The system becomes more coherent as it is further extended. The elements which we require for explaining a new class of facts are already contained in our system. In false theories, the contrary is the case.

  • -- William Whewell 惠威尔

随着系统的进一步扩展,它变得更加连贯。我们解释一类新的事实所需要的要素已经包含在我们的系统中。在错误的理论中,情况恰恰相反。

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An egalitarian educational system is necessarily opposed to meritocracy and reward for achievement. It is inevitably opposed to procedures that might reveal differing levels of achievement.

平等主义的教育体系必然反对精英主义和对成就的奖励。它不可避免地反对可能显示不同成就水平的程序。

The particular ballet was not so important as the fact that I was physically healthy, and capable of getting out there and dancing as often as possible.

我身体健康,能够经常出去跳舞,这一点对我来说并不重要。

In fact, eloquence in English will inevitably make use of the Latin element in our vocabulary.

事实上,英语中的雄辩将不可避免地使用我们词汇中的拉丁元素。

My nervous system is enfeebled, only work in oils can sustain me.

我的神经系统衰弱了,只有油才能维持我的生命。