外语翻译论文-网络英语特点及翻译方法【Abstract】With the development of the virtual world of Internet, network language comes into being. As a new style of English language, network English has many distinguishing features of its own. This paper mainly studies the word-formation methods and some semantic characteristics of network English. Some translation methods of network English are proposed according to the different features. 【Key words】network English;word-formation; translation Introduction With the development of computer technology, Internet is more and more widely spread. The convenience of communication and exchange from Internet is well acknowledged among many people. In real time communication of network, English is doubtless the main aid for communication no matter by e-mails or chat room conversation. Thus network English comes in to being. “Standard Internet English are commonly used words in e-mail, Discussion Groups, Chat Rooms, WWW Pages and everywhere on the net.” “Internet language includes those of technical terms, hacker slang and acronyms related with Internet.” “The use of English language in the cyber space is changing at a confounding pace.” (http:/www.Netdictioary. com On Internet, Yahoo) And also with the popularity of Internet, English thereupon develops and changes as main language in Internet. Network English has a new vocabulary which either describes the new things, or the newly formed abbreviation for easy inputting, or the common symbolic language of the world. The network will bring new ideas and things to people every day and the new vocabulary produced by it is increased progressively at the paces of 500 words every year. However, the dictionaries compiled by experts are far behind the emerging of the new network English. Therefore, it is greatly necessary for us to analyze the word-formation methods, characteristics and translation of network English, hoping to be helpful to many Internet users. 1 The word-formation of network English Generally speaking, the word-formation of network English follows the methods and principles of word-formation of standard English, however, it has formed some unique characteristics at the same time, which gradually become the major trend in the development of network English. The new words in network English have inherited some traditional word-formation methods, such as compounding, derivation, abbreviation and so on. But some nonce words have also come into being, which have been created in particular circumstances, quickly accepted by people and incorporated in modern English. The word-formation methods of network English will be introduced in the following parts respectively. 1.1 Compounding:Compounding has become a more and more important network English word-building means, and the seriating of the compound words is one of the main characteristics of word-formation of network English. These words are mostly some professional terms related to computer network. A great part of these terms are neologisms developed from words meaning “network”, such as web, net, computer, internet, online. 1.2 Derivation:The derivation words are formed by adding affixes to the derivative roots.As a major word-building means in lexicology, derivation is greatly applied in network English. 1.3 Abbreviation:Nowadays the information-intensive society developed rapidly in science and technology, the lengthy and miscellaneous words will inevitably be replaced by brief and concise words. The abbreviation is the most important word-building means of current network English. It has not merely enriched the vocabulary of English, and has provided convenience for English users. Acronym. In modern English, the acronym has represented a kind of trend of simplification in English vocabulary. In network English, there are acronyms of words and phrases. 2 Features of Network English With the quickening social rhythm of life and development of media, people have more and more high expectations for the pace of information dissemination, especially while chatting on the net, people hope that they can be close to spoken communication at the pace, get rid of the norm of the traditional written language, and demonstrate great random. Letters, figures, punctuation marks, symbols, and types of facial make up can all be used as communicating material. Therefore, Network English shows some unique characteristics. 2.1 To be popular.The popularity of Network English is mainly reflected in its word-formation of derivation and compounding, which is analyzed in detail in chapter one. Thus once a net user understands the meaning of the affix, he can infer and grasp a large amount of neologisms derived out from it. In this way, Network English become popular and familiar to people very quickly. 2.2 To be succinct.In the network, people communicate with each other through beating the keyboard. In order to transmit the most information during the shortest time, with accuracy and high speed a