Abstract:  Eco-translatology is a new translation theory which is firstly put forward by professor Hu Gengshen. Rooted in the “Orientation & Selection” idea of the Darwin’s theory of biological evolution, this theory combines translation activity and its ecological environment of the very two languages, and creates a thoroughly different new translation method of “Three-D” : language dimension, culture dimension and interaction dimension. Under the guide of the eco-translatology, this essay aims to study on the practical use situation of the Three-D translation method in the famous Chinese novel The Travels of Lao Ts’an, which is considered as one of the four great censure novels in the late Qing dynasty.   

Key words: Eco-translatology;  Three-D translation;  The Travels of Lao Ts’an

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

1.1 A Brief Introduction to Eco-translatology-1

1.2 "Orientation & Selection" Idea and "Three-D" Theory-1

1.3 Development of the Translation Theory-2

1.3.1 Starting Period-2

1.3.2  Rapid Development Period-3

1.4 Previous Studies on The Travels of Lao Ts’an-4

2. The Travels of Lao Ts'an and Its Author-6

2.1 Introduction of Liu E-6

2.2 Introduction of The Travels of Lao Ts’an-7

2.3 Introduction of Harold Shadick-8

3. Analysis of the Application of the "Three-D" Translationary Theory in The Travels of Lao Ts'an-9

3.1 Language Dimension-9

3.1.1 Language Style-9

3.1.2 Language Structure-10

3.2 Culture Dimension-12

3.2.1 Appellation in Chinese Culture-12

3.2.2 Literary Allusion in Chinese Culture-14

3.2.3 Vulgar Language in Chinese Culture-15

3.3 Interaction Dimension-15

3.3.1 Method of Deletion-16

3.3.2 Method of Transformation-17

4. Conclusion-18

References-19