2.1.2 History

　　2.2 The Similarities Between English and Chinese Idioms

　　2.2.1 Colours

　　2.2.2 Numbers

　　3. Methods of Idiom Translation

　　Translation is far more than a science. It is also a skill, and at the ultimate analysis, fully satisfactory translation is always an art. (Nida, 1982:49) Translation is considered as the cultural bridge and media between two languages. As there are wide differences in vocabulary and syntax between English and Chinese, translation is no easy job. Therefore, in order to keep the flavor of the original as well as cater for both the Chinese and English languages, translation skills should be reasonably employed in the process of translating, such as the following translating methods: 3.1 Literal Translation

　　3.2 Free Translation

　　3.3 Translation with Notes

　　3.4 Replacement with Similar Idioms

　　3.5 The Translation of Corresponding Idioms with the Same Meaning

　　3.6 A Combination of Literal and Free Translation

　　4. Some Warnings Concerning Idiom Translation

　　5. Conclusion

　　One of the major characteristics identifying us as human is our ability to use language. Language plays a very important role in people’s daily life; it enables people communicate with each other and understand others' feelings. Language has close relations with culture. It is impossible to separate language from culture. As the essence of language, idioms also have close relations with culture. The contents of them range from society, history, psychology to customs and other various social phenomena. So, in the process of translation, translators should pay more attention to the cultural factors, in doing this, he can dig up the implicit meanings. (Conclusion of research) Only the cultural factors are concerned, translators can have a satisfactory translation. Besides, people should get acquaintances with the cultural background when using idioms to avoid embarrassment in communication. (Suggestions)

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