PREFACE TO NEW EDITION

 This volume is a revised edition of The Evolution of Woman published by G.?P. Putnam’s Sons in 1894.

 

In this later work much added evidence appears going to prove the correctness of the theory advanced in the former work. In it the subject of sex-development has been brought down to the present time and in this later investigation¹ it is found that each and every fact connected with the biological and sociological development of the last twenty years is in strict accord not only with the facts set forth² in The Evolution of Woman but with the conclusions therein arrived at.

 

In the concluding chapters of this volume the results of the separate development of the two diverging³ lines of sex demarcation are set forth. I have endeavoured to show that present conditions are the legitimate⁴ outcome of the ascendency gained during the later ages of human history by the egoistic or destructive agencies over the higher or constructive⁵ forces developed in human nature.

 

E. B. G.

1 investigation   

n.调查，调查研究

参考例句：

• In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
• He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。

2 forth   

adv.向前；向外，往外

参考例句：

• The wind moved the trees gently back and forth.风吹得树轻轻地来回摇晃。
• He gave forth a series of works in rapid succession.他很快连续发表了一系列的作品。

3 diverging   

分开( diverge的现在分词 )； 偏离； 分歧； 分道扬镳

参考例句：

• Plants had gradually evolved along diverging and converging pathways. 植物是沿着趋异和趋同两种途径逐渐演化的。
• With member-country bond yields now diverging, 'it's a fragmented set of markets. 但随着成员国债券收益率之差扩大，市场已经分割开来。

4 legitimate   

adj.合法的，合理的，合乎逻辑的；v.使合法

参考例句：

• Sickness is a legitimate reason for asking for leave.生病是请假的一个正当的理由。
• That's a perfectly legitimate fear.怀有这种恐惧完全在情理之中。

5 constructive   

adj.建设的，建设性的

参考例句：

• We welcome constructive criticism.我们乐意接受有建设性的批评。
• He is beginning to deal with his anger in a constructive way.他开始用建设性的方法处理自己的怒气。