国内关于《道德经》核心词的英译,其研究重心已经由“道”转移到“德”等词语。处于《道德经》英译第二阶段的亚瑟·韦利,为了摆脱基督教化时期的翻译传统,开创了一种学术型的“史实性翻译”新模式。描述韦译之前“德”字的译介历史,辨析韦译的得失,我们可以揭示韦利将“德”译成“power”的文化内涵及历史意义,并彰显其翻译思想和价值追求。 The domestic focus of the “moral classics” of English translation, the focus of its research has been “Tao ” to “German ” and other words. Arthur Waley, who is in the second phase of the English translation of “Tao Te Ching”, opened up a new academic model of “historical translation” in order to get rid of the tradition of translation in the Christian era. Describing the history of translation and introduction of the word “德” before Wei translated and the analysis of the pros and cons of Wei translated, we can reveal the cultural connotation and historical significance of Willie translating “German ” into “power ” and demonstrate its translation Thought and value pursuit.