Thus,it is necessary to make scientific analysis on the influential factors of TL readers,so as to improve the studies of translation theories and practice.

"The current paper holds that the target text readers cognitive environment is dynamic rather than static,and the paper gives reasons why Gutt has the false view.

The subjects and objects in translation process include: the source text, the author, the translator, the target text and the target text readers.

This thesis is based on the relevant literature read and lectures attended by the author, from which the author draws a conclusion of her own, namely, translators must pay due respect for target text readers with regard to their role in the process of translation.

Meanwhile, it is a process, which begins with the translator s interpretation of the source text and ends with the target text reader s understanding and acceptance of the target text.

In recent years,more and more translation theorists and translators agree that the final accomplishment of a translation work is recognized by the target text reader\'s acceptance of the translated version.

The whole process of translation can roughly be divided into two stages: translators interpreting of the source text and target readers interpreting of TT.

Based on the theory of Reception Aesthetics and the Skopostheorie, this thesis attempts to adopt a descriptive-explanatory method to explore the target readers role in Lin Shu s translation.

Its accomplishment is recognized by the target reader s acceptance of the translated version.