The assumption is that even if this DNA doesn't make up any of the genes, it must serve some other purpose.

这个假设是，即使这个 DNA 不构成任何基因，它一定有其他的用途。

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All communication systems serve a purpose, a pragmatic function of some sort.

所有的通信系统都有一个目的，某种实用的功能。

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These experiments serve no useful purpose.

这些实验没有任何实际意义。

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This can be a problem even though earwax appears to serve an important purpose.

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Religion had to bring a softening effect upon against the violent and bestial character of the early Romans. But for us today, Machiavelli writes, religion has to serve the opposite purpose.

宗教必须带来一种缓和效应，用以针对,早期罗马人的野蛮残忍的性格,但是对于今天的我们来说，马基雅维利写道，宗教不得不为相反的目的服务。

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Sometimes they serve a purpose.

有些能达到阐述的目的

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Both OLTP and DW segments of database software serve different purpose and benefit from faster servers.

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The Pentagon, however, maintains that landmines still serve a purpose in safeguarding lives in combat.

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In Sweden, we love things that look good, but which serve their purpose too.

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