英汉对比
一、语言对比
1.主语与主题
西洋语言是法治的，中国语言是人治的。汉语是主题显著(topic-prominent)的语言。
☆A dialect is known by every linguist in this room.
有一种方言这间屋子里的每一个语言学家都懂得。
☆I would not believe what he said.
他的话，我可不信。
☆I did not remember a single point discussed at the meeting.
会上讲了什么，我一点没记住。
☆I know Mr. Wang.
王先生我认识。
☆He is the best singer.
唱歌，他是最棒的。
形合和意合
英语——形合（hypotaxis），汉语——意合（parataxis）
英语用连词，汉语不用连词
☆Even if
the monk can run away, his temple cannot run with him.
跑得了和尚，跑不了庙。
☆Even if
I were to be beaten to death, I will  ...