This isn't to say that a "serious tool" should be embellished with an overdone GUI. A great app design is one that will balance appearance with function.

但这并不是说要设计一套“严谨的工具”，使用过分夸张的用户界面，出色的应用程序设计应该达到一种外观和功能的平衡。

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