In Geodetic Surveys, the shape of the earth is thought of as a spheroid, although in a technical sense, it is not really a spheroid.

在大地测量中，地球的形状被看成一个椭球体，虽然在技术角度来看，它不是真正的椭球。

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This study uses academic and empirical measures, compiling inquiry questionnaire, and surveys the needs of the technical personnel in manufacturing enterprise.

并采用理论与实证研究相结合的方法，编写调查问卷对制造企业技术人才的需求进行调查。

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Schlumberger -- There's a lot of oil-rich nations that refuse to work with Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell but rely on the technical expertise of Schlumberger for seismic surveys, well drilling, completion and maintenance.

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Today, 43 months after the technical end of The Great Recession, surveys I report about on my radio program (NFIB, Tatum, our online poll, etc.), indicate that about a fifth of small businesses are doing well, about as many are doing poorly, and the middle 60% are doing just okay.

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You can overlay this with technical analysis and the results from investor sentiment surveys.

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