Exploration on Translation of Personal Protective Apparel in the Fight Against the COVID-19 Epidemic

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1673-8578.2020.02.011

Abstract

Abstract:

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the turn of the year 2019 / 2020 has disrupted the normal work and life of numerous people. In response to the call of the government, vast numbers of health care workers rise to the challenge and fight gallantly against the rampant epidemic. However, the supplies of protective apparel such as N95 respirators and personal protective equipment (PPE) are being stretched to the limit due to the soaring demand for them as the epidemic runs wild. As the terms for such apparel are highly specialized in English, they may cause misunderstanding in our dialogue with overseas counterparts if not properly translated, thus further complicating the already tense supply of medical resources. Focusing on a few commonly used terms, this paper aims to draw attention to the Chinese-English translation in the healthcare sector.

Key words: COVID-19, facemasks / respirators, eye protection, personal protective equipment (PPE ), isolation gown, surgicalgown, English translation

CLC Number:

R31
H159

WANG Pei, CHE Yunfeng. Exploration on Translation of Personal Protective Apparel in the Fight Against the COVID-19 Epidemic[J]. China Terminology, 2020, 22(2): 46-49.

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