Exploring Subtitle Translation in Desperate Housewives from the Perspective of Pragmatic Adaptation Theory

Abstract

This paper bases on Verschueren's pragmatic adaptation theory and examines examples of subtitle translation from Desperate Housewives. It focuses on three dimensions of adaptation to the mind, social, and physical world to explore how translators achieve effective communication and preserve humor through pragmatic adaptation. This paper aims to understand how translators adapt their strategies when translating subtitles for American TV series.