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(完整版)培根的《论学习》中英文对照

培根的《论学习》中英文对照

Francis Bacon's "Of Studies" 中英文对照

Introduction 引言

In his essay "Of Studies," Francis Bacon discusses the importance and

benefits of studying. Bacon emphasizes the various ways in which study can

enhance one's life and character. This essay presents a comparison between

the original English version and its Chinese translation. The aim is to

explore how the author's ideas and arguments are effectively conveyed in

both languages. While the content may differ slightly due to translation, the

essence of Bacon's insights remain intact.

第一部分：关于学习的价值 Part 1: The Value of Studies

Original (English) 原文（英文）：

Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability. Their chief use

for delight is in privateness and retiring; for ornament, is in discourse; and

for ability, is in the judgment and disposition Read not to

contradict and confute; nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk

and discourse, but to weigh Some books are to be tasted,

others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed

Translation (Chinese) 翻译（中文）：

学习的价值在于获得欢乐、装饰人生和增长能力。其中获得欢乐是

在独处时享受，装饰人生则是在交流中展现，而增长能力则体现在对

业务的判断和处理... 不要阅读来反驳和证伪；也不要盲信和默认；更

不要追求言谈和辩论，而要权衡和思考... 有些书只需咀嚼几下品味，

有些书可以略读摘要，还有一些书则需要仔细研读消化...

第二部分：学习的影响 Part 2: The Influence of Studies

Original (English) 原文（英文）：

Crafty men condemn studies, simple men admire them, and wise men

use them; for they teach not their own use, but that there is a wisdom

without them and above them, won Studies perfect nature,

and are perfected Studies also enable us to examine, reflect,

and judge the various matters of

Translation (Chinese) 翻译（中文）：

心机的人会谴责学习，单纯的人会钦佩学习，智慧的人会运用学习；

因为学习不仅教会我们如何运用知识，还让我们认识到世界之外与之

上的更大智慧，这是通过不断观察得来的... 学习能完善天性，而且也

需要借助经验加以完善... 学习还使我们能够审视、思考和判断世间万

物...

第三部分：学习与各个领域的联系 Part 3: The Connection of Studies

with Various Fields

Original (English) 原文（英文）：

Histories make men wise; poets, witty; the mathematics, subtle; natural

philosophy, deep; moral philosophy, grave; logic and rhetoric, able to

Studying enables one to have conversation with the past, and

speech with the present; writing becomes an art, judgment

Translation (Chinese) 翻译（中文）：

历史使人明智，诗人使人机智，数学使人深邃，自然哲学使人博学，

道德哲学使人庄重，逻辑和修辞使人善辩... 学习使我们能与过去交流、

与现实对话；写作变得艺术化，判断力得到提升...

结论 Conclusion

Francis Bacon's essay "Of Studies" provides valuable insights into the

significance of studying. Through the comparison of the original English

version and its Chinese translation, we can observe the ability of language to

convey ideas and arguments effectively. While there may be slight

differences in wording and expression, the fundamental meaning of Bacon's

discourse remains consistent in both languages. This comparison serves as a

reminder of the importance of studying and the power of language in

capturing and conveying knowledge.

总结 Conclusion

培根的《论学习》一文探讨了学习的重要性和益处。培根强调了学

习可以如何增加人们的生活质量和塑造个人性格。这篇文章比较了原

文和中文翻译版本，目的在于探索作者的观点和论证如何在两种语言

中得到有效传达。虽然由于翻译的原因内容可能会有些微差异，但培

根的观点核心仍然保持不变。

第一部分：关于学习的价值 Part 1: The Value of Studies

原文（英文）：

学习的价值在于获得欢乐、装饰人生和增长能力。其中获得欢乐是

在独处时享受，装饰人生则是在交流中展现，而增长能力则体现在对

业务的判断和处理... 不要阅读来反驳和证伪；也不要盲信和默认；更

不要追求言谈和辩论，而要权衡和思考... 有些书只需咀嚼几下品味，

有些书可以略读摘要，还有一些书则需要仔细研读消化...

将原文的“Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability.”部分

进行了调整和拆分，保持了意思和逻辑的连贯性。

第二部分：学习的影响 Part 2: The Influence of Studies

原文（英文）：

心机的人会谴责学习，单纯的人会钦佩学习，智慧的人会运用学习；

因为学习不仅教会我们如何运用知识，还让我们认识到世界之外与之

上的更大智慧，这是通过不断观察得来的... 学习能完善天性，而且也

需要借助经验加以完善... 学习还使我们能够审视、思考和判断世间万

物...

将原文的“Crafty men condemn studies, simple men admire them, and

wise men use them; for they teach not their own use, but that there is a

wisdom without them and above them, won ”部分进行了

拆分与重新组织。

第三部分：学习与各个领域的联系 Part 3: The Connection of Studies

with Various Fields

原文（英文）：

历史使人明智，诗人使人机智，数学使人深邃，自然哲学使人博学，

道德哲学使人庄重，逻辑和修辞使人善辩... 学习使我们能与过去交流、

与现实对话；写作变得艺术化，判断力得到提升...

将原文的“ Histories make men wise; poets, witty; the mathematics,

subtle; natural philosophy, deep; moral philosophy, grave; logic and rhetoric,

able ”部分进行了拆分和组织。

结论 Conclusion

Francis Bacon's essay "Of Studies" provides valuable insights into the

significance of studying. Through the comparison of the original English

version and its Chinese translation, we can observe the ability of language to

convey ideas and arguments effectively. While there may be slight

differences in wording and expression, the fundamental meaning of Bacon's

discourse remains consistent in both languages. This comparison serves as a

reminder of the importance of studying and the power of language in

capturing and conveying knowledge.

培根的《论学习》一文探讨了学习的重要性和益处。培根强调了学

习可以如何增加人们的生活质量和塑造个人性格。这篇文章比较了原

文和中文翻译版本，目的在于探索作者的观点和论证如何在两种语言

中得到有效传达。虽然由于翻译的原因内容可能会有些微差异，但培

根的观点核心仍然保持不变。