It is of first importance to spread cultural and scientific knowledge among the people.

普及文化科学是头等重要的。

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But the knowledge can also spread.

但是知识也是会传播的。

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The most efficient way to spread knowledge is for somebody who knows the code to work on it with somebody who doesn't.

传播知识最有效的方法是让一个知道代码的人与不知道代码的人一起解决问题。

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Smithson wanted his money to be given to the United States to start an organization in Washington designed to increase and spread knowledge.

VOA: special.2010.10.22

The prize rewards significant contributions to the development, knowledge and spread of Arab culture by means of artistic, intellectual or promotional outreach aimed at enhancing intercultural dialogue and understanding.

UNESCO: Prizes and Patronage

The book, pamphlet and newspaper have spread knowledge (and nonsense), transforming economies, politics and religion.

ECONOMIST: Millennium issue: COMMUNICATION

The point would be to spread knowledge and let all investors and potential investors see exactly what the auditor found.

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