I show up on time, but I don't have my running shoes, or another critical item, like my race bib.

我准时到场了，但却没带我的跑鞋，或者别的关键的东西，比如我的比赛号码布。

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To combat the issue of race conditions, the concept of a critical section was created.

临界段概念是为解决竞态条件问题而产生的。

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Redeemed by such a critical choice, they'll soar like a glider, race like a Stealth, and, when overflying a barnyard or kennel, turn into a wicked-awesome dive bomber.

面对如此生死攸关的选择，它们会像滑翔机一样一飞冲天，会像隐形飞机一样快速冲刺，而且它们飞过脏乱的猪圈狗窝时，会变成一架非常牛逼的俯冲轰炸机！

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The controversial but still powerful Afghan political figure flew home from Turkey on Monday and immediately lent support to President Karzai, which could be critical in the multi-candidate presidential race.

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Refusing to help the U.S. automakers compete in this critical race to develop new battery technology means we will forever be dependent on other countries to meet our energy needs.

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Hitachi's Atsushi Morihara says it is a critical race for both of the companies as the resulting product will have a major impact on the mobile market in the future.

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In determining the result, their positioning on the track at the critical phases of the race was much more significant than any performance difference between the two cars.

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