Physiology is the study of how living things work.

　　生理學(xué)是研究生物功能的學(xué)科。

　　This study represents a major expenditure of time and effort.

　　這項研究意味著(zhù)要耗費大量的時(shí)間和精力。

　　This study is the cornerstone of the whole research programme.

　　此項研究是整個(gè)研究計劃的基礎。

　　The report studies the organization of labour within the company.

　　這個(gè)報告研究了公司內部的人力分配問(wèn)題。

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

　　第一年為學(xué)生以后的學(xué)習奠定堅實(shí)的理論基礎。