Which of the following should a translator ensure when translating the meaning of a text?

Translation Techniques Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Adding extra information to clarify the text
Changing the meaning to fit the target language better
Reflecting the meaning of the original text accurately
Ignoring underlying implications to focus on direct meaning
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a word's dictionary meaning is unclear, what should a translator do?
Use the most common meaning of the word
Ignore the word and proceed with the translation
Consider other possible meanings based on context
Always choose the most formal meaning
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When translating the phrase "He was limp with fatigue," how should a translator approach the translation?
Translate the phrase directly without modification
Translate it to convey the underlying meaning, such as "Anh ta mệt mỏi đến nỗi không thể cử động"
Omit the fatigue part as it may not be necessary
Translate "limp" literally
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should a translator consider when dealing with formal or fixed expressions?
Translate them as they appear in the original
Make them sound informal to match the target language
Determine the level of formality required and adjust accordingly
Omit them if they do not fit into the target culture
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a situation where the order of words in the translation should match the original?
When the structure of the original sentence is very complex
When the emphasis is placed on certain words in the original
When the translation is meant to sound more casual
When the target language uses different tenses
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of a diplomatic term that might sound unnatural in translation?
"Khúc quẹo ngoại giao"
"Hãy biết thương yêu đồng loại"
"The ideal condition of equal start"
"She did it with reluctance"
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following should be avoided in translation?
Directly translating idiomatic expressions when possible
Using a close equivalent of the idiom in the target language
Forcing idiomatic expressions into the translation when they do not work
Using non-idiomatic language for clarity
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