I think the historical factor is overplayed, that it really doesn't mean much.

我认为该历史因素被夸大了，其实它真的意义不大。

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In the process of Europeanization, the historical factor is the most remarkable.

特定的历史文化条件在“欧化”过程中的作用十分突出。

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Shehuo is one of the traditional and ancient customs in northern China. Shehuo includes many factors such as historical factor, cultural factor and psychological factor.

社火是中国北方传统而又古老的民间习俗之一，社火包含着历史的、文化的、心理的诸多因素。

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The reasons for this talent are varied but there is one major historical factor that cannot be ignored - late 19th Century migration patterns.

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The most defining factor of a Chinese leadership generation is its historical background.

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Another factor to consider is that most financial advisors rely on historical averages to estimate a portfolio's future return.

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