How does the translator decide when to use a literal translation or a free one?

译者如何决定何时使用直译或意译？

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• The translator must capture the core meaning of the original text.翻译者必须抓住原文的核心意义。
• How can we ensure accuracy in translation?我们如何确保翻译的准确性？
• A good translation goes beyond literal word-for-word conversion.好的翻译不仅仅是逐字逐句的转换。
• Do not ignore the cultural context when translating idioms.翻译习语时不要忽视文化背景。
• The translator should paraphrase complex sentences for clarity.翻译者应该改写复杂的句子以求清晰。