Simultaneous interpretation,also known as "simultaneous translation", refers to a translation method in which the interpreter continuously interprets the content to the audience without interrupting the speaker. The simultaneous interpreter provides immediate translation through special equipment. This method is suitable for large seminars and international conferences and is usually performed by two to three interpreters in rotation.
As a translation method, simultaneous interpretation is characterized by its high efficiency. The average time interval between the original text and the translated text is 3-4 seconds, up to more than 10 seconds. Therefore, it can ensure the speaker to make a coherent speech without affecting or interrupting the speaker's thinking, which is conducive to the audience's understanding of the whole text of the speech. Therefore, "simultaneous interpretation" has become the most popular translation method in the world. 95% of international conferences in the world adopt simultaneous interpretation.
At the same time, simultaneous interpretation is highly academic and professional, and is usually used in formal international conferences. Therefore, it requires high quality interpreters.