Two people were considered to be acquaintances – or separated by one degree – if they communicated with one another through the email-like system.

如果两个人通过电子邮件联系，则他们被认定为熟人，或者说一度分离。

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An important aspect of these services that cannot be ignored, however, is the way they allow people to connect with others, building a network of friends and acquaintances.

但是不能忽略这类服务的一个重要方面，即让人们互相沟通，建立朋友和熟人圈子。

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Try to be fair in your dealings with acquaintances.

在与熟人们打交道时要尽力做到公正。

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"I'm sure she'll be fit to renew acquaintances with Prokopcuka in what should be another tough battle, " he said.

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Check with friends and acquaintances, too, but be careful.

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Facebook is a tool for efficiently managing your acquaintances, for keeping up with the people you would not otherwise be able to stay in touch with.

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