钱钟书先生的“化境说”在中国翻译理论研究中占有重要的作用,也对后辈的研究有指导和启发的作用。然而,在翻译理论越发注重实践运用与理论相结合的新翻译时代,钱钟书先生的“化境”的实践作用,越发显现出其劣势。本文通过对“化境说”的分析与评述,旨在讨论,在当代实践运用中,“化境说”存在的矛盾与困境。 Qian Zhongshu’s theory of “transfiguration” plays an important role in the study of Chinese translation theory, and it also plays a guiding and inspiring role in the research of later generations. However, in the new translation era where translation theory focuses more on the combination of practice and theory, Mr. Qian’s “practicality” has become more and more evident. By analyzing and commenting on the theory of “livable land”, this article aims to discuss the contradictions and difficulties that exist in contemporary practice and application.