Without software instructions, the hardware doesn't know what to do.

如果没有软件指令，硬件就不知该做什么。

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It reads and interprets software instructions and coordinates the processing activities that must take place.

它可用来阅读解释各种软件指令，并协调所产生的各种处理活动。

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Miniaturization also means a shorter distance that electricity has to travel to activate software instructions.

微型化也意味着激活软件指令时的电流传输距离变短。

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If it is a lab it will include the lab instructions and often all the tools if there are software tools that are needed for that lab.

如果是实验室，将会包含实验指导,如果需要软件工具的话,还会提供工具。

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