Abstract: This paper is a study of choices of E-C proverbs translation methods. The purpose of which is to analyze methods of E-C proverbs translation, to achieve profound understanding of E-C proverbs, and to bring convenience in E-C proverbs translating and get better translation version. The process is analyzed by means of stating the cultural factors in E-C proverbs, comparing the different cultural elements between them, and indicating the choices between domestication and alienation in translating. It is found that both domestication and alienation count, and their combination is needed. The result demonstrated that the specific methods of translating E-C proverbs lie in the cultural backgrounds.
Key Words: E-C proverbs; translation methods; culture; domestication; alienation
摘要:本文是一篇关于英汉谚语互译中翻译策略选取的研究，旨在分析英汉谚语互译的翻译策略，加深对英汉谚语的了解，以便更好地互译英汉谚语，为使用英汉谚语带来方便。文章通过列举影响谚语的文化因素，以及对比英汉谚语的文化差异，指出两种谚语互译中的归化和异化的选择。研究发现在翻译两种谚语时，归化与异化平分秋色，有时还需两者结合。文章认为，要根据文化背景的不同来选择具体的翻译方法。
关键词：英汉谚语；翻译策略；文化；归化；异化
