Instead of pulling objects along a simple straight line, Grier has begun to explore curves, loops and even knotted paths that cross themselves.

除了通过简单的直线光来拉动物体，格里尔已经开始探索用曲线，环线甚至是绳结那样相互穿过路径的光线来拉动物体。

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Never mind what it would do to the immigrants themselves, who benefit far more than anyone else from being allowed to cross borders to find work.

不管这对移民自身会有什么影响，他们从允许跨境就业中获得的好处远远超过其他人。

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The two friends find themselves at cross-purposes with the officials.

这两个朋友发现他们与这些官员无法互相理解。

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