The spirit of the translator refers to the ethical and professional features embodied by or generalized from excellent translators, such as seeking the truth, pragmatism, dedication, patriotism, ambition, cooperation, humility, pursuing beauty and so on. The introduction of the spirit of the translator as a key term in translation studies is instrumental in enriching theoretical discourses on translation such as differentiating it from similar terms like translation spirit, fostering related research topics, improving translation quality, shaping the image of the translator, and constructing a favorable translational eco-environment. In view of the ethical dimension of the spirit of the translator, it can also be incorporated into translation education, especially the construction of translation courses with ethical elements, in order to help cultivate more morally and professionally qualified translators.