Physiology is the study of how living things work.

　　生理學是研究生物功能的學科。

　　This study represents a major expenditure of time and effort.

　　這項研究意味著要耗費大量的時間和精力。

　　This study is the cornerstone of the whole research programme.

　　此項研究是整個研究計劃的基礎。

　　The report studies the organization of labour within the company.

　　這個報告研究了公司內(nèi)部的人力分配問題。

　　The first year provides students with a sound theoretical basis for later study.

　　第一年為學生以后的學習奠定堅實的理論基礎。