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Vol. 4:1 (1992) ► pp.17–31

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On Constructing a Transfer Dictionary for Man and Machine

 | Savonlinna School of Translation Studies
Published online: 1 January 1992
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https://doi.org/10.1075/target.4.1.03laf
Abstract
This article argues that, unlike conventional bilingual knowledge sources that are underpinned by the principle of filtering out a limited number of representative equivalents, transfer dictionaries that are derived from computer-assisted parallel text analysis can bring both the human and the mechanized translator a stage nearer the elusive ideal of text-insertable translation equivalents.
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A la différence des dictionnaires bilingues conventionnels, qui reposent sur le principe du filtrage d'un nombre restreint d'équivalents représentatifs,les dictionnaires de transfert qui s'appuient sur l'analyse de textes parallèles as-sistée par ordinateur, sont en mesure de rapprocher la traduction humaine et automatique de l'idéal de l'équivalent insérable tel quel dans le texte-cible.
Article outline
  • 1.Introduction
  • 2.Current Machine- (and Human-) Oriented Transfer Dictionaries
  • 3.Parallel Text Approach
  • 4.Structure of the Transfer Dictionary
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
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