TranslationofPublicSigns

1、Translation of Translation of Public SignsPublic SignsWhat are public signs? A notice that is publicly displayed giving information or instruction in a written or symbolic form. -New Oxford Dictionary of English (2001)Indicative SignsPrompting SignsCautionary SignsRestrictive SignsMandatory SignsInd

2、icative SignsThis kind of public signs serve as a tool of conveying useful information, usually information of public service.Featuresl Short and accurate descriptionl Explicit in meaning and easy to understandl Avoid misunderstandingTranslation of Indicative Public SignsMisunderstandingPrompting Si

3、gnsThis kind of public signs, like the former one, also provides certain information. But it aims to give advices so that people could choose to do or not to do something. It has a function of instructing or warning.Translation of Prompting Public Signsl Fluency and accuracy in language usingl To ma

4、ke sense“The protection of a pool of water, creating a quiet”Cautionary Signs This kind of public signs can remind the public of what should be taken care of. It has a function of warning.Translation of Cautionary Public Signsl Briefness and clearness in language usingl Use imperative sentencesRestr

5、ictive Signs This kind of signs can impose restrictions on actions of the public, and regulate what you should or should not do. It has a function of instruction and control.Translation of Restrictive Public Signsl Conciseness in language usingl Compared with madatory signs, the tone is weakerMandat

6、ory Signs Mandatory public signs request the public take or not take any action. Its application language is straightforward, tough and non-negotiable. Translation of Mandatory Public Signsl Straightforward, tough and non-negotiable. l Imperative sentencesNo+NounNo+DoingNO DUMPINGImperative Sentence

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