In monkeys, the role of the neurons may be limited to predicting simple goal-directed actions, but in humans the mirror neuron system may have evolved the ability to interpret more complex intentions.

• 对猴子而言，这些神经元的功能或许局限于预测简单的目标导向行动，但对人类而言，镜像神经元系统也许已经演化出可以阐释更复杂意图的能力。