This limitation derives from Nakane's methodology—that of oral history—which cannot substitute for a broader theoretical or comparative perspective.

口述历史这种局限性源于 Nakane 的方法，这不能取代更广泛的理论或比较视角。

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Sometimes even music cannot substitute for tears.

有时就是音乐也不能代替泪水。

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If to think wider we realize that money cannot substitute family, friends or hobbies.

如果想的更宽一点的话，我们会意识到钱不能替代家人，朋友或者兴趣爱好。

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And ultimately, the government cannot substitute for all the private capital that has been withdrawn from the system.

WHITEHOUSE: Presidential Press Conference

Six-party talks cannot substitute for action by North Korea to comply with its obligations and to cease its destabilizing actions on the Korean Peninsula.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

In business, at least, image-polishing cannot substitute for regular rebukes and bouquets from bodies that systematically scrutinise countries' reputations, such as Transparency International (see article).

ECONOMIST: National branding