Dear Xu Shengli,You asked me about learning English.Now I'd like to tell you how you should learn English.First,you should often read English aloud and try your best to learn important something1 by heart.So you c...Dear Xu Shengli,You asked me about learning English.Now I'd like to tell you how you should learn English.First,you should often read English aloud and try your best to learn important something1 by heart.So you can remember them easy2 and form a good habit of thinking in English.Second,you should listen a lot and communicate with others in English.With3 this way,both your listening ability and your spoken English will be improved.Third,you should keep a diary in English every day.I hope that the advice will be useful to you.展开更多
This paper examines the phonemes of Chinese and Italian,conducting a statistical analysis and comparing their distinctive feature oppositions to identify challenges in phonetic learning,thereby offering suggestions fo...This paper examines the phonemes of Chinese and Italian,conducting a statistical analysis and comparing their distinctive feature oppositions to identify challenges in phonetic learning,thereby offering suggestions for teaching Chinese and Italian pronunciation.The study is divided into four parts:the first introduces the phonological definition of phonemes and delineates their scope in this context;the second compares the vowel and consonant systems of both languages,presenting foundational data on their similarities;the third analyzes the phonemic oppositions unique to each language,highlighting key differences;and the fourth proposes methods and recommendations for mastering the phonetic systems of both languages based on these differences.展开更多
We examine possible funding sources for constructing Climate Change Haven Communities on a global basis. Areas of the planet that have the potential to house persons migrating to “safe havens” in their own or other ...We examine possible funding sources for constructing Climate Change Haven Communities on a global basis. Areas of the planet that have the potential to house persons migrating to “safe havens” in their own or other countries will require the rapid construction of communities capable of supporting them, their families, businesses and farms. However, different political-economic conditions are found across the areas which can serve as locations for these Climate Change Haven Communities. We develop funding and construction strategies for the United States (free-market capitalism), France and Spain (European Union supported economies), and Taiwan region (state-directed economy). The proposals for the Taiwan region should also be applicable to the rest of China.展开更多
Find It What do boat captai ns try to do?W hale and dolphin watching is a popular thing to do off the coast of Hualien.*It is an amazing adventure!Imagine this:You are on a boat.Then a big whale jumps out of the water.
The teaching of earth science in Chinese senior high school geography has faced significant challenges,particularly in the compulsory module“The History of the Earth.”Despite being part of the 2019 curriculum reform...The teaching of earth science in Chinese senior high school geography has faced significant challenges,particularly in the compulsory module“The History of the Earth.”Despite being part of the 2019 curriculum reform,current teaching practices often fail to emphasize the geographical nature of the subject,instead treating it as a mix of geology,biology,and historical facts.This paper addresses this challenge by proposing a framework that maintains a geographical focus while teaching earth science concepts.The framework consists of three integrated approaches.First,it introduces a structured method for teaching geological time through an“Eon→Era→Period→Year”progression,helping students build a comprehensive understanding of temporal scales from a geographical perspective.Second,it demonstrates how to effectively use the“Trade Space for Time”method alongside stratigraphic analysis,enabling students to connect spatial and temporal aspects of geographical phenomena.Third,it develops geographical thinking by following the logical pathway of“Fossil→Biology→Environment,”ensuring that biological evidence is interpreted within a geographical context.For successful implementation,the paper recommends two key strategies:managing interdisciplinary content while maintaining geography’s core focus,and emphasizing geographical characteristics throughout specific teaching content.This approach ensures that“The History of the Earth”fulfills its role in developing students’geographical literacy while contributing to their broader understanding of earth science within China’s senior high school curriculum.展开更多
This study aims to explore the characteristics of novice teachers’inappropriate behaviors in classroom teaching and their intervention strategies.With the continuous improvement of education quality,novice teachers f...This study aims to explore the characteristics of novice teachers’inappropriate behaviors in classroom teaching and their intervention strategies.With the continuous improvement of education quality,novice teachers face increasing challenges in teaching practice.Their inappropriate behaviors not only affect the classroom atmosphere but may also negatively impact students’learning outcomes.Therefore,researching the characteristics of novice teachers’inappropriate behaviors and their intervention strategies holds significant scientific and social value.This study employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze the behavioral patterns of novice teachers in classroom teaching and proposes corresponding intervention strategies.The results indicate that novice teachers’inappropriate behaviors mainly manifest as poor classroom management,monotonous teaching methods,and insufficient interaction with students.Based on these findings,the study proposes a series of effective intervention strategies,including enhancing teacher training,optimizing teaching design,and promoting positive interactions between teachers and students.The conclusions of the study not only provide practical guidance for educational practice but also point out directions for future research,emphasizing the crucial role of teacher professional development in improving teaching quality.展开更多
My mother is a worker in a factory and she is very busy every day.After got1up at six o'clock,she brushes her teeth and washes her face.Then she does breakfast2for us.She often has breakfast at half past six and s...My mother is a worker in a factory and she is very busy every day.After got1up at six o'clock,she brushes her teeth and washes her face.Then she does breakfast2for us.She often has breakfast at half past six and she goes to work at seven.She works for eight hours every day.She often gets home at six thirty in the evening.Then she cooks dinner for us.After dinner,she watches TV or reads books for a while.Sometimes she helps me with my homework.She usually goes to bed about3twenty to eleven.展开更多
As Thailand and China mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year,most headlines will naturally focus on trade deals,railways,and strategic partnerships.But tucked behind the golden spires of Bangkok...As Thailand and China mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year,most headlines will naturally focus on trade deals,railways,and strategic partnerships.But tucked behind the golden spires of Bangkok’s Wat Po temple lies a quieter,gentler form of diplomacy—one that happens through kneading hands,respectful bows,and an ancient art passed down across generations.At the Wat Po Thai Traditional Medical School,headmaster Serat Tangtrongchitr sees Thai massage not only as a healing craft,but as a cultural bridge—one that connects people across borders,languages,and belief systems.“We don’t just teach massage,”Serat said,his voice calm but assured.“We teach a way of life.And when people from other cultures learn this with us—Chinese students included—they come to understand not just the techniques,but the heart of Thai culture.”展开更多
The verse chronicle known as Laʒamon’s(or Lawman’s)Brut is an important witness to changes in the English language and versecraft around the year 1200,and for this reason it has attracted the attention of historical...The verse chronicle known as Laʒamon’s(or Lawman’s)Brut is an important witness to changes in the English language and versecraft around the year 1200,and for this reason it has attracted the attention of historical linguists and lexicographers.Does it deserve greater attention among students of literature?This article begins by discussing what makes Brut unique in the corpus of Middle English literature and why it deserves our attention.The second part discusses the current project to complete the Early English Text Society’s edition of Brut,with an introduction,textual notes,and a glossary.The last section takes up Laʒamon’s practice of using French loanwords,since it stands at the beginning of the period in the 13th and 14th centuries,when English writers borrowed extensively from French.展开更多
Situated in the semi-arid regions of North China,the Nihewan Basin documents the fluvio-lacustrine sequence and Pleistocene archaeological sites,offering an excellent opportunity to investigate human adaptation to env...Situated in the semi-arid regions of North China,the Nihewan Basin documents the fluvio-lacustrine sequence and Pleistocene archaeological sites,offering an excellent opportunity to investigate human adaptation to environmental change in East Asia,especially in North China.However,paleoenvironmental datasets from Middle Pleistocene archaeological sites are not fully understood.Focusing on the evidence from the 0.63-0.49 Ma-old site of Jijiazhuang(Nihewan Basin,North China),this paper presents the results of various environmental indicators from the site context.Moreover,it explores the links between hominin behavioral adaptations and ecological variability during the extra-long interglacial period in North China.Sedimentological features of the excavated section indicate that the site was formed in the margin of the Nihewan paleolake.Based on well-constructed pollen,sediment grain size,color reflectance,and major geochemical element analyses,five stages of environmental changes were identified during site formation.This study indicates that hominins occupied the site at the early part of Stage 2,when the Nihewan paleolake had a relatively low water level and the climate was temperate,with strong weathering intensity dominated by wooded grassland landscapes.In conclusion,the results suggest that the extra-long duration of interglacial or mild stadial climate events(MISs 15-13)in the Northern Hemisphere may have provided favorable conditions for increased technological innovations and adaptive strategies among Middle Pleistocene hominins in the Nihewan Basin even in North China.展开更多
The research topic of the author’s PhD dissertation is“The Impact of Motivation Cultivation on English Autonomous Learning among University Students in Hunan,China—A Mediating Role of Learning Strategy.”Within thi...The research topic of the author’s PhD dissertation is“The Impact of Motivation Cultivation on English Autonomous Learning among University Students in Hunan,China—A Mediating Role of Learning Strategy.”Within this topic,three key variables are identified:the dependent variable(DV),the independent variable(IV),and the mediating variable(MV).Specifically,the DV refers to English autonomous learning,the IV refers to motivation,and the MV refers to learning strategy.The research establishes that the MV(learning strategy)is an integral component of information processing theory(IPT).Consequently,the dissertation incorporates integrative and instrumental motivation theories alongside IPT as its foundational theoretical framework.This paper aims to explore the theoretical framework of the PhD dissertation in detail,focusing on the interplay of these three theories.展开更多
The advantage of Chinese-as-a-heritage-language(CHL)learners in acquiring Chinese has been widely recognized.However,it is still unclear whether the effect of CHL background on Chinese receptive vocabulary breadth var...The advantage of Chinese-as-a-heritage-language(CHL)learners in acquiring Chinese has been widely recognized.However,it is still unclear whether the effect of CHL background on Chinese receptive vocabulary breadth varies across different countries.To address this gap,the present study recruited 232 Chinese language learners(half were CHL learners)from Indonesia and Thailand and administered a Chinese vocabulary proficiency test.The results of regression analysis revealed an interaction effect between country and CHL background on vocabulary breadth,with the contribution of CHL background to vocabulary breadth more robust in the Indonesian group than that in the Thai group.Interviews were then conducted to explore the factors that might influence such an interaction effect.Analysis of the interview data found that the influencing factors could be categorized into four themes,including individual differences,family background,Chinese language education and socio-cultural factors.The overall results were discussed within the framework of ecological system theory,and pedagogical implications for CHL learners were proposed.展开更多
Background: Riedel’s thyroiditis is a rare form of chronic inflammatory disease affecting the thyroid gland. It is characterised by the replacement of the thyroid parenchyma by fibrous tissue. It also affects the adj...Background: Riedel’s thyroiditis is a rare form of chronic inflammatory disease affecting the thyroid gland. It is characterised by the replacement of the thyroid parenchyma by fibrous tissue. It also affects the adjacent vital structures. Due to its characteristic presentations, Riedel’s thyroiditis may not be immediately diagnosed. Objectives: Through this clinical case, we aimed to describe the pathology and clinical characteristics of Riedel’s thyroiditis and the diagnostic, therapeutic, and progressive modalities. Methods: A 62-year-old woman with no particular pathological history is consulted at the outpatient clinic for anterior cervical swelling that has been present for more than 5 years and is associated with respiratory discomfort and dysphagia to solids. Clinical examination, ultrasound, lab tests and injected cervical computed tomography (CT) were performed. These tests were completed with pathological examination. Results: General conditions were normal. Anterior cervical swelling, marked on the right, of hard consistency, causing cervical shielding with healthy surrounding skin, was observed at the examination. A compressive goitre was first suspected. Thyroid tests showed hypothyroidism. The CT revealed a hypodense goitre with micro-calcifications developed at the expense of the right lobe and exerting a mass effect on the trachea and oesophagus. Aspiration thyroid was not conclusive given the suspicion of the malignant nature of the goitre, and the decision to perform a right loboisthmectomy was taken. Pathological examination of the biopsy showed atrophy of the thyroid parenchyma with dense septal fibrosis punctuated by lymphocytes and extending throughout the tissue associated with inflammation—an appearance in favour of Riedel’s thyroiditis. The patient was treated with Levothyroxine and corticoids. Conclusions: This case points out the challenges in diagnosing Riedel’s Thyroiditis and the complexity of the pathology that requires a rigorous diagnostic approach and appropriate treatment for the best outcome.展开更多
This study examines the translation methods employed by Xu Yuanchong in his English translation of the Chu ci with a specific focus on the treatment of reduplicatives.Reduplicatives in the Chinese language,known for t...This study examines the translation methods employed by Xu Yuanchong in his English translation of the Chu ci with a specific focus on the treatment of reduplicatives.Reduplicatives in the Chinese language,known for their intricate nature of meaning and rhythmic qualities,pose a great challenge in translation due to the lack of equivalent structures in English.The paper investigates how Xu Yuanchong navigates these challenges by employing various strategies,including repetition,onomatopoeia,paraphrase,and literal translation without formal equivalence.Through an analysis of selected examples,the research highlights the difficulties of balancing Xu’s Three Beauties Principle,namely the beauty in sense,sound,and form in translating reduplicatives.The research findings are that,while Xu’s translations sometimes require compromises in sound and form,his nuanced approach ensures that the essence and emotional depth of the original text are effectively conveyed to target readers.This study may contribute to a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in translating classical Chinese poetry and offer insights into the interplay between linguistic and cultural elements in literary translation.展开更多
In the wave of internet culture,short videos have become an indispensable medium for social communication.The metaphorical hot words contained within them serve as a unique linguistic phenomenon that leads topics and ...In the wave of internet culture,short videos have become an indispensable medium for social communication.The metaphorical hot words contained within them serve as a unique linguistic phenomenon that leads topics and focuses attention,greatly enriching the expressive layers and rhetorical charm of short videos,and significantly enhancing the video’s theme orientation and emotional identification.This research aims to explore the relationship between the use of metaphorical Internet buzzwords in short videos and the thematic and emotional orientation.The study adopts a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods,taking 10 videos with over 10,000 likes posted by a well-known blogger on Xiaohongshu in 2024 as the research object,transcribing the text,forming research corpora,and conducting multi-dimensional cognitive analysis on them.The study shows that about half of short videos contain metaphorical hot words.Different types of metaphorical hot words can trigger different emotional reactions from fans,especially humorous metaphorical hot words that can stimulate fans’emotional identification and resonance.In addition,in terms of fan participation,videos using metaphorical hot words tend to attract more fan attention than those that do not:these videos not only attract more fans to watch and like,but also trigger more comments and sharing behaviors.In summary,short videos cleverly use metaphors to create internet hot words,significantly enhancing the video’s thematic guidance and emotional resonance,manifested in creating popular topics,clarifying guiding themes,enhancing content attractiveness,and stimulating strong emotional identification,thereby promoting interactive behaviors such as likes and shares.These findings provide a reference for research in related fields such as metaphor,communication studies,and sociology.展开更多
Integrating Chinese culture into classroom teaching is a requirement for the ideological and political construction of courses in institutions of higher learning.Due to its disciplinary attributes,the Comprehensive En...Integrating Chinese culture into classroom teaching is a requirement for the ideological and political construction of courses in institutions of higher learning.Due to its disciplinary attributes,the Comprehensive English course bears the mission of fostering cultural confidence and telling Chinese stories well in English.To fulfill this mission and responsibility of Comprehensive English in terms of Chinese culture,this paper proposes practical paths for integrating Chinese culture into the course.It suggests focusing on textbook texts to explore cultural elements,expanding resources to enhance the representational ability of cultural content,demonstrating diverse cultural investigation methods through in-depth teaching,innovating tasks to improve the communication power of Chinese culture,and emphasizing evaluation to pay attention to the effect of Chinese culture learning.By doing so,Chinese culture can be integrated into teaching,and students’ability to tell Chinese stories well in English can be enhanced.展开更多
文摘Dear Xu Shengli,You asked me about learning English.Now I'd like to tell you how you should learn English.First,you should often read English aloud and try your best to learn important something1 by heart.So you can remember them easy2 and form a good habit of thinking in English.Second,you should listen a lot and communicate with others in English.With3 this way,both your listening ability and your spoken English will be improved.Third,you should keep a diary in English every day.I hope that the advice will be useful to you.
文摘This paper examines the phonemes of Chinese and Italian,conducting a statistical analysis and comparing their distinctive feature oppositions to identify challenges in phonetic learning,thereby offering suggestions for teaching Chinese and Italian pronunciation.The study is divided into four parts:the first introduces the phonological definition of phonemes and delineates their scope in this context;the second compares the vowel and consonant systems of both languages,presenting foundational data on their similarities;the third analyzes the phonemic oppositions unique to each language,highlighting key differences;and the fourth proposes methods and recommendations for mastering the phonetic systems of both languages based on these differences.
文摘We examine possible funding sources for constructing Climate Change Haven Communities on a global basis. Areas of the planet that have the potential to house persons migrating to “safe havens” in their own or other countries will require the rapid construction of communities capable of supporting them, their families, businesses and farms. However, different political-economic conditions are found across the areas which can serve as locations for these Climate Change Haven Communities. We develop funding and construction strategies for the United States (free-market capitalism), France and Spain (European Union supported economies), and Taiwan region (state-directed economy). The proposals for the Taiwan region should also be applicable to the rest of China.
文摘Find It What do boat captai ns try to do?W hale and dolphin watching is a popular thing to do off the coast of Hualien.*It is an amazing adventure!Imagine this:You are on a boat.Then a big whale jumps out of the water.
基金The 2024 National Education Examination Scientific Research Planning Project“Research on the Boundary of Higher Entrance Examination Questions under the Background of‘Double Reduction’”(GJK2024002)。
文摘The teaching of earth science in Chinese senior high school geography has faced significant challenges,particularly in the compulsory module“The History of the Earth.”Despite being part of the 2019 curriculum reform,current teaching practices often fail to emphasize the geographical nature of the subject,instead treating it as a mix of geology,biology,and historical facts.This paper addresses this challenge by proposing a framework that maintains a geographical focus while teaching earth science concepts.The framework consists of three integrated approaches.First,it introduces a structured method for teaching geological time through an“Eon→Era→Period→Year”progression,helping students build a comprehensive understanding of temporal scales from a geographical perspective.Second,it demonstrates how to effectively use the“Trade Space for Time”method alongside stratigraphic analysis,enabling students to connect spatial and temporal aspects of geographical phenomena.Third,it develops geographical thinking by following the logical pathway of“Fossil→Biology→Environment,”ensuring that biological evidence is interpreted within a geographical context.For successful implementation,the paper recommends two key strategies:managing interdisciplinary content while maintaining geography’s core focus,and emphasizing geographical characteristics throughout specific teaching content.This approach ensures that“The History of the Earth”fulfills its role in developing students’geographical literacy while contributing to their broader understanding of earth science within China’s senior high school curriculum.
文摘This study aims to explore the characteristics of novice teachers’inappropriate behaviors in classroom teaching and their intervention strategies.With the continuous improvement of education quality,novice teachers face increasing challenges in teaching practice.Their inappropriate behaviors not only affect the classroom atmosphere but may also negatively impact students’learning outcomes.Therefore,researching the characteristics of novice teachers’inappropriate behaviors and their intervention strategies holds significant scientific and social value.This study employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze the behavioral patterns of novice teachers in classroom teaching and proposes corresponding intervention strategies.The results indicate that novice teachers’inappropriate behaviors mainly manifest as poor classroom management,monotonous teaching methods,and insufficient interaction with students.Based on these findings,the study proposes a series of effective intervention strategies,including enhancing teacher training,optimizing teaching design,and promoting positive interactions between teachers and students.The conclusions of the study not only provide practical guidance for educational practice but also point out directions for future research,emphasizing the crucial role of teacher professional development in improving teaching quality.
文摘My mother is a worker in a factory and she is very busy every day.After got1up at six o'clock,she brushes her teeth and washes her face.Then she does breakfast2for us.She often has breakfast at half past six and she goes to work at seven.She works for eight hours every day.She often gets home at six thirty in the evening.Then she cooks dinner for us.After dinner,she watches TV or reads books for a while.Sometimes she helps me with my homework.She usually goes to bed about3twenty to eleven.
文摘As Thailand and China mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year,most headlines will naturally focus on trade deals,railways,and strategic partnerships.But tucked behind the golden spires of Bangkok’s Wat Po temple lies a quieter,gentler form of diplomacy—one that happens through kneading hands,respectful bows,and an ancient art passed down across generations.At the Wat Po Thai Traditional Medical School,headmaster Serat Tangtrongchitr sees Thai massage not only as a healing craft,but as a cultural bridge—one that connects people across borders,languages,and belief systems.“We don’t just teach massage,”Serat said,his voice calm but assured.“We teach a way of life.And when people from other cultures learn this with us—Chinese students included—they come to understand not just the techniques,but the heart of Thai culture.”
文摘The verse chronicle known as Laʒamon’s(or Lawman’s)Brut is an important witness to changes in the English language and versecraft around the year 1200,and for this reason it has attracted the attention of historical linguists and lexicographers.Does it deserve greater attention among students of literature?This article begins by discussing what makes Brut unique in the corpus of Middle English literature and why it deserves our attention.The second part discusses the current project to complete the Early English Text Society’s edition of Brut,with an introduction,textual notes,and a glossary.The last section takes up Laʒamon’s practice of using French loanwords,since it stands at the beginning of the period in the 13th and 14th centuries,when English writers borrowed extensively from French.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.42371165,No.41872029。
文摘Situated in the semi-arid regions of North China,the Nihewan Basin documents the fluvio-lacustrine sequence and Pleistocene archaeological sites,offering an excellent opportunity to investigate human adaptation to environmental change in East Asia,especially in North China.However,paleoenvironmental datasets from Middle Pleistocene archaeological sites are not fully understood.Focusing on the evidence from the 0.63-0.49 Ma-old site of Jijiazhuang(Nihewan Basin,North China),this paper presents the results of various environmental indicators from the site context.Moreover,it explores the links between hominin behavioral adaptations and ecological variability during the extra-long interglacial period in North China.Sedimentological features of the excavated section indicate that the site was formed in the margin of the Nihewan paleolake.Based on well-constructed pollen,sediment grain size,color reflectance,and major geochemical element analyses,five stages of environmental changes were identified during site formation.This study indicates that hominins occupied the site at the early part of Stage 2,when the Nihewan paleolake had a relatively low water level and the climate was temperate,with strong weathering intensity dominated by wooded grassland landscapes.In conclusion,the results suggest that the extra-long duration of interglacial or mild stadial climate events(MISs 15-13)in the Northern Hemisphere may have provided favorable conditions for increased technological innovations and adaptive strategies among Middle Pleistocene hominins in the Nihewan Basin even in North China.
基金Swan College of Central South University of Forestry and Technology Teaching Reform Research Project“The Impact of Teachers’Task-Based Teaching Method on English Interpreting Learning among University Students in Hunan,China”(SWXYJGPJ27)Swan College of Central South University of Forestry and Technology Scientific Research Project“The Impact of Integrative Motivation and Instrumental Motivation on English Autonomous Learning among University Students in Hunan,China--A Mediating Role of Learning Strategy”(SYXY202441)。
文摘The research topic of the author’s PhD dissertation is“The Impact of Motivation Cultivation on English Autonomous Learning among University Students in Hunan,China—A Mediating Role of Learning Strategy.”Within this topic,three key variables are identified:the dependent variable(DV),the independent variable(IV),and the mediating variable(MV).Specifically,the DV refers to English autonomous learning,the IV refers to motivation,and the MV refers to learning strategy.The research establishes that the MV(learning strategy)is an integral component of information processing theory(IPT).Consequently,the dissertation incorporates integrative and instrumental motivation theories alongside IPT as its foundational theoretical framework.This paper aims to explore the theoretical framework of the PhD dissertation in detail,focusing on the interplay of these three theories.
基金supported by National Social Science Fund of China(No.24BYY048)International Chinese Language Education Research Program(No.23YH17B)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.23JNLH10)。
文摘The advantage of Chinese-as-a-heritage-language(CHL)learners in acquiring Chinese has been widely recognized.However,it is still unclear whether the effect of CHL background on Chinese receptive vocabulary breadth varies across different countries.To address this gap,the present study recruited 232 Chinese language learners(half were CHL learners)from Indonesia and Thailand and administered a Chinese vocabulary proficiency test.The results of regression analysis revealed an interaction effect between country and CHL background on vocabulary breadth,with the contribution of CHL background to vocabulary breadth more robust in the Indonesian group than that in the Thai group.Interviews were then conducted to explore the factors that might influence such an interaction effect.Analysis of the interview data found that the influencing factors could be categorized into four themes,including individual differences,family background,Chinese language education and socio-cultural factors.The overall results were discussed within the framework of ecological system theory,and pedagogical implications for CHL learners were proposed.
文摘Background: Riedel’s thyroiditis is a rare form of chronic inflammatory disease affecting the thyroid gland. It is characterised by the replacement of the thyroid parenchyma by fibrous tissue. It also affects the adjacent vital structures. Due to its characteristic presentations, Riedel’s thyroiditis may not be immediately diagnosed. Objectives: Through this clinical case, we aimed to describe the pathology and clinical characteristics of Riedel’s thyroiditis and the diagnostic, therapeutic, and progressive modalities. Methods: A 62-year-old woman with no particular pathological history is consulted at the outpatient clinic for anterior cervical swelling that has been present for more than 5 years and is associated with respiratory discomfort and dysphagia to solids. Clinical examination, ultrasound, lab tests and injected cervical computed tomography (CT) were performed. These tests were completed with pathological examination. Results: General conditions were normal. Anterior cervical swelling, marked on the right, of hard consistency, causing cervical shielding with healthy surrounding skin, was observed at the examination. A compressive goitre was first suspected. Thyroid tests showed hypothyroidism. The CT revealed a hypodense goitre with micro-calcifications developed at the expense of the right lobe and exerting a mass effect on the trachea and oesophagus. Aspiration thyroid was not conclusive given the suspicion of the malignant nature of the goitre, and the decision to perform a right loboisthmectomy was taken. Pathological examination of the biopsy showed atrophy of the thyroid parenchyma with dense septal fibrosis punctuated by lymphocytes and extending throughout the tissue associated with inflammation—an appearance in favour of Riedel’s thyroiditis. The patient was treated with Levothyroxine and corticoids. Conclusions: This case points out the challenges in diagnosing Riedel’s Thyroiditis and the complexity of the pathology that requires a rigorous diagnostic approach and appropriate treatment for the best outcome.
文摘This study examines the translation methods employed by Xu Yuanchong in his English translation of the Chu ci with a specific focus on the treatment of reduplicatives.Reduplicatives in the Chinese language,known for their intricate nature of meaning and rhythmic qualities,pose a great challenge in translation due to the lack of equivalent structures in English.The paper investigates how Xu Yuanchong navigates these challenges by employing various strategies,including repetition,onomatopoeia,paraphrase,and literal translation without formal equivalence.Through an analysis of selected examples,the research highlights the difficulties of balancing Xu’s Three Beauties Principle,namely the beauty in sense,sound,and form in translating reduplicatives.The research findings are that,while Xu’s translations sometimes require compromises in sound and form,his nuanced approach ensures that the essence and emotional depth of the original text are effectively conveyed to target readers.This study may contribute to a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in translating classical Chinese poetry and offer insights into the interplay between linguistic and cultural elements in literary translation.
文摘In the wave of internet culture,short videos have become an indispensable medium for social communication.The metaphorical hot words contained within them serve as a unique linguistic phenomenon that leads topics and focuses attention,greatly enriching the expressive layers and rhetorical charm of short videos,and significantly enhancing the video’s theme orientation and emotional identification.This research aims to explore the relationship between the use of metaphorical Internet buzzwords in short videos and the thematic and emotional orientation.The study adopts a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods,taking 10 videos with over 10,000 likes posted by a well-known blogger on Xiaohongshu in 2024 as the research object,transcribing the text,forming research corpora,and conducting multi-dimensional cognitive analysis on them.The study shows that about half of short videos contain metaphorical hot words.Different types of metaphorical hot words can trigger different emotional reactions from fans,especially humorous metaphorical hot words that can stimulate fans’emotional identification and resonance.In addition,in terms of fan participation,videos using metaphorical hot words tend to attract more fan attention than those that do not:these videos not only attract more fans to watch and like,but also trigger more comments and sharing behaviors.In summary,short videos cleverly use metaphors to create internet hot words,significantly enhancing the video’s thematic guidance and emotional resonance,manifested in creating popular topics,clarifying guiding themes,enhancing content attractiveness,and stimulating strong emotional identification,thereby promoting interactive behaviors such as likes and shares.These findings provide a reference for research in related fields such as metaphor,communication studies,and sociology.
文摘Integrating Chinese culture into classroom teaching is a requirement for the ideological and political construction of courses in institutions of higher learning.Due to its disciplinary attributes,the Comprehensive English course bears the mission of fostering cultural confidence and telling Chinese stories well in English.To fulfill this mission and responsibility of Comprehensive English in terms of Chinese culture,this paper proposes practical paths for integrating Chinese culture into the course.It suggests focusing on textbook texts to explore cultural elements,expanding resources to enhance the representational ability of cultural content,demonstrating diverse cultural investigation methods through in-depth teaching,innovating tasks to improve the communication power of Chinese culture,and emphasizing evaluation to pay attention to the effect of Chinese culture learning.By doing so,Chinese culture can be integrated into teaching,and students’ability to tell Chinese stories well in English can be enhanced.
