An ax used to apply force to wood.

斧子用来对木头施加力。

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If we do not apply force on the bottle-opener, can we open the bottle?

如果我们不在开瓶器上施加力，我们能打开瓶盖吗？

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Light infantry battalions must be able to use the full depth of the battlefield and rapidly concentrate or shift assets to apply force or influence at the appropriate place and time.

轻步营应充分利用战场全纵深，快速集中或转移兵力，在适当的时间对适当的地区使用兵力或施加影响。

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You apply a force and the material will resist it until you have a force great enough to break the bonds.

如何你对它施加一个外力，材料能够承受,除非这个外力足够强大去打破键。

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Then you find that you have to apply minimum force.

你就会发现,所需外力有最小值

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The task force thinks that superiority depends largely on the deterrent value of protection and that we need to demonstrate an ability to respond, along with political, legal and economic needs, but to demonstrate the ability to apply force, if it were necessary.

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Why not apply maximum force to do that?

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