It’s very necessary to study the translation of figurative expressions from English into Chinese since two languages differ a lot in lexical,syntactic and cultural aspects.In terms of translation approaches there are...It’s very necessary to study the translation of figurative expressions from English into Chinese since two languages differ a lot in lexical,syntactic and cultural aspects.In terms of translation approaches there are three ones largely used depending on different situations: literal translation from English into Chinese,translation from figurative expressions into figurative ones and translation from figurative expressions into nonfigurative ones.展开更多
In this article we shall examine several different types of figurative numbers which have been studied extensively over the period of 2500 years, and currently scattered on hundreds of websites. We shall discuss their...In this article we shall examine several different types of figurative numbers which have been studied extensively over the period of 2500 years, and currently scattered on hundreds of websites. We shall discuss their computation through simple recurrence relations, patterns and properties, and mutual relationships which have led to curious results in the field of elementary number theory. Further, for each type of figurative numbers we shall show that the addition of first finite numbers and infinite addition of their inverses often require new/strange techniques. We sincerely hope that besides experts, students and teachers of mathematics will also be benefited with this article.展开更多
Written by J.K.Rowling,Harry Potterdepicts the protagonist,Harry Potter’s seven years’adventures during his life and studies at Hogwarts School.In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,Harry’s second year at Hogw...Written by J.K.Rowling,Harry Potterdepicts the protagonist,Harry Potter’s seven years’adventures during his life and studies at Hogwarts School.In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,Harry’s second year at Hogwarts School is described.By analyzing the figurative language and poetic devices in the book,this paper argues that similes,alliteration,rhyme and the symbolism are well used to make contribution to emphasize the theme of courage.Faced up with difficulties and hardships,Harry and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger have shown their great courage and finally figured out the clues.It illuminates that the properly used figurative language and poetic devices are essential to the emphasis of the theme.Key words:figurative language;poetic devices;展开更多
Idiom,the cream of the language,is a fixed group of words or a single word,or even a sentence with a special mean ing that cannot be guessed from the literal meaning of its components.In the long history,animals and h...Idiom,the cream of the language,is a fixed group of words or a single word,or even a sentence with a special mean ing that cannot be guessed from the literal meaning of its components.In the long history,animals and human beings coexist on the earth,interact on each other and depend on each other.While animals are closely linked to the life of human beings in the whole history,gradually,people are inclined to associate some animals with certain qualities or characteristics with human beings also with the same features,then,a number of animal idioms get into human's language.In this thesis,the author will accomplish the purpose by finding out the duality of human evolution,more animal idioms and analyze the reasons for the different figura tive images such as living environment,religions and customs.展开更多
顶呱呱First-rate.[发音]dǐng guāguā[释义]形容质量或表现好极了。The quality of goods or performance is excellent or extremely good.[例1]在毕业生中她是顶呱呱的一个。She is second to none among all the graduates.[例2]...顶呱呱First-rate.[发音]dǐng guāguā[释义]形容质量或表现好极了。The quality of goods or performance is excellent or extremely good.[例1]在毕业生中她是顶呱呱的一个。She is second to none among all the graduates.[例2]这件毛衣的质量真是顶呱呱.This sweater is of excellent quality.展开更多
HAO Jing-fang, a Chinese writer with her novel Folding Beoing, was awarded the 2016 Hugo Award, the top award in global science fiction community, the second for Chinese science fiction writers after LIU Ci-xin for hi...HAO Jing-fang, a Chinese writer with her novel Folding Beoing, was awarded the 2016 Hugo Award, the top award in global science fiction community, the second for Chinese science fiction writers after LIU Ci-xin for his The Three-Body Problem, which stroke a strong shockwave to the science fiction community around the world. It cannot be denied that Ken LIU＇s translation has played an irreplaceable role in the success of Folding Beijing Unfortunately, there are a few studies on LIU＇s translation of Folding Beoing, let alone with Skopos theory. This paper refers to massive studies on it by scholars at home and abroad and is based on a careful reading of Folding Beifing, its translation counterpart and concludes that the translator adopts Skopos theory in translating figurative rhetoric by linking the three basic roles with the LIU＇s ideas on translation. This paper studies the translation on the figurative rhetoric in Folding Beijing and extracts so many typical sentences as to certify the flexible strategies and methods adopted by the author under Skopos theory, which conforms to the reading habit and taste of the target audience and provides a paradigm for the future translation of Chinese science fictions展开更多
Under tremendous pressure, the heroine Nina of the movie Black Swan transformed from purity to complexity, from depression to release. Her attitude towards art changed from imperfection into perfection. Though she fin...Under tremendous pressure, the heroine Nina of the movie Black Swan transformed from purity to complexity, from depression to release. Her attitude towards art changed from imperfection into perfection. Though she finally gets success for her perfect performance, yet she gets it at the cost of her life. From the standpoints of figurative meanings of, the four main colorsblack, white, pink, grey, this paper tries to analyze the relationship between colors, the connection of their roles, the multiple meanings of black swan and the death of black swan. A conclusion can be reached as follows: white represents purity and innocence of Nina; pink stands for her girlishness and na?ve; grey, the transitional color in movie, represents Thomas and his overwhelmingly primitive temptation; the typical representatives of black are Lily, Beth and changed Nina and it also stands for ferity, release and sexual temptation.展开更多
Figurative sculpture and decorative elements belong to the same category of art;the development of sculpture art requires innovation and constant exploration of new development paths,while many characteristics of deco...Figurative sculpture and decorative elements belong to the same category of art;the development of sculpture art requires innovation and constant exploration of new development paths,while many characteristics of decorative elements can give the creation of sculpture works a variety of inspiration.This paper explores the significance of figurative sculpture and decorative elements,examining their intrinsic connections and historical practices.The study aims to uncover the potential of figurative sculpture in the creation of decorative elements,highlighting how the integration of these forms can contribute to the development of art and the creation of meaningful figurative sculptures.展开更多
In the field of contemporary sculpture creation,the rich culture and historical depth of Chinese ethnic minorities have attracted the widespread attention of artists.These creations not only emphasize external feature...In the field of contemporary sculpture creation,the rich culture and historical depth of Chinese ethnic minorities have attracted the widespread attention of artists.These creations not only emphasize external features such as ethnic costumes,totems,or life scenes but also touch deep spiritual contents including historical stories,religious beliefs,and living habits of ethnic minorities.This paper discusses the integration process of Chinese ethnic minority themes in figurative sculpture creation and the inheritance of the profound spirit of ethnic groups in this process.At the same time,this paper also places the diversified expression and innovative practice of these themes in sculpture art in the context of the new era for investigation and explores the far-reaching influence of its development on promoting cultural inheritance and artistic innovation.展开更多
Background:A significant challenge regarding notable historical figures is determining the accuracy of the words and actions attributed to them with the limited available evidence,when their biographers have presented...Background:A significant challenge regarding notable historical figures is determining the accuracy of the words and actions attributed to them with the limited available evidence,when their biographers have presented a biased life assessment.Lauded as a founding suffragette,the first female school principal,and the first white female practicing physician in Canada,Dr.Emily Stowe did not help historians.She destroyed her records,leaving her life story to be told by her daughter,who portrayed her as a heroine–a view that has persisted since the start of the 20th century.To improve the accuracy of assessing the life of Emily Stowe,as much information as possible about Stowe must be collected and interpreted.Methods:Presented is a narrative research method for analyzing historical figures that examines 22 life-changing events in the life of Stowe by answering six types of questions about each event:when,where,who,what,how,and why.Results:This narrative research,representing a psychoanalytic research process,finds that much of the repeated story of Stowe is either exaggerated or likely false.Conclusion:Following the example of Emily Stowe,this unique method is applicable for improving the historical accuracy in assessing the lives of other notable figures.It represents a method extendable to those currently alive,outside the public eye,searching to develop their own narrative.展开更多
With the brisk winter season just around the corner,my now 5-year-old's birthday was approaching,and I had a big celebration planned full of presents,cake and a fun day out.However,this year,she had a request of h...With the brisk winter season just around the corner,my now 5-year-old's birthday was approaching,and I had a big celebration planned full of presents,cake and a fun day out.However,this year,she had a request of her own.One frosty evening,she glided up to me and said,"Dad,this year for my birthday,I want to learn how to be a figure skater."展开更多
The published article titled“MicroRNA-148a Acts as a Tumor Suppressor in Osteosarcoma via Targeting Rho-Associated Coiled-Coil Kinase”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.8,2017,pp.1231–1243.DOI:10.3...The published article titled“MicroRNA-148a Acts as a Tumor Suppressor in Osteosarcoma via Targeting Rho-Associated Coiled-Coil Kinase”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.8,2017,pp.1231–1243.DOI:10.3727/096504017X14850134190255 URL:https://www.techscience.com/or/v25n8/56908 Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown,although the areas immediately surrounding this area featured comparatively different distributions of cells.In addition,the western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases.展开更多
Adult microglia,by continuously sensing changes in their environment and communicating with nearly all brain cell types,are considered to be the immune sentinels of the brain.In the healthy central nervous system(CNS)...Adult microglia,by continuously sensing changes in their environment and communicating with nearly all brain cell types,are considered to be the immune sentinels of the brain.In the healthy central nervous system(CNS),microglia display a unique molecular homeostatic signature(i.e.,Tmem119,P2ry12,Sall1,Siglech,Gpr34,and Hexb)(Figure 1A).展开更多
The neuromuscular junction(NMJ)is an essential synaptic structure composed of motor neurons,skeletal muscles,and glial cells that orchestrate the critical process of muscle contraction(Li et al.,2018).The typical NMJ ...The neuromuscular junction(NMJ)is an essential synaptic structure composed of motor neurons,skeletal muscles,and glial cells that orchestrate the critical process of muscle contraction(Li et al.,2018).The typical NMJ structure is classically described as having a“pretzel-like”shape in mice(Figure 1),whereas human NMJs have a smaller,fragmented structure throughout adulthood.Degenerated NMJs exhibit smaller or fragmented endplates,partial denervation,reduced numbers of synaptic vesicles,abnormal presynaptic mitochondria,and dysfunctional perisynaptic Schwann cells(Alhindi et al.,2022).展开更多
Development of the telencephalon relies upon several signaling centers-localized cellular populations that supply secreted factors to pattern the cortical neuroepithelium.One such signaling center is the cortical hem,...Development of the telencephalon relies upon several signaling centers-localized cellular populations that supply secreted factors to pattern the cortical neuroepithelium.One such signaling center is the cortical hem,which arises during embryonic development at the telencephalic dorsal midline,adjacent to the choroid plexus and hippocampal primordium(Figure 1A).While the cortical hem has also been described in reptiles and birds,most of our knowledge about the developmental roles of the cortical hem is derived from the analysis in mice.The cortical hem produces several types of secreted molecules,including wingless-related integration site(Wnt)and bone morphogenetic(Bmp)proteins.The cortical hem is particularly important for the development of the hippocampus,which is involved in learning and memory,and the neocortex,which is the most complex brain region that mediates multiple types of behavior and higher cognitive functions(Mangale et al.,2008;Dal-Valle-Anton and Borrell,2022).展开更多
At the request of the authors,Neural Regeneration Research is retracting the research article titled"The effects of exercise interventions on brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in children and adolescents:a...At the request of the authors,Neural Regeneration Research is retracting the research article titled"The effects of exercise interventions on brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in children and adolescents:a meta-analysis"(Shao et al.,2025;doi:10.4103/NRR.NRR-D-23-01296)due to erroneous data in Figure 4,which were produced during data extraction and synthesis.These erroneous analysis results lead to unreliable findings and misleading conclusions.展开更多
The metabolite lactate (L-lactate) can be generated and released by diverse brain cells,including neurons,astrocytes,and oligodendrocytes (Kann,2023;Rae et al.,2024).Lactate production usually requires the degradation...The metabolite lactate (L-lactate) can be generated and released by diverse brain cells,including neurons,astrocytes,and oligodendrocytes (Kann,2023;Rae et al.,2024).Lactate production usually requires the degradation of glucose (D-glucose)-and glycogen in astrocytes-to pyruvate by glycolysis and subsequent conversion of pyruvate to lactate by the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase(Figure 1A;Dienel,2019;Rae et al.,2024).展开更多
Following the publication of Xu et al.(2022),an error was identified in Figure 1D.Specifically,the top left panel was inadvertently duplicated during figure preparation.To ensure the accuracy and integrity of our publ...Following the publication of Xu et al.(2022),an error was identified in Figure 1D.Specifically,the top left panel was inadvertently duplicated during figure preparation.To ensure the accuracy and integrity of our published work,we request the publication of a corrigendum with the corrected image.We apologize for this oversight and any confusion it may have caused.The amended figure is provided in the updated Supplementary Materials.展开更多
文摘It’s very necessary to study the translation of figurative expressions from English into Chinese since two languages differ a lot in lexical,syntactic and cultural aspects.In terms of translation approaches there are three ones largely used depending on different situations: literal translation from English into Chinese,translation from figurative expressions into figurative ones and translation from figurative expressions into nonfigurative ones.
文摘In this article we shall examine several different types of figurative numbers which have been studied extensively over the period of 2500 years, and currently scattered on hundreds of websites. We shall discuss their computation through simple recurrence relations, patterns and properties, and mutual relationships which have led to curious results in the field of elementary number theory. Further, for each type of figurative numbers we shall show that the addition of first finite numbers and infinite addition of their inverses often require new/strange techniques. We sincerely hope that besides experts, students and teachers of mathematics will also be benefited with this article.
文摘Written by J.K.Rowling,Harry Potterdepicts the protagonist,Harry Potter’s seven years’adventures during his life and studies at Hogwarts School.In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,Harry’s second year at Hogwarts School is described.By analyzing the figurative language and poetic devices in the book,this paper argues that similes,alliteration,rhyme and the symbolism are well used to make contribution to emphasize the theme of courage.Faced up with difficulties and hardships,Harry and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger have shown their great courage and finally figured out the clues.It illuminates that the properly used figurative language and poetic devices are essential to the emphasis of the theme.Key words:figurative language;poetic devices;
文摘Idiom,the cream of the language,is a fixed group of words or a single word,or even a sentence with a special mean ing that cannot be guessed from the literal meaning of its components.In the long history,animals and human beings coexist on the earth,interact on each other and depend on each other.While animals are closely linked to the life of human beings in the whole history,gradually,people are inclined to associate some animals with certain qualities or characteristics with human beings also with the same features,then,a number of animal idioms get into human's language.In this thesis,the author will accomplish the purpose by finding out the duality of human evolution,more animal idioms and analyze the reasons for the different figura tive images such as living environment,religions and customs.
文摘顶呱呱First-rate.[发音]dǐng guāguā[释义]形容质量或表现好极了。The quality of goods or performance is excellent or extremely good.[例1]在毕业生中她是顶呱呱的一个。She is second to none among all the graduates.[例2]这件毛衣的质量真是顶呱呱.This sweater is of excellent quality.
文摘HAO Jing-fang, a Chinese writer with her novel Folding Beoing, was awarded the 2016 Hugo Award, the top award in global science fiction community, the second for Chinese science fiction writers after LIU Ci-xin for his The Three-Body Problem, which stroke a strong shockwave to the science fiction community around the world. It cannot be denied that Ken LIU＇s translation has played an irreplaceable role in the success of Folding Beijing Unfortunately, there are a few studies on LIU＇s translation of Folding Beoing, let alone with Skopos theory. This paper refers to massive studies on it by scholars at home and abroad and is based on a careful reading of Folding Beifing, its translation counterpart and concludes that the translator adopts Skopos theory in translating figurative rhetoric by linking the three basic roles with the LIU＇s ideas on translation. This paper studies the translation on the figurative rhetoric in Folding Beijing and extracts so many typical sentences as to certify the flexible strategies and methods adopted by the author under Skopos theory, which conforms to the reading habit and taste of the target audience and provides a paradigm for the future translation of Chinese science fictions
文摘Under tremendous pressure, the heroine Nina of the movie Black Swan transformed from purity to complexity, from depression to release. Her attitude towards art changed from imperfection into perfection. Though she finally gets success for her perfect performance, yet she gets it at the cost of her life. From the standpoints of figurative meanings of, the four main colorsblack, white, pink, grey, this paper tries to analyze the relationship between colors, the connection of their roles, the multiple meanings of black swan and the death of black swan. A conclusion can be reached as follows: white represents purity and innocence of Nina; pink stands for her girlishness and na?ve; grey, the transitional color in movie, represents Thomas and his overwhelmingly primitive temptation; the typical representatives of black are Lily, Beth and changed Nina and it also stands for ferity, release and sexual temptation.
文摘Figurative sculpture and decorative elements belong to the same category of art;the development of sculpture art requires innovation and constant exploration of new development paths,while many characteristics of decorative elements can give the creation of sculpture works a variety of inspiration.This paper explores the significance of figurative sculpture and decorative elements,examining their intrinsic connections and historical practices.The study aims to uncover the potential of figurative sculpture in the creation of decorative elements,highlighting how the integration of these forms can contribute to the development of art and the creation of meaningful figurative sculptures.
文摘In the field of contemporary sculpture creation,the rich culture and historical depth of Chinese ethnic minorities have attracted the widespread attention of artists.These creations not only emphasize external features such as ethnic costumes,totems,or life scenes but also touch deep spiritual contents including historical stories,religious beliefs,and living habits of ethnic minorities.This paper discusses the integration process of Chinese ethnic minority themes in figurative sculpture creation and the inheritance of the profound spirit of ethnic groups in this process.At the same time,this paper also places the diversified expression and innovative practice of these themes in sculpture art in the context of the new era for investigation and explores the far-reaching influence of its development on promoting cultural inheritance and artistic innovation.
文摘Background:A significant challenge regarding notable historical figures is determining the accuracy of the words and actions attributed to them with the limited available evidence,when their biographers have presented a biased life assessment.Lauded as a founding suffragette,the first female school principal,and the first white female practicing physician in Canada,Dr.Emily Stowe did not help historians.She destroyed her records,leaving her life story to be told by her daughter,who portrayed her as a heroine–a view that has persisted since the start of the 20th century.To improve the accuracy of assessing the life of Emily Stowe,as much information as possible about Stowe must be collected and interpreted.Methods:Presented is a narrative research method for analyzing historical figures that examines 22 life-changing events in the life of Stowe by answering six types of questions about each event:when,where,who,what,how,and why.Results:This narrative research,representing a psychoanalytic research process,finds that much of the repeated story of Stowe is either exaggerated or likely false.Conclusion:Following the example of Emily Stowe,this unique method is applicable for improving the historical accuracy in assessing the lives of other notable figures.It represents a method extendable to those currently alive,outside the public eye,searching to develop their own narrative.
文摘With the brisk winter season just around the corner,my now 5-year-old's birthday was approaching,and I had a big celebration planned full of presents,cake and a fun day out.However,this year,she had a request of her own.One frosty evening,she glided up to me and said,"Dad,this year for my birthday,I want to learn how to be a figure skater."
文摘The published article titled“MicroRNA-148a Acts as a Tumor Suppressor in Osteosarcoma via Targeting Rho-Associated Coiled-Coil Kinase”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.8,2017,pp.1231–1243.DOI:10.3727/096504017X14850134190255 URL:https://www.techscience.com/or/v25n8/56908 Following the publication,concerns have been raised about a number of figures in this article.An unexpected area of similarity was identified in terms of the cellular data,where the results from differently performed experiments were intended to have been shown,although the areas immediately surrounding this area featured comparatively different distributions of cells.In addition,the western blots in this article were presented with atypical,unusually shaped and possibly anomalous protein bands in many cases.
基金supported by NIH grants(R01NS125074,R01AG083164,and R21NS127177)(to YL).
文摘Adult microglia,by continuously sensing changes in their environment and communicating with nearly all brain cell types,are considered to be the immune sentinels of the brain.In the healthy central nervous system(CNS),microglia display a unique molecular homeostatic signature(i.e.,Tmem119,P2ry12,Sall1,Siglech,Gpr34,and Hexb)(Figure 1A).
基金funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science,JSPS,23K07290(to MF).
文摘The neuromuscular junction(NMJ)is an essential synaptic structure composed of motor neurons,skeletal muscles,and glial cells that orchestrate the critical process of muscle contraction(Li et al.,2018).The typical NMJ structure is classically described as having a“pretzel-like”shape in mice(Figure 1),whereas human NMJs have a smaller,fragmented structure throughout adulthood.Degenerated NMJs exhibit smaller or fragmented endplates,partial denervation,reduced numbers of synaptic vesicles,abnormal presynaptic mitochondria,and dysfunctional perisynaptic Schwann cells(Alhindi et al.,2022).
基金supported by R01 NS093009 grant from NIH(to VVC).
文摘Development of the telencephalon relies upon several signaling centers-localized cellular populations that supply secreted factors to pattern the cortical neuroepithelium.One such signaling center is the cortical hem,which arises during embryonic development at the telencephalic dorsal midline,adjacent to the choroid plexus and hippocampal primordium(Figure 1A).While the cortical hem has also been described in reptiles and birds,most of our knowledge about the developmental roles of the cortical hem is derived from the analysis in mice.The cortical hem produces several types of secreted molecules,including wingless-related integration site(Wnt)and bone morphogenetic(Bmp)proteins.The cortical hem is particularly important for the development of the hippocampus,which is involved in learning and memory,and the neocortex,which is the most complex brain region that mediates multiple types of behavior and higher cognitive functions(Mangale et al.,2008;Dal-Valle-Anton and Borrell,2022).
文摘At the request of the authors,Neural Regeneration Research is retracting the research article titled"The effects of exercise interventions on brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in children and adolescents:a meta-analysis"(Shao et al.,2025;doi:10.4103/NRR.NRR-D-23-01296)due to erroneous data in Figure 4,which were produced during data extraction and synthesis.These erroneous analysis results lead to unreliable findings and misleading conclusions.
文摘The metabolite lactate (L-lactate) can be generated and released by diverse brain cells,including neurons,astrocytes,and oligodendrocytes (Kann,2023;Rae et al.,2024).Lactate production usually requires the degradation of glucose (D-glucose)-and glycogen in astrocytes-to pyruvate by glycolysis and subsequent conversion of pyruvate to lactate by the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase(Figure 1A;Dienel,2019;Rae et al.,2024).
文摘Following the publication of Xu et al.(2022),an error was identified in Figure 1D.Specifically,the top left panel was inadvertently duplicated during figure preparation.To ensure the accuracy and integrity of our published work,we request the publication of a corrigendum with the corrected image.We apologize for this oversight and any confusion it may have caused.The amended figure is provided in the updated Supplementary Materials.
