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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Metaphysics means nothing but an unusually obstinate effort to think clearly.

形而上学不过是一种异常顽固的努力,目的是要清晰地思考。

Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.

天生的能力就像天生的植物;他们需要通过学习来修剪。

I really don't take any interest at all in contemporary comedy.

我对当代喜剧一点也不感兴趣。

My comedy doesn't come from any calculations and studies.

我的喜剧不是来自任何计算和研究。

It's not rocket science. It's social science.

这不是火箭科学。这是社会科学。

I think Veblen had an interest in logic.

我认为维布伦对逻辑很感兴趣。