关联理论(relevance theory)原是有较大影响力的认知语用学理论,但在其提出后不久即逐渐出现了向翻译学领域转向的现象,这是由于关联理论本身就对翻译具有极强的解释能力。翻译是交际的一部分,也遵循着交际的一般原则即关联原则。本文介绍关联理论及其能够指导翻译学的原因与指导内容。 Relevance theory was originally a theory of cognitive pragmatics with a great influence, but soon after it was proposed, it gradually turned to the field of translation studies. This is because relevance theory itself has a great influence on translation. Strong explanatory power. Translation is part of communication and it also follows the general principle of communication, that is, the principle of association. This article introduces relevance theory and the reasons and guidance content that can guide translation studies.