翻译作为一种普遍存在的语言观象 ,是实现跨语言、文化交流的重要工具。从某种意义上说 ,成功的翻译活动是否在一特定文化中存在 ,将决定该文化发展、更新和自我适应的能力。任何具体的活动都离不开系统的理论指导 ,翻译活动也不例外。翻译理论在不同的历史发展时期具有不同的观点 ,对其进行总结 ,可以揭示翻译理论的基本发展导向 ,未来的研究重点和方向 Translation, as a ubiquitous linguistic phenomenon, is an important tool for cross-language and cultural exchange. In a sense, whether successful translation activities exist in a particular culture will determine the ability of the culture to develop, renew, and adapt. Any specific activities are inseparable from the systematic theoretical guidance, translation activities are no exception. Translation theories have different perspectives in different periods of historical development. To summarize them can reveal the basic development orientation of translation theories, the research focuses and directions in the future