What does the bridge metaphor imply about the role of the translator?

AThe translator has spoken to the original author and understands how that author wants the book to read in a different language.
BThe translator is making choices about the work that will allow the original author's thoughts and ideas to translate to a new culture.
CThe translator is not making any wording or structural decisions but is just copying the original author's words into another language.
DThe translator is adding details or information that the original author may have left out.