There was a date at one end of the line and at the other a sum of money, as in common account-books, but instead of explanatory writing, only a varying number of crosses between the two.

一行末了有个日期，而在另一头有个钱数，就像普通的账本，不过代替说明文字的却是两者之间的一个变化的十字数。

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The explanatory article in encyclopaedia is a kind of expository writing.

百科全书条目释文是一种权威性辞书的说明文字 ，其语言朴实、简洁、严谨。

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In fact, in addition to its win, the Journal was also a finalist in four other categories: feature writing, explanatory reporting, national reporting and international reporting.

FORBES: Pulitzers Announced: NYT Wins 2, WSJ Snaps Losing Streak