It is only since linguistics has become more aware of its object of study, i.e. perceives the whole extent of it, that it is evident that this science can make a contribution to a range of studies that will be of interest to almost anyone.

  • -- Ferdinand de Saussure 索绪尔

只有当语言学对它的研究对象有了更多的认识,也就是对它的整个范围有了更多的认识之后,很明显,这门科学才能对几乎所有人都感兴趣的一系列研究作出贡献。

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My first dream as a child was to become a pilot. My second dream was to become an astronomer, and I pursued in parallel efforts and studies in these two areas.

我小时候的第一个梦想是成为一名飞行员。我的第二个梦想是成为一名天文学家,我在这两个领域同时努力和研究。

I see a resurgence of interest in poetry. I am less optimistic about the prospects for the arts when it comes to federal funding.

我看到人们对诗歌的兴趣又复活了。在联邦资助方面,我对艺术的前景不那么乐观。

Henceforth, language studies were no longer directed merely towards correcting grammar.

从此,语言研究不再仅仅针对纠正语法。

Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.

宇宙不仅比我们想象的要陌生,而且比我们想象的还要陌生。

My sense of god is my sense of wonder about the universe.

我对上帝的感觉就是我对宇宙的好奇心。

There is already huge public interest in stage musicals.

公众对舞台音乐剧已经产生了巨大的兴趣。