The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.
Albert Einstein, What I believe, 1930
About this book
We believe that learning in computer science and engineering should reflect the current state of the field,
as well as introduce the principles that are shaping computing.
在学习计算机科学和工程学过程中，我们相信，那应该反映该领域现时的状态；正如介绍计算机形成的原理一样。
We also feel that readers in every specialty of computing need to appreciate the organizational paradigms that determine the capabilities,
performance, engery, and ultimately, the success of computer systems.
1. specialty /sp‘e?lti/ @ (N-count) Someone‘s specialty is a particular type of work they do most, or a subject they know a lot about.
@ (N-Count) A specialty of a particular place is a special food or product that is always very good there.
#paradigm/p‘ær?daim/ (paradigms) 1. [N-var] USU with supp
A paradigm is a model for something which explains it or show how it can be produced (FORMAL)
...a new paradigm of production
@ (N-Count) usu with supp A paradigm is a clear and typical example of something (FORMAL)
He had became the paradigm of the successful man. #
#ultimately /‘?ltim?tli/ adv. you use ultimately to indicate that what you are saying is the most important point in a discussion.#
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我们也感觉到： 在每一个计算机专业领域的读者需要合适的组织架构示例： 定义能力；性能；能量，最后，一个成功的计算机系统。
Modern computer technology requires professionals of every computing specialty to understand both hardware and software.
2. professional // adj. professional means relating to a person‘s work, especially work that requires special training.
His professional career started at Liverpool University.
现代计算机技术需要每一个计算机领域的专家去理解硬件和软件。