This process most distillers like to keep secret, as it is the first step in developing a characteristic flavour.

大多数酿酒人会对这个过程保密，因为这是酿造独特口味的第一步。

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In this article, the first step is to identify characteristic usage patterns associated with "wasted" power, then activate a power-saving mode when those patterns are detected.

在本文中，第一步是识别与“费电”相关的典型使用模式，然后在检测到这些模式时激活节电模式。

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These involve the single step response characteristic of stepping motor.

这些涉及步进电动机的单步响应特性。

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Apple's reputation for market-leading innovation took a knock after the iPhone 5 was seen as an iteration of an earlier design rather than a characteristic step-change.

BBC: Apple brand less 'inspiring', survey says