However, if the object had been slightly larger - 20 to 30 metres (60 to 90ft) across - it could easily have caused extensive damage and loss of life, say researchers.

研究人员说，可是，如果这个物体稍微大一点——直径二十至三十米(60至90英尺)——它可能会轻易地造成广泛的破坏、生命的丧失。

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If there is extensive brain damage, the presumption is, faith is not going to play a huge role.

如果有广泛的脑损伤，信念将不会起到很大作用。

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Oval cells are activated to proliferate and regenerate liver tissue when the liver damage is extensive and chronic, or if proliferation of hepatocytes is inhibited.

当肝脏发生严重损伤且肝细胞再生障碍时，卵圆细胞被激活并大量增殖，参与肝脏损伤的修复与重建。

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The agency has begun a second test, which will be completed in January 2012, measuring the volume of smaller particles, which could go deeper into the lungs and cause more extensive damage if breathed in.

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If the damage to the house isn't too extensive, a better alternative is a streamlined Federal Housing Administration 203(k) loan, also known as a "limited repair" loan.

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