As a kind of widely circulated folk language,two-part allegorical saying(“xiehouyu”)carries the wisdom of the Chinese people and is characterized with humor and vivid imagery.Taking the two English translation versi...As a kind of widely circulated folk language,two-part allegorical saying(“xiehouyu”)carries the wisdom of the Chinese people and is characterized with humor and vivid imagery.Taking the two English translation versions of A Dream of Red Mansions as examples,this paper analyzes the English translation of two-part allegorical saying based on the core principle of Embodied Cognitive Linguistics(ECL),“Reality-Cognition-Language”,and explores how the English translation of two-part allegorical saying reflects the three dimensions of ECL.展开更多
Last week, I read news about school bullying with my parents, and it made me feel very sad. School bullying is a serious problem nowadays. It can happen in the classroom or even after school.
Americans speak fast in their daily conversationsand it is sometimes difficult for ESL/EFL learnersto understand them.This is because they often speakin a“short cut”—a relaxed way evolved throughmany years.Sometime...Americans speak fast in their daily conversationsand it is sometimes difficult for ESL/EFL learnersto understand them.This is because they often speakin a“short cut”—a relaxed way evolved throughmany years.Sometimes they even write in a展开更多
A chimpanzee(大猩猩)in the zoo in Xi'an,Shaanxi Province has given up smoking after 16 years with the help of her keepers(饲养员).The zookeepers,wor- ried about her health,helped 27-year-old“Ai Ai”off tobacco(烟...A chimpanzee(大猩猩)in the zoo in Xi'an,Shaanxi Province has given up smoking after 16 years with the help of her keepers(饲养员).The zookeepers,wor- ried about her health,helped 27-year-old“Ai Ai”off tobacco(烟草)by treating her with entertainment(娱乐)and tasty diets.展开更多
Inoculation density has a marked effect on nodulation and N fixation in soybean (Glycine max L.). Therefore, we conducted this study to determine the optimal inoculation density of Bradyhizobium japonicum SAY3-7 (SAY3...Inoculation density has a marked effect on nodulation and N fixation in soybean (Glycine max L.). Therefore, we conducted this study to determine the optimal inoculation density of Bradyhizobium japonicum SAY3-7 (SAY3-7) and Streptomyces griseoflavus P4 (P4) for plant growth, nodulation, and N fixation, and to investigate the effect of co-inoculation on selected soybean cultivars, using the optimal inoculation density. Nitrogen fixation, in terms of an acetylene reduction activity value, was measured using a flame ionization gas chromatograph. In this study, low-density single inoculation with P4 (10<sup>5</sup> or 10<sup>6</sup> cells mL<sup>-1</sup>) was associated with the highest plant biomass, compared with normal- and high-density single inoculation with P4 (10<sup>7</sup> or 10<sup>8</sup> cells mL<sup>-1</sup>). Moreover, low-density single or co-inoculations with SAY3-7 and/or P4 produced the highest nodule biomass and highest nitrogenase activity, compared with single or dual inoculation at other inoculation densities. Therefore, we evaluated low-density co-inoculation with P4 and SAY3-7, at the rate of 10<sup>5</sup> cells mL<sup>-1</sup>, on selected soybean cultivars. Low-density co-inoculation increased the plant biomass, compared with un-inoculated plants. The effects of single and co-inoculation on nodulation did not differ significantly for any of the cultivars, except “Yezin-9” in the first experiment and “Shan Seine” in the second experiment. Low-density inoculation with both bacteria increased N fixation by 15% - 75% for seven of the cultivars in the first experiment and by 15% - 39% for three of the cultivars in the second experiment, compared with single inoculation with SAY3-7. Based on the overall results, we concluded that low-density co-inoculation with P4 and SAY3-7 gave improved plant growth and N fixation.展开更多
Skies are dark It's time for rain Final call, you board the train Heading for tomorrow I wave goodbye to yesterdays Wipe the tears, you hide your face Blinded by the sorrow How can I be smiling like before When ba...Skies are dark It's time for rain Final call, you board the train Heading for tomorrow I wave goodbye to yesterdays Wipe the tears, you hide your face Blinded by the sorrow How can I be smiling like before When baby you don't love me展开更多
In the present study, the effect of one-generation divergent selection on the growth and survival of the bay scallop （Argopecten irradians concentricus） was examined to evaluate the efficacy of a selection program c...In the present study, the effect of one-generation divergent selection on the growth and survival of the bay scallop （Argopecten irradians concentricus） was examined to evaluate the efficacy of a selection program currently being carried out in Beibu Bay in the South China Sea. A total of 146 adult scallops were randomly selected from the same cultured population ofA. i. concentricus, and divided into two groups in shell length （anterior-posterior measurement）： large （4.91-6.02 cm, n=74） and small （3.31-4.18 cm, n=72）. At the same time, a control group was also randomly sampled （4.21-4.88 cm, n=80）. Mass-spawned F1 progenies from the three size groups were obtained and reared under identical conditions at all growth phases. The effects of two-way （or upward-downward） selection on fertilization rate, hatching rate, survival rate, daily growth in shell length and body weight were assessed in the three size groups. Results show that significant differences （P〈0.01） were found in hatching rate, survival rate and daily growth of F~ progenies, but not in fertilization rate （P〉0.05）, among the three groups. The hatching rate, survival rate and daily growth of the progeny of large-sized parents were greater than those of the control group （P〈0.05）, which in turn were larger than those of small-sized group （P〈0.05）. Responses to selection by shell length and body weight were 0.32±0.04 cm and 2.18±0.05 g, respectively, for the upward selection, and -0.14±0.03 cm and -2.77±0.06 g, respectively, for the downward selection. The realized heritability estimates of shell length and body weight were 0.38±0.06 cm and 0.22±0.07 g for the upward selection, and 0.24±0.06 cm and 0.37±0.09 g for the downward selection, respectively. The change in growth by bidirectional selection suggests that high genetic variation may be present in the cultured bay scallop population in China.展开更多
Experiments on salinity tolerance of embryos and larvae of the southem bay scallop Argopecten irradians concentricus Say under controlled temperature of 28℃ showed that although the eggs were fertilized and cleaved a...Experiments on salinity tolerance of embryos and larvae of the southem bay scallop Argopecten irradians concentricus Say under controlled temperature of 28℃ showed that although the eggs were fertilized and cleaved at salinity 18.1 -37.4, they could further develop into normal D-shaped larvae only at salinity 23.4-36.1, while the trochophore larvae could develop into normal D-shaped larvae at salinity 22.1 -39.9. For 72 hours , the larvae could tolerate salinity of 18.4-43.9, the salinity favoring growth was 19.8-42.4; the suitable range was 21-36, and the optimum at about 28. They metamorphosed at salinity 18.9-43.5, optimally at 24-32.展开更多
基金funded by the 2023 Australian Studies Program of Foundation for Australian Studies in China(Project Fund No.ABN23151021037).
文摘As a kind of widely circulated folk language,two-part allegorical saying(“xiehouyu”)carries the wisdom of the Chinese people and is characterized with humor and vivid imagery.Taking the two English translation versions of A Dream of Red Mansions as examples,this paper analyzes the English translation of two-part allegorical saying based on the core principle of Embodied Cognitive Linguistics(ECL),“Reality-Cognition-Language”,and explores how the English translation of two-part allegorical saying reflects the three dimensions of ECL.
文摘Last week, I read news about school bullying with my parents, and it made me feel very sad. School bullying is a serious problem nowadays. It can happen in the classroom or even after school.
文摘Americans speak fast in their daily conversationsand it is sometimes difficult for ESL/EFL learnersto understand them.This is because they often speakin a“short cut”—a relaxed way evolved throughmany years.Sometimes they even write in a
文摘A chimpanzee(大猩猩)in the zoo in Xi'an,Shaanxi Province has given up smoking after 16 years with the help of her keepers(饲养员).The zookeepers,wor- ried about her health,helped 27-year-old“Ai Ai”off tobacco(烟草)by treating her with entertainment(娱乐)and tasty diets.
文摘Inoculation density has a marked effect on nodulation and N fixation in soybean (Glycine max L.). Therefore, we conducted this study to determine the optimal inoculation density of Bradyhizobium japonicum SAY3-7 (SAY3-7) and Streptomyces griseoflavus P4 (P4) for plant growth, nodulation, and N fixation, and to investigate the effect of co-inoculation on selected soybean cultivars, using the optimal inoculation density. Nitrogen fixation, in terms of an acetylene reduction activity value, was measured using a flame ionization gas chromatograph. In this study, low-density single inoculation with P4 (10<sup>5</sup> or 10<sup>6</sup> cells mL<sup>-1</sup>) was associated with the highest plant biomass, compared with normal- and high-density single inoculation with P4 (10<sup>7</sup> or 10<sup>8</sup> cells mL<sup>-1</sup>). Moreover, low-density single or co-inoculations with SAY3-7 and/or P4 produced the highest nodule biomass and highest nitrogenase activity, compared with single or dual inoculation at other inoculation densities. Therefore, we evaluated low-density co-inoculation with P4 and SAY3-7, at the rate of 10<sup>5</sup> cells mL<sup>-1</sup>, on selected soybean cultivars. Low-density co-inoculation increased the plant biomass, compared with un-inoculated plants. The effects of single and co-inoculation on nodulation did not differ significantly for any of the cultivars, except “Yezin-9” in the first experiment and “Shan Seine” in the second experiment. Low-density inoculation with both bacteria increased N fixation by 15% - 75% for seven of the cultivars in the first experiment and by 15% - 39% for three of the cultivars in the second experiment, compared with single inoculation with SAY3-7. Based on the overall results, we concluded that low-density co-inoculation with P4 and SAY3-7 gave improved plant growth and N fixation.
文摘Skies are dark It's time for rain Final call, you board the train Heading for tomorrow I wave goodbye to yesterdays Wipe the tears, you hide your face Blinded by the sorrow How can I be smiling like before When baby you don't love me
基金Supported by the National Science and Technology Ministry(No.2007GB2E000183)the Agricultural Ministry of China(No.nyhyzx07-047)
文摘In the present study, the effect of one-generation divergent selection on the growth and survival of the bay scallop （Argopecten irradians concentricus） was examined to evaluate the efficacy of a selection program currently being carried out in Beibu Bay in the South China Sea. A total of 146 adult scallops were randomly selected from the same cultured population ofA. i. concentricus, and divided into two groups in shell length （anterior-posterior measurement）： large （4.91-6.02 cm, n=74） and small （3.31-4.18 cm, n=72）. At the same time, a control group was also randomly sampled （4.21-4.88 cm, n=80）. Mass-spawned F1 progenies from the three size groups were obtained and reared under identical conditions at all growth phases. The effects of two-way （or upward-downward） selection on fertilization rate, hatching rate, survival rate, daily growth in shell length and body weight were assessed in the three size groups. Results show that significant differences （P〈0.01） were found in hatching rate, survival rate and daily growth of F~ progenies, but not in fertilization rate （P〉0.05）, among the three groups. The hatching rate, survival rate and daily growth of the progeny of large-sized parents were greater than those of the control group （P〈0.05）, which in turn were larger than those of small-sized group （P〈0.05）. Responses to selection by shell length and body weight were 0.32±0.04 cm and 2.18±0.05 g, respectively, for the upward selection, and -0.14±0.03 cm and -2.77±0.06 g, respectively, for the downward selection. The realized heritability estimates of shell length and body weight were 0.38±0.06 cm and 0.22±0.07 g for the upward selection, and 0.24±0.06 cm and 0.37±0.09 g for the downward selection, respectively. The change in growth by bidirectional selection suggests that high genetic variation may be present in the cultured bay scallop population in China.
文摘Experiments on salinity tolerance of embryos and larvae of the southem bay scallop Argopecten irradians concentricus Say under controlled temperature of 28℃ showed that although the eggs were fertilized and cleaved at salinity 18.1 -37.4, they could further develop into normal D-shaped larvae only at salinity 23.4-36.1, while the trochophore larvae could develop into normal D-shaped larvae at salinity 22.1 -39.9. For 72 hours , the larvae could tolerate salinity of 18.4-43.9, the salinity favoring growth was 19.8-42.4; the suitable range was 21-36, and the optimum at about 28. They metamorphosed at salinity 18.9-43.5, optimally at 24-32.
