The Comprehension and Representation in the Translation of English Idioms

IntroductionAs we all know,nonnative speakers of English can reach apoint in their knowledge of the language speech;however,theyare liable to find themselves in hot water when confronted withidiomatic expressions.When hearing a idiom or colloquialismthey may feel frustrated and confused,since“the true meaningof the idioms generally cannot be determined by a knowledge ofits component parts.”(Colls,1975,p1)in many cases anattempt on the part of us,Chinese,to tie down a definition of anidiom t…     

On the Iceberg Style of Ernest Hemingway

Comments on Hemingway’s style have seemed to agree on the simplicity and apparent naturalness of his prose, and its effect of profoundity.The principle of iceberg, which Hemingway adopts in his literary creation, was the main reason attracting readers and critics.The whole art of the principle is concision and profoundity, or saying what you mean in the fewest and clearest words.This essay mainly clarifies the connotation of the two parts of "iceberg"—the one eighth and the seven eighths; and the relations between them.It emphatically expounds how the writer uses the symbolism technique and how his language reaches a unique impact.In the last part of it, the author of the essay traces back to the key elements forming the principle and gives a pertinent conclusion on the style.