Translation Theory Knowledge and Its Specific Applications in Modern Technology

Abstract

The paper gives a clear, systematic discussion of the relationship between theoretical knowledge of translation and modern technology, first presenting the major translation theories and their key concepts: equivalence theory, skopos theory, and functionalism theory, and then proceeding to examine how each of these theories applies to machine translation, software and game localization, and cross-cultural communication in digital media.

Under the background of the rapid development of globalization and digitalization, translation activities play an increasingly important role in cross-cultural communication and information dissemination. At the same time, modern technology has developed at an unprecedented speed, profoundly changing the operation mode, transmission path and application scenario of translation. In this context, the relationship between theoretical knowledge of translation and modern technology becomes particularly complex and close. This paper focuses on this key field and analyzes the interconnections between translation theory and modern technology, with the aim of providing more in-depth and broad thinking and guidance for the development of translation and related practical activities.

The paper uses case studies and theoretical analysis to show clearly the guiding role of translation theory in translation practice under the conditions of modern technology, and then naturally proceeds to examine the problems and prospects arising from technological development for translation theory and practice.