It is easy to see by formal-logical methods that exist certain [instruction sets] that are in abstract adequate to control and cause the execution of sequence of operation...
The really decisive consideration from the present point of view, in selecting an [instruction set], are more of practical nature: Simplicity of equipment demanded by the [instruction set], and the clarity of its application to actually important problems together with the speed of the speech of its handling of those problems
Burks Goldstine and Von Neumann 1947
我的理解过程：
It is easy to see 那是显而意见的；
by formal-logical methods, 通过常规思维方式；
that exist certain [instruction sets]存在某些指令集；
that are adequate to control and cause the execution of sequence of operation... 那是合适的， 控制或引起执行有序操作。
adequate /'ædikwət/ [adj] oft adj to inf, adj for n.
If something is adequate, there is enough of it or it is good enough to be used or accepted. 如果事情是 adequate, 它是足够的，或者它是足够好了的为了使用或被接受。
One in four people worldwide are without adequate homes.. 全球四分之一的人没有合适的住房。
The old methods weren't adequate to meet current needs... 古老的方法已经不能满足实时的需求。
adequately [adv] adv with v Many student are not adequately prepared for higher education. 许多学生都没有为高等教育作充分的准备。
I speak the language adequately.我流利的说着语言。
The really decisive considerations from the present point of view, in selecting an [instruction set], are more of practical nature:
Simplicity of equipment demanded by the [instruction set], and the clarity of its application to the actually important problems together with the speed of its handling of those problems .
The really decisive considerations from the present point of view. 从现在的观点看， 真正的决策因素是：
decisive /dis'aisiv/ 1. [adj.] If a fact, action, or event is decisive, it makes it certain that there will be a particular results.
... his decisive victory in the presidential elections... 他在总统选举中，取得了决定性的胜利。
The plan was decisively rejected by Congress three weeks ago. 该计划，在三个星期前被国会果断拒绝了。
2. [adj.] If someone is decisive, they have or show an ability to make quick decisions in a difficult or complicated situation. 如果有从是decisive, 当他们在一种困难或者复杂的形势下所拥有或展示的一种快速决定的能力。
He should give way to a younger, more decisive leader. 他应该让位于更年轻、更果断的领导者。
decisively 'I will call for you at a half ten,' she said decisively. 在十点半，我会给你打电话，她果断地说。
decisiveness [N-uncount] His supporters admire his decisiveness. 他的支持者们很佩服他的决策力。
in selecting an [instruction set], 在于选择一个指令集。
are more of practical nature. 是更现实的....
Simplicity of equipment demanded by the [instruction set], 设备的简单性，依赖于指令集。
and the clarity of its application to actually important problem together with thhe speed of its handing of those problems.
它的应用程序的清晰度对于精确的重要问题， 伴随着处理这些问题的速度。
clarity /kl'æriti/ 1. [N-uncount]
The clarity of something such as book or argument is its quality of being well explained and easy to understand. 某些事物的clarity, 例如书或者论文，它的内容很好的解释或者容易理解。
... the ease and clarity with which the author explains difficult technical and scientific subjects. = lucidity
以易读性和清晰度的方式， 作者解释了复杂的技术和科学项目
2. [N-uncount] oft N of n clarity is the ablity to think clearly. 清晰度是冷静思考的能力。
In business circles he is noted for his flair and clarity of vision. 在商业圈内，他标志着，他的公正和准确的视觉。
3. [N-uncount] clarity is the quality of being clear in outline or sound.
This remarkable technology provides far greater clarity than conventional x-rays. =precision.
这个了不起的技术比传统的X-RAYS更清晰。
不知道，我这样的学习方法对不对！ 我就是这样看我的计技术书的！
这样的看书方法对吗！