Only gravity and a phenomenon called the weak nuclear force, which governs some types of radioactive decay, can bind them—hence the term “weakly interacting”.

只有重力和一种可以支配某些放射性衰变的弱核力能够使其聚集凝固，“弱反应”这一术语由此得名。

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Jacen would use the Force to bind the team together into a cohesive fighting unit.

杰森用原力把小队紧密联系在一起，结成一个牢固的战斗单元。

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This lessens the chance that the company will get into a bind that will force it to cut back on exploration and acquisitions -- and leave it with too little oil and gas reserves to meet future debt service.

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We have recognized, however, that incorrect legal advice from an IRS employee does not have the force of law and cannot bind the Commissioner or this Court.

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That would make the task force subject to the Administrative Procedures Act and all the rules that bind other regulatory bodies, including the legal requirement to consider public comments and provide avenues for appeal.

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