Gateway form makes the branching and joining points in the model more explicit.

利用网关形式，模型中的分支和联接点会更加明确。

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A line joining points of equal time or age, such as a reflection in a seismic profile or contours in an isochron map.

相同时间或年代的点的连线，比如地震剖面中的反射和等时线图中的等值线等。

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The Chase card offered students additional "Karma" reward points for joining its Facebook group.

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Marussia's closest rival is the Caterham team that has scored no points since joining in 2010.

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Scolari guided Brazil to the World Cup in 2002, but since joining Chelsea the club have dropped 16 points at home this season and one banner unfurled by fans called for the Brazilian's sacking.

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