Apple says new multimedia players should be based on a new, more open system.

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The thermos, with the lid on top, It's not a open system your coffee is going to stay warm or hot in the thermos.

顶部盖了盖子的热水瓶，不是开系,你希望你的咖啡在热水瓶里面保持温暖,或滚烫。

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The system can be an open system, or it can be a closed system, or it can be isolated.

系统可以是开系，可以是闭系，或是孤立系。

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