Africa Command officials say the command has a far softer approach, trying to boost security through greater cooperation and capacity-building activities with America's African partners.

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to make a question a little bit more polite, a little bit softer.

这样可以让整个句子显得更有礼貌，也更为温和。

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Remember that you can change it slightly by saying "Would you mind" to ask permission a little bit softer.

记住，你可以通过轻微变形，用“Would you mind”更委婉地请求许可。

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