There are two methods in studying metaphysics. One is the positive method, and the other is the negative method.

形而上学有两种方法，即正的方法和负的方法。

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To do the actual collecting, the Template Method TestResult.runProtected(..) brackets test execution with start and end housekeeping calls and interprets exceptions thrown as negative test results.

为了完成采集工作，Template Method TestResult.runProtected(..) 将测试执行放在 start 和 end 辅助调用（housekeeping call）之间，把抛出的异常解释为负的测试结果。

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Passing positive and negative arguments to the method will navigate the stack.

可以通过传递正或负的参数在堆栈中导航。

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The maintenance of the Aaa with a negative outlook into 2014 is highly unlikely unless the method adopted to achieve debt stabilization involved a large, immediate fiscal shock with a resulting unstable economic situation.

FORBES: Moody's Says U.S. Has Until End Of 2013 To Save AAA Rating