
中文摘要 i
ABSTRACT ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS iv
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background of the Study 2
1.2 Motivation of the Study 3
1.3 Significance and Purpose of the Study 4
1.4 Research Questions 5
1.5 Definition of Terms 6
1.6 Summary and Organization of the Thesis 8
CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW 10
2.1 An Introduction to the Use of Language in Diplomacy 10
2.1.1 The Development of Modern Diplomacy 10
2.1.2 Definition of “Diplomacy”11
2.1.3 Definition of Diplomatic Language 12
2.1.4 The Use of Diplomatic Language 14
2.1.5 Classification of Diplomatic Documents 17
2.1.6 Features of Diplomatic Documents 19
2.1.7 The Status Quo of Translation Necessity for Official Documents in ROC 24
2.2 Diplomatic Translation 27
2.2.1 Language Function of Diplomatic Texts 27
2.2.2 Skopos, Purpose of Translation 29
2.2.3 Introduction to Diplomatic Translation 30
2.2.4 Ideology and Translation Politics 33
2.2.5 Review of Previous Studies on Diplomatic Translation 34
2.2.6 Summary 36
CHAPTER THREE COMMON DIPLOMATIC EXPRESSIONS AND USAGES 38
3.1 Expressions Indicating “Apology” and “Regret” 38
3.2 Expressions Indicating “Acknowledgement” 41
3.3 “Guarded Under-Statement” (Euphemisms) Used in Diplomacy 43
3.4 Expressions Implying “Threat” 44
3.5 Diplomatic Terms of Latin and French Origin 46
CHAPTER FOUR ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION 48
4.1 Stylistic Analysis in Various Diplomatic Text Types 48
4.1.1 Accuracy 48
4.1.2 Tactfulness, Vagueness, and Politeness 51
4.1.3 Formality 55
4.2 Principles for Diplomatic Translation 65
4.2.1 Translation of Expressive Texts 67
4.2.2 Translation of Informative Texts 71
4.2.3 Translation of Vocative Texts 74
4.3 Culture and Ideology 76
4.3.1 Different Political Stance 76
4.3.2 Examples influenced by Ideology and Political Stance 77
CHAPTER FIVE CONCLUSION 82
5.1 Major Findings 82
5.2 Limitations of the Study and Suggestions for Further Study 85
REFERENCES 87
APPENDIX I-GENERAL DIPLOMATIC GLOSSARY 92

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