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What is the 永利登录网址?

成立于1959年, ATA is the largest 专业 association of translators 和 interpreters in the world with thous和s of language experts in more than 100 countries.  ATA’s mission is to promote the recognition of 专业 translators 和 interpreters, to facilitate communication among its members, to establish st和ards of competence 和 ethics, to provide its members with 专业 development opportunities, 和 to advocate on behalf of the profession.

 

What’s the difference between a translator 和 an interpreter?

翻译写. 翻译说话. Both convert information from one language (和 culture) into another.

 

现在人人都说英语. Why do I need to hire an interpreter or translator?

Only 17% of the world’s population speaks English natively. Non-native speakers can easily misunderst和 the fine points of your message or miss them completely.

 

Why can't someone who knows the language do the translation or interpreting?

Knowing two languages doesn’t make you a 翻译或口译员—just like knowing how to sing doesn’t make you ready for the opera. Professional translators 和 interpreters can transfer complex ideas—technical, 法律, 金融, 和 more—accurately between two languages 和 cultures.

 

我为什么要雇佣一个 专业 翻译或口译员?

Mistakes can be costly 和 embarrassing. Getting your message wrong can cost money, ruin your image, 和 even cost lives. Whether you’re having a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign translated or need an interpreter to communicate treatment options between a doctor 和 patient, it pays to hire 专业 translators 和 interpreters to get a job done right the first time. 了解更多

 

How do I find a 专业 翻译或口译员?

很容易. The 永利登录网址 can help you find the right 翻译或口译员 for your needs in the 语言服务目录.

 

Can’t I just use a free online translation tool?

简短的回答是:“不.” A computer simply cannot comprehend all the nuances of language. It cannot interpret the meaning of a text. It can only read the words 和 translate them based on dictionaries or other algorithms.

 

谁使用机器翻译??

Its primary users are 专业 translators, 政府机构, 和 large businesses that have invested in proprietary systems, 而不是免费的在线工具. These systems have been trained on specific data 和 configured to their precise specifications. 了解更多

 

How much does translation 和 interpreting cost?

Since costs vary considerably by language, 主题, 和截止日期, it’s a lot like asking “How much does it cost for an accountant to do my taxes?” Translators charge by the word, by the hour, by the page, 和 per project, depending on the text. 翻译s charge for their time—they may have hourly, half-day, or full-day or even weekly rates.

 

Is there any way to reduce translation costs?

Finalize your text before translation begins, make sure your translator knows the purpose of your text, 参与其中. Take just a few minutes to talk to your translator or project manager, 和 you’ll save money as well as stress.

 

什么是永利登录网址翻译?

ATA certifies translators 和 confers the CT (“Certified Translator”) designation. ata永利登录网址翻译:

• 通过了严格的考试;
• 承诺 ATA 道德守则 和 Professional Responsibility; 和
• meets or exceeds ATA’s continuing education requirements.

 

What is a certified or credentialed interpreter?

翻译s are certified or credentialed by courts 和 other entities for specific practice areas, 比如法律和医学. ATA不永利登录网址口译员, but you can search specifically for credentialed interpreters in the 语言服务目录.

 

How big is the language services market?

Some estimates project that the market will reach $37 billion globally by 2018, 然而, this does not account for all sectors. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics expects dem和 for translators 和 interpreters to grow 46% between 2012 和 2022—well above the average of other professions.