Snow crystals grow in one of two designs - plate-like and columnar.

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But before we'd do that I'd like to just have a quick discussion about your experience with the Daily Plate.

但是在我们讨论之前,我想对你们,所做的每日饮食记录做个简单说明

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One way is to allow these bacteria to grow on a plate that is loaded with antibiotics like Ampicillin.

一种方法,是让这些细菌,在有大量抗生素如氨苄青霉素,的培养基上生长

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Well, duh! That's like asking, when I've eaten up all the food on my plate, is there any food left on my plate?

好的,这就像是在问,我把盘子里的东西吃光了,盘子里是否还有东西

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