"Driving a car does not require you to understand how its engine works. However, if you have basic knowledge of such a mechanism, you will undoubtedly drive your car with greater self-confidence, totally free from worry and fear. The same holds true for translation. It is not necessary to master translation theory in order to translate a text. However, acquiring good knowledge of translation theory will enable you to produce a text reflecting more accurately the intentions of the source text author whilst maintaining text-type focus and living up to the target-reader’s expectations."
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