This might be explained by the fact that the novel has evolved precisely because of technological developments that made it possible to print out huge numbers of texts.

这或许可以解释为，小说的流传正是由于技术的发展，从而能够印刷出大量文本。

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These technological developments were hardly imaginable 30 years ago.

这些科技新产品在30年前几乎是不可想象的。

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Technological developments have greatly influenced people's daily life.

科技的发展极大地影响了人们的日常生活。

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Technological developments have also emboldened cyber thieves, who are discovering new reasons and ways to steal corporate data.

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The technological developments of recent years - the ability to isolate, move and modify genes - represent a true revolution.

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Significant technological developments will clearly need to happen for this to occur.

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