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英语翻译 第一课 第一段 Information is part of all human experience. Acquiring and processing information are fundamental aspects of life itself. Current interest in a “science” of information has developed as the result of the complexity of life’s problems. The rapid development of technology, the growth of knowledge, and the fast pace of the modern world create an increasing awareness of the importance of information and the need for professionals dedicated to studying and understanding it. 第十段 10. As the definitions above point out, the word information can be applied to a continuum of cognitive state, from sensory awareness to synthesis of ideas. If we are to deal scientifically with ambiguous words such as data, information, and knowledge we need a more thorough understanding of what they mean. In defining such words we face problems inherent in the definition of all terms. One problem is that it is difficult to say that what anything is, in terms that will stand up to rigorous tests of logic. Determining the basic nature of something requires considerable study and effort. Another difficulty concerns the problem of consensus: definitions based on consensus depend on agreement among those who use the term. Individual viewpoints and opinions can lead to great differences in how we view terminology. 第二课 第五段 5. The following definitions of information management are useful: The aim of information management is to promote organizational effectiveness by enhancing the capabilities of the organization to cope with the demands of its internal and external environments in dynamic as well as stable conditions. Information management includes organization-wide information policy planning, the development and maintenance of integrated systems and services, the optimization of information flows and the harnessing of leading edge technologies to the functional requirements of end-users, whatever their status or role in the parent organization. Information management has two dimens