If we look at a star in January—when Earth is at one point in its orbit—it will seem to be in a different position from where it appears six months later.

如果我们在一月份观察一颗恒星——那时地球在其轨道上的一个点——它的位置似乎会与六个月后它出现的位置不同。

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Their ten-point lead puts the team in an almost unassailable position.

他们以十分领先的优势使整个球队处于难以撼动的地位。

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Pay attention to that the elongation and fixed point position of sling should not affected by the earth body deformation.

注意吊索的变形伸长以及吊索固定点位置应不受土体变形的影响。

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In other words, the Knicks have allowed MVP-level performances on a nightly basis at the point-guard position.

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But given that South Africa had been bowled out for 83 in Nottingham, England were firm favourites at the halfway point - a position only strengthened by the elbow injury to the tourists' regular captain Graeme Smith.

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With Group Four leaders Germany also winning on Wednesday evening, brushing aside Azerbaijan 4-0, it is they and Russia - a point behind the Germans on 21 - who are in pole position to reach the finals in South Africa.

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