He may appear outdated, unable to keep up with the latest tools and technology, but he is wise and knows the basics like the back of his hand.

他可能看上去有些落伍，难以和最新的工具和技术的保持一致，但是他聪明老道，对基础知识了若指掌。

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The extreme sophistication of modern technology – wonderful though its benefits are – is, ironically, an impediment to engaging young people with basics: with learning how things work.

现代科技的极度精密——虽然他们的好处是美妙的——讽刺地，是年轻人接触基础科学的阻碍：当他们尝试学习物件如何运作的时候。

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The technology has changed but the basics of the job haven't.

现在科技改变了很多但是其基本工作并没有改变。

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Even as state, county and city Webmasters concentrate on the basics-implementing the technology, building an audience and beefing up the infrastructure-they already are exploring ways to push the technology to its limits rather than just replicating radio or TV broadcasts online.

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Now, it appears that they want their leaders to focus on the basics: creating better-paying jobs, protecting the population, expanding trade, improving access to technology, developing infrastructure in rural areas, and improving relations with foreign countries and trade partners.

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