CouchDB can be a great alternative to relational databases for many applications, especially ones involving less-structured data.

对许多应用程序而言，CouchDB可能是一个很不错的关系数据库替代品，特别涉及缺少结构的数据的应用程序。

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There is, however, an alternative growing in popularity for software-to-software access of data, without involving humans.

不过，另一种方法，即数据的软件到软件(soft ware - to - soft ware)访问，正日渐流行，这种方法不需人工干涉。

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Involving in some kind of creative and entertaining pastime or hobby is a good alternative to free time, relax and a fun way to build self confidence.

参与某种创造性和娱乐性的消遣爱好是一个好的替代品，自由的时间，放松，一种有趣的方式来建立自信。

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And, in support of the second alternative, even adults find these tasks involving lying and deception more difficult.

即使成年人也会发现,包含谎言与欺骗的任务要更加困难,这支持了第二种观点

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