And so the set of properties that describes system equilibrium doesn't change.

这些描述系统的属性,平衡是不变的。

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The gold standard was a success in the sense that the price of gold stayed constant because that's what the whole system was designed to do.

金本位制度是一个成功,因为金子的价值保持不变，并且这也是,人们当初对这设计整个系统的意图所在。

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But for now assume that GetInt just makes the cursor blink or at least stay steady -- it depends on your computer and operating system and such.

但是现在假设GetInt只是使光标闪烁,或者是不变的--它依赖于你的电脑,和操作系统之类的。

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