Pursuit of Optimal Relevance in Guide-interpretation
摘要
Optimal relevance, the core notion of Relevance Theory, has a strong explanatory power in regard to adoption of different interpretation strategies. In terms of Relevance Theory, the whole course of guide-interpretation is the reflection of continuous searching for the related matter, i.e. the optimal relevance. It is proved that the most desirable, or in other words, the optimal guide-interpretation can only be achieved by minimizing foreign tourists＇ processing efforts and maximizing guide-interpretation＇ s contextual effect. This paper attempts to analyze guide-interpretation under the guidance of the principle of relevance, with the purpose of arousing guide-interpreters＇ awareness of maximizing their subjectivity and sparing no effort in pursuit of optimal guide-interpretation, which acts as the key to achieving an unforgettable and meaningful tour.