The delay may only be a few seconds, but in a user's mind, it can count as one strike against your application.

这个延时虽然只有几秒钟，但在用户的印象中，这无疑是对该应用程序的一次打击。

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Ordinarily it counts as a strike - except if the batter has two strikes on him. Then it doesn't count, and the batter has another chance to hit the ball.

一般它算一击，但二击以后的界外球就不算了，击球员还可以继续击赛。

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If reality TV handles the strike right, count on that number to grow.

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According to a count by CNN, this is the 16th suspected missile strike in Pakistan this year.

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