Calder learnt how to find the precise point to connect each wire so that all the pieces will sway in harmony.

考尔德学会了如何找到准确的点连接每根金属线，使所有的部件能够协调摆动。

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If the electrodes are then connected by a wire, a current will flow from one to the other.

当两个电极之间用电线连起来时，电流将从一极流到另一极。

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It will come down to the wire; and when the stopgap compromise is reached, many in Washington will declare victory and, in the process, claim credit for averting a national disaster.

等到最后一分钟，达成妥协，华盛顿的很多人就会宣告胜利，说是避免了一场国家灾难。

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At some point my body will refuse to carry me on the wire and I hope I will be wise enough to agree.

WSJ: Philippe Petit on the House That Came Wired

Judging from past experience, I would anticipate that any agreement on a second Fiscal Cliff deal will probably come down to the wire, if not get postponed again, and that market volatility will likely continue to increase as we get closer to the new deadline.

FORBES: Fiscal Cliff Deal: 4 Tax Provisions Handled, 1 Hiked, Still Work To Be Done

To do this many freelancers will move in behind the wire photographers, as they move on to new stories the freelance will come behind the news teams and start to work on in depth projects, exploring the subject, living in the space and in the best cases be able to present compelling stories and features that explore deeper issues.

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