Specialized Terminology Flashcards
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In specialized translation, what does 'register' refer to?
Answer: The level of formality and style appropriate to a specific communication context
Register in linguistics refers to the variety of language appropriate to a particular purpose or social situation, such as formal legal language versus informal everyday speech.
What does 'deposition' mean in the context of legal interpreting?
Answer: Pre-trial sworn out-of-court testimony recorded for use in legal proceedings
A deposition is sworn testimony given outside of court, typically in an attorney's office, that is recorded and can be used as evidence during trial or to prepare for litigation.
In healthcare interpreting, what is the precise meaning of 'aetiology' (etiology)?
Answer: The study of the causes or origins of a disease or condition
Etiology refers to the study of the causes and origins of diseases, including the factors that contribute to the development of a particular condition.
What is 'chuchotage' in professional interpreting terminology?
Answer: Whispered simultaneous interpreting provided directly to one or two listeners
Chuchotage (French for 'whispering') is a form of simultaneous interpreting where the interpreter whispers the interpretation directly to one or two listeners without the use of interpreting equipment.
In legal interpreting for immigration cases, what does 'asylum' specifically mean?
Answer: Protection granted by a country to someone who has left their home country as a refugee
Asylum is a form of protection allowing people who meet the definition of a refugee to remain in the United States, provided they have suffered persecution or fear persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
What does 'dynamic equivalence' mean in translation theory relevant to NAATI practice?
Answer: A translation approach that conveys the same effect and meaning on the target audience as the original had on its audience
Dynamic equivalence, developed by Eugene Nida, is a translation approach that prioritizes producing the same effect in the target reader as the original text had on its audience, rather than literal word-for-word accuracy.
In NAATI's professional framework, what is 'interpreter neutrality' most accurately defined as?
Answer: The professional obligation to avoid taking sides or influencing the communication process
Interpreter neutrality requires that interpreters remain impartial and refrain from expressing personal opinions, advocating for any party, or allowing personal views to influence the accuracy or completeness of their interpreting.