I'm fascinated by the systems that exist behind the direct surface of the visual world.

我被存在于视觉世界表象背后的系统深深迷住。

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Crews then turned to placing a cap over the pipe -- not to stop it, but to direct at least some of the oil to ships on the surface.

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Getting that entire surface into direct contact with the hot, oil-slicked pan is the first priority.

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