It takes more upkeep, burns more fuel and is slow 6 the starting line because it depends on learning—a (an) 7 process—instead of instinct.

它需要更多的保养，消耗更多的燃料，起步慢，这是因为聪明依赖学习——一个渐进的过程——而不是本能。

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However the report said that increased competition had brought down the cost of fixed line telephone costs while lower servicing charges and tyre costs had reduced the cost of car upkeep.

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