It is a similar story with economic growth, the other source of material progress.

作为物质进步的另一源泉——经济成长，也有跟科学类似的故事。

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In recent years, with China's steady economic growth, the youngsters have enjoyed material abundance, which, however, does not always mean spiritual satisfaction.

最近几年来，随着中国经济稳步增长，年轻人享受到了物质上的富裕，但是这并不总是意味着精神上的满足。

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Intellectual and moral growth is no less indispensable than material improvement.

才智和精神的增长的必要性决不亚于物质的改善。

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Material called a growth medium is put on the joint to keep it from getting dry and to help the two plants grow together.

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And we've structured our own store where each vendor, which out of nine hundred I've only got currently about ten approved, that are willing to allow their material to be inspected, allow their growth facility to be inspected and be verified organic or natural growing techniques.

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Now, with precious few other opportunities to invest massive amounts to gain material production growth, Exxon is moving full speed ahead.

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At the same time, emerging markets exposure and new soda fountain innovations could drive material revenue growth in the next few years.

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In this new technological world, data is the raw material for growth.

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