* This is the governing equation, where the thermal conductivity is a function of temperature.

这就是基本方程，其中导热系数为温度的函数。

(3) where引导的定语从句无论是限制性定语从句还是非限制性定语从句，常常可以根据其在上下文中的逻辑意义翻译为原因状语从句，条件从句，结果从句，目的从句等。翻译时要注意从英语原句的字里行间去发现这种逻辑关系，并在汉译过程中加以体现。如：

* Certain chemicals are highly soluble in water and are therefore easily dispersed throuqhout ecosystems where they are readily absorbed by animals.

—些化学品很容易溶解于水，因而很容易扩散到整个生态系统，从而很容易为动物所吸收。（译为结果状语从句）

* A deep wound, where the supply of blood and oxygen has been cut off, is the perfect place for certain kinds of bacteria to grow.

深的伤口是某些种类的细菌孽生的理想场所，因为那里的供血和供氧被切断。（译为原因状语从句）

* Needless to say, the traditional FOB-term is inappropriate where the seller is called upon to hand over the goods to a cargo terminal before the ship arrives.

毋庸赘言，如果卖方被要求在船只到达之前将货物交给货运站，则传统的FOB条款是不相宜的。（译为条件状语从句）

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