English public speaking skill is highly valued in foreign language education in China’s universities.Courses are offered to improve students’English public speaking competence to meet the demand of the labor market ...English public speaking skill is highly valued in foreign language education in China’s universities.Courses are offered to improve students’English public speaking competence to meet the demand of the labor market and national development.This paper aims to explore English public speaking teaching strategies,focusing on developing students’sense of humor in public speaking.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the role of adipokines in primary open angle glaucoma(POAG)by comparing the levels of these molecules in the aqueous humor among POAG patients and cataract patients with or without metabolic disorde...AIM:To investigate the role of adipokines in primary open angle glaucoma(POAG)by comparing the levels of these molecules in the aqueous humor among POAG patients and cataract patients with or without metabolic disorders.METHODS:In this cross-sectional study,aqueous humor samples of 22 eyes of POAG patients(POAG group),24 eyes of cataract patients without metabolic disorders(cataract group),and 24 eyes of cataract patients with metabolic disorders(cataract+metabolic disorders group)were assessed for 15 adipokines by Luminex bead-based multiplex array.The correlation between aqueous humor adipokines and clinical indicators of POAG was analyzed and compared across the groups.RESULTS:The analysis revealed that the levels of adiponectin,leptin,adipsin,retinol-binding protein 4(RBP4),angiopoietin-2,angiopoietin-like protein 4(ANGPTL4),chemokine(C-C motif)ligand 2(CCL2),interleukin-8(IL-8),and interleukin-18(IL-18)in the aqueous humor of the POAG group were significantly higher than those in the cataract group.Additionally,the level of angiopoietin-2 in the POAG group was higher than in the cataract+metabolic disorders group.However,no significant correlation was found between the levels of adipokines in the POAG group and intraocular pressure(IOP),severity of POAG,or the use of glaucoma medications.CONCLUSION:This study demonstrates significant differences in aqueous humor adipokine levels between POAG and cataract patients.The findings suggest that the levels of aqueous humor adipokines may reflect the inflammatory states in POAG and systemic metabolic abnormalities.展开更多
Metal-based antimicrobial materials have been extensively studied and applied over decades.While these materials are notably characterized by their superior antibacterial performance and low propensity to induce drug ...Metal-based antimicrobial materials have been extensively studied and applied over decades.While these materials are notably characterized by their superior antibacterial performance and low propensity to induce drug resistance,critical limitations such as inherent cytotoxicity,poor solubility,and instability in aqueous solution remain significant challenges requiring systematic optimization.In this study,we synthesized water-soluble molecular iron-oxo clusters(MIC)with excellent biosafety and stability of aqueous solution.Our findings demonstrate that MIC exhibits marked therapeutic efficacy in cecal ligation and puncture induced sepsis models,a critical validation given sepsis'etiology as a life-threatening infection mediated systemic inflammatory syndrome.MIC combats bacteria by enhancing humoral immune responsiveness.MIC significantly improved the survival rate,reduced bacterial burden,stabilized body temperature,and modulated cytokine profiles in mice with sepsis.Further investigations revealed that MIC promotes B cells proliferation and oxidative phosphorylation,and mitigates mitochondrial damage and apoptosis in B cells,suggesting its role in modulating cellular metabolism.RNA sequencing analysis demonstrated that MIC exerts its effects by influencing key pathways involved in humoral immunity,inflammatory responses,and metabolic adaptation.These findings establish MIC as a novel therapeutic agent for regulating immune responses in sepsis,providing innovative strategies to improve recovery from this life-threatening condition.展开更多
This paper analyzes the humorous effects generated through the non-observance of Grice’s Cooperative Principle(CP)in the Chinese crosstalk Learning Manchu.Focusing on violations of the Quantity,Quality,Relation,and M...This paper analyzes the humorous effects generated through the non-observance of Grice’s Cooperative Principle(CP)in the Chinese crosstalk Learning Manchu.Focusing on violations of the Quantity,Quality,Relation,and Manner maxims,it examines how deliberate pragmatic deviations create comedy.The study also incorporates the unique crosstalk mechanism of“Baofu”(packaging and delivering jokes)and emphasizes the essential role of audience cooperation in humor reception.It argues that humor in crosstalk arises not only from performers’non-cooperation but also from active audience engagement within a shared cultural context.展开更多
Humor is needed universally. The ability to make jokes or to appreciate humor is both necessary for living a happy or smooth life. Different nations have different humors. The paper is to analyze the definition of hum...Humor is needed universally. The ability to make jokes or to appreciate humor is both necessary for living a happy or smooth life. Different nations have different humors. The paper is to analyze the definition of humor, the difference between British and American humor, and take James Thurber＇s stories to show the typical American humor. The English appear to be deeply serious people. English humor is more conserved, subtle, and silent. The British are known for their sense of humor. However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes. The key to understanding British humor is to know that the British often use ＂understatement＂. American humor tends to be more ＂obvious＂ and less oblique, and can sometimes be considered by other English speaking cultures to be over the top and ridiculous.展开更多
Mark Twain's humorous writing style and thought-provoking satire has great influence on world literature.This paper attempts to explore the satirical art of his short story Is He living or Is He dead?,aiming at sh...Mark Twain's humorous writing style and thought-provoking satire has great influence on world literature.This paper attempts to explore the satirical art of his short story Is He living or Is He dead?,aiming at showing the immortal artistic charm of Mark Twain's works.展开更多
Catch-22,which is written by Joseph Heller,can be recognized as the "Modern Classic" of American literature,and this fiction uses a distinctive non-chronological third-person omniscient narration,describing ...Catch-22,which is written by Joseph Heller,can be recognized as the "Modern Classic" of American literature,and this fiction uses a distinctive non-chronological third-person omniscient narration,describing the stories from different figures' visual angles.The novel features tragic content with comic form,anti-hero and illogical narrative structure.Catch-22,which no one can get out of,is not a simple rule;in other words,it's really a snare and this no-win situation exists in every corner of people's daily time.展开更多
Yossarian is the hero in Catch-22 written by Joseph Heller in 1961,bearing the typical"anti-hero"feature of Black Humor in postmodernism literary fiction.This paper aims at giving some of the examples to mak...Yossarian is the hero in Catch-22 written by Joseph Heller in 1961,bearing the typical"anti-hero"feature of Black Humor in postmodernism literary fiction.This paper aims at giving some of the examples to make readers clearer of the Black Humor and more familiar with the"anti-hero"feature of Black Humor in postmodernism literary fiction.展开更多
Based on the relevant theory, this paper makes an analysis of humor in Chinese popular art form --sketch. It is believed that the maximal relevance and the optimal relevance of utterances, explicature and implicature ...Based on the relevant theory, this paper makes an analysis of humor in Chinese popular art form --sketch. It is believed that the maximal relevance and the optimal relevance of utterances, explicature and implicature of utterances, and the efforts made by hearers in dealing with utterances are three important aspects in showing humorous effects in sketches, among which sketch actors＇ violating the mutual cognitive environment so as to create an unexpected effect on hearers is the core in creating humor in sketches. Through analyzing some excerpts from the sketch Yesterday.Today.Tomorrow, the author tries to explore the relevance nature of language in sketch and creation of humor in it.展开更多
Mark Twain is a realistic writer in America.His humor,irony and together with colloquial speech have been remembered by readers,for which he became one of America's most beloved humorists and storytellers.This pap...Mark Twain is a realistic writer in America.His humor,irony and together with colloquial speech have been remembered by readers,for which he became one of America's most beloved humorists and storytellers.This paper focuses on one of Twain's short stories The Stolen White Elephant.Through the analysis of Twain's humor and irony shown from the two main characters in this specific story,this paper is to show the social reality reflected in The Stolen White Elephant.展开更多
This paper makes a systematical study on the translating strategies of humorous language,with linguistic and cultural factors taken into consideration in the discussion.It should be pointed out that whatever strategy ...This paper makes a systematical study on the translating strategies of humorous language,with linguistic and cultural factors taken into consideration in the discussion.It should be pointed out that whatever strategy is chosen in translation,it is workable so long as it can reach the best humorous effect.展开更多
The paper is divided into Five Chapters,aiming to explain the humorous effect in our daily discourse in the perspective of linguistic analysis.It is another new discovery.Two languages have their own distinct features...The paper is divided into Five Chapters,aiming to explain the humorous effect in our daily discourse in the perspective of linguistic analysis.It is another new discovery.Two languages have their own distinct features.When translating,we will find a lot of humorous effect created by these language differences.The analysis of the topic is undergoing through term definition and case study.The paper might be of some help to further the humorous research in literature,art,academic circles or daily conversations.More methods of analysis,at the same time,are appreciated.展开更多
The translatability of humor is gradually accepted and linguistic humor based on specific features in the phonology,morphology or syntax of particular languages is considered to be the most difficult to translate. Thi...The translatability of humor is gradually accepted and linguistic humor based on specific features in the phonology,morphology or syntax of particular languages is considered to be the most difficult to translate. This paper is to study the linguistic humor translation of British sitcoms in the light of Skopos theory and explore practical ways of E-C translation of linguistic humor.展开更多
This study analyzes the the verbal humor in the movie series If You Are The One from the perspective of some pragmatic theories.The findings of the study provide explanations towards generative mechanism of humor,such...This study analyzes the the verbal humor in the movie series If You Are The One from the perspective of some pragmatic theories.The findings of the study provide explanations towards generative mechanism of humor,such as the violation of Cooperative Principle,avoiding face-threatening acts,and particularly,creatively reveal that special use of Politeness Principle can produce a humourous effect,too.展开更多
Animal Farm,which is written by the British writer George Orwell,is famous for its incisive satiric writing style and has been considered as an actual political allegory.This paper intends to re-read it from a differe...Animal Farm,which is written by the British writer George Orwell,is famous for its incisive satiric writing style and has been considered as an actual political allegory.This paper intends to re-read it from a different point of view—to appreciate its black-humorous characteristics from the following five aspects—language games,detached narrative,circular structure,open ending and comic incongruity in characterization.展开更多
As we all know,Mark Twain is an expert in handling humor.The formation of his language style has close connection with three aspects.Local literature influences Mark Twain very much.Western humor is another influentia...As we all know,Mark Twain is an expert in handling humor.The formation of his language style has close connection with three aspects.Local literature influences Mark Twain very much.Western humor is another influential element.And his personal experience is also contributed to his humorous language style.展开更多
Joseph Heller is regarded as one of best American writers and his Catch-22 as one of the most significant works whichcontains a lot of elements of black humor in it. This paper aims to explore and analyse the art of b...Joseph Heller is regarded as one of best American writers and his Catch-22 as one of the most significant works whichcontains a lot of elements of black humor in it. This paper aims to explore and analyse the art of black humor in Catch-22 reflectedin the title, the context, the plot, the way of narration, the use of language and the character's creation and reveals the practical sig-nificance in the present time.展开更多
The text have an in-depth discussion of the non-linguistic factors on the English-Chinese Translation of humor,and according to different types of humor,summarized the corresponding translation strategies,including th...The text have an in-depth discussion of the non-linguistic factors on the English-Chinese Translation of humor,and according to different types of humor,summarized the corresponding translation strategies,including the naturalization,replacement and explanation.展开更多
This paper aims to explain the restraint exerted by the deep structure of culture,such as history,religion,social convention and family,in understanding and appreciating foreign verbal humor,especially foreign statesm...This paper aims to explain the restraint exerted by the deep structure of culture,such as history,religion,social convention and family,in understanding and appreciating foreign verbal humor,especially foreign statesman's verbal humor;whereby the significance of the deep structure of culture is revealed.In this paper,Herbert Paul Grice's Conversational Implicature Theory,i.e.the violation of cooperative principle,is taken as the theoretic base;the deep structure of culture is the analytical background and some of Obama's remarks and speeches given informal occasions are taken as analyzed examples,from which the essential role of the deep structure of culture is emphasized and focused in cross-cultural communication.展开更多
文摘English public speaking skill is highly valued in foreign language education in China’s universities.Courses are offered to improve students’English public speaking competence to meet the demand of the labor market and national development.This paper aims to explore English public speaking teaching strategies,focusing on developing students’sense of humor in public speaking.
基金Supported by National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFC2506100)the Changping Key Research Project of the Beijing Natural Science Foundation Program(No.L234016).
文摘AIM:To investigate the role of adipokines in primary open angle glaucoma(POAG)by comparing the levels of these molecules in the aqueous humor among POAG patients and cataract patients with or without metabolic disorders.METHODS:In this cross-sectional study,aqueous humor samples of 22 eyes of POAG patients(POAG group),24 eyes of cataract patients without metabolic disorders(cataract group),and 24 eyes of cataract patients with metabolic disorders(cataract+metabolic disorders group)were assessed for 15 adipokines by Luminex bead-based multiplex array.The correlation between aqueous humor adipokines and clinical indicators of POAG was analyzed and compared across the groups.RESULTS:The analysis revealed that the levels of adiponectin,leptin,adipsin,retinol-binding protein 4(RBP4),angiopoietin-2,angiopoietin-like protein 4(ANGPTL4),chemokine(C-C motif)ligand 2(CCL2),interleukin-8(IL-8),and interleukin-18(IL-18)in the aqueous humor of the POAG group were significantly higher than those in the cataract group.Additionally,the level of angiopoietin-2 in the POAG group was higher than in the cataract+metabolic disorders group.However,no significant correlation was found between the levels of adipokines in the POAG group and intraocular pressure(IOP),severity of POAG,or the use of glaucoma medications.CONCLUSION:This study demonstrates significant differences in aqueous humor adipokine levels between POAG and cataract patients.The findings suggest that the levels of aqueous humor adipokines may reflect the inflammatory states in POAG and systemic metabolic abnormalities.
基金the generous supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFC2413100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22322102,21871042 and 21471028)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities-Excellent Youth Team Program(No.2412023YQ001)the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province(Nos.YDZJ202401550ZYTS,20200201083JC)。
文摘Metal-based antimicrobial materials have been extensively studied and applied over decades.While these materials are notably characterized by their superior antibacterial performance and low propensity to induce drug resistance,critical limitations such as inherent cytotoxicity,poor solubility,and instability in aqueous solution remain significant challenges requiring systematic optimization.In this study,we synthesized water-soluble molecular iron-oxo clusters(MIC)with excellent biosafety and stability of aqueous solution.Our findings demonstrate that MIC exhibits marked therapeutic efficacy in cecal ligation and puncture induced sepsis models,a critical validation given sepsis'etiology as a life-threatening infection mediated systemic inflammatory syndrome.MIC combats bacteria by enhancing humoral immune responsiveness.MIC significantly improved the survival rate,reduced bacterial burden,stabilized body temperature,and modulated cytokine profiles in mice with sepsis.Further investigations revealed that MIC promotes B cells proliferation and oxidative phosphorylation,and mitigates mitochondrial damage and apoptosis in B cells,suggesting its role in modulating cellular metabolism.RNA sequencing analysis demonstrated that MIC exerts its effects by influencing key pathways involved in humoral immunity,inflammatory responses,and metabolic adaptation.These findings establish MIC as a novel therapeutic agent for regulating immune responses in sepsis,providing innovative strategies to improve recovery from this life-threatening condition.
文摘This paper analyzes the humorous effects generated through the non-observance of Grice’s Cooperative Principle(CP)in the Chinese crosstalk Learning Manchu.Focusing on violations of the Quantity,Quality,Relation,and Manner maxims,it examines how deliberate pragmatic deviations create comedy.The study also incorporates the unique crosstalk mechanism of“Baofu”(packaging and delivering jokes)and emphasizes the essential role of audience cooperation in humor reception.It argues that humor in crosstalk arises not only from performers’non-cooperation but also from active audience engagement within a shared cultural context.
文摘Humor is needed universally. The ability to make jokes or to appreciate humor is both necessary for living a happy or smooth life. Different nations have different humors. The paper is to analyze the definition of humor, the difference between British and American humor, and take James Thurber＇s stories to show the typical American humor. The English appear to be deeply serious people. English humor is more conserved, subtle, and silent. The British are known for their sense of humor. However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes. The key to understanding British humor is to know that the British often use ＂understatement＂. American humor tends to be more ＂obvious＂ and less oblique, and can sometimes be considered by other English speaking cultures to be over the top and ridiculous.
文摘Mark Twain's humorous writing style and thought-provoking satire has great influence on world literature.This paper attempts to explore the satirical art of his short story Is He living or Is He dead?,aiming at showing the immortal artistic charm of Mark Twain's works.
文摘Catch-22,which is written by Joseph Heller,can be recognized as the "Modern Classic" of American literature,and this fiction uses a distinctive non-chronological third-person omniscient narration,describing the stories from different figures' visual angles.The novel features tragic content with comic form,anti-hero and illogical narrative structure.Catch-22,which no one can get out of,is not a simple rule;in other words,it's really a snare and this no-win situation exists in every corner of people's daily time.
文摘Yossarian is the hero in Catch-22 written by Joseph Heller in 1961,bearing the typical"anti-hero"feature of Black Humor in postmodernism literary fiction.This paper aims at giving some of the examples to make readers clearer of the Black Humor and more familiar with the"anti-hero"feature of Black Humor in postmodernism literary fiction.
文摘Based on the relevant theory, this paper makes an analysis of humor in Chinese popular art form --sketch. It is believed that the maximal relevance and the optimal relevance of utterances, explicature and implicature of utterances, and the efforts made by hearers in dealing with utterances are three important aspects in showing humorous effects in sketches, among which sketch actors＇ violating the mutual cognitive environment so as to create an unexpected effect on hearers is the core in creating humor in sketches. Through analyzing some excerpts from the sketch Yesterday.Today.Tomorrow, the author tries to explore the relevance nature of language in sketch and creation of humor in it.
文摘Mark Twain is a realistic writer in America.His humor,irony and together with colloquial speech have been remembered by readers,for which he became one of America's most beloved humorists and storytellers.This paper focuses on one of Twain's short stories The Stolen White Elephant.Through the analysis of Twain's humor and irony shown from the two main characters in this specific story,this paper is to show the social reality reflected in The Stolen White Elephant.
文摘This paper makes a systematical study on the translating strategies of humorous language,with linguistic and cultural factors taken into consideration in the discussion.It should be pointed out that whatever strategy is chosen in translation,it is workable so long as it can reach the best humorous effect.
文摘The paper is divided into Five Chapters,aiming to explain the humorous effect in our daily discourse in the perspective of linguistic analysis.It is another new discovery.Two languages have their own distinct features.When translating,we will find a lot of humorous effect created by these language differences.The analysis of the topic is undergoing through term definition and case study.The paper might be of some help to further the humorous research in literature,art,academic circles or daily conversations.More methods of analysis,at the same time,are appreciated.
文摘The translatability of humor is gradually accepted and linguistic humor based on specific features in the phonology,morphology or syntax of particular languages is considered to be the most difficult to translate. This paper is to study the linguistic humor translation of British sitcoms in the light of Skopos theory and explore practical ways of E-C translation of linguistic humor.
文摘This study analyzes the the verbal humor in the movie series If You Are The One from the perspective of some pragmatic theories.The findings of the study provide explanations towards generative mechanism of humor,such as the violation of Cooperative Principle,avoiding face-threatening acts,and particularly,creatively reveal that special use of Politeness Principle can produce a humourous effect,too.
文摘Animal Farm,which is written by the British writer George Orwell,is famous for its incisive satiric writing style and has been considered as an actual political allegory.This paper intends to re-read it from a different point of view—to appreciate its black-humorous characteristics from the following five aspects—language games,detached narrative,circular structure,open ending and comic incongruity in characterization.
文摘As we all know,Mark Twain is an expert in handling humor.The formation of his language style has close connection with three aspects.Local literature influences Mark Twain very much.Western humor is another influential element.And his personal experience is also contributed to his humorous language style.
文摘Joseph Heller is regarded as one of best American writers and his Catch-22 as one of the most significant works whichcontains a lot of elements of black humor in it. This paper aims to explore and analyse the art of black humor in Catch-22 reflectedin the title, the context, the plot, the way of narration, the use of language and the character's creation and reveals the practical sig-nificance in the present time.
文摘The text have an in-depth discussion of the non-linguistic factors on the English-Chinese Translation of humor,and according to different types of humor,summarized the corresponding translation strategies,including the naturalization,replacement and explanation.
文摘This paper aims to explain the restraint exerted by the deep structure of culture,such as history,religion,social convention and family,in understanding and appreciating foreign verbal humor,especially foreign statesman's verbal humor;whereby the significance of the deep structure of culture is revealed.In this paper,Herbert Paul Grice's Conversational Implicature Theory,i.e.the violation of cooperative principle,is taken as the theoretic base;the deep structure of culture is the analytical background and some of Obama's remarks and speeches given informal occasions are taken as analyzed examples,from which the essential role of the deep structure of culture is emphasized and focused in cross-cultural communication.
