The "relation" comes from the fact that the tables can be linked to each other, for example the author of a book could be linked to the authors table to provide more information about the author.

“关系”一词来源于表之间可以相互连接这一事实。例如，一本书的作者可以连接到作者表中以获得更多关于该作者的信息。

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The book includes tables and appendices and contains a new section of color plate illustrations.

书包括桌子和附录并且包含一个彩色插图插图的新部分。

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Where can I get a book of Tide Tables?

哪儿能搞到一本潮汐表？

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OpenTable has seen substantial growth in the recent past from the number of diners using the OpenTable system to book tables online.

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Restaurants use an electronic reservation book, and customers have access to its full inventory (though a block of tables can be set aside for unannounced regulars and celebrities).

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