Let's в научной работе

English translation: ->

11:50 Apr 21, 2010
Russian to English translations [PRO]
Science - Science (general) / Thesis
Russian term or phrase: Let's в научной работе
Насколько корректно использовать Let's/let us в научной работе в таком предложении, как:

"Проведем критериальный анализ определения статуса коллегиумов в системе образования в стране".

Или выходить с помощью какой-либо другой грамматической структуры, например: The following is criterion-oriented analysis...
Sterk
Ukraine
Local time: 03:53
English translation:->
Explanation:
Вполне корректно и часто используется

Phys. Rev. A 31, 1136 (1985): Lin and Reichl - Field-induced ...
© 1985 The American Physical Society
TWO-RESONANCE APPROXIMATION
Let's consider an orbit which lies between E' and E'. ...
link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/PhysRevA.31.1136

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 26 mins (2010-04-21 12:17:47 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Ну а в вашем случае: let's analyse, let's carry out analysis...

... Let's analyse the current healthcare problem. ...
mathpolitics.blogspot.com/.../mathematical-analysis-and-healthcare.html

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 29 mins (2010-04-21 12:20:11 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Более того, использование такого оборота - это не признак некоей упрощенности изложения, а вполне строгая формулировка, особенно в учебной литературе
Selected response from:

mk_lab
Ukraine
Local time: 03:53
Grading comment
Contractions is a great thing! Thank you all
3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +6->
mk_lab
4indirect
John Farebrother


  

Answers


22 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +6
Let\'s в научной работе
->


Explanation:
Вполне корректно и часто используется

Phys. Rev. A 31, 1136 (1985): Lin and Reichl - Field-induced ...
© 1985 The American Physical Society
TWO-RESONANCE APPROXIMATION
Let's consider an orbit which lies between E' and E'. ...
link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/PhysRevA.31.1136

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 26 mins (2010-04-21 12:17:47 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Ну а в вашем случае: let's analyse, let's carry out analysis...

... Let's analyse the current healthcare problem. ...
mathpolitics.blogspot.com/.../mathematical-analysis-and-healthcare.html

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 29 mins (2010-04-21 12:20:11 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Более того, использование такого оборота - это не признак некоей упрощенности изложения, а вполне строгая формулировка, особенно в учебной литературе

mk_lab
Ukraine
Local time: 03:53
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian, Native in UkrainianUkrainian
PRO pts in category: 22
Grading comment
Contractions is a great thing! Thank you all

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Elena Iercoşan: yes, but it is more advisable to use "let us" rather than "let's"
5 mins
  -> Thank you

agree  Jack Doughty: with Elena
10 mins
  -> Thank you

agree  Nik-On/Off
49 mins
  -> Thank you

agree  Judith Hehir: with Elena and Jack
1 hr
  -> Thank you

agree  James McVay: Also with Elena. I would feel uneasy about using contractions in a formal document.
1 hr
  -> Thank you

agree  Michael Korovkin: yeah, let us not use let's but rather let us
18 hrs
  -> Thank you
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
indirect


Explanation:
In my experience it is more common to use an indirect phrase in scientific works, such as by using 'by' + verb or the passive. The first person and second person are generally avoided, unless required by a specific reference. Of course this also depends on the register.

John Farebrother
United Kingdom
Native speaker of: English

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  a05: How would you actually translate this particular sentence in such a spirit?
14 hrs
  -> An analysis.../If an analysis is carried out...etc. depending on the co-text
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.


See also:
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search