Such phenomena as a brilliant diamond or a nesting bird are relegated to the role of data, serving as the means for formulating or testing a new theory.

诸如璀璨的钻石或筑巢的鸟等现象都被归于数据的作用，成为形成或检验新理论的手段。

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Based on language testing theory, the author scrutinizes the status quo of current NAETI.

在语言测试理论的基础上，对全国外语翻译证书考试的现状做了一番考察。

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Dr. Tononi is also testing his theory in other ways.

托诺博士同时也用其他的方式测试他的理论。

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Ford Motor ( F - news - people ) has already been testing the theory of small premium cars, with some success.

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Although Heyerdahl did take some modern equipment -- such as radios, charts and a sextant -- he argued these were all incidental to testing the theory that the craft itself could make the 4, 300 mile journey across some of the most challenging seas on Earth.

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He said the lengthy and costly inquest had played a crucial role in testing those theories - but that some people would continue to believe in the murder theory no matter what the verdict was.

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