Contents

Abstract

摘  要

1. Introduction

2. Literature Review

2.1 An Introduction to Idioms

2.1.1 The definition of locutions

2.1.2 The definition of Chinese idioms

2.1.3 The definition of proverbs and two-part allegorical sayings

2.2 Translation Strategies

2.2.1 Traditional translation strategies

2.3.2 Theoretical translation strategies

2.3.3 Practical translation strategies

2.3 Previous Researches Home and Abroad

3. A Comparative Study on Translation Strategies of Idioms in A Dream of Red Mansions and The Story of the Stone

3.1 An Overview of Two Translators and Their Versions

3.2 A Comparative Study on Translation Strategies of Idioms

3.2.1 Chinese idioms (成语）

3.2.2 Proverbs

3.2.3 Two-part allegorical sayings

3.2.4 Locutions

4. Conclusion

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