Scientific and technical translation in theory and practice of gearing as professional activity

Barmina Natalia Alexandrovna

The paper summarizes the practical experience of scientific and technical translation in the theory and practice of gearing at the scientific department of the technical university for the period of 1995-2020. Different kinds of translation activity are described; the main difficulties are discussed that arise within translating and interpreting. Special attention is paid to the main components of the translator’s professional activity. Conclusions are made on the necessity to improve continuously the cognitive skills both in the subject area and the foreign language, along with the technical skills of translation.

Keywords:scientific and technical translation, components of translational activity, cognitive component, practical component, translating, interpreting.