External tables provide a normal table interface to data files that reside in the underlying operating system.

外部表对驻留在底层操作系统中的数据文件提供一个普通的表界面。

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The Finance system has an interface and several methods for updating an employee's financial data.

金融系统具有一个接口以及数个方法以更新雇员金融数据。

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Though data is synchronized between systems and system databases within and outside the organization, this data interface approach falls short of supporting data interoperability.

尽管组织内外系统和系统数据库之间的数据已经同步，但这种数据接口方式不能支持数据互操作。

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This handheld device works with both Macs and PCs, and can serve as a portable USB 1.1 hard drive for either system--though by using the USB connection interface, you can expect a long wait when loading data to the device from your computer.

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