Simultaneous interpretation is a way of interpretation in which the interpreter uses a language to orally express the exact content
and idea that are expressed in another language (source language), at almost the same pace as the speaker of the source
language.Usually the interpreter will sit in a sound-proof room, receiving voice of the speaker via an earphone and interpreting
the voice heard simultaneously to the audience.This form of interpretation requires professional equipment and very professional
interpreters.
Simultaneous interpretation is widely applied in various international conferences and live TV programs. Its advantages lie in that:
time of meeting can be reduced since multiple languages are spoken simultaneously, and efficiency of meeting is enhanced
without distracting the speaker¡¯s attention and bringing negative impact to the atmosphere of the meeting.To improve the
accuracy of interpretation, interpreters will usually obtain in advance some materials related to speeches to be given by the
speakers at international conferences for their preparation.
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