This is clearly a defensive deal, they were backed in a corner and they had to protect the Android platform.

很明显这笔交易是防御性的。谷歌被逼得无路可走，它必须保护Android平台。

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But the ability of the authorities to protect Shias is being severely tested, correspondents say - and this as elections are around the corner.

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In contrast, Button's choice of the regular set-up will give him more stability on corner entry and help him to protect his tyres.

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