1.4..one is repeatedly reminded that there 
are, after all, no significant translation theories.Drawing on other theorists' experience, S. Chau summarises the 
situation: 
It can be misleading to talk about 'translation theories' 
as such, as if there are properly developed theoretical 
models or entities carefully considered by 
practitioners..Theories of Translating: 
Though there have been many serious attempts to arrive at a 
unified theory of translating, linguists and translation theorists 
are still in doubt about such a possibility.The idea of 
formulating a reliable theory is of a great significance, since it 
would systematize the methods and procedures of translating.(1984b: 94) 
It might be useful to refer briefly to different views on this 
matter put forward by linguists and translation theorists.