It computes a single cycle time for all intersections, splits this cycle time into green times for each intersection and then adjusts offset times in order to minimise waiting times.

这项技术为所有交叉口计算一个单一的周期时间并将这个周期时间分割成每一个交叉口的绿灯时间，而后调整相位差，以便将等待时间减至最少。

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Superbowl Sunday is nearly here. In order to pass the time waiting for the half-time commercials and wardrobe malfunctions.

美国橄榄球超级杯大赛的星期天突然来临了，为了消磨时间等待下半场广告和衣柜故障。

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The order limit has been imposed to limit the time athlete's have to spend waiting in line, with some athletes literally waiting hours to place their order.

实施“限点令”是为了节省运动员们的排队取餐时间，有的运动员几乎要排队数小时才能拿到自己点的餐。

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In a few minutes, he can order a prescription and everyone has saved time and money rather than waiting days to get into their doctor.

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They were waiting for noodles to be cooked to order in vats of boiling water, and were prepared to wait a long time.

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