A computer in one location performs an operation, a person somewhere else wants to see the result.

计算机在某个位置执行一个操作，在其他地方的人希望看到结果。

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The Erie required 83 locks, each made of stone, to move boats up and down the natural elevations. The locks were designed so that each needed only one person for its operation.

运河共有83个船闸，每一个都采用石材建造，以用于提升或降低船只的航道高度，这些船闸的设计要保证只需要一个人就能进行操作。

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When in commissioning and operation, one man shall be designated to be responsible for the running of the equipment and no authorized person shall be permitted to move close to the said equipment.

在进行调试运行的时候，必须指定一人负责操作设备；而且禁止一切未经允许的人员接近设备。

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But in terms of the competition, there has to be more than one person involved in the operation and a list of books.

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At least one person has died during the clean-up operation, after being thrown from a ship by waves and drowning in the oil.

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Family-owned businesses face a different reality, as they tend to have their entire operation, clients and goodwill linked to one person.

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