Analysis of Functional Equivalence in the English-Chinese Translation of Petroleum Exploration Texts

Yinan Zhang; Wenfeng Wang

doi:10.63313/LLCS.9110

Authors

Yinan Zhang School of Foreign Language, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an 710065, China Author
Wenfeng Wang School of Foreign Language, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an 710065, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63313/LLCS.9110

Keywords:

Petroleum exploration-related texts, Functional Equivalence Theory, Translation techniques

Abstract

As a highly technology-intensive industry, the petroleum sector relies on effective translation of Petroleum exploration-related texts not only to facilitate technical exchange but also to support the energy industry's transition toward green development. Such texts are characterized by professional terminology, objectivity, and conciseness. However, significant differences between Chinese and English linguistic patterns pose considerable challenges in translation. Guided by the theory of functional equivalence, this paper analyzes lexical and syntactic aspects of petroleum exploration texts and proposes translation techniques such as contextual analysis, sentence segmentation, and syntactic restructuring. The study aims to provide reference for the translation of similar technical documents.

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