The Internet's speed, vast resources, and its ability to directly communicate with others are its greatest benefits. Because the Internet uses the quickness of computers to transmit its data, information can travel at tremendous speeds. Speed is not the only benefit. The Internet uses hundreds of thousands of computers all connected to each other to store vast amounts of information. And finally, because the Internet allows individuals to have specific electronic mail addresses, people can
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prevalent
(fml.)existing commonly, generally, or widely (in some place or at some time ); predominant
(正式) （在某地或某时）流行的，盛行的；普遍的
a.
continuity
[U]uninterrupted connection or union (through time or space)
连续性，连贯性
n.
inherent
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; intrinsic
固有的，内在的，天生的
a.
inherently
in itself or oneself; by its or one's nature ;as such ;intrinsically
固有地，本质上，内在地
ad.
decisive
1. unquestionable
无疑的，明确的
2. showing determination or firmness
坚决的，果断的 a.
3. leading to a result ; deciding an issue
决定性的，关键性的
permeate
pass through or into every part of (sth.)
渗透，渗入，充满 vt.
telecommunications
the receiving or sending of messages by telephone, television, telegraph, or radio n. 电信
accessory
1. (usu. pl.)sth. which is not a necessary part of sth. larger, but which makes it more useful ,effective, etc.
附件，附属品
n. 2. [C] one who incites, aids, or abets a lawbreaker in the commission of a crime, but is not present at the time of the crime
(怂恿、帮助罪犯进行犯罪活动，但犯罪时不在现场的) 同谋，从犯
literally
1. exactly, without exaggeration
确切地，真正地
2. word by word ad. 逐字地
3. according to the words and not the intention
按字面地
追捕逃犯
draw on
extract or take from experiences for one's own use
凭借，动用，利用
Our ancestors have accumulated rich experiences for us to draw on. 我们的祖先积累了丰富的经验供我们借鉴。
in the absence of
lacking; for the want of
缺乏，没有
In the absence of children, the picnic was a bore.
没有孩子参加，野餐单调乏味。
Sales are almost impossible in the absence of good technical support. 没有良好的技术支持，销售几乎不可能有进展。
with respect to
in relation to; in terms of ;concerning
关于，就……而言，在……方面
He never shows any opinions with respect to race.
关于种族问题，他从未发表任何见解。
The discussion is exhaustive with respect to financial terms. 在金融条款方面讨论极其详尽。
call for
demand; require
需要
This work calls for a lot of patience.
这项工作需要很大的耐心。
A big fund is called for if the research institution is to survive. 研究所要生存就需要一大笔资金。
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