SOME BASIC FUNCTIONS OF TRANSLATION

Abstract

Translation is to transfer a message from one language to another. Therefore, translation always implies the functions of the language. In addition to the functions of language such as communication, conveying messages, and so on, translation also has educational and social functions. This article will introduce and analyze the functions that we think are the most prominent features of translation. The analysis of the basic functions of translation shows that translation is not only to transfer a message from one language to another, but it also plays an important role in foreign language teaching/ learning as well as in the development of language, culture, society, history, science, and so on.