Some people like small talk in a meeting before digging into important matters, while others are more straightforward.

有些人喜欢在深入讨论重要问题之前在会议上闲聊，而有些人则更直截了当。

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The method can rapidly degrade polymers into small molecular organic matters, and can reduce COD content in some degree. Besides, the operation is easy, and the apparatus cost is not high.

本方法能快速降解高 分子聚合物为低分子有机物，并能在一定程度降低污水COD值，其 操作简单，设备费用不高，在废水处理中有较大的经济效益和社会效 益。

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When diplomas are being handed out, though, it might be worthwhile for graduates and the rest of us if the popular "do what you love" message were balanced with a more timeless message to find work that, even in some small way, truly matters.

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Small matters, in some ways, but golf is a game of inches.

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Some of these problematic IP enforcement matters are between two small companies, one having invested in IP protection, the other counting on the huge expense to keep the IP owner from enforcing its rights.

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