The Application of Short-Term Memory in Liaison Interpreting

Dan Liu

doi:10.54691/e4xy9a93

The Application of Short-Term Memory in Liaison Interpreting

Dan Liu

Frontiers in Humanities and Social Sciences, (2025), Vol.5, No.12, pp.192-198

Published: December 17, 2025

DOI: 10.54691/e4xy9a93

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Abstract

As a real-time, face-to-face translation form, liaison interpreting requires interpreters to accurately convey information and maintain its accuracy and fluency within a short period of time, which places extremely high demands on their short-term memory capacity. Short-term memory capacity is a crucial factor for the success of interpreting; thus, improving this capacity helps enhance the work efficiency and quality of liaison interpreters. This paper first elaborates on the theoretical frameworks of short-term memory and liaison interpreting, then explores the application of short-term memory in liaison interpreting as well as corresponding training methods. The ultimate goal is to improve interpreting quality and provide useful references for interpreting practice.

Keywords: Short-term memory, liaison interpreting, application.

APA Citation: Dan Liu (2025). The Application of Short-Term Memory in Liaison Interpreting. Frontiers in Humanities and Social Sciences, 5(12), 192-198. https://doi.org/10.54691/e4xy9a93

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