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2009-07-19来源:和谐英语

to the effect that

大意是……,含有….. 之意

A:What did Prof. Lindsay say in his speech?


B:He spoke to the effect that the same symbol carries different implication or

association in different cultures.


A:Can you give me an example?


B:Ox in Chinese is the symbol of diligence, honesty and responsibility as well as selfless

contribution, but in Japanese, it’s of backwardness and inefficiency.


A:林塞教授在他的演讲中讲了些什么?


B:他大意是说,“同样一个象征符号在不同的文化中却有着不同的含义,使人产生不同的联想”


A:能否为我举个例子?


B:在中国文化中牛是勤劳、诚实、有责任感和无私奉献的象征;但在日本文化中,它却是落后和无能的代表。