English for Science and Technology (EST).pptVIP

Chapter 1 An Brief Introduction Ⅰ Definition EST is an acronym. It stands for English for Science and Technology. （？）EST= Science and Technology + English （！）EST ≠ Science and Technology + English EST is a functional variety of modern English. This type of English aims to serve science and technology . EST can be defined as knowledge concerning science and technology expressed in English. Ⅱ Characteristics Accuracy We adjust the airconditioner to 20℃. The regulator regulates the airconditioner to the set temperature. adjust 调定 regulate 校定 set=adjusted 设定的 2. Clarity EST sentences appear to be clear with easily-identified main clause pattern. ＊ The intention was that the journal should continue in this vein with its traditional function of acting as a midwife between specialized laboratories and the wider audience outside. Experience has shown that there is a particular need of means by which people who used to be in academic life, but who are now elsewhere, in industry perhaps, may renewe acquaintance at first hand with research. Clarity is most successfully achieved by the sentences beginning with “it”. ＊It follows that if the ambient PH value is made to be somewhat acidic, for example, equivalent to about the acidity of citric acid, hydrolysis occurs readily whereby phosphoric acid in a free state is again formed and passed into the solution. 3. Simplicity ① acronym laser: Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation radar: radio detecting and ranging sonar: sound navigation and ranging ② shortening: one or two words standing for the whole name diesel diesel engine driver screw driver jet jet plane ③ blending: a new word formed by only part of each word infranics infrared electronics mobot mobile robot heliox