He therefore decided that the answer was to extend the boundaries of maths by inventing a system that he called “fluxions”.
因此，他决定拓展数学的疆界，发明一套新的系统--他称之为“ 流数术 （fluxions）”。
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Newton, inspired by the beauty of Mei's calculus, devoted his life to showing that its fluxions and fluents unlocked the secrets of the universe - but to no avail.
牛顿受到梅文鼎的微积分的启发，毕其一生都试图用微积分来解码宇宙的奥秘——最后却收效甚微。
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He denied the charge (probably accurately, since Newton had still not published anything on fluxions, and would hardly have discussed his idea with a transient acquaintance).