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Methods and Management of Scientific and Technical Terminology Translation
MA Miaomiao
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DOI:10.17265/1539-8080/2025.10.005
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
This paper explores the importance of terminology translation and management in translation practice. It starts with the definitions of terminology and terminology translation, and highlights their critical role in cross-cultural communication. The paper then discusses the requirements for scientific and technical terminology translation, including accuracy, conciseness, standardization, and consistency, as well as the translation methods such as literal translation, free translation, and transliteration. The paper further analyzes the processes of terminology translation management, involving terminology extraction, application, review, and updating, and proposes management strategies like standardization, client-oriented approaches, and dynamic updates. Finally, it reveals the challenges of terminology translation in culture, language, and technology. This paper aims to emphasize the significance of terminology translation and management in ensuring translation quality and advancing scientific and technological development.
terminology translation, terminology translation management, translation methods, cross-cultural communication, normalization and standardization
MA Miaomiao, Methods and Management of Scientific and Technical Terminology Translation. US-China Foreign Language, October 2025, Vol. 23, No. 10, 383-387 doi:10.17265/1539-8080/2025.10.005
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