功能语言学对意义有系统深入的探讨,而翻译过程中最重要环节之一便是对意义的理解,在功能语言学的基础上产生的功能翻译理论必然在翻译实践中给译者指导。本文在简要论述功能和意义的基础上着重阐述功能翻译理论对翻译实践的指导意义。 Functional linguistics provides a systematic and in-depth discussion of the meaning. One of the most important aspects in the process of translation is the understanding of meaning. The functional translation theory based on functional linguistics must guide the translator in translation practice. Based on a brief discussion of its function and significance, this article focuses on the guiding significance of functional translation theory to translation practice.