Of course, it is precisely these superfluous things that define human culture and ultimately what it is to be human.
出自-2012年考研閱讀原文
Humans are unique in their capacity to not only make tools but then turn around and use them to create superfluous material goods - paintings, sculpture and architecture - and superfluous experiences - music, literature, religion and philosophy.
出自-2012年考研閱讀原文
Humans are unique in their capacity to not only make tools but then turn around and use them to create superfluous material goods—paintings, sculpture and architecture—and superfluous experiences—music, literature, religion and philosophy.
2012年考研真題（英語一）閱讀理解 Section Ⅱ
Of course, it is precisely these superfluous things that define human culture and ultimately what it is to be human.