阅读生物学经典会让你对人性失望吗？
Will Reading Biology Classics Make You Disappointed in Human Nature?
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原文Key Vocabulary
词汇Verb or Noun. Refers to the biological process of change over time. Common phrase: 进化论 (Theory of Evolution).
Noun. The scientific study of life and living organisms.
Adjective. Caring only about oneself. Opposite of 无私 (selfless).
Noun. The basic physical unit of heredity. Measure word: 个 (gè).
Noun. A false impression or mistaken perception.
Noun. A scientist who studies human societies and cultures. Measure word: 位 (wèi).
Grammar Points
语法为了 + Purpose
Indicates the purpose or reason for an action, meaning 'in order to' or 'for the sake of'.
人为了生存，必须自私。
我们关心家人，也是为了让自己的基因传下去。
既...也...
Correlative conjunction meaning 'both... and...' or 'as well as'. Used to describe two simultaneous qualities or actions.
人类既能合作，也会竞争。
只有...才...
Expresses a necessary condition. 'Only if [condition]... then [result]...'.
只有互相帮助，物种才能在危险的环境中生存。
只有承认我们有自私的一面，才能更好地去控制它。
把 + Object + Verb + Result
The 'Ba' structure is used to indicate how an action affects an object. It emphasizes the disposal or handling of the object.
我们关心家人，也是为了让自己的基因传下去 (uses similar causative structure, conceptually related).
教育能帮我们要看清自己的弱点 (standard object placement, but 把 is implied in manipulation contexts).
并不意味着...
A common phrase used to correct a misconception, meaning 'this does not imply/mean that...'.
但这并不意味着我们的世界没有希望。