Much to the bewilderment of professional scientists, quasi-religious cults are being formed around such unlikely topics as quantum physics, space-time relativity, black holes and the big bang.

令专业水准的科学家十分困惑的是，准宗教崇拜正围绕量子物理学、时空相对论、黑洞和大爆炸等不太可能的话题而形成。

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This, in turn, has ramped up the importance of fielding quasi-professional squads, which has improved the play if not the sport of the game.

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These new networks gather angels into quasi-professional investment syndicates, allowing investors to spread their risk and take part in bigger and sometimes more attractive opportunities without betting the bank.

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Internet gossipers have hit back at Roubini for liking to party, considering him sort of hypocritical given his serious, quasi-painful professional demeanor.

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