Abstract:Based on the translation examples of public signs in Jiangning Stadium and the analysis and research of the effect of Sperber and Wilson 's Relevance Theory, this paper introduces the definition of public signs and reveals the relationship between Relevance Theory and translation. This paper aims to make a better use of the Relevance Theory to translate public signs between Chinese and English and to make the translation of public signs elevated to a new higher level. This paper also hopes to reduce the mistakes of the translation of public signs and shows the convenience of public signs to foreigners , thus making a good impression to them. 

Key words: relevance theory; translation of public signs; Jiangning Stadium

CONTENTS

Abstract

中文摘要

1.Introduction1

2. Public Signs  2

2.1The Definition of Public Signs

2.2The classification of public signs

2.2.1Referential Public Signs

2.2.2 Mandatory Public Signs

2.2.3Restrictive Public Signs

2.2.4Suggestive Public Signs

2.3T he Feature of Public Signs

2.4The Function of Public Signs

3. Relevance Theory5

3.1The Concept of Relevance Theory

3.2Relevance Theory and Translation

4. Common Mistakes in the Translation of Public Signs in Jiangning Stadium6

  4.1Word by Word Translation 

  4.2Arbitrary Translation

  4.3Lengthy Translation

5. Translation of Public Signs under the guidance of Relevance Theory8

  5.1Defining the Communicative Intention of the Originals

  5.2Estimating the Cognitive Contexts of Target Readers

  5.3Selecting the Proper Translation Methods and Tactics

6. Conclusion10

Bibliography.11

Acknowledgments12