The American spymaster who built the Office of Strategic Services in the World War II and later laid the roots for the CIA was fascinated with information. Donovan believed in using whatever tools came to hand in the “great game” of espionage — spying as a “profession.” These days the Net, which has already re-made such everyday pastimes as buying books and sending mail, is reshaping Donovan’s vocation as well.

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　　这位在第二次世界大战中建立了战略情报局，后来又为中央情报局打下基础的美国间谍大师对情报十分着迷。多诺万认为，在间谍活动这个“大游戏”中 — 间谍是一种“职业”，可以使用任何可以利用的工具。如今，网络已经改变了买书和寄信等日常活动，也正在重塑多诺万的职业。

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　　如今，外语已经改变了考试和出国等的日常需求，也正在重塑大众的娱乐兴趣。