We prefer the term perpetual intermediates, because although beginners quickly improve to become intermediates, they seldom go on to become experts.

因为新手虽然能很快进步成为中间用户，但他们很少能够继续成为专家。

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Although personally, we'd prefer to talk to the Beemer.

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Although we would prefer to proceed through a negotiated agreement, we are fully committed to this transaction, and will take the steps necessary to complete it.

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Although STX is developing thinner hybrid drives to compete with solid-state drives, we think PC manufacturers prefer the latter due to their lower battery demand and smaller size.

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