... process? In this paper, I will look into these problems by focusing on the translation of English idioms into Chinese, which is always a typical and controversial topic among translators. Two most influential translation theories and their cultural correlations 1.1 Two general translation strategies: domesticating and foreignizing Approaches to cultures involved in translation may be divided ... one's head above water (ÜÁ Í ¼')", "all at sea ( »Ö ªù'ë)", and so on.. In Chinese culture, "east wind" is "spring wind", and summer is often blazingly hot. "àÈÑ×Ñ×' »�...

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... a variety of factors, including previous experience with other cultures and cross-cultural adaptation (Winkleman, "Cultural Shock and Adaptation," Journal of Counseling & Development, 1994, v73, p121)." According to research on the topic of "Culture Shock," overcoming the shock, requires a person to identify with the occurrences that might have caused the shock, and implementing a behavior that eases you into a kind of adaptation, that ... to study in Spain during my junior year of college. But then, why was I so miserable as the elevator ascended the Eiffel Tower in late August of 1971...

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controversial topic Some Americanized Food For Thought Food not only distinguishes and represents a culture, but can also reflect one's personality, lifestyle, and socio-economic status. America is made up of every kind ... , because Americans were more active and there were not so many processed and fattening foods available. They ate the cheapest, fastest, and at the same time tastiest foods, such as hot dogs, hamburgers, and grilled cheese sandwiches. These came to be thought of as American cuisine. However, there is no real American cuisine. America's cuisine is made up of cuisines from ....

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