Two centuries ago there were dozens of independent states in German-speaking Europe. Today there are only four: Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
两个世纪以前,欧洲有许多的独立国家都讲德语。可现在只剩四个:德国、奥地利、瑞士和列支敦士登。
French-speaking friend explained that learning English instead of the other Swiss languages is an impediment to the cultural amalgamation of the German and French-speaking groups in Switzerland.
我听讲法语的瑞士人说,提早读英文,不读本国另一语文,而读一种不属于瑞士的语文,是对德、法语族群文化溶合的一种障碍。
French-speaking friend explained that learning English instead of the other Swiss languages is an impediment to the cultural amalgamation of the German and French-speaking groups in Switzerland.
我听讲法语的瑞士人说,提早读英文,不读本国另一语文,而读一种不属于瑞士的语文,是对德、法语族群文化溶合的一种障碍。
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