Abstract: Inappropriate translation of public signs will certainly affect the international image of Nanjing. Through making a summary of public signs including the definition, characteristics and functions.，this paper makes a profound analysis on present situation of public sings in Dr. Sun Yat-sun’s Mausoleum. After using pragmatic equivalence theory as a theoretical framework to put forward some suggestions on the improvement of public signs translation, this paper aims at providing a new perspective on the translation of public signs.

Key words: public signs； pragmatic equivalence theory； Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum

CONTENTS

Abstract

中文摘要

1. Introduction1

1.1 Background and Purpose of Study

1.2 Thesis Structure

2. Literature Review...2

2.1 Description of Equivalence Theory  

2.2 Pragmatic Equivalence Theory in Translation 

3. An Introduction to Public Signs.3

3.1 Definition and Characteristics of Public Signs

3.2 Functions of Public Signs

4. Project Findings and Analysis4

5. Conclusion..6

Bibliography...8

Appendixes.....8

Acknowledgements.9