If constructive means are not available to satisfy this instinct, man will turn to destructive means.

如果没有建设性的手段来满足这一本能，人类就会采用破坏性的手段。

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The method for checking quality of agricultural products based on the color feature is a rising non-destructive means.

基于颜色特征的无损检测方法是近年来一种新兴的农产品品质检测方法。

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However, disasters can also use animals as a means to make themselves more destructive.

然而，灾难还能使用动物来变得更具毁灭性。

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This was a very shallow earthquake, which means it would tend to be more destructive.

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