The herb has been used for centuries to curdle milk.

这种香草被用来凝乳已有几个世纪。

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Herbs have been used for centuries to make refreshing drinks.

草药用于调制清凉饮料已有几百年的历史了。

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Herbs have been used for centuries to endow a whole range of foods with subtle flavours.

香草几个世纪以来一直被用来赋予各种食品细腻的味道。

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Valerian is a flowering plant used for centuries as a remedy for insomnia and anxiety.

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It has been used for centuries to evoke the sound of rural England and simple country folk.

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Satire has been used for centuries (OK, millennia) as a vehicle for societal comment through mockery.

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