Directionality in Chinese/english Simultaneous Interpreting: Impact on Performance and Strategy Use

concepts such as love, compassion, or blessing in BUSH_V seemed to be especially troublesome for the participants, as illustrated in the following comment from Interpreter H, who chose to abandon a message instead of transforming it. It should be noted that the factor of time may also have played a role in her approach to the passage, as she was interpreting the speech at the fast speed. ST: We are grateful for the freedoms we enjoy, grateful for the loved ones who give meaning to our lives, and grateful for the many gifts of this prosperous land. TT: * +, * . , * / 01 2 , (We are grateful for our freedom, grateful for our family members, and grateful for the blessings of our country.) (Interpreter H, BUSH_V_fast) “Many gifts in...” I just say whatever came to mind. It’s really annoying. How do I say this! [R: How about giving meaning to our life?] I don’t know how to say it. Many expressions work in English but when you turn them into Chinese, they sound so sickening. You wouldn’t say to your family “you give meaning to my life”. Somehow it doesn’t work in Chinese. So, I did hear it. But I intentionally omit it because I felt it was odd in Chinese. (Interpreter H)