The tight layering of the CARDS creates a brilliant striped pattern, and, as Shaheen notes, the different shades of yellow resemble wood grain.

卡片之间的层次很紧凑，于是看起来有了漂亮的条纹结构，另外，就像夏新说的，卡片上黄颜色的阴影看起来类似木质的纹理呢。

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Tight grained wood tends to impart the Oak characteristics (vanilla, spice and butter flavors) much more slowly than wood with looser grain.

木材往往紧密纹路传授橡树特性(香草、香料和奶油口味)远远低于木和宽松的粮食。

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"Given that global and U.S. grain inventories remain very tight, grain prices will continue to reflect growing conditions and yield potential for both U.S. and global crop production, " Agrium said, citing a June report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which anticipates global grain and oilseed stockpiles to scrape 35-year lows through 2009.

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High crop prices (especially for corn) and tight grain inventories are expected to create huge demand for nutrients.

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The front baffle couples with Nordic birch, another cold climate wood with an extremely tight grain, to project the most ideal sound reverberation properties.

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