本文主要对苏珊·巴斯内特提出的三种翻译模式进行了初步的探讨和比较。从对三种模式的介绍,到它们分别对中西方翻译理论产生的影响,再到其在翻译实践中的应用,笔者对其一一作出简要分析。就此,笔者提出要想做好一个文本的翻译,译者应该学会将三种模式一并应用到翻译实践中,以期达到更好的效果。 This article mainly discusses and compares the three translation modes proposed by Susan Basnett. From introduction of the three modes to their influence on translation theory of China and the West respectively, and then to their application in translation practice, the author makes a brief analysis of them. In this connection, the author proposes that in order to do a good job of translating a text, the translator should learn to apply the three modes to translation practice together in order to achieve better results.