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Regrettably some teachings play upon the idea of an angry God that metes out punishment, and it is used as a way to keep people in a continual state of fear and obedience.
遗憾的是，一些教义利用一个愤怒的神施予惩罚的观点将人们长期困囿在恐惧和顺从的状态中。
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A play upon the symbiotic nature of organisms thriving in the rainforest, TROPICOOL @ KL envisions a series of symbiotic energy-generating skyscrapers modeled after mushrooms.
这项设计就是建立在热带雨林繁荣的有机体共生本质的基础上。 TROPICOOL @ KL模仿蘑菇的造型想象出了一系列能够互相依存，产生能量的高楼大厦。
It was my part at this feast to play upon my instrument, and I have done all I could.
在这宴会中，我的任务是奏乐，我也尽力演奏了。

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Dr. LIVINGSTON: Last year, folks indicated that the play had an impact upon them.
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