pron. （用以询问某人或某事物的词）什么，多少，…的事物；adj. …的（事物或人）；adv. （用于感叹句中）；int. （用以表示不相信或惊奇），（用以表示未听清楚对方说的话）；

例句
How big is the abyss between what you think you are and what you actually are?
你对自己的认识和真实的你之间差别到底有多大？

are

vi. （用于第二人称单复数现在时，第一、三人称复数现在时）是；n. 公亩（等于100平方米）；

例句
We are scared to abandon ourselves to our feelings in case we seem weak or out of control.
我们不敢放纵自己的情感，以免显得太过软弱或缺乏自制。

effective

adj. 有效的，起作用的，实际的，实在的，给人深刻印象；n. [军]现役兵额，有生力量，精兵；

例句
Light colours provide an effective backdrop for pictures or a mirror.
浅色是挂放图画或镜子很有效果的衬托。

and

conj. 和，与，而且，于是，然后，因此；

例句
I spend a lot on expensive jewelry and clothing...
我花很多钱购买昂贵的首饰和衣服。

scientifically

adv. 合乎科学地；

例句
...our abysmal record at producing a scientifically trained workforce...
我们在培育具有科学素养的专业人才方面惨不忍睹的记录

defensible

adj. 能防御的，能辩护的；

例句
What are effective and scientifically defensible indicators of coupled systems management?
耦合系统管理的科学、高效的指标是什么?

indicators

n. （仪器上显示温度、压力、耗油量等的）指针( indicator的名词复数 )，指示物，（车辆上的）转弯指示灯，指示信号；

例句
Such changes are indicators of economic dynamism.
这些变化是经济腾飞的标志。

of

prep. 关于，属于…的，由…制成；aux. 助动词 [非标准用语、方言] =have [主用于虚拟语气]；

例句
He did have a real knowledge of the country...
他对该国的确知之甚多。

coupled

adj. 连结的，联系的；

例句
...a problem that is coupled with lower demand for the machines themselves...
这个问题外加上对机器本身需求量的下降

systems

n. [物理化学]系( system的名词复数 )，制度，身体，系统；

例句
This affords us the opportunity to ask questions about how the systems might change...
这给我们提供了就系统可能如何改变进行提问的机会。

management

n. 管理，管理人员，管理技巧，处事的能力；

例句
They have learned the lessons of business management theory, and put them into action.
他们不仅学习了商业管理理论方面的课程，并且学以致用。

...the spiralling vortex airflow that slows the plane.
使飞机减速的螺旋形气流涡旋

You just go on ahead. I'll come by later...
你只管先往前走。我随后就来。

He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him chastens him early.
24不忍用杖打儿子的,是恨恶他;疼爱儿子的, 趁早管教.

For further information, please contact 414 3925, extension 2253.
详情请致电414 3925,转分机2253。

He sat there while I made the case for his dismissal...
他坐在那儿，听我陈述解雇他的理由。

This decree obliges unions to delay strikes.
该法令迫使工会推迟罢工。

Nothing to be got without pains but poverty.
一份耕耘，一份收获。

The right to demand payment from the endorser of a commercial paper when the first party liable fails to pay.
追索权当有支付义务的第一方不能支付时，可以向商业票据的背书人要求支付的权力。

Supporters of the death penalty argue that it would deter criminals from carrying guns...
死刑的支持者认为它能阻吓罪犯携带枪支。

What are effective and scientifically defensible indicators of coupled systems management?是什么意思？

What are effective and scientifically defensible indicators of coupled systems management?

耦合系统管理的科学、高效的指标是什么?

what

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