This paper discusses the path, challenges and strategies of digital transformation of English translation teaching mode in colleges and universities under the background of Internet plus education. The article proposes ways for digital transformation, including strengthening the construction of online teaching platforms, constructing digital resource libraries, and promoting blended learning. The challenges faced by transformation include insufficient digital literacy of teachers, weak self-learning ability of students, and significant network security risks. To address these challenges, measures such as strengthening teacher training, cultivating students' self-learning ability, and strengthening network security management can be taken. The article analyzes the effects of different strategies through quantitative research. In short, digital transformation can improve the quality of translation teaching, but it requires the joint efforts of schools, teachers, and students to achieve the maximum effect.