But clinging to the scheme - based on untested technology against a distant and uncertain threat - meant that Russia would block American influence at every turn.

但如果继续坚持这个计划- - -以未经检验的技术来防范一个遥远的未知威胁，则意味着俄罗斯以后将处处给美国下绊。

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The second mental error was clinging to a defensive scheme when the other team had demonstrated an ability to exploit that scheme for its own gain.

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