Abstract: This translation report aims to elaborate on the translation techniques employed in translating The Real Diana. It states the problems I come across and expounds how I solve these problems. This research project consists of two types of literature review. First, I review background information about the British monarch, Tina Brown and Diana’s life. Then, I draw on findings in current translation studies to pinpoint the challenges I confront in the translation process and the strategies I employ. Much controversy has arisen, surrounding the choice of divergent translation approaches, named “foreignizing approach” and “domesticating approach” by Venuti 2004（1995）. Fully aware of the debate, I combine the two approaches in my translation practice and examine gains and losses of the combined approach in my report.
Keywords: Diana, style, translation strategies
Contents
Abstract 1
摘 要 1
1 Introduction— Analysis of the Source Text 3
1.1 Profile of the Protagonist—Princess Diana 3
1.2 Profile of the Writer—Tina Brown 3
1.2.1 Authorial Tone 3
1.2.2 Writing Style 4
1.3 The Translator’s Goal 5
1.4 Respective Readership of the Source Text and the Target Text 5
2 Main Problems Confronting the Translator 6
2.1 Rendering the Style 6
2.2 Translation of People’s Profiles 7
2.3 Translation of Culture-specific Phrases 8
3 Techniques to Solve the Problems 8
3.1 Domesticating Method and Foreignizing Method 9
3.2 Isomorphs as Tools for Translation 11
3.3 Other Strategies Employed 12
3.3.1 How to Translate Sub-Titles 13
3.3.2 How to Translate Proper Names 13
3.4 Correct Translation Errors 14
4 Conclusion 15
References 17
Original text 17
Acknowledgements 39
