The link between the development artifact and the requirement is, by default, created as an indirect link.

开发工件与需求之间的联系，默认条件下，会作为一个间接的联系而创建。

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Rather, the link is indirect.

而它们之间的关联是间接的。

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Though many still see an indirect link between gold prices and the value of the dollar, it is one based entirely on market forces.

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If these indirect benefits do matter, it may explain why Mr Prasad and company failed three years ago to prove a link between the migration of capital and growth.

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