The scientists at Manchester Metropolitan University then discovered the Achilles' tendon became thicker and stiffer meaning it was harder to stretch the feet out to walk.

随后曼切·斯特城市大学的科学家们发现跟腱(脚跟与小腿之间的大块肌腱)变厚变硬意味着伸展脚走路会更加困难。

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It occurred between the Takoma Park and Fort Totten stations, where there is a long stretch of track, meaning trains often reach high speeds.

事发地点位于Takoma公园站和Totten堡站之间，该段地铁线路较长，这就意味着在该段线路间行驶的列车常常是高速运行的。

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