One theory is that the shape developed over the ages to improve this shark's sense of smell.

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The interesting question from the standpoint of economic theory is, why did it have that funny shape?

从经济学理论的角度来看,期限结构的走势为什么会这样呢

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We're going to keep using the things that exist in space, virtual or not, and the things that unfold in time in their relationship with each other as we continue to try to understand these basic principles which shape so much of subsequent literary theory. Thank you.

我们将继续解释事物的存在，无论它们是否可见，我们会学习语言在一段时间里的关系,随着我们继续学习这些基本的概念,我们会进一步理解文学理论，谢谢。

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