商品说明书的翻译

TranslationofProductInstructions

商品说明书翻译2/1/20231BusinessEnglishTranslation说明书的结构

一、说明书类型:

机械、电子、食品、药品、日用品

二、通常有四个组成部分：1.商品的特征、功能和成份2.安装/使用/服用/饮用/食用的方法3.注意事项4.主要性能、指标及规格2/1/20232BusinessEnglishTranslation说明书实例FoamingFaceWashOlay®FoamingFaceWashnotonlycleanses

thoroughly,butalsohelpsmaintainskin’smoisture.Itkeepsskinsoftandsmoothandleavesityouthfullooking.泡沫洁面乳玉兰®油泡沫洁面乳，帮助彻底清洁面部，保持面部肌肤滋润，令肌肤柔滑。2/1/20233BusinessEnglishTranslation说明书的特点一、语言客观，毫无夸大(Objective)二、内容新颖，技术性强(Technical)三、具文学性，条理明晰(Methodical)2/1/20234BusinessEnglishTranslationPS：一般不会用修辞手段，但为了生动说明产品特点，也常用一些丰富多彩的形容词和表达法（被动语态最为常见）2/1/20235BusinessEnglishTranslation商品说明书的词汇特征

一般用小词

Eg：一般要用use而不用utilize,用stop而不用discontinue,用get而不用acquire频繁使用缩略语Eg：PC:PersonalComputer(个人电脑),CD:CompactDisk(激光唱盘)2/1/20236BusinessEnglishTranslation商品说明书的句法特征

1.省略句的使用

Eg：FullycompatiblewithIBMPC.（省略主语It）2.祈使句的使用

Eg：Keepthisequipmentawayfromhumidity.2/1/20237BusinessEnglishTranslation常用词汇1成分/配料2功能3主治/适应症4用法5规格6包装7净含量8保质期9副作用1Ingredients/Components2Functions3Indications4Usage5Specifications/Specs6Package/Packing7Netcontent8Shelflife9Sideeffects2/1/20238BusinessEnglishTranslation常用词汇10有效期限/失效日期11食用方法12操作程序13使用说明14生产日期15注意事项16生产商/企业17贮藏/储藏/保存方法18批准文号10Periodofvalidity/Expiration(orExpiry)date/Sell-bydateBrE11Usage12Operatingprocedures13Directionsforoperation14Productiondate15Precautions16Manufacturer/Producer17Storage/Preservationmethod18Licensenumber/PermitNo./RatificationNo.2/1/20239BusinessEnglishTranslation常用词汇1Cost-effective2Cost-efficient3Installation4Maintenance5Durability6Adaptability1有成本效益的；2合算的3安装4维修维护5耐用性6适应性2/1/202310BusinessEnglishTranslation常用词汇7Performance8Precision9Wear-resisting10Energy-saving11Energyconsumption12Pressure-resisting7性能8精确度9耐磨的10节能的11能源消耗；能耗12耐压的2/1/202311BusinessEnglishTranslation包装说明的翻译包装说明或包装用语，包括运输标志(ShippingMark)、指示用语(IndicativeMark)和警示用语(WarningMark)，其显著特点是语言精练，句式简洁，十分醒目。英文包装用语中的祈使句、省略句或tobe短语，一般译为中文的四字结构（无标点）英文包装用语中的单个形容词，一般译为中文的三字结构2/1/202312BusinessEnglishTranslationKeepawayfromheat Keepawayfrommoisture；GuardagainstdampProtectagainstcoldKeepdryKeepuprightKeepflat;stowlevelHandlewithcareUsenohooksDon’tturnoverDon’tturnupsidedownNottobestowedbelowanothercargo

(切勿受热)

(切勿受潮)

(切勿受冻)(保持干燥)(切勿倒置)(注意平放)

(小心轻放)(勿用手钩)(切勿滚转)(切勿倾斜)(不可重叠)2/1/202313BusinessEnglishTranslation

NodumpingThisendupPorcelainwithcarePerishableExplosiveFragileInflammablePoisonousDangerousRadialOxidizer

(切勿抛掷)

(此端向上)(当心陶瓷)(易腐品)(易爆品)

(易碎品)(易燃品)(有毒物)(危险品)(放射品)(氧化品)2/1/202314BusinessEnglishTranslation说明书的翻译一、产品性质二、产品声誉三、产品用途四、产品特点五、产品维护2/1/202315BusinessEnglishTranslation说明书的翻译-产品性质典型结构：该部分常使用“主语-系动词-表语”的结构常用动词有be,bemadeof,manufacture,produce等2/1/202316BusinessEnglishTranslation说明书的翻译-产品性质1.本产品是一种理想的原材料。2.本产品是采用特殊工艺制造而成的。3.本产品系采用粉末冶金方法，经压坯和压力加工而制成。(powdermetallurgy;compacting;pressureworking)Theproductisanidealrawmaterial,…Theproductismadeby/inaspecialtechnique.Thisproductismanufacturedbypowdermetallurgythroughcompactingandpressureworking.2/1/202317BusinessEnglishTranslation说明书的翻译-产品声誉典型结构：该部分常使用“主语-系动词-表语”的结构常用动词为：gain,reach,choose,compete,award,enjoy,win等2/1/202318BusinessEnglishTranslation说明书的翻译-产品声誉1.本产品在国内外享有很高声誉。2.本产品深受用户好评。3.本产品深受广大消费者欢迎，远销东南亚。Theproductenjoysagoodreputation/highprestigeathomeandabroad.Theproducthaswonhighpraisesfromtheusers.TheproducthasbeenwellreceivedbycustomersandsellswellinSoutheastAsia.2/1/202319BusinessEnglishTranslation说明书的翻译-产品用途典型结构：1.Itmeets/satisfiesthedemands/needsof…它能满足…的需求/需要。2.Itisgreatlyusedin…它广泛应用于…（场所或领域）3.Itoffers…for…它为…提供…2/1/202320BusinessEnglishTranslation说明书的翻译-产品用途1.本产品能满足目前所有的需求。2.该机器适用于建筑工地，仓库等地进行设备安装。3.该药品为将来广泛范围的各种应用提供了最佳解决方法。Theproductmeetsallcurrentdemands.Theproductissuitableforuseinconstructionsitesandwarehousesforinstallationofequipment.Themedicineoffersoptimalsolutionsforawiderangeoffuture-orientedapplications.2/1/202321BusinessEnglishTranslation说明书的翻译-产品特点典型结构：Theproductfeatures…本产品的特色是…Theproductisattractive/durable…本产品外形美观/结实耐用…2/1/202322BusinessEnglishTranslation说明书的翻译-产品特点1.Theproductfeatureshighdurabilityandgoodappearance.2.本产品的特色在于设计新颖、质量上乘。3.Theproductispleasantinappearance,reliableandstableinperformanceandhighinprecision.本产品经久耐用，外形美观。2.Theproductfeaturesnoveldesignandexcellentquality.3.本产品外形美观，性能稳定可靠，精确度高。2/1/202323BusinessEnglishTranslation说明书的翻译-产品维护典型结构：Theproductissimple/convenientinuse…常用形容词还有reliable,safe,smooth等例句：1.Theproductisconvenientforoperationandmaintenance.2.本品操作简单，维修方便。3.Theproductissimpleinstructure,easytoinstallandmaintain,andsafeandreliableinoperation.4.本品运转平稳，便于安装、调整与保养。2/1/202324BusinessEnglishTranslation说明书的翻译-产品维护1.Theproductisconvenientforoperationandmaintenance.2.本品操作简单，维修方便。3.Theproductissimpleinstructure,easytoinstallandmaintain,andsafeandreliableinoperation.本品便于操作，易于维修。2.Theproductfeaturessimpleoperationandeasymaintenance.

3.本品结构简单，安装、维修方便，使用安全可靠。2/1/202325BusinessEnglishTranslationThe

Shenghua

electric

kettle

is

the

most

up-to-date

household

appliance

to

boil

water

and

make

hot

drinks

fast

at

home

or

in

the

office.

It

is

your

best

choice,

with

excellent

design,

perfect

workmanship,

high

thermal

efficiency,

low

power

consumption,

and

its

reliable

performance.

It

is

also

safe

and

clean.

Cautions

(1)

Check

the

capacity

of

the

power

supply

before

use;

(2)

Do

not

leave

the

socket

or

the

plug

wet

or

damp

in

case

of

leakage;

never

submerge

the

kettle

in

water;

(3)

Never

use

the

kettle

with

little

or

no

water

in

it,

or

the

electric

heater

may

be

damaged;

(4)

Be

ware

of

the

spilling-over

of

water

when

it

boils

so

as

to

avoid

leakage

of

electricity;

(5)

Never

use

the

kettle

over

a

fire;

(6)

To

ensure

safety,

never

use

the

kettle

without

grounding.

TheShenghuaElectricKettle

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