There's no sense in going by boat when the plane is just as cheap and much quicker.
既然乘飞机和坐船一样便宜而且还快得多,那么就没有理由去坐船。
She also brought me into touch with everything that could be felt--- soil, wood, silk. As I look back upon those years, I am struck by Annie's wisdom.
她还使我接触到一切可以触摸到的东西--土壤、木头、丝绸等。