If you want to really understand this in a practical sense, it's more as though these guys are hired hands.

用更现代点的观点来解读,他们更像是雇农

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Diploma holders were often regarded as more practical and experienced than those with degrees.

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Sure, the Nissan Leaf is more practical as a family car for everyday driving (and I loved the way it handled in a test drive, too).

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Maybe it's a function of being middle-aged, but these days having the coolest new gadget isn't as important as having what's more practical.

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