So why do publishers continue to muddy the waters by using fictitious stories and characters in nonfiction books?

那么，为什么出版商继续泥泞使用虚构的故事和人物在非小说类书籍的水域？

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These studies showed that it was conscious thought that was most effective in complex decision-making and indeed unconscious thought tended to muddy the waters.

这些研究表明，有意识的思考在复杂的决策中是高效的，而且无意识的思考确实更易做出不明智的决策。

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The directors are probably going to recommend that we accept the take-over bid, but we can muddy the waters by asking detailed questions about the company accounts.

董事们很可能建议我们接受那个索价，但如果我们提出关于公司的账目的详细问题就可以把事情搞浑。

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In nineteen eighty, Pinetop Perkins and the other Muddy Waters' band members formed their own group, the Legendary Blues Band.

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Experts say it all started with a song by the American singer and guitarist Muddy Waters.

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They played alongside Muddy Waters for 10 years, before launching The Legendary Blues Band with three other members of Muddy's backup group.

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Unfortunately, debate over where the new leader should come from threatens to muddy the waters.

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To muddy the waters further, all this leaves open the question of civil (as opposed to criminal) trespass.

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Allegations to the contrary were false and "spread by those who want to muddy the waters, " Mehr said.

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