试题题干
It is true that language can be studied both synchronically and diachronically. But they are not equally favored by modern linguists. Modern linguists tend to take a （）approach rather than a diachronic one.
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试题解析
的确，语言是可以同步地和历时地进行研究。但是，现代语言学家对这种做法并不认同。现代语言学家倾向于采取共时的方法，而不是历时的方法。