Since the International Geophysical Year commencing from 1957, great advancements have been attained in this branch of science, both theoretically and experimentally.

自从1957年第一次地球物理年以来，这门科学获得很大的进展。

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He has now attained his eightieth year.

他已经达到了他的八十岁。

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Last year, Mr Heng received the Public Administration Medal (Silver), which recognises the level of excellence he has attained in the field of technical education in Singapore.

王元德凭着为我国工艺教育领域取得的卓越成就，刚在去年荣获行政功绩奖章（银）表扬。

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That year was also the one in which Afweyne attained notoriety as the key organizer of a pirate group that conducted two high-profile hijackings.

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In 1940 Congress passed a resolution requesting the President to issue a proclamation each year for the public recognition of all who had attained the status of American citizenship.

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For the second year in a row, Amazon's score of 88 is the highest ever attained by any retailer in the study.

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