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That might seem rather an obscure point, but it sets the tone for an exhibition that contains a lot of black-and-white photographs and relatively few natural objects.

这可能会有些晦涩难懂，但它为一个展览奠定了基调，展览中包含了大量的黑白照片和相对较少的自然物体。

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Introduction is of great importance since it sets the tone for the speech.

开场白很重要，因为它为演讲奠定基调。

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As any skier knows, how you hit that turn sets the tone for the run.

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True, the commander sets the tone, but it should be informed by the PAO.

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It all sets the tone for a week of doing and making rather than moving and shaking.

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