Abstract：The phenomenon of cultural vacancy arises from the differences of history, customs, religion, ideology and other aspects between the east and the west, and it is also the natural barrier to communication of different languages. This paper mainly explores the phenomenon of cultural vacancy in C-E translation and studies its effective and flexible translation methods, which could be the helpful reference for translators and scholars.

Key words:  cultural difference   cultural vacancy   translation methods

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

Chapter One Introduction-1

1.1 Background of the Study-1

1.1.1 Studies Abroad-1

1.1.2 Studies at Home-1

1.2 Significance of the Study-2

1.3 Structure of the Paper-2

Chapter two Basic Knowledge about Cultural Vacancy-3

2.1 Definition of Culture-3

2.2 Definition of Cultural Vacancy-3

2.3 Features of Cultural Vacancy-3

2.4 Causes Resulting in Cultural Vacancy-5

2.4.1 Linguistic Factor-5

2.4.2 Geographical Factor-6

2.4.3 Religious Factor-6

2.4.4 Custom Factor-6

2.4.5 Historical Factor-7

Chapter Three Cultural Vacancy in C-E Translation-8

3.1 Translation Barriers Caused by Cultural Vacancy-8

3.1.1 Lexical Vacancy-8

3.1.2 False Friends-8

3.1.3 Loss of Cultural Image-8

3.1.4 Loss of Associative Meaning-9

3.2 Translation Methods for Cultural Vacancy-9

3.2.1 Literal Translation-9

3.2.2 Transliteration-10

3.2.3 Free translation-11

3.2.4 Some Other Translation Methods-12

Chapter Four Conclusion-13

Reference-14