Another indication that the analogy between artificial neural networks and natural ones is useful is that the study of the former can make testable predictions about the latter.

人工神经网络与自然神经网络之间的类比有用的另一个迹象是，对前者的研究可以对后者做出可检验的预测。

When the Greek tribes had formed themselves into little republics, it was natural that the study of those accomplishments should for a long time make a part of the public and common education of the people.

当希腊部落形成自己的小共和国时，很自然地，对这些成就的研究应该在很长一段时间内成为人民公共和普通教育的一部分。